Nick D'Arcy - Kicked off Aus swim team.
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brodie_rider
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Personally, I think he deserves it. He shattered a mans jaw along with his olympic swimming career.
just my opinion in a nutshell
just my opinion in a nutshell
elliotdhmcgeary
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Yeah, he has coped enough IMO, it's time for them to move on, i mean, i think he would've learned after not being in the Olympic team, couldn't screw it up again could he!?
leitch
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Realistically, he has been charged and convicted and sentenced, and then subsequently dragged through the dirt by a horrendously one-sided Today Tonight feature - the dude's reputation is in tatters, let him move on and let his swimming do the talking.
Sure, the dude's been a douche in the past - he's been sufficiently punished, give him a chance to prove he's capable of being an asset to the team. If he just gets himself in strife again, blacklist him.
Sure, the dude's been a douche in the past - he's been sufficiently punished, give him a chance to prove he's capable of being an asset to the team. If he just gets himself in strife again, blacklist him.
Daver
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He has actually, since he missed Beijing and now Rome for the same offence. The only difference is this time he's be dropped for actually being convicted of an offence, that incidentally he plead guilty to. Last time he was dropped for "bring the sport into disrepute", since they couldn't do anything until he was convicted.
The fact that they let him onto the team, most likely knowing he intended to plead guilty is a sham. He's paid the price by missing the Olympics, let him swim. Hopefully there are no more avenues for the board to can him over this same incident, so next time there's no excuse.
PINT of Stella. mate!
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Now I know this is a bit rich coming from a pisshead like myself but I've never actually deliberately bashed someone because I was drunk and out of control.
Maybe if other sporting bodies started cracking down harder on shit like this we wouldn't have so many footy players acting like f***ing dickheads when they're out on the town.
Maybe if other sporting bodies started cracking down harder on shit like this we wouldn't have so many footy players acting like f***ing dickheads when they're out on the town.
pylet_thekid
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He knew he was in the public spotlight at the time. Going out and bashing up a teammate was stupid. I don't believe he deservese (sp) the punishment he got, but it was stupid doing what he did in that situation.
Regan of Gong
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Certainly, but the dude's face he smashed in was also an asset to them team.
scoobydid
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As brodie points out, at least Darcy might have the opportunity to represent again; unlike Cowley.
leitch
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Actually, he was a former Commonwealth Games athlete.
He also provoked d'Arcy in some way or another.
He also then went to Today Tonight, which strips him of all previous credibility as a vulnerable victim and makes him look like a money hound.
Regan of Gong
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Neither have I, but if someone slapped you would there be something headed back the other way?
I'm not condoning the assault, but it's not like he walked up and started punching shit through him. The Magistrate's finding was that D'Arcy threw one punch after being slapped. Yes he's in the public spotlight, but at what point is it punishment enough. Its not like he was jumping on car bonnets, feeling up women, urintaing on blackjack dealers or carry on like some untouchable tosser. He reacted poorly to being slapped by someone he'd never met and made a very stupid decision to throw a punch in return. I have no issues with elite athletes being held to a higher standard, but I don't think D'Arcy should be destroyed like this. He missed the Olympics, has a criminal conviction, and now misses the Worlds, does he get a chance to make amends?
Regan, Cowley is/was a succesful swimmer at the Commonwealth Games, but he missed the cut for the Olympics. At his age it was also quite possibly his last attempt. His value as an asset is possibly justified, but its probably not as an elite swimmer.
Tough gig mate.
Im not going to go on and tell you Mental illnesses relating to drug issues are some serious problems!
I just want to add, I dont admire Ben for what he did or see him as a "Legend" as some kids would percieve him as for being into drugs, in trouble with the law etc.
Although I think his dedication and focus to get back on track with his rehab is a characteristic that shouldnt be turned a blind eye to. His career and actions over the next few months and even years will be vital.
So how exactly does a broken jaw bone prevent you from representing again?
That is if you actually had the ability to represent again, which Cowley probably didn't.
Bullshit bureaucracy pulling bullshit strings against people who don't deserve to be punished again IMO. Welcome to Australia.
Personally i'm in two minds over this. In one mind I do think he has suffered enough already, his reputation will be tarnished for years to come, he has missed one olympic games already and he has a conviction that will follow him for the rest of his life.
But then the other point is, this isn't the first time he has been involved in these problems, my girlfriend is a competitive swimmer also and knows of several other times that he has got into trouble, only to be saved by daddy and his deep pockets.
Do we really want to continually be represented by people like that?
But then the other point is, this isn't the first time he has been involved in these problems, my girlfriend is a competitive swimmer also and knows of several other times that he has got into trouble, only to be saved by daddy and his deep pockets.
Do we really want to continually be represented by people like that?
gravelclimber
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Apparently no slap. And he threw an elbow with all his weight behind it, not a punch. You only do that when you want to annihilate someone.
F#ck him. Behave like that...you shouldn't be representing your country.
He's allowed to get on with his life within the confines of having a criminal record. The bloke he hit is worse off no matter how you look at it.