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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-08...r-story-football-doesnt-want-to-hear/12553554

Pretty interesting article that explains some of the numerous challenges Robbie Muir had to face. This bit shows yet another in a long line of racist incidents involving McGuire.

in April of 1997, Muir was invited by producers of The Footy Show to appear on the ratings-topper for a $700 fee; three years unemployed and estranged from his family, he could hardly say no.

The premise for Muir's involvement was strange from the outset. For the show's 100th episode, producers decided to feature "highlight" clips from earlier episodes, but with a twist that would confuse the audience: the incidents in question had never occurred, and were specially pre-recorded. Perhaps Muir should have anticipated the backlash to the vaudeville results when a producer said his fee would rise from $700 to $1200 if he created a memorable scene.

Plainly vulnerable and eager to please, Muir walked onto the show's set, sat next to veteran provocateur Sam Newman and played his part. Asked by host Eddie McGuire to comment on his brushes with umpires, Muir unleashed a stream of expletives, then responded to a pre-rehearsed eviction — "I don't want to put you in this position and I know it's embarrassing," McGuire said, suddenly serious, "but seriously, we're going to have to ask you to leave" — by upending the desk in front of Newman.

The studio audience, unaware of the setup, roared as though in response to one of Muir's famous hits. McGuire and Newman feigned amazement. Millions of home viewers had all their "Mad Dog" prejudices confirmed by the mayhem. The incident would later feature on a best-selling VHS, The Footy Show Greatest Hits. "The panel was in on the joke but the audience wasn't and was horrified," Newman told the Herald Sun in 2011.
Heart breaking article. Thanks for sharing.
 
Why is this even news.


Poor form by Perthnow.

I remember when reporters had substance and skills.


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Could be a girlfriend. Could be a friend picking up his car to look after it while he's away.

Either way, who gives a sh*t?
 

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Thats a load of bollocks. I fly business on a heap of different airlines and most dont give you pajamas.

You don't look like bec judd i'll wager.

I can imagine the steward:
"Here's your complementary PJ's Ma'am. If you require any assistance getting them on I'd be happy to help..."
 

That is a better article.
She has been paid or enduced to write that article for Qantas' benefit. No one is impressed by Qantas PJs or business class. Also, if you have to show off that desperately, you probably aren't too cashed up.
 
You don't look like bec judd i'll wager.

I can imagine the steward:
"Here's your complementary PJ's Ma'am. If you require any assistance getting them on I'd be happy to help..."

Do they make them in size broomstick?
 
You don't look like bec judd i'll wager.

I can imagine the steward:
"Here's your complementary PJ's Ma'am. If you require any assistance getting them on I'd be happy to help..."

Most airline stewards I’ve come across would be more interested in helping Chris than Bec.

(not that there’s anything wrong with that)
 

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Most airline stewards I’ve come across would be more interested in helping Chris than Bec.

(not that there’s anything wrong with that)
Steve Vizard would be proud of his legacy.
 
I love to read AFL news from the Roar, not because they are accurate but they are full of surprises.
From today‘s article on: "Predicted team of the week: Round 14",
I was wondering how many of us will agree to more than 50% of them.


As extraced:
B: Luke McDonald (North Melbourne), Sam Collins (Gold Coast), Brad Sheppard (West Coast)
HB: Brayden Maynard (Collingwood), Sam Frost (Hawthorn), Lachie Whitfield (Giants)
C: Sam Walsh (Carlton), Zak Jones (St Kilda), Andrew Gaff (West Coast)
HF: Jordan Dawson (Sydney Swans), Matt Taberner (Fremantle), Andrew Brayshaw (Fremantle)
FF: Harry McKay (Carlton), Dustin Martin (Richmond), Charlie Dixon (Port Adelaide)
Foll: Ben McEvoy (Hawthorn), Travis Boak (Port Adelaide) Clayton Oliver (Melbourne Demons)
Int: Bailey Smith (Western Bulldogs), Jack Steven (Geelong), Devon Smith (Essendon), Jason Johannisen (Western Bulldogs).
 
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