Let's go Australia, Olympics thread

[adelaidecrows]

Doubt these Olympics will be as good as the last ones but will still find myself watching no doubt.

Always enjoy watching the track and field, some of the swimming and rowing (hopefully no one falls into the water) and also the BMX.

I find the track and field a little boring aside from the marquee running events. Swimming, Cycling Track and Road, Rowing, Basketball and Beach Volleyball are my favourite events. The mens gymnastics is entertaining due to the pure strength and conditioning those guys go through. Probably the toughest sport in the world. I also like the triathlon although I think it should be ironman distance. the shorter distance for me isn't as good.

 

[adelaidecrows]

Look, we get it. You don't you like the Olympics but you don't need too be a jerk and ruin it for those who do.

I love the first morning of the olympics and the wall to wall competition. It is just a sensational feeling.

 

[Sam_Malone]

I love the first morning of the olympics and the wall to wall competition. It is just a sensational feeling.

Do you know when the live events will start on the TV?

Like what time of the day?

 

[adelaidecrows]

Do you know when the live events will start on the TV?

Like what time of the day?

9am our time is app 7pm Rio time. Swimming finals will be around that time. Unfortunately day time sport will be late night and very early AM.

 

[Sam_Malone]

9am our time is app 7pm Rio time. Swimming finals will be around that time. Unfortunately day time sport will be late night and very early AM.

Yeah, that's what I figured.

 

[Rotayjay]

Unfortunately, I think Australia will do worse at this Olympics than what we did in London. Seems lot of the Aussies are more interested in looking good for Instagram than about concentrating on competing.

 

[1970crow]

Look, we get it. You don't you like the Olympics but you don't need too be a jerk and ruin it for those who do.

I'm not convinced that little old me could inflict any further damage to the event. Are you not also looking forward to the best golfers in the world going head to head for the most coveted prize available?

 

[Sam_Malone]

I'm not convinced that little old me could inflict any further damage to the event. Are you not also looking forward to the best golfers in the world going head to head for the most coveted prize available?

Bubba Watson should do fine.

 

[hey shorty]

Reckon the Boomers can medal if everything goes right and our golfers are chances too. Womens Rugby 7s are amongst the faves and the men can nab a Bronze IMO.

From a non Aussie POV, the biggest questions for me are can the Brits maintain their remarkable London form and can Usain become the greatest Olympian ever and grab more gold ??

Theres also always a feelgood story, would love to see Jarred Tallent win a gold on the day, or our Aussie Girls 8s do a Bradbury.

 

[jenny61_99]

I couldn't be less excited. Years gone by, I watched every moment I could.. and taped others. I loved the Opening and Closing ceremonies, religiously watched the swimming and diving and as many track events as I could. Then I woke up to the reality that it's best pharmacist against best pharmacist. Completely turned me off. It used to be about athlete v athlete, or at least in my mind it was. Just can't get enthused any more.

 

[Redleg Crow]

For those interested - here is a printout of the entire schedule in AEST time
http://www.theroar.com.au/wp-conten...-Olympic-Games-Schedule-Printable-version.pdf

 

[Sam_Malone]

Reckon the Boomers can medal if everything goes right and our golfers are chances too. Womens Rugby 7s are amongst the faves and the men can nab a Bronze IMO.

From a non Aussie POV, the biggest questions for me are can the Brits maintain their remarkable London form and can Usain become the greatest Olympian ever and grab more gold ??

Theres also always a feelgood story, would love to see Jarred Tallent win a gold on the day, or our Aussie Girls 8s do a Bradbury.

Only in the girls, the guys in golf have no chance. I don't rate Marcus Fraser much.

Both the Boomers (Bronze at best) and Opals should get a medal.

 

[hey shorty]

For those interested - here is a printout of the entire schedule in AEST time
http://www.theroar.com.au/wp-conten...-Olympic-Games-Schedule-Printable-version.pdf

Perfect, I'm working arvos for the next fortnight to accommodate it.

 

[hey shorty]

Only in the girls, the guys in golf have no chance. I don't rate Marcus Fraser much.

Both the Boomers (Bronze at best) and Opals should get a medal.

Fraser has his good days, course should suit his game.

 

[Sam_Malone]

Fraser has his good days, course should suit his game.

That's the beauty about golf and unlike Tennis, the field is wide open and anyone could win. I just can not see any Aussie getting the job done.

 

[fairfooty]

I couldn't be less excited. Years gone by, I watched every moment I could.. and taped others. I loved the Opening and Closing ceremonies, religiously watched the swimming and diving and as many track events as I could. Then I woke up to the reality that it's best pharmacist against best pharmacist. Completely turned me off. It used to be about athlete v athlete, or at least in my mind it was. Just can't get enthused any more.

I agree - I used to love it - but its really a race to the bottom these days - and who has the best 'sports scientists' - can't help but wonder who has taken what when you're watching a medal ceremony - so I won't bother either.

 

[hey shorty]

Henrik is in form, but think one of the Americans will win it.

 

[Sam_Malone]

Henrik is in form, but think one of the Americans will win it.

Bubba Watson or Serio Garcia

 

[hey shorty]

Bubba Watson or Serio Garcia

Rickie Fowler or Henrik for mine. Minjee Lee a huge chance but Lydia Ko should bolt in the womens.

 

[Sam_Malone]

What's 'Lay down Sally' (Sally Robbins) doing these days?

I wonder what goes through her mind when the games are on. And someone like Nansy Kerrigan as well

 

[Elite Crow]

Suggested title change?

Ossis Ossie Ossie Oi Oi Oi

 

[Deaneus!]

We should be good for the men & women's rugby 7s, lots of rowing, Lydia Ko in the golf and cmon Valerie Adams in the shotput



...go the Kiwis!!!

 

[Red mist]

Don't hate Olympics. Just don't think I care as much as I get older. I endorse Darts as an Olympic sport.

 

[Hank93]

I'm not sure if I'm even going to be able to watch it in Belgium

TV in hotel doesn't seem have host broadcaster here.

 

[hey shorty]

We should be good for the men & women's rugby 7s, lots of rowing, Lydia Ko in the golf and cmon Valerie Adams in the shotput



...go the Kiwis!!!

Card this man.