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I have a possum in my old fireplace. Pried it open, hopefully it finds its way out. Not sure how it can get in and out though. Hoping it’s not a spy possum from Dragon Lady next door. It will be held for questioning by my possums that sleep in the bungalow area
 
Bonz said:
Just giving everyone a heads up here before I go public on socials in the next few days.

In a few weeks time I'm going to retire from competitive fencing.

The support I have gotten here has been extraordinary, especially with the funding towards both Oceanics and the World Cup.

Over the next three weeks I will be doing the following.
  • Victorian State Championships - Next Sunday
  • 4th to the 7th of May Grand Prix (South Korea - Seoul) - This is the biggest individual event of the year and is the last event if the Olympic Qualifying Season
  • 12th of May - National Championships (individuals and Teams) - Brisbane

Funnily when I opened the fundraising I didn't expect to get selected for Korea which was an incredible bonsu (it's the biggest event in Individual Sabre fencing) (Italy was biggest in teams).

As for why I'm retiring
  • 33 years old, so whilst I have improved dramatically recently, it's unlikely I would continue this rate, especially as I age and get older.
  • Torn PCL and popliteus in knee - Requires an extended break
  • Saw multiple professionals doping in Italy (and am aware of some in Australia doing it as well), whilst I get the benefits, I like being clean fit and don't want to do this to keep up.
  • Professional sport really takes it out of you both physically and mentally, I'm training 5 days a week, doing ice baths, dieting, doing S&C on top of this and really not getting to live my life.

Lastly and most importantly I have achieved more than I ever thought I would with my fencing especially at my height (169cm)

  • Regional champion
  • B-Grade Champion
  • State Champion (individuals and teams)
  • Bronze and Silver medals at Arnold Classic (Also got to meet Arnie and shake his hand)
  • National medal Bronze twice with Victoria in teams
  • Captained Victoria's team 3 times at nationals
  • Top 8 individual oceanic Championships
  • Bronze medal representing Australia Oceanic Championships
  • Represented Australia in teams at world cup
  • Represented Australia in individuals world cup and grand prix

I'm going to give back to the sport though, I am now a qualified personal trainer and soon will be studying strength and conditioning. After travelling I really have identified the biggest difference between the Australian and Asian/ Euro fencers apart from funding is physicality. So want to assist our juniors as we build a platform for 2032.

Once again a HUGE HUGE thank you to this board and Bigfooty in general for the support over the years, if you would like to help towards my last few competitions you can here ->
asf.org.au

Sam Bonser Fencing Season | Australian Sports Foundation

Looking for assistance with funding the rest of my fencing season.
asf.org.au
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I'm extremely jealous you've met the one and only Arnie!!

Congrats on your career.
 

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Mister B said:
Let's ******* gooooooooo!!!!!
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Didn't finish last!

Would have liked to have gone a little better, but overall I'm pleased with the performance.

The fact I was there is the main thing.

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Bonz said:
Didn't finish last!

Would have liked to have gone a little better, but overall I'm pleased with the performance.

The fact I was there is the main thing.

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I should finish threads first sorry.

great work legend
 
Knife embedded in victim's face during pub fight
Andrew Thomson

Reporter. Published 07 May 2024, 09:45 PM


A knife was left embedded in a victim’s face during an incident at a Mortlake hotel on Tuesday night, May 7.
Detective Senior Constable David Hughson, of the Warrnambool police crime investigation unit, said there was an altercation involving two men about 6.30pm.
It’s understood the incident happened at the Mac’s Hotel on the corner of Dunlop Street and Webster Street in Mortlake.

Emergency services were called, ambulance officers attended and assessed and treated a man for a wound to his face.

The victim was transported to the D. C Farran Oval where he was flown by the HEMS4 helicopter to a Melbourne hospital.
Detective Senior Constable Hughson confirmed the men were not believed to know each other and both were both from out of town.
He confirmed the knife was embedded in the victim’s face.
A man has been taken into custody and is currently assisting police with their inquiries.
Publican Jodie Beeck told a social media website that all the staff and everyone else in the hotel was OK.

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It took three doctors to rip butterknife out of horror stab victim's head

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Alleged victim describes 'horrific' attack.
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Interesting night
 

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