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very interesting
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BigFooty featured in The Age - March 10 2007
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For me, the most interesting part of the article was how Martin Blake saw fit to quote me, then make up a bunch of words and attribute the whole quote to me.
"There are three types of dives: There is the type where Lloyd or Fevola fall to the ground to highlight to the umpire that the full forward (sic) has pushed him, or placed hands in the back. They figure that the umpire is blind and needs assistance. The second type of dive is the premeditated sort that Lloyd and Wanganeen both used to specialise in, where they fall to the ground, even though their opponent did nothing wrong. They usually did this when they figured they were no chance to take possession. The third type of dive is that experienced by the Essendon Football Club: from perennial finalist to bottom 4 regulars. Seriously we were just complaining about diving in sports last year due to the FIFA World Cup incident and now our sport is starting to thrive on it."
I don't remember writing that last sentence. Here, look:
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302958&page=3&highlight=Wanganeen
I thought journos were supposed to be be accurate.
I thought their responsibility was to report on things and leave the fiction to the real writers.
But I'm happy to be used as a vehicle to tell the world that Matthew Lloyd is a diving cheat.
In this day and age, journos would probably get into big trouble for telling it like it is.
For me, the most interesting part of the article was how Martin Blake saw fit to quote me, then make up a bunch of words and attribute the whole quote to me.
"There are three types of dives: There is the type where Lloyd or Fevola fall to the ground to highlight to the umpire that the full forward (sic) has pushed him, or placed hands in the back. They figure that the umpire is blind and needs assistance. The second type of dive is the premeditated sort that Lloyd and Wanganeen both used to specialise in, where they fall to the ground, even though their opponent did nothing wrong. They usually did this when they figured they were no chance to take possession. The third type of dive is that experienced by the Essendon Football Club: from perennial finalist to bottom 4 regulars. Seriously we were just complaining about diving in sports last year due to the FIFA World Cup incident and now our sport is starting to thrive on it."
I don't remember writing that last sentence. Here, look:
http://www.bigfooty.com/forum/showthread.php?t=302958&page=3&highlight=Wanganeen
I thought journos were supposed to be be accurate.
I thought their responsibility was to report on things and leave the fiction to the real writers.
But I'm happy to be used as a vehicle to tell the world that Matthew Lloyd is a diving cheat.
In this day and age, journos would probably get into big trouble for telling it like it is.
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The times have changed. It's not just the Lloydy show it's also the Fevola show as well.
The times have changed. It's not just the Lloydy show it's also the Fevola show as well.
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I missed all the fun, been in South Australia for a wedding all weekend and come back to find i've been used in an article, funny as
where do i pick up my royalties cheque?
I missed all the fun, been in South Australia for a wedding all weekend and come back to find i've been used in an article, funny as
where do i pick up my royalties cheque?
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Actually if someone really beats me up in an argument on BigFooty I punch myself in the eye. We need an emoticon to communicate when we've taken a swing, so other posters know to hit themselves. We can use the honour system (although Appleyard could check major hospitals from time to time to ensure users are complying).
Welcome to the slimy world of journalism, inhabited by some of the most compulsively dishonest people you'll ever meet. They live down to your expectations almost every time, just like real estate agents and lawyers.
Your problem was you didn't say exactly what he wanted you too. You realise his story is more important than the truth don't you? Its his story that sells the ad space and wins the walkleys, not the truth.
Actually if someone really beats me up in an argument on BigFooty I punch myself in the eye. We need an emoticon to communicate when we've taken a swing, so other posters know to hit themselves. We can use the honour system (although Appleyard could check major hospitals from time to time to ensure users are complying).
Welcome to the slimy world of journalism, inhabited by some of the most compulsively dishonest people you'll ever meet. They live down to your expectations almost every time, just like real estate agents and lawyers.
Your problem was you didn't say exactly what he wanted you too. You realise his story is more important than the truth don't you? Its his story that sells the ad space and wins the walkleys, not the truth.
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They do seem to be getting lazier by the day by trawling web sites for stories. What happened to the old fashioned beer guzzling, chain smoking journo who'd scratch out a story the old fashioned way? Maybe the editors have taken away the expense accounts?
BTW - Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun seems to fit into the old school category. Saw him last week with John Elliott @ The Kent. Spent about 6 hrs on the turps putting away many grogs with about a dozen ashtray changes during their sipping session.
They do seem to be getting lazier by the day by trawling web sites for stories. What happened to the old fashioned beer guzzling, chain smoking journo who'd scratch out a story the old fashioned way? Maybe the editors have taken away the expense accounts?
BTW - Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun seems to fit into the old school category. Saw him last week with John Elliott @ The Kent. Spent about 6 hrs on the turps putting away many grogs with about a dozen ashtray changes during their sipping session.
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I reckon you resembled a dog on acid about 3am last Sunday morning Dano!
Love from Joey
I missed all the fun, been in South Australia for a wedding all weekend and come back to find i've been used in an article, funny as
where do i pick up my royalties cheque?
I reckon you resembled a dog on acid about 3am last Sunday morning Dano!
Love from Joey
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Yeah but where is the beer. i guess most people are to scared about spilling it on their key board.Back in my day we all go down to the watering hole watch the footy then chat for hours. trying to get me little mate kevin pissed as a ferrit so he would run across the road and grab us all a Souvalaki.
Champagne Footy.
Yeah but where is the beer. i guess most people are to scared about spilling it on their key board.Back in my day we all go down to the watering hole watch the footy then chat for hours. trying to get me little mate kevin pissed as a ferrit so he would run across the road and grab us all a Souvalaki.
Champagne Footy.
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sshhhhh, people will know i'm friends with Carlton supporters
sshhhhh, people will know i'm friends with Carlton supporters
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You should email Blake about it Chewy. I'm sure he won't write a retraction but it'd just be interesting to see if he gives a reason for blatantly making something up. Or maybe it'll just be, "I'm a journo, geez"
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Dear Mr Chewy
May I call you boot for short? As you know it was a very long article and I think what happened in the editing process was that my editor combined a few items on the same subject into your quote. As a journalist of high integrity it was never my intention to do this. I have talked to my editor and he assures me it wont happen again
Thanks
Blakey aka Hawksnutts
Dear Mr Chewy
May I call you boot for short? As you know it was a very long article and I think what happened in the editing process was that my editor combined a few items on the same subject into your quote. As a journalist of high integrity it was never my intention to do this. I have talked to my editor and he assures me it wont happen again
Thanks
Blakey aka Hawksnutts
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A few perth media outlets seem to get some of their stories from unofficial team sites.
A few perth media outlets seem to get some of their stories from unofficial team sites.
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At EaglesFlyingHigh we got a specific request to desist over a reposted article from the AFL website. Basically, they were OK with linking and short quotes from the article, but not reposting the article entire.
At EaglesFlyingHigh we got a specific request to desist over a reposted article from the AFL website. Basically, they were OK with linking and short quotes from the article, but not reposting the article entire.
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