Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #300 – March 29, 2018, 04:23:14 pm Quote from: Lods – on March 29, 2018, 04:17:29 pmI reckon we're just about to enter that phase and it wouldn't surprise in the next few days to see a shift in tone, at least amongst the public...not so sure about sponsors etc as they'll be more concerned about their brandSponsors withdrawing their funding is just the result of the psychotic marketing people thinking,"The affronted dollar, we can go after that dollar, it's a big dollar and largely untapped!" Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #301 – March 29, 2018, 07:56:03 pm Quote from: Lods – on March 29, 2018, 04:17:29 pmWe're a funny lotWith these type of issues there is always that an initial condemnation...as I said before it's part of our make-up to roast our own if we think they deserve it. We hold them to a higher standardBut there is also a side of us that says...OK that's enough, they've been punished sufficiently.I reckon we're just about to enter that phase and it wouldn't surprise in the next few days to see a shift in tone, at least amongst the public...not so sure about sponsors etc as they'll be more concerned about their brandSmith’s press conference - that’ll do I reckon. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #302 – March 29, 2018, 09:16:53 pm There was one rotten apple in that squad and I reckon he's been identified. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #303 – March 29, 2018, 09:17:19 pm Correct Lods. Crime, punishment and time. I think that this has been a big wake up call for CA and all players. Smith will be forgiven (if he isn't already after the press conference). Haven't seen Bancroft's conference, but I believe he is very contrite as well. I haven't yet seen Warner's press conference either...Without hijacking the thread, imagine if EFC had put their hands up properly... Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #304 – March 29, 2018, 09:18:59 pm Quote from: dodge – on March 29, 2018, 09:17:19 pmCorrect Lods. Crime, punishment and time. I think that this has been a big wake up call for CA and all players. Smith will be forgiven (if he isn't already after the press conference). Haven't seen Bancroft's conference, but I believe he is very contrite as well. I haven't yet seen Warner's press conference either...Without hijacking the thread, imagine if EFC had put their hands up properly...Bancroft was on the verge - I actually felt sorry for the young man but I'm a softy. I thought he spoke well. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #305 – March 29, 2018, 09:21:29 pm The moral police won't be happy till one of them necks themself. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #306 – March 29, 2018, 10:01:15 pm Quote from: madbluboy – on March 29, 2018, 09:21:29 pmThe moral police won't be happy till one of them necks themself.That really is a stupid comment! Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #307 – March 29, 2018, 10:24:50 pm Quote from: DJC – on March 29, 2018, 10:01:15 pmThat really is a stupid comment!Speaking of the moral police. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #308 – March 29, 2018, 10:33:50 pm Quote from: madbluboy – on March 29, 2018, 09:21:29 pmThe moral police won't be happy till one of them necks themself.They can sense blood in the water, their self-righteousness is gobsmacking!This lot are being keelhauled, the media don't treat murders with this sort of contempt. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #309 – March 29, 2018, 10:57:24 pm I'd be crying too if I lost a 2.4 million dollar IPL contract and had a to get a real job for 12 months..thought Smith had some genuine remorse but his record is smeared for life.Bancroft..less impressed with his confession, no great loss to Aus cricket if he doesnt play test cricket again, one of the dumbest players I have seen..Warner.....I guess he is getting some legal/PR advice and will give a more broad confession where he admits to minimal guilt and tries to save his 20/20 tournament career.No real sympathy for any of them...they had it all and didnt appreciate the opportunities they have been given, others who appreciate it more deserve their place in the national team..... Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #310 – March 29, 2018, 11:01:14 pm RIP Australian Test Cricket Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #312 – March 29, 2018, 11:20:56 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on March 29, 2018, 11:10:16 pmBoof has resignedExcellent news, it was inevitable....looks like they gave him a soft exit... Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #313 – March 29, 2018, 11:24:47 pm Quote from: Gointocarlton – on March 29, 2018, 11:10:16 pmBoof has resignedYes pretty much inevitable. There will be a complete culture change I would think - be interesting to see who gets brought in to implement that. Quote Selected
Re: Smith's Crew in SA Reply #314 – March 29, 2018, 11:25:48 pm Quote from: Jack Burton – on March 29, 2018, 11:01:14 pmRIP Australian Test CricketWe have good depth and a good domestic comp and I expect us to rebound ok...the Ashes might be a tough ask but we have to rebuild/regroup and it will take a couple of series.The game overall will improve as I expect sledging and general behaviour from all teams to improve as they look at events that led to tapegate..... Quote Selected