Novak Djokovic covid exemption - boycott the Open

Mike Harding · Guru

Novak Djokovic covid exemption - boycott the Open

Santa · Guru

I agree Mike, beyond belief, don't think we've heard the last of this bit of skulduggary.

SoloMC · Senior Member

imagine how you would feel if you were lining up for 6 hrs to get a test.
Like I've always said, rich sports people take precedence over us mere plebs

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

I tend to agree, but he has had Covid, so would have developed antibodies, so that may be why he does not need the shots?
Bad policy to judge without all the facts.
Cheers,
Peter

peter67 · Guru

SoloMC wrote:
imagine how you would feel if you were lining up for 6 hrs to get a test.
Like I've always said, rich sports people take precedence over us mere plebs

Agreed, it certainly shows money talks (ticket sales)

If I remember correctly, this prick ignored the rules and held a large party at the beginning of the covid scare and many people were infected, he later apologized somewhat half heartedly. Throw him out.

dorian · Guru

Djokovic go home. You're a disgrace.

iana · Guru

Agree, you come to Australia, you play by our rules!

Rob Driver · Guru

Agree Mike H.

Craig1 · Guru

Having Covid in Victoria only give a 6 month exemption, so he is way past that for an excuse.

Possum3 · Guru

Ban the Joker for life - no loss to me - Disgraceful behaviour from the Tennis Association that bend rules to suit their pockets.

dogbox · Guru

Peter_n_Margaret wrote:

I tend to agree, but he has had Covid, so would have developed antibodies, so that may be why he does not need the shots?

Bad policy to judge without all the facts.

Cheers,

Peter

if they didn't want us to be judging him without the facts maybe they should supply a few facts.
how does he even get into the country without being vaxed ?

Dougwe · Chief one feather

I heard on the news earlier that an 18 year old player from India applied to come out but was declined. Being 18 in India he can't get the vax. There's that one rule for one and one for another.

Aus-Kiwi · Guru

While theres family members dyeing and cannot get to see them
! Two things ! Hes a wanker and what hell is the Feds doing ? Just doesnt pass the pub test !

Mike Harding · Guru

This is a list of the sponsors for the Australian Open:

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You may care to let them know what you think of this situation.

EJP · Senior Member

I agree with you Mike. Djokovic must be one of the fittest and healthiest men on the planet and this exemption is an abolute disgrace. It is an insult to our intelligence. We are avid tennis fans and have been going to the Australian Open regularly for the last 25 years, we missed last year as a precaution against covid but are going this year. We, along with all the other attendees have fulfilled all the requirements to attend. It sticks in one's craw that a wealthy, super fit, healthy player can be granted a medical exemption by an 'independent medical tribunal' to allow him to play. I think that if we get to see him play we may take an extended coffee break instead. I wouldn't boo him but there is no way I could applaude him.

Tony Bev · Guru

Skullduggery, come to mind

If I recall correctly, a few weeks ago, Australia Tennis did say, all players must be vaccinated, or words to that effect

Mike Harding · Guru

EJP wrote:
I wouldn't boo him but there is no way I could applaude him.

I suspect the crowd will boo him but it would be most interesting to see the result of a totally silent crown: eg. Djokovic brilliantly saves a set point and the result is utter silence. I rather think that would rattle him.

Plain Truth · Guru

Peter_n_Margaret wrote:
I tend to agree, but he has had Covid, so would have developed antibodies, so that may be why he does not need the shots?
Bad policy to judge without all the facts.
Cheers,
Peter

Some more Facts.

Corndoggy · Senior Member

He's number 1, a big draw card and brings in $millions. That outdoes any world pandemic and a half arse weak government statements on what will happen, until the event comes up.

Brodie Allen · Guru

Dictator Dan is on record saying that there would never be exemptions for anyone
coming to Australia. Just replayed on Fox News.

But who would believe anything that man ever said.

Remember the security guards fiasco - still kept from the public.
Bet the rellos of the 800 people dead are looking on in disdain.

Were are we at?

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

He is not here yet.
The Government has said he will definitely get no speciat treatment and if his exemption does not stack up to Austrralian rules he will be on the next plane home.
If it is acceptable according to OUR rules, he will be allowed in. Same as anyone else.
Cheers,
Peter

oldbloke · Guru

IMO bugger him.

But

Big business rules

Corndoggy · Senior Member

I reckon he thinks he's on a sure thing to come all this way and won't be sent home. I will be mighty surprised if he is sent packing not matter what was said before. Remember we are now living with covid. I could be wrong, lets wait and see. Personally I'd like to see the beeep come here just to get sent straight back.

-- Edited by Corndoggy on Wednesday 5th of January 2022 09:41:01 PM

Wanda · Guru

Corndoggy wrote:
I reckon he thinks he's on a sure thing to come all this way and won't be sent home. I will be mighty surprised if he is sent packing not matter what was said before. Remember we are now living with covid. I could be wrong, lets wait and see. Personally I'd like to see the beeep come here just to get sent straight back.

-- Edited by Corndoggy on Wednesday 5th of January 2022 09:41:01 PM

Well, you may well be correct.

ABC news has just reported the Joker is about to be sent back home, WOW!!!!

Stay tuned, lets see if our Government has the balls!!!!!!!!(sorry about that)

Ian

montie · Guru

Wanda wrote:
Corndoggy wrote:
I reckon he thinks he's on a sure thing to come all this way and won't be sent home. I will be mighty surprised if he is sent packing not matter what was said before. Remember we are now living with covid. I could be wrong, lets wait and see. Personally I'd like to see the beeep come here just to get sent straight back.

-- Edited by Corndoggy on Wednesday 5th of January 2022 09:41:01 PM
Well, you may well be correct.
ABC news has just reported the Joker is about to be sent back home, WOW!!!!
Stay tuned, lets see if our Government has the balls!!!!!!!!(sorry about that)
Ian

His visa has been cancelled by ABF for not meeting the necessary entry requirements....perhaps he is not vaccinated! smile

If that is the case the Vic Govt and Tennis Australia will finish up with egg on their faces and a lot of explaining to do!

Mike Harding · Guru

Apparently there are a number of other players on medical exemptions already here, I'll bet they are keeping a low profile.

And as for Tennis Australia! Is it true they can only spell one word... money?

peter67 · Guru

Might be time to put a few beers in the esky and celebrate if scomo backs the Victorian gummint up and tells that arrogant so and so to f off.

Kebbin · Guru

It seems that his reasons for a Medical Exemption didn't pass the BS test, Visa cancelled, but as we know any ordinary human would be bundled off on the next flight but Djokovic will get a Court hearing if he applies for one.

deverall11 · Guru

dorian wrote:
Djokovic go home. You're a disgrace.

X2. Lost my respect.

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Kebbin wrote:
It seems that his reasons for a Medical Exemption didn't pass the BS test, Visa cancelled, but as we know any ordinary human would be bundled off on the next flight but Djokovic will get a Court hearing if he applies for one.

Anyone can challenge the visa decision in court.

Cheers,

Peter