The best Sporting moments of 2009

The year is almost over, n newspapers are reminding us of the moments that took our breath away. And no it's not just sport, it's extremely f*&^$#g important! For most people it is personal, depending on the sport. When it comes to AFL it certainly is 4 a lot of Melbournians, and of course only if your team actually does well. For Geelong Supporters this year, it was a once in a lifetime experience that turned into a twice :-), in an unrecognisable hard faught fashion.

Even Gary Junior finally got his Brownlow n silenced his critics by taking what meant more to him, the biggest prize. And a man named Chapman who won a Norm Smith Medal with a strained Hamstring, even kicking the winning goal. For years we watched as Collingwod n Carlton supports swiped up their many Weg posters. And we only needed 1! And we don't take it for granted. Next year it would be nice to see a team with not so many Premy's enjoy the same feeling.


Similarly in Sydney a team called the Melbourne Storm were licking their wounds from losing the final last year, much like Geelong in the AFL. The Coach of The Storm, and The coach of the Cats bumped into eachother in a New York bar last year, telling their sob stories. This year they met up after their Grand Finals, and showed off their Silverware, and their pride.

Yes It was a good year for Melbourne, in particular with our netball and soccer team (The Victory...yes appropriate name) taking out the Championships. Im not huge on Netball but will still brag about the win.

For an athletics fan it was Steve Hooker taking a Gold medal with an injury...Or just listening to Mark Webber swear his tits off after winning his first ever Grand Prix, over the team radio: 'yes yes yes yes yes...yessssssssssssssssssssssssssssss..you f*&%$n beauty!'. Best celebration in history, and one I repeated at the AFL Grand final quite loudly, in front of small children...And yes F1 is a sport!....There is a moment for everyone.


Some people even forget the earliest part of the year, when a barely fit Jelena Dokic almost powered into the final of the Aussie open. And we re-adopted and forgave her, accepting it was all her crazy Dads fault. Some people don't want to admit it but it stopped the nation for longer than the Melbourne Cup.

On the Gay front Several professional atheletes came out this year. Referees as well. Irish Hurling star Donal Og Cusak came out quite comfortably to his friends and family, with positive results. The biggest shock, Rugby star Gareth Thomas coming out in one of the roughest sports, football.
All are paving the way for acceptance, with little resistance.

Can't forget Roger finally winning that elusive French Open, and yet another Wimbledon, to become one of the greatest, if not of all time. And he hasn't even had a sex scandal yet! The longest match ever in the Tournament, against a determined/new look Andy Roddick.

There were some bad moments, of course more funny than anything. Serena and her imaginitive tennis ball suggestions to a lines woman: 'Im gonna shove this f'n ball down your f'n throat'..oops the cameras are on...and oops we can hear u!

Rugby League was more famous for it's scandals this year than the game. I have lost count of the number of players that were suspended for illegal activity or wandering hotels naked urinating on their next of Kin. Or Ceo's 'accidently' punching and paying off their staff members.

And do we even need to remind you of Tiger Woods and his off field antics...nope its still pretty fresh! If the most saintly of all athletes can do a 360 like that, anything is possible. Yes it was truly a bad year for all African American, Asian golfers..

Gees He's still on the phone sorting out his mistress's!

And We won't really mention the cricket cause we assed up the Ashes and are still slightly embrarrassed. But you get the gist. It was a big year. Bring on 2010! Freddy wants more.


P.S. still hunting Mr Ed for our Exclusive interiview. He is currently busy running a baseball clinic at the LA Dodgers. He's a very busy Palomino.


All that n more on the show that goes through more balls than Roger Federer.


Peace out*.



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TIGER!..That got your attention, now lets talk about cricket

Cricket...Yay we won!...or did we?...The last decision went down to the video ump. Snicko picked up a noise and said it was out, of course the noise that was picked up on snicko could have been anything, it could've been the batsmen farting for all we know? What a horrible thought, to think that your own bowels were responsible for you getting out, and the demise of your team! Shame gas, shame. So we won, and we nearly lost but we'll take it.

But the shame doesn't end there. Our captain Ricky is embarrased of our teams behaviour, particularly Shane Watson's celebrations at getting out their only star batsmen, Chris Gayle. Crawford report, remember we are not allowed to be successful anymore. Shame Shane, shame.

Watson, Brad Haddin and Johnson were fined for bringing the game into disrepute, while Doug Bollinger was fined for kicking the pitch in Adelaide. What Ricky should really be ashamed of is the fact that he went out, popping a catch up over shoulder height, like a an 11 year old kid playing organised suburban cricket. Shame Ricky, shame.


Oh and embarrased about the fact that in our second innings we collapsed like really crappy house of cards. And that we nearly won cause a bird squaked when the ball passed Kemar Roaches bat....But we'll take it :-).

Golf...Oh but you're not getting away with it that easy Tiger. After racking up a woman a day, Tiger is now losing a sponsor a day. Tag heur watches are the latest to um sort of drop Tiger, but um not really, we might be back...maybe, um *runs*. Nike hasn't dropped Tiger yet but have already publicly declared they wouldn't recommend Tigers actions, which is half way there... so they, um, might leave him, maybe.

Warney never lost any sponsors becuase his behaviour was in line with his bad boy image. Tiger was the good guy but will now need a new sponsor to more closely match his bad ass nastyness. perhaps Gold fingers or Spearment Rhino could kick things off for his new image.

*What?..you're dumping me too?!*
In actual golf news, The South African Open is well underway. Spaniard Pablo Martin stayed on track for back-to-back European Tour victories despite scrambling to a level-par 72 in the third round of the South African Open on Saturday.

Rugby...Holly hell a rugby player has finally come out!...Former Wales and Lions captain Gareth Thomas has broken one of the major taboos that surround sport by revealing he is gay.The 35-year-old joins stars like basketball's John Amaechi and hurling's Donal Og Cusack who have come out. Gareth wanted to be judged for his rugby skills, not his sexuality, so chose to wait till the end of his career to reveal it. He lived in fear of peoples reactions but finally decided to reveal the truth, now that it cannot destroy his career. Smart move, and now he has paved the way for others, who might even one day feel comfortable coming out before their careers have ended. Well done ol chap!

Womens soccer....Sydney has claimed its first W League title after stunning Brisbane with three second half goals to secure a 3-2 grand final win at Toyota Stadium. The Sky Blues trailed 1-0 at the break but scored three goals in 12 minutes midway through the second term to deny Roar back-to-back trophies.

Basketball... NBA rookie Brandon Jennings was fined about $8400 by the NBA for posting a message on his Twitter account after the Milwaukee Bucks' double-overtime win over the Portland Trail Blazers last weekend. It's clear his priorities, are with the team, not his ego.

The Gold Coast Blaze have held on for a narrow 88-84 win over the Wollongong Hawks at the Gold Coast Convention Centre on Sunday afternoon. The Cairns Taipans have held on for a thrilling 71-70 victory over ladder leaders the Wollongong Hawks on Friday night. Damn thats close!


AFL..This week the AFL has declared the 9 greatest controversies of 2009. They couldn't think of one more??? Who does 9 seriously?

The years 9 biggest controversies:

9 - Setanta O'hAilpin loses it -We all remember he kicked an unconscious person in the head, true blue style.
8 - Fremantle's practical jokers-We barely remember it. Freo players tainted as racists for wearing bed sheets, when they were dressed as ghots...slow week.
7 - Terry leaves Tigerland -Terry really remembers it.
6 - Melbourne stadium deals-We actually got what we wanted, less games at the dome.
5 - Rushed behinds-Won't save you now Hawthorn!
4 - The bump gets bumped -Buddy gets rubbed out for a hip and shoulder, and we get to watch twat head Jeff Kennett lose it.
3 - Chickengate-I still say Borris was innocent.
2 - Snipergate -Mild mannered Matthew Loyd becomes a terrorist overnight....And the royal number one:
1. Chris Judd: martial arts master...The Carlton captain admits his guilt to T.V cameras, before appearing at the tribunal. Looks like Fev did teach him a few classy things before he left. And note Carlton appear in this piece at least twice.

Yachting...New Zealand maxi Alfa Romeo has claimed an edge over Sydney to Hobart rival Wild Oats XI in the Big Boat Challenge on Sydney Harbour. Wild Oats XI came in third to lead home the rest of the 19-boat field, while last year's overall Sydney to Hobart winner Quest claimed the handicap title. We will have to rectify this in the main race coming up. We can't have the Kiwi's beating us when it counts ;-).


Interviews...We chat to A-Shar about Alpha's Janruary edition 'the top 100 sporting events of 2009'. No doubt the Cats premiership will be at the top. We also talk to the Melbourne Argonauts rowing club, who have two new boats for Xmas, and an upcoming sculling camp camp.

All that n more on the show that goes through more balls than Roger Federer.


Peace out*.



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When good Tigers go Bad: Part 3????????

Golf...Ok I swear this is it. It has to be the last installment of Tiger Wood's affair....afairssssssssss, it's getting ridiculous. We are up to woman #356 I think? The most shocking of all the affairs, are allegations Tiger had to resort to hiring a prostitute. Tiger had to pay for it? If Bill Gates doesn't have to why should Tiger? Hes the best Golfer in the world, and a Gazillionaire, and he still isn't good enough for the ladies? Well I'm in big trouble then.

In a further unfortunate turn of events, Gillette has withdrawn themselves as one of Tigers major sponsors. Gillette will phase Tiger Woods out of its advertisements while he takes time off to repair his personal life....right, just for a little bit huh?...not coming back?...Gatorade has already cancelled a line of sports drinks named after Tiger, but claims its decision to do so pre-dates the sex scandal....yep...sure..ok *rolls eyes*...Why would anyone want the most famous sportsman in the world on their bottle?....crazy.

Happy Days....The before picture:

And barring any further mistresses, we return to real Golf news. Robert Allenby has produced the perfect closing round to claim his fourth Australian PGA Championship at the Hyatt Regency Coolum resort. Allenby blew away a strong final day contingent, winning by four shots with a closing 66 for a 14 under tournament total. Adam Scott played well but a poor last round saw him finish well off the pace.

The tournament loves me, and I love it:



Cricket...It was Hodgey's las ever innings at the MCG against South Australia. After making barely 10 runs in the first innings, he faught back with a respecatble 61. Few. Don't go Hodgey! The guy has been around longer than VCR's, it will be hard to let go.

Victoria made a mockery of three days of indifferent cricket when it cruised to a comfortable six-wicket outright win in its Sheffield Shield match at the MCG. The Bushrangers needed to score 381 to win, and made it look ridiculously easy when they ran down the target with 18.2 overs left in the bank!

In another fast finish Jason Krejza and Luke Butterworth gave Tasmania a strong win over Western Australia in their domestic day-night match at Bellerive Oval on Sunday. Krejza and Butterworth shared a 61-run partnership off 57 balls to steer the Tigers home with 10 balls to spare in the first day/night clash under the ground's new lights. Now thats fast!

Soccer.... Melbourne coach Ernie Merrick described his side's 3-0 victory over Central Coast at Gosford on Saturday night as its best away performance of the season. The Victory still rule at the top of the ladder!

The Newcastle Jets have moved into fourth place on the Hyundai A-League ladder with an impressive 3-2 win over Gold Coast United in their Round 18 clash at Energy Australia on Sunday afternoon.

In Womens Soccer, Servet Uzunlar (Sydney FC) was the Westfield Player of the Match in the Sydney FC v Canberra United Semi final.

*Please go the right way*:

AFL...Well, as if sending Fitzroy into extinction wasn't bad enough, Brisbane have pissed them off again by killing the only proof of their existance left: the Fitzroy Lion. The iconic Fitzroy symbol has been replaced by a Lion with a face, and the Roy Boys want to sue. They even want to take it all the way to the Supreme court! TBC.

A pissed off Lion...kind of appropriate for the situation:

Collingwoods Scott 'Pendles' Pendlebury has been the latest victim of a nightclub attack for the Pies. Last year Collingwoods Cloke brother was strangely attacked, stalked and shot at. I mean, before, it seemed stupid to want to play for the Pies, now its just damn dangerous.

Pendles at training:

The attack is even more confusing as Pendles wouldn't hurt a fly. And even more bizarrely, he wasn't wearing this outfit at the time. Players are now one step away from carrying their own personal security guards with them.

Rugby League....More trouble at the sharks as Paul Gallen has allegedly brought the club into disrepute after being caught urinating on a man's head. This comes After all the allegations of bad behaviour at the club last year, including their CEO 'accidently' punching a female staff member in the eye. It is understood Gallen's alleged ''victim'' was a friend who was lying on the pavement in an intoxicated state after a night in town. Let this be a lesson to you friend: next time Paul asks for some change, I'd give it to him!

To top it off this is not Gallens first offence either. But in the past his lengthy rap sheet has been confined to the playing field. In 2008, the Kangaroos forward tried to rip open the stitching on a head wound of opposite Anthony Laffranchi. In the same year, he was accused of grabbing the testicles of Gold Coast centre Josh Graham and, in another game, slapped the head of Eels prop Josh Cordoba while he was lying unconscious on the ground. Move over Setanta O'Hailpin, you aint got nothin on this guy. John hopawarty eat your heart out.

Oops...again:

Interviews...We chat to our Frisby man Shayne Curry about the latest comp. in Ultimate Frisby. His mission, even though he chose not to accept it, and chooses not to accept it everytime: to catch one between his teeth.



All that n more on the show that goes through more balls than Roger Federer.


Peace out*.



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When good Tigers go Bad: Part 2

Golf...Well here we are once again, and here we are gossiping rather than talking about golf. But it's not our fault, we didn't really think there would be a part 2 to Tigers story, or a part 3, 4 and 5 either! 5 is the number of women who have come forward, claiming to have had an affair of some kind with Tiger Woods. We can't really blame them though, we hear he makes love like a tiger! rrrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaawww.



The latest to come forward is a Cocktail waitress called Mindy. She claims they slept together in Tigers house while his pregnant wife was away. When Tiger ended things with Mindy, she went from thinking of him as the man of her dreams, to hating his guts...what a surprise!

Other video and audio that has emerged: A voicemail message Tiger left on one of his lovers phones telling her that his wife went through his phone, so she should expect a call from her. In breaking news we also have an exclusive picture of Tigers latest affair:

A Disgruntled tortoise....Tigers latest victim

Who knows who he will be with tomorrow, but at the moment he is is travelling on a pace of about 1girl a day. At this rate story's like Warney's and Bill Clintons will surely become a distant forgotton memory, paling in comparison and significance. One thing we wont forget however, is John Daly's latest course outfit. His weight may have improved but not his wardrobe sure hasn't:
Loud:

And in Actual Golf news, Adam Scott has broken through with his first win in Australia. The Cup was presented by Greg the Shark Norman to Scott who won by 5 shots. The Shark also whispered some marital advice in Scotts ear, but he declined to accept. Well done Adam!


Cricket...Australian opener Shane Watson was bowled by Darren Sammy for 96 from the second ball of the day in the second Test against the West Indies in Adelaide today. Even though short of the ton, Watson has stepped up as an opening batsman.

Simon Katich (80), Ponting (36), Hussey (41), Michael Clarke (71) and Marcus North (16) were all unable to go on to decisive scores, while Brad Haddin (55no) was left stranded after a fluent contribution with the tail.

It was looking like a boring summer of cricket, and to be a series of thrashings to Australia. Then Giant West Indian spinner Sulieman Benn decided to take 5 for 155 from 53 overs. That combined with Roach's 3-90 - including Ricky Ponting and Mike Hussey - put the home side very much on the defensive at the same stage of a Test that had them celebrating an innings victory only a week ago. Mike Hussey hit one Boundary after about three hours, and has officially been stripped of his title as 'Mr Cricket.

PAKISTAN beat New Zealand by 141 runs in the second Test in Wellington today to level the series at 1-1.

Soccer.... Manchester United old boy Carlos Tevez did them a massive favour today by scoring the goal which gave Manchester City a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League. Chelsea now lead United by only two points at the top of the table.

Two Alex Brosque goals helped reignite Sydney FC's A-League campaign as the Sky Blues cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over a woeful North Queensland Fury at the Sydney Football Stadium on Saturday night.

The World Cup draw is out, and we will find out which Country's made it in, and who actually has a chance in their group. Australia plays Germany in their first group D match.

AFL... Who will be given a second chance football life in the draft? And will Cameron Cloke and his gut ever live to fight another day?...Only time will tell.

Essendons Michael Hurley has become the latest victim of the Footy shows celebrations. Fev was the first to go after becoming drunk at the Brownlow on Street talk, and making a complete dick of himself. Hurley was drinking after the Grand Final footy show review, and the rest remains a mystery.

Tom Harley has announced he will move to Sydney after retiring from the Cats. The duel Premiership captain is headed to GWS to help with their brand development. And boy are they gonna' need it. Harley himself said the Gold Coast job was highly saught after, yet when applying at GWS, he was basically the only one.....shocker!...If their own staff don't even like them, the future is grim.

Interviews....We chat to one of our Victorian male Netball representitives about their recent competitions, and Victory!...We also talk to Daniel Witthaus, and Doctor Caroline Symons about the latest happenings with CHISI (Challenging Homophobia in Sport Initiative).

All that n more on the show that goes through more balls than Roger Federer.


Peace out*.



*Disclaimer: The Sports Lounge may contain 2/3 of your daily fibre intake. No this does not mean we will give you the shits. Warning this last paragraph may not be accurate. Conditions apply and portions of this blog have been edited for your discomfort. Spoken by Tan for the Sports Lounge Party Melbourne (say that last sentance really fast).All that n more on the show that goes through more balls than Roger Federer.