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<p>On a slightly more serious note, this coverage indicates the huge interest in him in non-rugby circles. He was featured in a very popular ABC documentary-style show, 'Australian Story' about a month ago, talking about his upbringing in Zimbabwe and his move over to Australia, and it got huge ratings.</p>
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<p>He was also voted 'Sports Personality of the Year' by the public, beating guys like Jason Day and Jonathan Thurston.</p>
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<p>Whilst it may annoy grizzled rugby types like us, there is no doubt he has a huge appeal to a large portion of society whose relationship with rugby is very limited.</p>
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<p>Ultimately he is great for the game in Australia, and all of these gushing articles are clearly popular or else they wouldn't be written.</p>
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<p>that was on over here too I think, well musta been cos I did catch some of it, very driven and dedicated.</p>
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<p>On a slightly more serious note, this coverage indicates the huge interest in him in non-rugby circles. He was featured in a very popular ABC documentary-style show, 'Australian Story' about a month ago, talking about his upbringing in Zimbabwe and his move over to Australia, and it got huge ratings.</p>
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<p>He was also voted 'Sports Personality of the Year' by the public, beating guys like Jason Day and Jonathan Thurston.</p>
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<p>Whilst it may annoy grizzled rugby types like us, there is no doubt he has a huge appeal to a large portion of society whose relationship with rugby is very limited.</p>
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<p>Ultimately he is great for the game in Australia, and all of these gushing articles are clearly popular or else they wouldn't be written.</p>
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<p>Still annoying, though.</p>
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<p>I remember meeting James Slipper through a mate of mine when I lived on the gold coast. </p>
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<p>Firstly, I'm amazed that Slipper turned out as good as he did (enjoyed his McDonalds, liquor and ciggys when I met him)</p>
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<p>He told me a story about Pocock... apparently he used to (unsure if he still does) set his alarm for 2am each night. Get up, do 100 burpees, 100 press ups and 100 squats, eat 2 chicken breasts and then go back to bed.</p> -
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<p>I remember meeting James Slipper through a mate of mine when I lived on the gold coast. </p>
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<p>Firstly, I'm amazed that Slipper turned out as good as he did (enjoyed his McDonalds, liquor and ciggys when I met him)</p>
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<p>He told me a story about Pocock... apparently he used to (unsure if he still does) set his alarm for 2am each night. Get up, do 100 burpees, 100 press ups and 100 squats, eat 2 chicken breasts and then go back to bed.</p>
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<p>and that's what is wrong with the guy. He didn't even take an extra couple of minutes to roll the missus over.</p> -
<p>There's no doubt he's driven, nor that he's unbelievable over the ball and only a twat would suggest he doesn't really deeply care about social equality etc. but it's the deification that I find nauseating. He's not the best flanker running around, not by a long shot with the obvious limitations to his game. And people who so carefully craft a public perception raise my internal bullshitometer - you can do all those things without the need to constantly tell me you're doing them. You're not the special snow flake standing against the public tide here.</p>
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<p>And that I would contend is the issue; the apology is more about protecting his brand.</p> -
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<p>and that's what is wrong with the guy. He didn't even take an extra couple of minutes to roll the missus over.</p>
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<p>That in itself is rather fucked up. Everyone knows in order to maximize "dem gains" ya need at least ten hours sleep a night.</p> -
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<p>He told me a story about Pocock... apparently he used to (unsure if he still does) set his alarm for 2am each night. Get up, do 100 burpees, 100 press ups and 100 squats, eat 2 chicken breasts and then go back to bed.</p>
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<p>Heard something similar - apparently when the Wallabies were on tour in about 2009 the manager got a call at 3am and was told one of his players had accessed an off-limits area and set off the security alarm. Thinking 'oh shit', that someone has been out on the piss or up to shenanigans, he goes downstairs to discover it's Pocock, who has gotten into the hotel gym to pump out a session. At 3am.</p> -
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<p>That in itself is rather fucked up. Everyone knows in order to maximize "dem gains" ya need at least ten hours sleep a night.</p>
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<p>Steroids decrease recovery time ;)</p> -
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<p>Do you think his publicity outside of rugby results in bums on seats or increased viewership or just warm fuzzies to those who are of like mindset?</p>
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<p>I think it has resulted in an increase in interest in the Wallabies, yes. Especially from females. </p>
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<p>It has given them an entry pass into the game- if they see a player they know on screen, it certainly makes them feel more comfortable watching the game.</p>
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<p>In terms of tangible ratings, or ticket sales well I'm not so sure. But it certainly can't hurt.</p> -
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<p>I think it has resulted in an increase in interest in the Wallabies, yes. Especially from females. </p>
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<p>It has given them an entry pass into the game- if they see a player they know on screen, it certainly makes them feel more comfortable watching the game.</p>
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<p>In terms of tangible ratings, or ticket sales well I'm not so sure. But it certainly can't hurt.</p>
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<p>in a crowded aussie market, where rugby has probably dropped to 4th (and might go further with an olympic year and the story of redemption in the pool) any positive publicity has to be good. </p> -
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<p>Heard something similar - apparently when the Wallabies were on tour in about 2009 the manager got a call at 3am and was told one of his players had accessed an off-limits area and set off the security alarm. Thinking 'oh shit', that someone has been out on the piss or up to shenanigans, he goes downstairs to discover it's Pocock, who has gotten into the hotel gym to pump out a session. At 3am.</p>
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<p>....and despite all that his best lifts aren't particularly exceptional and with all those muscles he can't bust a tackle to save himself.</p> -
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<p>I remember meeting James Slipper through a mate of mine when I lived on the gold coast. </p>
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<p>Firstly, I'm amazed that Slipper turned out as good as he did (enjoyed his McDonalds, liquor and ciggys when I met him)</p>
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<p>He told me a story about Pocock... apparently he used to (unsure if he still does) set his alarm for 2am each night. Get up, do 100 burpees, 100 press ups and 100 squats, eat 2 chicken breasts and then go back to bed.</p>
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<p>Wow!! If true it does to show the difference between Talent and Dedication (Or Talent without dedication.... I'm looking at you Fat Tamifuna and Fat Ryder)</p> -
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<p>....and despite all that his best lifts aren't particularly exceptional and with all those muscles he can't bust a tackle to save himself.</p>
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<p>Wow!! If true it does to show the difference between Talent and Dedication (Or Talent without dedication.... I'm looking at you Fat Tamifuna and Fat Ryder)</p>
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<p>Well in the Australian Story episode he said that his 'dedication' destroyed his life, and he developed an eating disorder, fucked him socially etc.</p>
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<p>Where did you get his best lift numbers? I'd be interested to see them.</p>
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<p>Could be wrong but read he benched 170kg, Deadlifted 240kg........looks more of a bodybuilder than powerlifter though......</p>
