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mothra Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 35460 Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #15 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:30am Bobby. wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:14am: Yadda wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 9:12pm: grap...... @ Reply #3, I think Gina Rinehart, has lost some weight, since that unflattering pic was taken. My God - she's a fat old ugly tart. You sanctify Trump (literally) and you've this to say about Gina? Is is just misogyny, Gobby?
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Reply #16 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 7:56am

Belgarion wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 8:45pm:

I'm no fan of Rinehart however I agree with her decision here. The precious, woke netball girls have learned a harsh but necessary lesson. Pity it will affect everyone, not just the whinging virtue signallers, but they can now explain to all the other players why they they will most likely have to stop being full time professionals and have to seek other jobs. Roll Eyes

I can't stand the woman either but in THIS particular instance I think she did the right thing.

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sport/gina-rineharts-hancock-prospecti...

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Kat Gold Member Offline Socialism IS the answer. Posts: 17709 Everywhere and no-where Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #17 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 8:03am I utterly despise that useless slug, and am behind the netballers 110%. I'd sooner fold, than accept her tainted money.
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John Smith Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 74627 Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #18 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 8:17am They'll have a new sponsor within a week
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Reply #19 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 10:18am

In a subsequent statement, the mining giant stuck the boot in further, saying “Hancock and its executive chairman Mrs Rinehart consider that it is unnecessary for sports organisations to be used as the vehicle for social or political causes”.

“Firstly, because sport is at its best when it is focused on good and fair competition, with dedicated athletes striving for excellence to achieve their sporting dreams and to represent our country at their very best,” the statement said.

“Secondly, because there are more targeted and genuine ways to progress social or political causes without virtue signalling or for self-publicity. For example, the meaningful engagement with local Indigenous communities undertaken by Hancock’s Roy Hill Community Foundation in West Australia to support their actual needs.

“Thirdly, because there are more impactful means to make a beneficial difference. For example, Hancock’s holistic support for real programs including Hanrine Futures — that are providing a true pathway for Indigenous students through education and into employment where they are guaranteed a job should they wish, at the end of their training.

“The reality is that sponsorship is integral to sports organisations -- for full-time professionals right through to young children at the grassroots level — who rely on corporations investing the funds that enable all sports to not only survive, but thrive.

Virtue signalling - aintcha sick of it?

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Reply #20 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 10:35am

Breaking News

https://7news.com.au/sport/netball/netball-watches-on-as-gina-rineharts-hancock-...

Netball watches on as Gina Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting donates $1 million to Telethon7 just hours after cutting ties

The billionaire’s mining company has made a generous donation after ending its relationship with Netball Australia.

Digital Staff / Netball / Updated 4 mins ago

Just hours after billionaire Gina Rinehart’s mining company Hancock Prospecting pulled the plug on its controversial sponsorship of Netball Australia, it donated $1 million to Seven’s annual fundraising spectacular in Western Australia for sick and vulnerable children.

In fact, in a show of financial muscle, Hancock Prospecting were the first of the night to splash the big cash for Telethon7, handing over a generous seven-figure cheque.

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lee Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 17670 Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #21 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 10:59am The reason one of the netballers got upset was something her deceased father, Lang, said. Nothing current. Using old things to compensate for current trends.
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Reply #22 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:15am

mothra wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 5:19am:

Gordon wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 8:17pm:

Oh well, I guess they can make money doing smoking ceremonies or painting dots.

https://www.skynews.com.au/australia-news/sport/hancock-prospecting-pulls-netbal...

Gordy's not even pretending anymore. Sky "News". Lol.

For a far more reasoned and informative article, you may read here:

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/netball/sisters-in-arms-against-their-employer-why-...

I mean seriously, the astounding difference between the quality of the journalism.

But Sky "news" dot points were enough to set off the usual suspects. And Gordy got to feel validated for a bit.

Oh - the Sydney Moaning Herald - now there's a reliable source....

Ah - the truth half way down the page:-

" Sources close to the matter indicated Hancock Prospecting and their chief executive Gina Rinehart - Hancock’s daughter - would be open to exploring an exemption for Wallam."

"The netball problem appears to be one borne of poor internal relationships in the organisation that is led by new chief executive Kelly Ryan and Netball Australia chair Marina Go, who stepped down from that role on Monday. "

Anyway - that's enough.... cease fire ...

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Reply #23 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:24am

lee wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 10:59am:

The reason one of the netballers got upset was something her deceased father, Lang, said. Nothing current.

Using old things to compensate for current trends. Roll Eyes

Can we now check what the parents of every player and official said in the past 50 years on climate, race, gender, politics, religion?

(And what IS the point of netball? How is it an improvement on basketball?)

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Reply #24 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:25am

mothra wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:30am:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:14am:

Yadda wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 9:12pm:

grap......

@ Reply #3,

I think Gina Rinehart, has lost some weight, since that unflattering pic was taken.

My God - she's a fat old ugly tart. Shocked

You sanctify Trump (literally) and you've this to say about Gina?

Is is just misogyny, Bobby?

But look at the state of her: Shocked

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Reply #25 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:30am

Trump is good value - stirs the sh1t out of the rabid left and also out of those who think the American people deserve nothing better than poverty for most.... he employed directly more blacks and women than the other lot did in the White House.

Trump disturbs the status quo of American politics and its cashed-up corporate owners..... that's what's got them scared and chasing him everywhere.

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Reply #26 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:33am

Bobby. wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:25am:

mothra wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:30am:

Bobby. wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 6:14am:

Yadda wrote on Oct 22^nd, 2022 at 9:12pm:

grap......

@ Reply #3,

I think Gina Rinehart, has lost some weight, since that unflattering pic was taken.

My God - she's a fat old ugly tart. Shocked

You sanctify Trump (literally) and you've this to say about Gina?

Is is just misogyny, Bobby?

But look at the state of her: Shocked

https://probonoaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/ginarinehart.jpg

I was merely pointing out the touch of the tar brush in there somewhere, and her true thoughts about this non-issue of Old Lang's comment forty years ago are clear to all... she was very supportive and prepared to negotiate over an issue she didn't bring up and the netballers did a headless chook imitation filled with virtue and stuffed it up by throwing a tantrum.

Simple really... sh1t on the hand that feeds you and you don't get fed.

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greggerypeccary Gold Member Offline Australian Politics Posts: 137758 Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #27 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:55am Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:30am: Trump disturbs the status quo of American politics ... By committing crimes and destroying democracy.
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Grappler Truth Teller Feller Gold Member Online Australian Politics Posts: 84728 Proud pre-1850's NO Voter Gender:	Re: Netball funding Reply #28 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 12:10pm greggerypeccary wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:55am: Grappler Truth Teller Feller wrote on Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 11:30am: Trump disturbs the status quo of American politics ... By committing crimes and destroying democracy. I think Mickey Mouse has been dead long before this war broke out, Trooper...
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freediver Gold Member Offline www.ozpolitic.com Posts: 49062 At my desk.	Re: Netball funding Reply #29 - Oct 23^rd, 2022 at 12:55pm Quote: The withdrawal from the reported $15 million deal - touted by Netball Australia in late September as "a major investment for our sport" - is a financial blow to the organisation which posted a $4.4 million loss in the 2021 financial year. Perhaps they can do a calendar or something.
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