COVID-19 and Tennis

[prozac]

I think the interest in the story is down to so many factors
- A sporting celebrity, Aussies love sports , and here we have one that's both hero and villain depending on your viewpoint.
- Its entwined with the Covid vaccination situation. NoVax is a staunch anti-vaxer, again drawing in the auidence for that debate.
- The Morrison Gov'ts handling, so we bring political factions into it
- Border control, so many Aussies understand border control, so we can all relate to the forms, requirements rules etc.
- His Exemption - again, so many are unable to return to Australia, and this guy appears to have been able to circumvent it

I think this is partly why we haven't seen an immediate decision one way or the other by Minister Hawke.

Good summation.
In a country where men will bet on 2 flies crawling up a wall I am sure we have a greater sporting interest per capita than most countries.
Novax thumbs his nose at accepted norms in this regard. Gives many the irrits.
I am not certain the government mishandled anything as a wrong step could have created a legal precedent which so far they have avoided.
From Tom Hanks, who brought covid with him (didn't his missus infect Richard Wilkins during a TV interview), to Novax, Aussies don't like queue jumpers. Fair play.

Minister Hawke, ducks in a row springs to mind.

 

[SeatBackForward]

Minister Hawke, ducks in a row springs to mind.

For me its pretty clear that he falsified his entry requirements. That its gotten to a Ministerial level alone, any decision *other* than Visa cancellation is pure politics.

 

[Must...Fly!]

There is an overwhelming amount of evidence now that points to this individual being of unfit character to be invited to this country, including misrepresenting himself to the Commonwealth and Commonwealth officials.

Such disrespect deserves only one response.

 

[prozac]

For me its pretty clear that he falsified his entry requirements. That its gotten to a Ministerial level alone, any decision *other* than Visa cancellation is pure politics.

I believe so too. The department will be ensuring the decision cannot be overturned.

 

[SeatBackForward]

I believe so too. The department will be ensuring the decision cannot be overturned.

Many people might be expecting Hawke to make a statement, but bear in mind, he can do nothing also. He only needs to act if he decides to cancel the Visa.

 

[Pushka]

Many people might be expecting Hawke to make a statement, but bear in mind, he can do nothing also. He only needs to act if he decides to cancel the Visa.

Just maybe it’s now up to the Victorian crowds and even the players to manage what happens next. Maybe a round of applause for the opponents and dead silence for his introductions. Lots of noise for the opposition winning a play, dead silence when he does. Silence being better than noise as you can’t get kicked out for that. Go Rafa. Go Medvedev.

 

[Anna]

Surely it's too big for there not to be an announcement either way. People aren't just going to forget about it and let the story die down. But the longer it takes for there to be an announcement the more hopeful I get that he will have to leave.

I wonder if they are trying to negotiate some kind of agreement about the terms on which he will leave and perhaps equally importantly, be allowed to come back next time? (Hope not).

OTOH there aren't many flights and I think the EK flights depart late, so maybe they won't announce anything until he has already got to the airport without a circus. Wishful thinking on my part ....

 

[Must...Fly!]

I guess it depends how they intend on deporting him...if the Minister is to use their power then presumably they could announce it after he is gone. Though I'm sure his family would make everyone aware somewhat earlier.

 

[MARTINE]

I think the interest in the story is down to so many factors
- A sporting celebrity, Aussies love sports , and here we have one that's both hero and villain depending on your viewpoint.
- Its entwined with the Covid vaccination situation. NoVax is a staunch anti-vaxer, again drawing in the auidence for that debate.
- The Morrison Gov'ts handling, so we bring political factions into it
- Border control, so many Aussies understand border control, so we can all relate to the forms, requirements rules etc.
- His Exemption - again, so many are unable to return to Australia, and this guy appears to have been able to circumvent it

I think this is partly why we haven't seen an immediate decision one way or the other by Minister Hawke.

Personally - I think sword of Damocles hanging over head is an extra stress for him with decision to be made on eve of open that prevents his progress has a certain karma

 

[MARTINE]

Just maybe it’s now up to the Victorian crowds and even the players to manage what happens next. Maybe a round of applause for the opponents and dead silence for his introductions. Lots of noise for the opposition winning a play, dead silence when he does. Silence being better than noise as you can’t get kicked out for that. Go Rafa. Go Medvedev.

I fully agree with you …..but silence for Novax is a waste of time. His acolyte fans are louder than Maria Gruntova Sharapova. I’ve even witnessed one behind me scream just as Andy Murray was about to connect racquet to ball in serve then disappear before security found her. he lost the point

 

[prozac]

Surely it's too big for there not to be an announcement either way. People aren't just going to forget about it and let the story die down. But the longer it takes for there to be an announcement the more hopeful I get that he will have to leave.

I wonder if they are trying to negotiate some kind of agreement about the terms on which he will leave and perhaps equally importantly, be allowed to come back next time? (Hope not).

OTOH there aren't many flights and I think the EK flights depart late, so maybe they won't announce anything until he has already got to the airport without a circus. Wishful thinking on my part ....

My thoughts are same, the longer nothing happens the more likely he will be deported. They will not want to have him spend 5 minutes in detention so I expect he will be bundled into a car and onto the first available plane.

 

[MARTINE]

My thoughts are same, the longer nothing happens the more likely he will be deported. They will not want to have him spend 5 minutes in detention so I expect he will be bundled into a car and onto the first available plane.

Taken off RLA would be nice mid set!!

 

[SeatBackForward]

My thoughts are same, the longer nothing happens the more likely he will be deported. They will not want to have him spend 5 minutes in detention so I expect he will be bundled into a car and onto the first available plane.

So being AFF we know EK leaves MEL at 22:30, anyone want to keep an eye on F loading?

 

[prozac]

So being AFF we know EK leaves MEL at 22:30, anyone want to keep an eye on F loading?

Are you taking bets?
That suggests there will be an announcement at 2235hrs.

 

[MARTINE]

Are you taking bets?
That suggests there will be an announcement at 2235hrs.

Doesn’t he have to do PCR before boarding?

 

[Must...Fly!]

The contents of the Spiegel article are now appearing in the Australian media.

‘Does not match’: Djokovic facing fresh questions over positive test results

Novak Djokovic is facing questions over whether his COVID-19 positive result was manipulated after inconsistencies emerged about the timing and result of his PCR test.

www.theage.com.au

 

[MARTINE]

The contents of the Spiegel article are now appearing in the Australian media.

‘Does not match’: Djokovic facing fresh questions over positive test results

Novak Djokovic is facing questions over whether his COVID-19 positive result was manipulated after inconsistencies emerged about the timing and result of his PCR test.

www.theage.com.au

really good that article - smoking gun..DerSpiegal posted upstream

 

[VPS]

I think there is too much international focus on this for it just to disappear and fizzle out. I bet newspapers all over the world are trying to find something to incriminate him so they can get a front page story.

 

[SeatBackForward]

NoVax has just issued a post onto instagram acknowledging that the attended events after receiving a positive RAT test:

Novak Djokovic on Instagram

574K likes, 62K comments - djokernole on January 11, 2022

www.instagram.com

This is also against Serbian government requirements - looks like he's in damage control mode now!

 

[jrfsp]

NoVax has just issued a post onto instagram acknowledging that the attended events after receiving a positive RAT test:

Novak Djokovic on Instagram

574K likes, 62K comments - djokernole on January 11, 2022

www.instagram.com

This is also against Serbian government requirements - looks like he's in damage control mode now!

This gets more farcical by the minute. Get him outta here