Blake Ferguson. Those are two words that make me want to vomit inside my own mouth, if I can be honest here. Why? Because I am dead set over this petulant, childish, arrogant, stupid, dumb football player. Oh, I'll be fair. He's a talented football player. But I know i'm not only one who is so far over his childish behaviour. Where do we start with him??
Ferguson quit the Cronulla Sharks back in 2010 basically because he didn't want to play in a losing team. Real big of you pal! He then joined the Canberra Raiders. His time there had been solid but a little wayward due to some childish antics of his alongside Josh Dugan. To sum up their antics, it was basically a big "Up yours!" to the Canberra Raiders football club. Their players, coaches and fans. They disrespected every aspect of that club on numerous occasions. Why? So that they could get out of their contract it seems.
I've got no doubt that Blake Ferguson's recent behaviour is such because he saw how Josh Dugan got out of his contract. No, i'm not saying he allegedly sexually assaulted a young women for these reasons. That's another matter far beyond the realms of this one. Ferguson's continued trips up to the shire whilst he disrespects the club that pays his wages is just SO arrogant! He's received countless opportunities to redeem himself. He's been given ample opportunity to seek support and get himself on the straight and narrow once more. But now he just doesn't give a toss!
Worst of all. I'm not even sure he get's it. He tried to reason on twitter that he'd done no wrong because there was nothing wrong with his latest actions:
"Didn't know going out to dinner with mates was such a big problem! Guess this is what it has come to! :( "
Hold on Blake. Is that the best you've got?? I don't care if you had permission to be up there or not. Given your track record in Canberra previously. I don't think you have the right to have a go at people who have a go at you. We all think you're about as clueless as a baby that pisses its nappies.
Why am I so aggressive towards Blake though? To be honest, his antics are only part of the reason. This is a troubled footballer who earlier this season got his life together, played some good football and got rewarded with NSW Origin representation. This was his chance at redemption. His chance of fulfilling his dreams. His chance to be respected by the rugby league community. Sadly though, this is where his story ends. He blew his chance. Tossed it down the toilet all because he let the fame and glory get to his head.
His attitude recently though stinks. If he had even half a brain he'd show far more respect for those around him than he does. If, as expected, he is sacked by the Raiders, it's suggested he'll walk right back to the Sharks on a multi year deal. I'll be filthy if this happens. Given his attitude in 2013, the last thing he deserves is another chance right now. He doesn't deserve one. Not even close! The NRL would be wise to suspend him for an extended period (again!!!). How does he learn the value in showing respect?? He currently shows none and could be rewarded with another chance to start all over again??
Sorry, I don't get it and I don't approve.....
Wednesday, 28 August 2013
Wednesday, 21 August 2013
Thanks you innovators and decisions makers. You've officially dumbed down society!
Over the weekend I came across a statement which struck a chord with me. I was sitting in church on Sunday morning like any other when my pastor stated:
"It's not too hard. We live in a culture that says it's not easy enough."
Now before you go and close down this blog because you thought I was about to give you a religious commentary on this statement, I want it known that that's not the direction I want to take this comment today. As relevant as the statement is from a Christian point of view, it's also extremely relevant from any point of view.
We live in a society these days that is used to getting things done quickly and conveniently. Food is a big example. We can order Thai food and have it delivered to our door in under 45 mins. Heck, sometimes it's here in close to 30 mins!! We even have slow cooked favourites such as lamb shanks available in supermarkets, fully prepared with vegies. All that's needed is we stick it in the oven. It doesn't even take an hour. That's pretty damn easy!
There are other examples too. Some of them make our lives easier and, well quicker too. Stuff such as buying pre-paid bus tickets. Instead of watching someone fiddle around for a minute looking for loose change, they can hop right on the bus and dip their ticket in. In the time you get one unorganized customer fiddling for change, you can get 6-7 people on, all using their ticket. It's brilliant and makes for a quicker trip. Convenience is important in today's society. You see it everywhere. It's so common that often we don't realize the services we use or purchase are in fact provided to ensure convenience.
Back to the original statement though:
"It's not too hard. We live in a culture that says it's not easy enough"
What I've noticed, and i'm sure all of you have too, is that the cost of convenience and living in a society where things are done to make things easier is that society now says that it IS too hard. People now can't be arsed lining up in a queue. They will push in or ask you to quickly provide them with something. They usually justify it by saying "It will only take a few seconds". When their request isn't met, most actually give up and walk away. Yep, it's too hard apparently. We just expect something to be given to us and to have it done quickly.
This shouldn't be a surprise. This is the price we pay for spoon feeding society. We're now all so used to the probability of receiving something quickly or getting something done with ease. It's almost as if we've been dumbed down by the innovators and decision makers because they made it easier for us. I'm sure there's people out there who have never used a mixing bowl in their lives. I'm sure of it. As sad as it may seem.
Convenience is a great thing because it makes things easier for us but at what price?? I think I know the answer to this already. The trouble is, I think the issue will only get worse as things become easier in our "time is precious" lives.
"It's not too hard. We live in a culture that says it's not easy enough."
Now before you go and close down this blog because you thought I was about to give you a religious commentary on this statement, I want it known that that's not the direction I want to take this comment today. As relevant as the statement is from a Christian point of view, it's also extremely relevant from any point of view.
We live in a society these days that is used to getting things done quickly and conveniently. Food is a big example. We can order Thai food and have it delivered to our door in under 45 mins. Heck, sometimes it's here in close to 30 mins!! We even have slow cooked favourites such as lamb shanks available in supermarkets, fully prepared with vegies. All that's needed is we stick it in the oven. It doesn't even take an hour. That's pretty damn easy!
There are other examples too. Some of them make our lives easier and, well quicker too. Stuff such as buying pre-paid bus tickets. Instead of watching someone fiddle around for a minute looking for loose change, they can hop right on the bus and dip their ticket in. In the time you get one unorganized customer fiddling for change, you can get 6-7 people on, all using their ticket. It's brilliant and makes for a quicker trip. Convenience is important in today's society. You see it everywhere. It's so common that often we don't realize the services we use or purchase are in fact provided to ensure convenience.
Back to the original statement though:
"It's not too hard. We live in a culture that says it's not easy enough"
What I've noticed, and i'm sure all of you have too, is that the cost of convenience and living in a society where things are done to make things easier is that society now says that it IS too hard. People now can't be arsed lining up in a queue. They will push in or ask you to quickly provide them with something. They usually justify it by saying "It will only take a few seconds". When their request isn't met, most actually give up and walk away. Yep, it's too hard apparently. We just expect something to be given to us and to have it done quickly.
This shouldn't be a surprise. This is the price we pay for spoon feeding society. We're now all so used to the probability of receiving something quickly or getting something done with ease. It's almost as if we've been dumbed down by the innovators and decision makers because they made it easier for us. I'm sure there's people out there who have never used a mixing bowl in their lives. I'm sure of it. As sad as it may seem.
Convenience is a great thing because it makes things easier for us but at what price?? I think I know the answer to this already. The trouble is, I think the issue will only get worse as things become easier in our "time is precious" lives.
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