I need to know....

[bennymacca]

why Mick Fanning was not voted Australian of the year ?

Because picking a sportsman, even someone who beats up a shark, is ridiculous.

It would make him the 15th...

[Brodlach]

Just split from his wife, rumours he may have not just beaten the shark

[stan]

Just split from his wife, rumours he may have not just beaten the shark

Never a good look for an Australian of the year.

[Footy Chick]

Just split from his wife, rumours he may have not just beaten the shark

Never a good look for an Australian of the year.

The current AOTY doesn't appear much better, had a few Army mates respond with WTF on the announcement.

[norwood8]

Just split from his wife, rumours he may have not just beaten the shark

Any link to this?

[shoe boy]

why Mick Fanning was not voted Australian of the year ?

Because picking a sportsman, even someone who beats up a shark, is ridiculous.

My comment was a bit of tongue in cheek but anyone that beats off a shark , saves kids from drowning and had such a tragic personal loss last year is worth a thought as I had never heard of our winner .

[Magellan]

Just split from his wife, rumours he may have not just beaten the shark

Never a good look for an Australian of the year.

Hypothetically speaking, would be ironic to the point of insult given who last year's Australian of the Year was.

[HH3]

The AOTY Award is a joke anyway.

[am Bays]

The AOTY Award is a joke anyway.

Was it a joke when war hero, Changi railway surgeon, and advocate for POWs (all returned POWs received his services for free until he stopped practicing) Sir Edward "Weary" Dunlop received the award in 1976

Fiona Stanley Burns specialist in 2002

There have been many many amny notable winners of this award anf it is far from a joke;

Notables

Steve Waugh his chairity work whilst Australuian Cricket Captain (Udayan peoples home)
Sir John Eccles (Nobel lauriet)
Lowitja O'Donnohue
The Yunipingu brothers in 1978 and 1992
Ian frazer - researcher
Neville Bonner - Liberal Senator for Queensland first indiginous federal politician
Patrick White

The list gioes on

[HH3]

Sorry, I should say its a joke NOW.

Not the concept of the award, but if you look at who was nominated, then who actually was awarded it, its a bit of a joke.

People that saved lives, researchers, etc deserve this award. When people like Adam Goodes and Geoffrey Rush win it over these people, its a joke in my opinion.

[Pseudo]

why Mick Fanning was not voted Australian of the year ?

Because picking a sportsman, even someone who beats up a shark, is ridiculous.

My comment was a bit of tongue in cheek but anyone that beats off a shark , saves kids from drowning and had such a tragic personal loss last year is worth a thought as I had never heard of our winner .

So he works in reproductive marine biology as well as being a top surfer?

[Mr Beefy]

Sorry, I should say its a joke NOW.

Not the concept of the award, but if you look at who was nominated, then who actually was awarded it, its a bit of a joke.

People that saved lives, researchers, etc deserve this award. When people like Adam Goodes and Geoffrey Rush win it over these people, its a joke in my opinion.

Alan Bond....

[Magellan]

anyone that beats off a shark

White pointer?

[PatowalongaPirate]

anyone that beats off a shark

White pointer?

Hammerhead I reckon.

[Booney]

anyone that beats off a shark

White pointer?

Hammerhead I reckon.

I'd rather a gummy.

[bennymacca]

Why should only scientists from the medical field win it too?

[Booney]

Who else is just thinking of smashing a frothie or ten tonight?

[bennymacca]

Who else is just thinking of smashing a frothie or ten tonight?

apparently there is yiros at cricket training tonight. Should see our biggest turnout for the year

[Spargo]

Who else is just thinking of smashing a frothie or ten tonight?

This for me is a daily thought, usually around 9am-ish...

[Magellan]

Who else is just thinking of smashing a frothie or ten tonight?

Are we still talking about interfering with sharks?