Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
Not according to this Australian journalist.
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[Other Sport] Djokovic held at airport
- Thread starter PILTDOWN MAN
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Not according to this Australian journalist.
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matthew
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Unreal, stays in a detention centre for 5 days to fight it and wins. This is his Muhammad Ali moment. Hero.
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Not a hero. According to his own defense he had covid but was then photographed without a mask infecting others.
Dodgy Serb sources!
He has not been released from detention yet. I suspect that there will be no release or subsequent arrest if the Aussie government are planning to send him back.
On a legal technicality because the border officials made the decision to refuse entry a couple hours too soon.
herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
As usual it comes down to someone not following proper policy and procedures rather than the law or any moral or subjective decision about right or wrong.
beorhthelm
A. Virgo, Football Genius
- Jul 21, 2003
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a very low bar for heros.
mikeyjh
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Matthew, the freedom fighter for the 'Baltic' heroes
D'y reckon Matthew knows where Australia is?
Blue Valkyrie
Not seen such Bravery!
Next to Hungary ?
Not misled, just didn't understand the (admittedly complicated) things involved.
The exemptions he received were from the Victorian state government (allowing him to enter and stay in the state) and Tennis Australia (allowing him to play in the tournament).
The problem is, however, entry to Australia as a whole is a Federal government responsibility and there was no exemption granted at that level.
I suspect on Djokovic's side, it was simply not understood that the exemptions they received did not apply to the Visa granting entry to Australia. They received that Visa on the basis of claiming a valid exemption, but that exemption was not valid for the purposes of the Visa - hence the border officials refusing entry. It's a shame the border officials jumped the gun and allowed the court an opening to reinstate the Visa for technicality reasons.
Meh.
Some similarities... a privileged demographic thinking anything thrown upon us is made for the greater good of everyone gets challenged by someone with a different background and perspective. But thats pretty much where the similarities end. Ali faced a real risk of a real punishment for opposing what the privileged percieved as heroic and the greater good for society (to go to Vietnam and kill people) while Djokovics greatest fear is that he - personally and without altruistic motifs - is that he could lose the chance of winning some ****ing tennis tournament. Your comparison is exaggerated.
mikeyjh
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Sandwiched between Germany and Hungary, deffo!
herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
It's got the makings of a great movie, especially if he gains entry and then wins the title. I absolutely hope this doesn't happen, btw.
Change at Barnham
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I don't like the bloke and hope he isn't allowed to compete.
However, if the Australian government overrule the judges decision and deport him it will mean he can't return to Australia for three years.
It must also mean that Oz move closer to making everyone being vaccinated to be in the country.
The implications of that decision will be massive whichever side of the fence you are on.
Australia has been becoming more and more a nanny state for several years, they have put themselves in a corner over this situation.
It's all very messy, pass me the popcorn.
However, if the Australian government overrule the judges decision and deport him it will mean he can't return to Australia for three years.
It must also mean that Oz move closer to making everyone being vaccinated to be in the country.
The implications of that decision will be massive whichever side of the fence you are on.
Australia has been becoming more and more a nanny state for several years, they have put themselves in a corner over this situation.
It's all very messy, pass me the popcorn.
herecomesaregular
We're in the pipe, 5 by 5
I wonder if this bit is crucial. i can't see the Aussies wanting to stop him competing there for 3 years. Were the other tennis players at the tournament who were firstly granted visa entry and then cancelled also banned for 3 years?
Thunder Bolt
Silly old bat
In the meantime, Australian Nick Kirgios has tested positive for Covid.
pb21
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- Apr 23, 2010
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I've seen these images, are they authentic/genuine? There doesn't seem to be much official word on this, only twitter people...
Lower West Stander
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Its a shame Djokovic didn't just get his bloody jabs.
Then your post would be rendered completely irrelevant.