Why I Hit Brockie

[CrankMYshaft]

Why I Hit Brockie (http://www.heraldsun.news.com.au/common/story_pag e/0,5478,19652324%255E661,00.html)

[singer]

IMHO, this is OLD news & shouldn't be given any valuable Forum space:(

[AmonFan]

Singer, i guess some people are bored ;)

[mick xu1]

It was in the papers today, i had not heard of this b4 today

[Esses]

While I had heard about the Peter/Bev split, of course, & that he had been getting around with a Married woman, this item was news to me. Even with the reverence in which PB is held by most I can fully understand this bloke thumping him. In his position, who can say what they'd do.............?

[brchi17]

It was in the papers today, i had not heard of this b4 today

I was the same, I wasn't aware of this story until I read it in the paper. I just knew PB had left his wife. That said, my wife was able to tell me all about it. Looks like those womens tabloid magazines had done their job.....

Not condoning his actions, but if I was standing in the shoes of the man who punched Brock, put in the same situation I'd find it pretty hard not to do the same thing. Perhaps it was the fact that he hit a sporting personality is why this went to court in the 1st place :rolleyes:

[Rob]

It happened in March and was reported in the papers at the time
of the incident. What the guy does in his private life is his business.
I prefer to remember what he did on the track, as that's why I admire him.

Situations like this happen everyday of the week. Not that I
condone either of their behaviour, but it's hardly newsworthy.

[castkrazy]

It happened in March and was reported in the papers at the time
of the incident. What the guy does in his private life is his business.
I prefer to remember what he did on the track, as that's why I admire him.

Situations like this happen everyday of the week. Not that I
condone either of their behaviour, but it's hardly newsworthy.

If he wasn't a personality it would't be Newsworthy at all , also I suppose there's always two sides to every story .. who Knows ???

I will always hold Brocky in high esteem for his achievments but on the other hand people need to be accountable for their actions no matter who you are , although dissapointing as his actions are(if the story is accurate) I doubt that any of his fans will lose sleep over his indiscretions but if I were in the other guys shoes I'd probably have belted him too ... right or wrong , that's human nature .

[LC Torana]

As far as my opinion on Peter Brock is concerned a) its his business and b) he has done nothing to make me think less of him, people change, feeling’s change and couples split, it happens.

I hate that term, he stole my wife, you can’t steal someone, they are not an object and couple’s don’t own each other. If she was happy in the relationship she wouldn’t have gone. The assault took place something like eight to nine months after they split, get over it.

[monarocveightz]

Just because hes famous doesn't mean he deserves to have this splashed all over the news- people go through the same thing everyday in Australia- but we don't hear about it, so why should Brocky have this hanging around- just leave him alone and let him get on with his life

[jediholden]

Just because hes famous doesn't mean he deserves to have this splashed all over the news- people go through the same thing everyday in Australia- but we don't hear about it, so why should Brocky have this hanging around- just leave him alone and let him get on with his life

Becuase of the TALL POPPY SYNDROME in this country. Brocky's always been portrayed as wholesome and superman like. Now that it shows he is human after all the press are lapping it up. Like everbody else has said too...there's two sides two a story. The other guy may be the inccocnet victim but who are we to judge. As for Brock, I'M STILL GONNA BUY HIS CARS REGARDLESS. I just wish the A9X would hurry up and get here.

[monarocveightz]

Becuase of the TALL POPPY SYNDROME in this country. Brocky's always been portrayed as wholesome and superman like. Now that it shows he is human after all the press are lapping it up. Like everbody else has said too...there's two sides two a story. The other guy may be the inccocnet victim but who are we to judge. As for Brock, I'M STILL GONNA BUY HIS CARS REGARDLESS. I just wish the A9X would hurry up and get here.

i think the Le Mans Porsche will be first since it's now in production
can't wait for bothe the Porcshe or the A9X

[Esses]

[quote=castkrazy]also I suppose there's always two sides to every story .. who Knows ???


Wifey & I always say that there's THREE sides to every story: 1/ His side. 2/ Her side. & 3/ What REALLY happened!:D

[Esses]

[quote=jediholden]Becuase of the TALL POPPY SYNDROME in this country.

I don't think it's always "Tall Poppy Syndrome". Like it or not, when you're willingly a "Personality" or "Celebrity" then virtually everything you do these days is media/public property. Goes with the territory. It's newsworthy in the eyes of the media BECAUSE he's a Celebrity. The same thing would happen if Jamie Drury thumped someone, or Paul Keating's son, who is in court right now for that very thing. That was on the Radio news today.:rolleyes:

[Rob]

It's actually the media who think "because you're a celebrity,
you're fair game". Personally I don't subscribe to that belief.

If a celebrity does something untowards while they are promoting
their (insert occupation here) or something against community standards
then yes it should be reported. But everyone is entitled to a private life
no matter how public their occupation makes them or how much $$$ they earn

[rusky26]

It's actually the media who think "because you're a celebrity,
you're fair game". Personally I don't subscribe to that belief.

I think it comes back to the general public. They are the ones that buy the mags that contain the stories about the celebrities. Eg, New Idea won't pay big$$ for a story (or wedding pics etc) if nobody buys thier mag. The same goes for "newsworthy" stories like the Brock one.

[castkrazy]

Wifey & I always say that there's THREE sides to every story: 1/ His side. 2/ Her side. & 3/ What REALLY happened!:D


lol , Nice one and oh so true :D

[el_hefty]

so shane warne is a mongrel for having concensual sex with a couple of girls a few months ago in what he thought was privacy but Brocky knocks off one of his mates wives for 20 years and he's still a great guy.:confused:

[Patterson]

so shane warne is a mongrel for having concensual sex with a couple of girls a few months ago in what he thought was privacy but Brocky knocks off one of his mates wives for 20 years and he's still a great guy.:confused:

Who says warney's a mongrel for that? That story died so quick cause it didn't get the reaction the media wanted.

Good on him I reckon. He's not married anymore, free to do as he pleases.

When it comes to Brocky, we don't know the full story. He has known this guy for 20 years, he's also prolly known the guys wife for 20 years, sometimes relationships grow whether you want them to or not.

We don't know the full story either....and its really none of our business.

[toddy05]

so shane warne is a mongrel for having concensual sex with a couple of girls a few months ago in what he thought was privacy but Brocky knocks off one of his mates wives for 20 years and he's still a great guy.:confused:
Great point. Whilst it is his business, our celebrities are in the limelight and they are an influence on our kid's lives so their example needs to be positive and exemplary. We all screw up and that does not excuse what has reportedly been done. We can remember Brock's track exploits with a smile as he is truly one of the greats but he is just a person, a person who has done both good and bad in life like all of us, this is perhaps a great reminder that the guy is human and not a god like many proclaim. I used to worship the ground he walked on but me becoming a Christian rearranged my priorities. Now whilst I remember his fan friendliness and great driving, if what he has reportedly done has occurred I must say I have lost some respect for him as a person. Yet he has chosen that way.

[Martin Thomas]

If Brock appears in an SS Commodore ad stating how "it gets me away from irate ex partners" and was appearing on the Andrew Denton show stating how badly he wanted Bev back before this happened, then you could compare him to Warney...

Brock and a married woman have "fallen in love", she left her husband, husband punched Brock in the nose. All understandable, human reactions that would be hard to get over without enacting on it..

This story has very little in comparison to Warney...

[Leigh]

Both Warneys and Brocks issues are private ones...what really irks me is how the private issues of the famous become public, and then the media nuff nuffs say something like "sets a bad example", "is a bad role model" etc etc

What happens in a persons private life is just that PRIVATE!

What happens in a persons public life is open to public scrutiny...the boundaries are pretty clear and the media world should start adhering to them!

[VXfan]

Slightly off topic but as Leigh mentioned ur private life being ur private life.What's the difference between a papparazzi and a stalker?A camera.It's 'legalised stalking' isn't it?
Some people will say that "they're famous,they should expect it".If u happen to excel in a certain field and become famous for it,surely u deserve some privacy like everyone else?Having photographers camped outside ur house and taking snaps of ur kids etc is soooo wrong on so many levels.
Cheers,
Tony.

[monarocveightz]

Slightly off topic but as Leigh mentioned ur private life being ur private life.What's the difference between a papparazzi and a stalker?A camera.It's 'legalised stalking' isn't it?
Some people will say that "they're famous,they should expect it".If u happen to excel in a certain field and become famous for it,surely u deserve some privacy like everyone else?Having photographers camped outside ur house and taking snaps of ur kids etc is soooo wrong on so many levels.
Cheers,
Tony.

also what about Nicole Kidman the other week, she had cameras watching the paparazzi around her house, and the paparazzi hated it i think good on her, if they are taking photo's of you why can't you take photo's of them, know they know what it's like to be photographed nearly every minute of the day.

[el_hefty]

Martin I was just pointing out that some people berated warnie on this forum for what i consider a lesser act than what pb has done... he was doing it with consenting adults who werent married and warnie had seperated when he was lured by two tramps and set up... Regardless of what he said and how he acted.


fell in love:rolleyes:..... this affair has 'reportedly been going on for years' like 20 of them, not just known them for 20.

And before you go down the 'oh its just rumour' well of course its speculation gossip etc etc but where theres smoke there is fire and it all seems too convenient.


All allegedly of course ;)

[spoonster05]

Don't forget that Warney did some of his stuff when he was still legally married to Simone, Peter & Bev Brock were never officially married..

And just because your wife leaves you for someone else that doesn't give you the right to assault someone else, I wonder if the gentleman in question would have acted the same way had it been someone without such a high profile...

[Martin Thomas]

Hey, if you "use" the media. the media will use you.. many stars have fought back as Nicole Kidman only to have to offer a truce so they still get snapped at gala events.. Sharon Stone was one.. When she walked the red carpet no flashes would go off, people stopped lending her dresses and jewellery, she then made peace with the paparatzi to get back in the magazines..

As for Warney... He endorses a patch, spits it when someone photographs him smoking. Think about it, he was lying to his fans.. He then loses his wife and kids, in part, to his texting. While he tries to use the media to win back his wife, he stars in adverts making light of the texting and has a romp with a couple of slags..

What about the celebs selling exclusives for big bucks but then spit it if the occasion doesn't suit them??

Compare Warney to... whats his name? The North Melbourne captain who's wife had an affair with carey.. He was in the news but it blew over rather quickly for such an event.. Thats the difference between class and acting like a spoilt kid.. But, then again, thats just my opinion and I have been wrong before.. I think.:D