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Not sure how long this is on for but had it in my Google Play wishlist for a while as it cost a fair but usually $10-20? I'm not sure off of the top of my head but was pleased to see it free. Not sure how long it's on for.
Free eBook: Andrew Johns: The Two of Me @ Google Play & Amazon
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Hahaha, I couldn't be bothered coming up with a username when I created an account, so I just used my LastPass generator to generate a username, should be doing it more often… I did the same thing for Trakt.tv but I could change it and since have. :)
so I just used my LastPass generator to generate a username
So did I, but I used the old version…
Not even for free. What a piece of shit human being.
To be fair he is from NSW so you have to take that into consideration. What we think of as shit people in Qld is basically the norm down there.
Freddy: The Brad Fittler Story is also free.
Links as I'm to lazy to google myself
Amazon link was posted below, Google Play link here
https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Brad_Fittler_Fre…
Still seems a bit overpriced. They would have to pay me to read that!
Here…I'll skip to the good bits for you.
Ecstasy use controversy
On 26 August 2007 Johns was arrested for fare evasion on the London Underground, and subsequently found to be in possession of one ecstasy tablet. He was cautioned and released with no further charges. Johns initially claimed that an unknown person had pushed the tablet into his pocket which he later forgot to remove before leaving the crowded venue.[30] This initial statement was met with a great deal of cynicism from both the press and the public. On 30 August, Johns revealed, live on the Footy Show, that he had regularly taken ecstasy throughout his playing career, mainly during the off-season. He claimed he had suffered from depression and bipolar disorder and the drugs helped him in dealing with the high level of psychological 'pressure' associated with his career as an elite sportsman.[31] Not long after the incident he released his 'tell-all' autobiography that went into further details regarding his depression and drug use while playing in the NRL.
The ARU released a press statement shortly after the controversy arose, stating that Johns' drug use was known to the ARU and was a key factor in its decision to not proceed with contractual negotiations in 2004. Brett Robinson, then high-performance unit manager, said that, as well as Johns' age and injury history, the knowledge of his drug taking had been influential in the ARU making its final decision.[14]
When Johns was named the Best Player of the Last 30 Years in early 2008, the accolade allayed concern that Johns' shock drug admission the year before had tarnished his remarkable efforts on the field for Newcastle, NSW and Australia. On receiving the award he was quoted as saying his health was now in great shape. "I'm at the best place I have been in a long time," he said. "It's not until you step away that I realise all the pressure I was under, I'm not going to miss playing at all."[citation needed]
Racism controversy
In June 2010 during the lead-up to Origin II, New South Wales centre Timana Tahu withdrew mid-week from the NSW squad following reports Johns referred to Queensland player Greg Inglis as a "black (profanity)" during a training session.[32] Johns was subsequently fired from his role as NSW assistant coach. Though he apologised for the incident on Tuesday 15 June,[33] it is alleged it was not the first time Johns had used racist language in a football environment.[34] Inglis has since demanded Johns be barred from any involvement in rugby league.[35]
More Joyous Scandal
Johns was the catalyst to the More Joyous Scandal, engulfing leading Sydney horse trainer Gai Waterhouse, larrikin advertising figure John Singleton (racehorse More Joyous's owner) and bookmaker and son of the horse trainer Tom Waterhouse. Johns passed information from Tom Waterhouse that horse More Joyous was "off" on to brothel owner Eddie Hayson and former jockey Allan Robinson. Singleton received word of this and, while visibly inebriated, verbally attacked Gai Waterhouse on live television. Johns feared his Channel 9 commentating career would be over due to the trouble he caused Tom Waterhouse, a Channel 9 advertiser. Johns's commentating career survived, although his reputation was further damaged. Both Waterhouses were cleared of any major wrongdoing by a Racing NSW inquiry, however, Singleton and Gai's longstanding partnership ended
So he's a drug taking racist bully who seeks attention by making the ridiculous claim of have serious mental illnesses despite being a professional athlete who is always employed by Australia's largest corporate interests for his entire life.
And for some reason we hold this douchebag up as an example for young people.
I'm not going to argue any of the rest of it but:
Ridiculous claim of have serious mental illnesses
Illness is illness. You don't know the specifics nor do I, but it can effect anyone. Its this kind of attitude that leads to the drug taking rather than seeking support from mental health professionals.
I know you're just saying with all the other dodgy stuff listed, a value judgement couldn't mean he is just looking for sympathy but a job doesn't protect you from a broken arm any more than it does from mental illness.
Honestly not sure him taking ecstasy should tarnish his on field performances. Guarantee most NRL players use cocaine/mdma. They're not performance enhancing or anything and aren't destructive to anyone else.
and aren't destructive to anyone else.
What about the families (parents, wife/partner, children, etc)?
What? They don't affect their families whatsoever. Just like drinking alcohol/smoking cannabis etc, i'd argue it's alot less destructive than alcohol too.
Never should have been made an immortal. Wouldn't have ever even been picked for the Qld SoO team if he played for us. NSW tote him as their best ever. Laughable.
lol.
If you knew how many players took recreational drugs in the NRL, you'd probably step down off your soap box. Andrew Johns is just one of the few that got caught. I have it on good Authority that some of the Treasured QLD players you probably hold upon high were doing drugs but either a) didn't get caught or b) the QLD cops turned a blind eye because they're a state hero.
It good to see people using the new OzBargain password generator to select a username…