JoshVilla Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 I don't even think that he's an "anti-vaxxer". As far as I can see, he's just said that he believes in freedom of choice and didn't want to fuel the existing media hostility whereby one side is being constantly pitted against the other. Didn't he donate €1 million to hospitals in Serbia for ventilators? I don't even follow tennis, and don't really have any feelings towards the bloke, but seeing how quick the media wants slap the "anti-vaxxer" tag on someone who, to my knowledge, has never said that people shouldn't get vaccinated, is typical. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted January 4, 2022 Share Posted January 4, 2022 26 minutes ago, PaulC said: A lot of players have already dropped out, the competition would be meaningless without him. He might not be the most liked but without doubt hes the GOAT whether people like it or not. No he isn't. Rod Laver is. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sidcow Posted January 5, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Sounds like Djokovic might be barred from entering the country by the Australian Government and rightly so. He has the right not to be vaccinated but he has no right to increase the possibility of bringing in more deadly disease to a country where the everyday citizens are not allowed to travel. Money shouldn't talk on this issue and he should learn that his freedom of choice comes at a cost. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted January 5, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 5, 2022 Oopsie! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Visa's been cancelled 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Silvers Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 2 minutes ago, Rodders said: Visa's been cancelled Ahhh at last, something is more important then money, well done the Aussies. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post sne Posted January 5, 2022 Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 8 minutes ago, Rodders said: Visa's been cancelled Looking forward to this episode of Border Security: Australia's Front Line. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted January 5, 2022 Share Posted January 5, 2022 Well done Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 5, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 5, 2022 40 minutes ago, Panto_Villan said: Well done Australia. Don't hold your breath. Legal challenge has gone in. He'll try to buy his way in. I hope they stand firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fightoffyour Posted January 5, 2022 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted January 5, 2022 Novax Jokeovic 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 7 hours ago, Panto_Villan said: Well done Australia. It’s pretty ridiculous that he was told he could come but only had his visa pulled once there was public backlash. Other less high profile unvaccinated players have been allowed in to play. Farcical really. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, LondonLax said: It’s pretty ridiculous that he was told he could come but only had his visa pulled once there was public backlash. Other less high profile unvaccinated players have been allowed in to play. Farcical really. Yeah, that aspect of it is farcical I agree. But then I’m not sure how much sway he had over the negotiations with the tennis federation where he managed to secure an exemption without being under obligation to explain why. That’s what caused this mess, really - that there was a secret deal for him to sidestep the requirements because he’s a big name in tennis. I’m sorta not surprised the federal government stepped in and overrode that, because the obvious conclusion was that they gave him a pass on a technicality because he’s rich and good at tennis. Which is not on imo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 6, 2022 He's buying his way out of this. 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 7 minutes ago, Panto_Villan said: Yeah, that aspect of it is farcical I agree. But then I’m not sure how much sway he had over the negotiations with the tennis federation where he managed to secure an exemption without being under obligation to explain why. That’s what caused this mess, really - that there was a secret deal for him to sidestep the requirements because he’s a big name in tennis. I’m sorta not surprised the federal government stepped in and overrode that, because the obvious conclusion was that they gave him a pass on a technicality because he’s rich and good at tennis. Which is not on imo. He was initially granted a visa from the federal government based on a medical assessment from the Victorian Government and Tennis Australia (it is suspected he was claiming a recent infection and recovery as his reason for exemption, but that has not been confirmed) so got on the plane to Australia. However there was a massive public outcry. The Victorian government have claimed the federal government contacted them to have them stand behind the exemption they gave him. In the end it seems neither the state government or the federal government wants the negative publicity his arrival has brought (it’s a federal election year) so the federal government have pulled the visa and made a big song and dance about being tough on border control. It’s stupid that he was told he could come and been messed about for political reasons. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 minute ago, LondonLax said: He was initially granted a visa from the federal government based on a medical assessment from the Victorian Government and Tennis Australia (it is suspected he was claiming a recent infection and recovery as his reason for exemption, but that has not been confirmed) so got on the plane to Australia. However there was a massive public outcry. The Victorian government have claimed the federal government contacted them to have them stand behind the exemption they gave him. In the end it seems neither the state government or the federal government wants the negative publicity his arrival has brought (it’s a federal election year) so the federal government have pulled the visa and made a big song and dance about being tough on border control. It’s stupid that he was told he could come and been messed about for political reasons. It's stupid he hasn't just taken the bloody vaccine. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 He said she said. He’s a smug prick and a detestable word removed. **** him. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panto_Villan Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, LondonLax said: He was initially granted a visa from the federal government based on a medical assessment from the Victorian Government and Tennis Australia (it is suspected he was claiming a recent infection and recovery as his reason for exemption, but that has not been confirmed) so got on the plane to Australia. However there was a massive public outcry. The Victorian government have claimed the federal government contacted them to have them stand behind the exemption they gave him. In the end it seems neither the state government or the federal government wants the negative publicity his arrival has brought (it’s a federal election year) so the federal government have pulled the visa and made a big song and dance about being tough on border control. It’s stupid that he was told he could come and been messed about for political reasons. Yup, but he also could have avoided most of the outcry if he’d come out and said “I’m not vaccinated but I’ve had covid and so I don’t need the vaccine”, as I think the secrecy was a big part of the problem. As I said, I agree the flip flopping was harsh. But that stems from the fact he was given VIP treatment in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLax Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 51 minutes ago, sidcow said: It's stupid he hasn't just taken the bloody vaccine. That’s on him but the government should have made it clear from the outset that there would be consequences for that. Not flip flopped in response to public opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted January 6, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted January 6, 2022 (edited) It's quite simple Novak. If you want to play the game.............play the game. Edited January 6, 2022 by sidcow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 The only thing i would say though is why is not applied in other sports? He isnt the only non vaccinated sports star. Its like they are making an example of him. It should be across all sports 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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