Gavin Roberts

Loved husband of my magnificent wife Margaret - Proud Victorian living in QLD, crazy about my Western Bulldogs, Melb Victory, AZ Dbacks, AZ Coyotes + Man City.

[Gavin Roberts @KhaptinglyPark]

@UnpluggedDoug @WhirlwindGolf @HundredMileBrew 5.00am Saturday Morning, Come on you Roo’s!!!

[Gavin Roberts @KhaptinglyPark]

@JoshMalina Whilst there is no clear law or definition internationally, these actions can also be interpreted as terrorism. Paraphrasing from UNODC, broadly defines it as: method of coercion that utilises or threatens violence to spread fear thereby obtaining political or ideological goals.

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@gomvfc Inconsistency strikes again!!! The effort 1st half was despicable, we were totally disinterested. From that point, even though the Nix scored very late, we looked like we were chasing the game in the second half instead of playing like the best attacking team in the league.

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@UnpluggedDoug @WhirlwindGolf @theo_mackie @JayParry @UnpluggedDoug what a great interview with @JayParry on yesterdays show. The women’s Asian Cup is in Oz currently and our Matilda’s (Tillies) unite the nation. Despite the fight for income in sports, If you put on a great show, people will come. Enjoy PHX!!! Thanks @SarahKezele

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@UnpluggedDoug @azbobbymac #UnpluggedArmy Thanks again Bobby Mac for your contribution to the podcast, another great discussion yesterday. I am starting to think that there is another darts reference that can be used @UnpluggedDoug when referring to @azbobbymac The Big Fish!!!

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@ParamountPlusAU It would be great to watch this on your ap on my Apple TV, however for the second week in a row your crap ap will not allow me to A-Leagues games live. 0/10 for crap service for two weeks in a row

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@Gambo987 Hi Gambo, I know trades happen, but this could come back to bite us on the arse. Whilst I know all the talk has been on Lawler being the higher ranked prospect, but for mine he is too injury prone and there are still way too many questions on his ability at the majors.

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@UnpluggedDoug

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@ManCity @JeremyDoku Please guys, we need a result today.

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@Gambo987 And at only $11 million for the two remaining years of his contract, thanks again Cardinals. The guy is a stud, providing he can keep himself fit.

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@ClintHurdle13 @UnpluggedDoug @azbobbymac Thanks Clint, you too and best of luck with the book and the future.

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@UnpluggedDoug #UnpluggedArmy @azbobbymac although this might be controversial, he didn’t mention getting players to deliberately throw inside and break opposition players hands…It might be 10 years ago but I haven’t forgotten what they did to Goldschmidt

[Clint Hurdle @ClintHurdle13]

10 things I've learned from 50 years in baseball:

1: The game isn't just about numbers. It's about heartbeats. It's about trust. It's about showing up every single day ready to get better.

2: Young players want to be great overnight. But greatness isn't built in a day. It's built in the small moments - being good for a day, then a week, then a month. Hall of Famers? They're just players who were good for a very long time.

3: We measure everything now. Launch angles. Spin rates. Exit velocity. But you know what we can't measure? Guts and nuts. The ability to keep showing up and keep fighting to get better.

4: Three questions every player needs answered about their coach:

Can I trust you?
Do you care about me?
Can you make me better?

Without these, nothing else matters.

5: My dad taught me the only thing fair in life is a ball between first and third. How you handle what's not fair? That defines you.

6: Stop treating players like pieces. They're humans with heartbeats. When we eliminate the heartbeat, the game becomes sterile. Feed it. Encourage it. Love it.

7: It's not old school vs new school. It's about being in school, together.

8: If you're not a leader, be a follower. If you're neither? You're just a roadblock.

9: Want to know if you're a good coach? Ask your players what they think your expectations are. You might be surprised by the gap between what you think you're saying and what they're hearing.

10: After all these years, one truth remains: The game is about transformation, not just transactions. Change the person, not just their stats. That's how you build something that lasts.

I share more lessons like these in my book, Hurdle-isms. Tap the link in my bio to order a copy. I think you'll be glad that you did!

[Gavin Roberts @KhaptinglyPark]

@JoshMalina About as useful as a screen door on a submarine

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@azbobbymac @azcentral Thanks again for your insightful analysis Bobby Mac. This member of the #UnpluggedArmy from the antipodes appreciates it. Sorry @UnpluggedDoug on holiday at the moment so haven’t had a chance to listen in this year. I look forward to more great conversations with the two of you.

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@gomvfc Whilst we showed glimpses of better play and better performances, let’s be honest, another underwhelming performance from our team against another poor team. Nish and Santos looked good, but we desperately need the finishing of a class striker and attacking midfielder.

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@gomvfc 7 shots, 5 on target, 60% of possession, another lack lustre piss poor performance. A stupid undisciplined red card, and with any luck a clueless manager that gets shown the door. Don’t let the door hit on the arse on the way out Diles!!!

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@gomvfc Shots on goal does not mean you will eventually score and win games. Especially when the strikers have the same level of movement and pace as 80 year old pensioners!!! We have not surprised in any game this year with our attack with the exception of the class of Mata. #DILESOUT

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@UnpluggedDoug Well done #CommanderInChief of the #UnpluggedArmy. @MarkMcClune the #UnpluggedArmy thanks you for again tapping into one of the best sports resources in the great state of Arizona. #FORKSUP

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@UnpluggedDoug @SunDevilHoops Enjoy the tournament Doug, Hawaii is a great place for a vacation.

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@gomvfc Hey Diles….get ready for the phone call, #SACKEDINTHEMORNING