David Coutts

A business advisor during the week and tennis hack on the weekends. A hard core Demon member.

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

BJ with the “has he got enough on it?”

[Fox Cricket @FoxCricket]

This Tim David six is the cherry on top for a HUGE Hurricanes Power Surge!

📺 WATCH #BBL14 on Ch. 501 or stream via Kayo https://t.co/dg4JTTCCH5
✍️ LIVE BLOG https://t.co/0BcreJ34dD
🔢 MATCH CENTRE https://t.co/N4R1h0s2Jo

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

@waynefuller52 Ahhh, level 1 the only place.

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Mordialloc is absolutely heaving tonight. It’s come a long way!

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Worth a follow.

[Bobby @PiesWrldd]

For every like this gets I will name a player better than Cripps from the modern era.

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

@Couttsy20 Outstanding. On the back of Carols, more proof.

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Casey Donovan is an absolute jet.

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

What a year it was!

Birdsville Races with best mates of over 30 years was a highlight.

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

You would have to think this is an excellent appointment in Ben Crowe.

[Jay Clark @ClarkyHeraldSun]

Simon Goodwin confirms the plan is to start Harrison Petty in defence next season. Ben Crowe enlisted to help players’ mindset and connection. More @superfooty

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

The big recliner on the side of the court in Davis Cup ties vs Sweden is iconic.

[TennisAustralia @TennisAustralia]

A 19-time Grand Slam champion across singles and doubles, and one of the greatest to ever represent the nation in Davis Cup.

Remembering an Australian tennis icon, who inspired multiple generations in the sport.
https://t.co/d7ha97ylA9

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Heat out one week, wash out the next week. Melbourne, never change.

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Most be one of the only ever members of a Roll the Dice Syndicate horse never to have won or placed.

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@PaulAmy375 @sportzprofessor

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This is awesome from Goody and the club. Not just 17 or 18 year olds that have that dream of getting their name called out to be drafted.

[Melbourne Demons @melbournefc]

Drafted to the Dees + a surprise visit from Goody 👀🥹 It was a busy night for our newest Demon, Aidan Johnson.

#DemonSpirit

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Absolute class! Not sure he knows any other way though.

[Roger Federer @rogerfederer]

Vamos, @RafaelNadal!

As you get ready to graduate from tennis, I’ve got a few things to share before I maybe get emotional.

Let’s start with the obvious: you beat me—a lot. More than I managed to beat you. You challenged me in ways no one else could. On clay, it felt like I was stepping into your backyard, and you made me work harder than I ever thought I could just to hold my ground. You made me reimagine my game—even going so far as to change the size of my racquet head, hoping for any edge.

I’m not a very superstitious person, but you took it to the next level. Your whole process. All those rituals. Assembling your water bottles like toy soldiers in formation, fixing your hair, adjusting your underwear... All of it with the highest intensity. Secretly, I kind of loved the whole thing. Because it was so unique—it was so you.

And you know what, Rafa, you made me enjoy the game even more. 

OK, maybe not at first. After the 2004 Australian Open, I achieved the #1 ranking for the first time. I thought I was on top of the world. And I was—until two months later, when you walked on the court in Miami in your red sleeveless shirt, showing off those biceps, and you beat me convincingly. All that buzz I’d been hearing about you—about this amazing young player from Mallorca, a generational talent, probably going to win a major someday—it wasn’t just hype.

We were both at the start of our journey and it’s one we ended up taking together. Twenty years later, Rafa, I have to say: What an incredible run you’ve had. Including 14 French Opens—historic! You made Spain proud... you made the whole tennis world proud.

I keep thinking about the memories we’ve shared. Promoting the sport together. Playing that match on half-grass, half-clay. Breaking the all-time attendance record by playing in front of more than 50,000 fans in Cape Town, South Africa. Always cracking each other up. Wearing each other out on the court and then, sometimes, almost literally having to hold each other up during trophy ceremonies.

I’m still grateful you invited me to Mallorca to help launch the Rafa Nadal Academy in 2016. Actually, I kind of invited myself. I knew you were too polite to insist on me being there, but I didn’t want to miss it. You have always been a role model for kids around the world, and Mirka and I are so glad that our children have all trained at your academies. They had a blast and learned so much—like thousands of other young players. Although I always worried my kids would come home playing tennis as lefties.

And then there was London—the Laver Cup in 2022. My final match. It meant everything to me that you were there by my side—not as my rival but as my doubles partner. Sharing the court with you that night, and sharing those tears, will forever be one of the most special moments of my career.

Rafa, I know you’re focused on the last stretch of your epic career. We will talk when it’s done. For now, I just want to congratulate your family and team, who all played a massive role in your success. And I want you to know that your old friend is always cheering for you, and will be cheering just as loud for everything you do next.

Rafa that!

Best always, your fan, 

Roger

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

The man is a superstar!

[NBA @NBA]

Jokić walking off after a 37p, 18r, 15a night 😘

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Ultimately injuries cooked the season but the ability to play the entire list will have significant benefits for the Demons going forward. The recruits all look good and the development of our talls. Bright times ahead. #demonspirit

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

The 🃏 is a freak.

[NBA @NBA]

Coming off his 3rd #KiaMVP over the last 4 years...

Nikola Jokic and the @nuggets open the season Oct. 24th against the Thunder at 10:00pm/et on TNT! #KiaTipOff24

[David Coutts @dccoutta]

Always look forward to the comments of Andrew from Crown Casino and Acquire Learning. @sportzprofessor

[3AW Football @3AWisfootball]

A former AFL CEO has commented on the current uncertainty around the gun Melbourne on-baller.

MORE 👉 https://t.co/NiYgPXgR7R

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@BremnerScotty @storm Just an amazing team.

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Melbourne, you are beautiful. Go the @storm