Left Back Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 BBC reporting protests in Belgrade. His old man seems a right laugh. Complaining about the hotel conditions, saying they're shite. Also saying if they didn't want him there they could have told him not to come and it would have been fine. Seems to me like he's in the hotel because of his own doing. If he didn't appeal the decision he could have got on the next plane home instead of being parked up in the quarantine jail. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ginaro Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 29 minutes ago, peasy23 said: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jan/06/novak-djokovic-to-challenge-australian-visa-cancellation-in-federal-court That doesn’t say that he wouldn't get in though, only that he wouldn't get quarantine free entry. Of course, but he's not wanting to be in a hotel room for two weeks before the tournament. All seems fairly simple to me for entry to Aus - vaccinated or medical exemption (prior Covid in the last 6 months doesn't count for the latter, as communicated to Tennis Australia by the federal government). Unless he's changed his mind on vaccines then he seems to have turned up with nothing to prove an exemption (some suggestions of a TA letter). https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/why-novak-djokovic-s-visa-was-rejected-20220106-p59m9a.html 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 13 hours ago, peasy23 said: He must have been really unlucky then, as he tested positive in June, which was more than 6 months ago. Has he had it again since? https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2020/jun/23/novak-djokovic-tests-positive-for-covid-19-amid-adria-tour-fallout That's maybe the discrepancy in his application for exemption. Having seen his old man earlier, I'd just keep him in the hotel he's in for another few days to really wind the daft cùnt up - what a rocket that boy is. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Left Back Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 1 hour ago, HTG said: That's maybe the discrepancy in his application for exemption. Having seen his old man earlier, I'd just keep him in the hotel he's in for another few days to really wind the daft cùnt up - what a rocket that boy is. If the da’s a rocket the ma’s a solid fuel rocket booster. They’re probably royalty at home because prisoner cell djock h is the only star the country has ever produced but they need to stop believing their own press. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GiGi Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 Clan Djokovic holding a conference with his AO trophies This is fucking brilliant. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 6, 2022 Share Posted January 6, 2022 That's maybe the discrepancy in his application for exemption. Having seen his old man earlier, I'd just keep him in the hotel he's in for another few days to really wind the daft cùnt up - what a rocket that boy is. As was posted further up though, it was made clear that prior positive tests, regardless of when they had happened, would make no difference to a players vaccination status. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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peasy23 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 2 more players or officials are now being investigated as to the legitimacy of their vaccine exemption. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) Don't think anybody comes out of this with much credit to be honest (except maybe Nadal). Djokovic is clearly a self entitled fruit loop who expects rules to be bent for him to do as he chooses. He's free to choose not to have a vaccine if he wishes. He's then got to deal with the consequences for international travel and not expect to be free to go where he wishes. I sincerely hope the French, UK and US Govts do the same for the other majors. However, the Aussies have handled this appallingly. Djokovic's vaccine scepticism is not a surprise and the fact he had been granted some sort of tournament exemption by the Victorian Govt was well known as he announced it himself. The national Govt and the state one don't seem able to coherently agree a policy, largely because the national one has performed a 360 degree backflip on the issue since finally reading the room in respect of public opinion. Scott Morrison must have a neck entirely made of brass as he tries to claim credit for a hard stance about 15 minutes after claiming it was a matter for the Victorian State legislators to decide. The tournament organisers and State Govt appear on the face of it to have basically lifted their skirts to Novax and asked how far he'd like them to bend over. It's not a good look, although if it's correct that the exemptions were granted based on anonymous medical data then I've some sympathy for them. I've no doubt commercial aspects of the No 1 player's presence were a bigger factor than anything else though. The Indian Junior boy being denied entry because his country don't authorise vaccines for u18's yet is a far better case for an exemption than someone who consciously chooses to ignore medical advice. Nadal hit the nail on the head earlier this week. Djokovic can choose what he likes but he has to accept the consequences of it. And whilst the Aussies could have handled this much better, he's in a quarantine hotel because he chose not to get vaccinated and chose not to turn round and go home when that was made clear. This could only get more stupid if he actually wins his legal appeal. Which would possibly be funnier. Are there crowds at the Aussie Open? If there are there's bound to be very little support for him there. Edited January 7, 2022 by Skyline Drifter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peasy23 Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 Don't think anybody comes out of this with much credit to be honest (except maybe Nadal). Djokovic is clearly a self entitled fruit loop who expects rules to be bent for him to do as he chooses. He's free to choose not to have a vaccine if he wishes. He's then got to deal with the consequences for international travel and not expect to be free to go where he wishes. I sincerely hope the French, UK and US Govts do the same for the other majors. However, the Aussies have handled this appallingly. Djokovic's vaccine scepticism is not a surprise and the fact he had been granted some sort of tournament exemption by the Victorian Govt was well known as he announced it himself. The national Govt and the state one don't seem able to coherently agree a policy, largely because the national one has performed a 360 degree backflip on the issue since finally reading the room in respect of public opinion. Scott Morrison must have a neck entirely made of brass as he tries to claim credit for a hard stance about 15 minutes after claiming it was a matter for the Victorian State legislators to decide. The tournament organisers and State Govt appear on the face of it to have basically lifted their skirts to Novax and asked how far he'd like them to bend over. It's not a good look, although if it's correct that the exemptions were granted based on anonymous medical data then I've some sympathy for them. I've no doubt commercial aspects of the No 1 player's presence were a bigger factor than anything else though. The Indian Junior boy being denied entry because his country don't authorise vaccines for u18's yet is a far better case for an exemption than someone who consciously chooses to ignore medical advice. Nadal hit the nail on the head earlier this week. Djokovic can choose what he likes but he has to accept the consequences of it. And whilst the Aussies could have handled this much better, he's in a quarantine hotel because he chose not to get vaccinated and chose not to turn round and go home when that was made clear. This could only get more stupid if he actually wins his legal appeal. Which would possibly be funnier. Are there crowds at the Aussie Open? If there are there's bound to be very little support for him there.As one government minister said in reply to Maw and Paw Djokovic, he isn't being held captive, he can go to the airport and get on a plane any time he likes. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 44 minutes ago, peasy23 said: 2 hours ago, Skyline Drifter said: Don't think anybody comes out of this with much credit to be honest (except maybe Nadal). Djokovic is clearly a self entitled fruit loop who expects rules to be bent for him to do as he chooses. He's free to choose not to have a vaccine if he wishes. He's then got to deal with the consequences for international travel and not expect to be free to go where he wishes. I sincerely hope the French, UK and US Govts do the same for the other majors. However, the Aussies have handled this appallingly. Djokovic's vaccine scepticism is not a surprise and the fact he had been granted some sort of tournament exemption by the Victorian Govt was well known as he announced it himself. The national Govt and the state one don't seem able to coherently agree a policy, largely because the national one has performed a 360 degree backflip on the issue since finally reading the room in respect of public opinion. Scott Morrison must have a neck entirely made of brass as he tries to claim credit for a hard stance about 15 minutes after claiming it was a matter for the Victorian State legislators to decide. The tournament organisers and State Govt appear on the face of it to have basically lifted their skirts to Novax and asked how far he'd like them to bend over. It's not a good look, although if it's correct that the exemptions were granted based on anonymous medical data then I've some sympathy for them. I've no doubt commercial aspects of the No 1 player's presence were a bigger factor than anything else though. The Indian Junior boy being denied entry because his country don't authorise vaccines for u18's yet is a far better case for an exemption than someone who consciously chooses to ignore medical advice. Nadal hit the nail on the head earlier this week. Djokovic can choose what he likes but he has to accept the consequences of it. And whilst the Aussies could have handled this much better, he's in a quarantine hotel because he chose not to get vaccinated and chose not to turn round and go home when that was made clear. This could only get more stupid if he actually wins his legal appeal. Which would possibly be funnier. Are there crowds at the Aussie Open? If there are there's bound to be very little support for him there. As one government minister said in reply to Maw and Paw Djokovic, he isn't being held captive, he can go to the airport and get on a plane any time he likes. The most interesting thing here is that presumably Maw and Paw Djokovic ARE full vaccinated or they wouldn't have got in themselves. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
die hard doonhamer Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 12 minutes ago, Skyline Drifter said: The most interesting thing here is that presumably Maw and Paw Djokovic ARE full vaccinated or they wouldn't have got in themselves. His parents are still in Belgrade 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyline Drifter Posted January 7, 2022 Share Posted January 7, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, die hard doonhamer said: His parents are still in Belgrade Sorry, misunderstood when it said the rest of his entourage had been allowed entry. Didn't appreciate they weren't in it. Plus they were pictured at a press conference earlier with the trophy but presumably that's a replica he has in Belgrade. Edited January 7, 2022 by Skyline Drifter 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 (edited) Something smells https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-59920379 Edited January 8, 2022 by Eednud 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MP_MFC Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 So cynical. Just cause he’s had covid twice and his most recent attempt ensured that he’d be within the 28 day period you’re not medically recommended to have the jag for the tournament. Guess an antibody test would prove that eh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerafc Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Having looked at the guidelines available having recent Covid19 infection is only a exemption from pre flight testing. It clearly states it is not a valid exemption for Visa entry requirements. Can't see him winning this case.https://www.servicesaustralia.gov.au/immunisation-medical-exemptions?context=22436#a1 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin_Nevis Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 Djokovic basically turning himself into the epitome of "DO YOU KNOW WHO I AM?" is going to pretty much lose him support from everyone apart from Serbians and nutcase anti-vaxxers who will have him as their poster boy. It will be funny to see him roundly booed at virtually every tournament he takes part in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Connolly Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 There seems to be a discrepancy between what is required to be allowed to play in the tournament, and what is required to enter the country. The Australian Border Force love being dicks (ironic considering the prison ships etc), but to be fair to them, they stick to their rules. A guy I used to work with competed in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 - he was nearly refused entry because he was accused of importing food, which happened to be the free peanuts from the plane. If they were that strict with that, it's no surprise they are stopping folk who can't prove they aren't importing a virus. Also, GIRFUY Novak 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerafc Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 You don't have to agree with the rules and regulations or exemptions to agree with if it applies to everyone then that includes Novak. Plenty of sports people have been refused entry into UK and other countries including Maradona at one point and darts players but not as high profile as this case. The tournament or sport doesn't dictate visa requirements. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eednud Posted January 8, 2022 Share Posted January 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Mark Connolly said: A guy I used to work with competed in the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in 2006 - he was nearly refused entry because he was accused of importing food, which happened to be the free peanuts from the plane. If they were that strict with that, it's no surprise they are stopping folk who can't prove they aren't importing a virus. The Incoming Passenger Card does clearly ask, amongst other things, “Are you bringing into Australia …… 7. Grains, seeds, bulbs, straw, nuts …. Yes or No”. Easiest thing is select yes and tell them what it is and they’ll just wave you through. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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