Westy's old man in fight

[MadKaw]

We heard about this on Friday night..

The report isn't quite correct from what we were told by numerous ppl and witnesses.


THE father of Australian MotoGP star Anthony West has been charged with assault after a violent brawl at the Phillip Island Grand Prix.

Tony West, 61, had just finished watching his son race around the circuit from a corporate marquee when he became involved in the fight just before 6pm on Friday.

Witnesses said Mr West, a former professional boxer from Queensland, became mixed up in the altercation at the Champions Club after hearing abuse aimed at his Kawasaki-riding son.

Police and paramedics were called, with one officer being assaulted. Mr West was arrested and taken to Cowes police station.

Police yesterday said a 61-year-old Queensland man faced nine charges, including resisting police, assaulting police, unlawful damage and intentionally causing serious injury. He will appear at Korumburra Magistrates' Court on November 8.

A 47-year-old man was also arrested, while a 18-year-old man was treated for facial injuries at the scene.

Police said officers were called to the bar about 6pm after a fight broke out between patrons.

"An 18-year-old man received facial injuries and was treated at the scene by St John Ambulance members," police said.

"Two men were arrested and taken to the Cowes police station.

"A 61-year-old Queens-

land man, and a 47-year-old man from Kinglake are currently assisting police."

One onlooker said Mr West was king-hit.

"He got hit and just slumped over the fence," the man said. "He looked like he was out cold. We called the medics because it was pretty bad.

"They looked like they had too much to drink."

Mr West would not comment yesterday.

His son's manager, Harris Barnett, said Mr West had not started the stoush.

"He didn't want to get in a fight, but the next thing he knew he got hit and was knocked out," Mr Barnett said.

"He's got to go to the doctor to get his eye checked.

"He's pretty embarrassed about it.

"Normally you're telling your kids to behave, and then this happens."

[I-K]

Well, isn't it considered unaustralian if you go watch your kid do sport and you *don't* get into a punch-up?

That's something that should be on the citizenship test...

[Strika]

Well, isn't it considered unaustralian if you go watch your kid do sport and you *don't* get into a punch-up?

That's something that should be on the citizenship test...

Nah mate...you got that all arse about!!!! Most of the parental fuckwits who make trouble at sporting events that I have seen are one of either two groups!!!

1.Our indigenous cousins

OR

2.Bloody imigrants!!!!!

And that is based on personal experience with 5 children!!!!!!!!!!!

Just like Mr. West, most Aussie Dad's arn't interested in starting a fight...but back down from a fuckwit...never!

[SoundGuy]

Well, isn't it considered unaustralian if you go watch your kid do sport and you *don't* get into a punch-up?

That's something that should be on the citizenship test...

Nah mate...you got that all arse about!!!! Most of the parental fuckwits who make trouble at sporting events that I have seen are one of either two groups!!!

1.Our indigenous cousins

OR

2.Bloody imigrants!!!!!

And that is based on personal experience with 5 children!!!!!!!!!!!

Just like Mr. West, most Aussie Dad's arn't interested in starting a fight...but back down from a fuckwit...never!

Most aussie dads aren't interested in starting a fight, because their wives are taking care of business

[Neka79]

most aussie dads arent interested in starting a fight cos they might spill their beer!!

[javaman]

2.Bloody imigrants!!!!!

And that is based on personal experience with 5 children!!!!!!!!!!!

I have few soccer mums to 'take care of' then

Honestly why should anyone gives fuck about some old man doing anything. Just before this there was this news about Hayden's dad. I mean these racers are not kids! Well maybe stoner and pedrosa

[the kid]

Just like Mr. West, most Aussie Dad's arn't interested in starting a fight..

Ahh not the way I heard it , re Mr West . Think the ex boxer had thought he had heard the bell for the start of round 3 and was inviting anyone who cared to , to step into the ring
Maybe it was just a tram going past