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stoner rocks

Go Stoner, proven world champ and hard at it for another.

WTF, it's only a world championship! Not like world level sports are stressful or anything, why would you get upset over such trivia.

Really, good on him for getting it off his chest! I love the way he brings it to Vali in particular - not intimidated at all & I'd much rather the occasional sook/spit outburst than a Raikonnen personality.

Reality is over rated anyway, I could give a sh1t about someone else's when my pastime is getting out of this one.

Strika wrote:He is one of the nicest guys you could meet. Humble doesn't begin to describe him.

He's still like that Marty. I have met Stoner on numerous occasions and each time he has impressed me. I first met him well before he became the sensation he now is, back when he was racing 125's. I was at Phillip Island one year and bumped into this Aussie lad in the main street of Cowes. We had a chat with him and he came across as honest, upfront and said what he thought. I liked his attitude so much that I named my first born Casey!!

After my Casey was born, I met Stoner's parents at Phillip Island. They bundled my Casey, my wife and me (dressed in our bright green Kawasaki jackets) into their car and took us over to chat with Stoner. Casey and his parents are all down to earth and very easy to get along with. They just don't like the limelight. The lad just wants to do his job and go home. Fair enough I think.

Have met with both Stoner and his parents on a number of occasions since and nothing's changed.

As yo say Marty, unfortunately a lot of people base their opinions about sports people based on how they are portrayed in the media. Such is life. I'm sure Stoner couldn't care less if Lone Wolf doesn't like him.

That story just epitomises him and his family Jason!!! I wish the majority of media would show him how he is. I watched a story recently on one of the sports shows. They interviewed him on his farm and while he was fishing. He reminded me of that little kid in the pits at the island when he was 15 or whatever he was. He hasn't changed. Like you, I respect him and his values and believe he is one of the most genuine blokes I have encountered. I hope he wipes the floor with them all in a Doohan Esque way for the next 6 years!!!!!!

Strika wrote:I hope he wipes the floor with them all in a Doohan Esque way for the next 6 years!!!!!!

yep!!!!

When ya can pass him, u can criticise him. Until then ya just another farkin jealous carnt who never quite made it.