Joel Parkinson loses $600K on a Rugby League team.

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bondisteve started the topic in Wednesday, 25 Feb 2015 at 9:27pm

Ha! Oh really.

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thermalben Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 5:47am

This must be related to the Gold Coast Titans?

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bondisteve Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 7:01am

Dear oh dear. Another manager gone mad story......Poor Joel. Bloody Gold Coast ..... full of scammers.
The lament continues.....wish it was someone else after what he's been through with "previous management" issues.

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bondisteve Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 8:23am

Oh shite! And Billabong reports today. Hang in there Joel.

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zenagain Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 9:51am

Instead of wanting to be a rockstar he could have taken the 600k put in any nominal Super account, sat on it for the next 20 years, retire early and receive 100k pa for the rest of his life.

Just sayin'.

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morris Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 10:30am

Very practical Zen, every thing inline and squared up. :-))

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bondisteve Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 10:34am

Well at least Billabong has swung to a December half profit of $25.7 mill. Joel will have a pay packet next year to compensate hopefully.

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brutus Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 12:49pm

have you guys seen the BRW sports incomes....??

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seaman-staines Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 12:58pm
brutus wrote:

have you guys seen the BRW sports incomes....??

So you think I should cancel my kickstarter raising a recovery fund for Parko then?

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shaun Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 2:00pm

No Stainesie, keep it going to the end, announce to the media that you have come to his rescue, bask in the glory and then keep the money for yourself and don't return his calls. It'll be okay sounds like he'd be getting used to such treatment by now.

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bondisteve Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 2:14pm

You guys live on the Gold Coast....right?....and wear white shoes...?....Huh?

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shaun Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 3:25pm

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

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evosurfer Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 3:27pm

I lost a lot more and making a lot less and certainly not living the dream so im not feeling any
pain for Joel. Yes im bitter he also snaked my best wave at Kirra.

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wellymon Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 3:37pm
shaun wrote:

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

Just don't get asked at the door to take them shoes off Shauno;)

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wellymon Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 3:43pm

Throwing that kind of cash to a pathetic rugby leg team, He obviously has too much $.

Brutus what is the BRW sports income, fill us in please.
Sounds like the BMW sports income;)

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thermalben Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 3:52pm

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2013', published Feb 2014:

19. Mick Fanning. $2.3m
25. Julian Wilson. $2.0m
26. Joel Parkinson. $1.8m
32. Stephanie Gilmore. $1.5m
44. Taj Burrow. $1.5m

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2014', published Feb 2015:

19. Mick Fanning $2.7m
30. Julian Wilson $2m
34 Joel Parkinson $1.8m
41 Taj Burrow $1.5m
42. Josh Kerr $1.5m

plus... 'One to Watch':

Tyler Wright. One of several young surfers about to break the $1 million earnings mark as prize money and sponsorship increases.

(edited to remove a silly, incorrect calculation!)

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lostdoggy Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 4:32pm
thermalben wrote:

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2013', published Feb 2014:

19. Mick Fanning. $2.3m

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2014', published Feb 2015:

19. Mick Fanning $2.7m (a drop of $500K?)

Looks like a rise of $400k to me?

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bondisteve Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 4:33pm

I see Shaun....say hello to the Mayor for me.

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seaslug Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 4:52pm

least he got to keep his jetski....

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shaun Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 4:54pm
wellymon wrote:
shaun wrote:

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

Just don't get asked at the door to take them shoes off Shauno;)

I have no problem taking my shoes off if the host asks that of me welly, matter of fact, from now on shoes off under the bridge under pants optional.

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seaslug Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 5:11pm

dont forget your PWC shaun

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thermalben Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 5:19pm
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Looks like a rise of $400k to me?

bloody hell, not only am I dyslexic, I can't add up (or subtract) either...

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lostdoggy Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 6:00pm

It's alright Ben, you've had a big week.

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freeride76 Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 7:22pm

Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

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lostdoggy Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 7:46pm
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Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

What do ya reckon an average pro's outgoings are each year?

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wellymon Thursday, 26 Feb 2015 at 9:06pm
lostdoggy wrote:
freeride76 wrote:

Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

What do ya reckon an average pro's outgoings are each year?

Couple of drop in's and a few burns.