Andrew Symonds KO's Streaker

[Kikki]

YouTube - Andrew Symonds Takes Out Streaker at the Gabba.

[calais_304]

OMFG bwahahahahaha that was top class lol symonds dropped that twit hell good lol, how's his face when he's just standing there holding the bat, looks like he was having second thoughts on giving it to that streaker.

[vicarious]

did it looked like he clothes lined him, would of been funny if symonds slapped the bat on his arse

[weedo_86]

you got knocked the f$@# out lol

[excalibur]

what an awesome hip n shoulder drop him straight on his arse

[nicko]

text book bump there!! thats soo funny i cant believe thats not my avatar

*starts searching*

[RVN 355]

nice very funny good old symonds what a unit!Lets hope smonds doesn't get fined the streakers a twit and get fined which tho deserves it prob had 2nd thoughts but damn symonds got him good not even trying. Great entertainment.

[Lumps of cheese]

Hahahaha, great work.That would be hard on the ass falling there.

[*VOLATILE*]

I didn't manage to see the shirt-front but you have to look at the situation now; Symonds could be in some real strife:

Symonds could face a serious punishment if the International Cricket Council decides that he breached section 4.2 of the player's code of conduct relating to a physical assault of a rival player, an official or a spectator.

It carries a ban ranging anywhere from five Test matches or 10 limited-overs internationals up to a life ban.

The spectator is expected to be fined $3000 for invading the pitch - but faces a possible jail term for wilful exposure.

[Emackulation]

LOL, whats wrong with having a little streak, its all fun and games intill the monkey decides to hurt someone.

[EvoVIIIJDM]

Man did symonds nail him. Like a brick wall. saw some of the indians having a laugh too.

[Kikki]

I didn't manage to see the shirt-front but you have to look at the situation now; Symonds could be in some real strife:

Symonds could face a serious punishment if the International Cricket Council decides that he breached section 4.2 of the player's code of conduct relating to a physical assault of a rival player, an official or a spectator.

It carries a ban ranging anywhere from five Test matches or 10 limited-overs internationals up to a life ban.

The spectator is expected to be fined $3000 for invading the pitch - but faces a possible jail term for wilful exposure.

I had a feeling he would be in some kind of strife.

Australian all-rounder Andrew Symonds faces a nervous wait today after smashing a streaker with his shoulder during last night's second one-day cricket final.


While cricket officials said the player would not face a penalty, Symonds may find himself in legal strife if the man makes an assault complaint to police.

It was supposed to be Harbhajan Singh giving it to the Brisbane crowd but instead Symonds stunned those in attendance with his action.

A naked man ran from the stands towards the pitch where Symonds was standing during Australia's run-chase, and the burly batsman moved to his right and connected with a Sonny Bill Williams-like shoulder charge that left the streaker flat on his back.

Security officials converged on the prone spectator and led him away. It was unclear whether he had suffered any injury.

A 26-year-old from Park Ridge South was charged with one count of wilful exposure and one count of interfering with a person engaged in sport, and faces a maximum fine of $9000. He was held overnight in Brisbane's Roma Street Watchhouse and will face court this morning. It's understood he will be assigned a lawyer today.

Brisbane lawyer Neil Lawler, principal of Bell Miller Solicitors, said Symonds could be in strife if the man decided to press charges.

"I think Symonds may have a real problem if the man decides to make a complaint. Symonds has no right to assault any person that enters the field. Andrew Symonds isn't a policeman. Even a policeman must use reasonable force.

"I think Symonds is a champion cricketer but that's reckless."

Another high-profile sports lawyer said Symonds could not claim a citizen's arrest because his actions were "a clear assault", as opposed to an attempted grabbing or bringing down of someone committing a crime.

Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council backed the controversial star and said he would not face a reprimand.

"Symonds was out there doing his best to try to save and win a critical match, he doesn't deserve to be interrupted by spectators while he is trying to do that," CA spokesman Peter Young said.

An ICC spokesman said: "He is not going to be charged because he brought down a spectator who entered the ground."

Asked if this meant players could actively seek to bring down streakers, the spokesman would not elaborate.

As if there hadn't been enough drama during this summer, the Queenslander's actions in front of his home fans could have serious repercussions.

"The last thing we want is interaction between spectators and players," Young said. "We are very concerned that people not run onto the playing area."

Former Australian paceman Terry Alderman was seriously injured when he tackled a streaker in a 1982 Test in Perth.

[immortality]

best part of the match. nice one

[calais_304]

lol got a couple of pics of it....

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[needwork2-4fillhabbit]

Nice pics where wer they from? Im guessing a ground photographer.

[drewins]

If wish that was harbijan or however you spell it.

[Troy711]

lol got a couple of pics of it....

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lol @ your new avatar

[VicCop]

Looks like he fronted court this morning and copped his $1500 fine.

He's also supposed to have said he has no intention of taking any action against Symonds.

Even if he did, it could be argued that Symonds was using necessary force to assist in affecting a lawful arrest. It's not like the guy was hurt.

[Not_An_Abba_Fan]

****en do gooder bleeding heart hippies. If the streaker wasn't doing the wrong thing in the first place he would have been put on his arse.

[Kikki]

I still recon the streaker at the races was better LOL he fell on his ass without assistance.

YouTube - Naked Horse race STREAKER runner at the finish line

[coolvxss]

Did ya see the streaker talk on aca? They asked him if he is going to streak in the footy season. He said something about, if a cricket player can hit that hard. there is no way im streaking on the footy field haha.

[minux]

QLD Police and ICC have said no punishment will be handed down to Symonds.

I love the Indian players response. Absolute classic. Its great to see there is some real true Aussies left out there, guy streaks, gets decked, pays fine, says all is cool and not even thinking about having Symonds charged. That side of Aussies is disappearing fast.

Glad the streaker seen the funny side to it.

[Spaced]

I love this

He told one reporter to "wake up to yourself" when asked if he would take civil action against Symonds.


Cricket Australia and the International Cricket Council backed Symonds and said he would not face a reprimand.

"Symonds was out there doing his best to try to save and win a critical match. He doesn't deserve to be interrupted by spectators while he is trying to do that," CA spokesman Peter Young said.

An ICC spokesman said: "He is not going to be charged because he brought down a spectator who entered the ground."

REF: Buck naked and 1500 bucks down - Cricket - Sport - smh.com.au

Thanks to Sydney Morning Herald.

[Wombat]

Yep, it's all fun until some streaker whips out a straight razor or Stanley knife and slashes a player...

Anyone remember the tennis player? Monica Seles (sp?) who was sitting there and a "boistrous" fan leaned over the low fence and stabbed her in the back.

Sorry, but in the seventies it might have been a big laugh, but unfortunately we live in more serious times now, and nutbags are always looking for an opportunity to get a little press...and the amount of publicity this clown and Cory the party king w@nker have been freely given doesn't exactly discourage people...

I also question why fines for this and other offences aren't set as a "minimum", instead of a maximum...he could have recieved up to $6000, but he got away with $1500...if it was advertised that it was a fine of $6000, and thank yourself lucky if you don't get some more added for other things you did at the time, then maybe people would think twice.