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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

@Matt_Camenzuli @RichardMarlesMP Oh dude, read the room ...

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@Julian_OBrien

4 years

BREAKING: The Dragons fans cardboard cutouts are leaving early #NRLWarriorsDragons ....

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@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Our league CAN NOT tolerate this kind of ignorance and vilification. We've done so much good work around inclusion and mental health and to have it undone by things like this is concerning to say the least ... #NBL24

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3 years

UPDATE: Wollongong is now 11th on the World Medal Tally. This is all. @AUSOlympicTeam #Tokyo2020 #Swimming #Surfing

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@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Movie night with the girls and I'm a sucker for a good musical and #CinderellaMovie is proving to be just that. Loving it. @Camila_Cabello is superb!

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@Julian_OBrien

2 months

Why did we pick Joe Ingles if we were never gonna play him? #GoBoomers #Paris2024

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@Julian_OBrien

1 year

On the bright side of the current Boomers debate on here, I've been surprised about how passionate it has been. Has there ever been an argument over the 12th spot on a Boomers team before of such depth and vigor? Surely not? The fact that this discussion has taken place ... in

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@Julian_OBrien

1 year

What the actual fuck ...

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@Julian_OBrien

3 years

MESSAGE TO ALL @illawarrahawks HAWKHEADS: Let's put the boos away on Saturday night. Instead stand and applaud the @NZBreakers for their sacrifice this @NBL season. Thank you our Kiwi brothers. 🙏 #NBL21 #UNBREAKABLE

Why Hawkheads SHOULD NOT boo the NZ Breakers on Saturday night

Tradition dictates in sport that when the visiting team takes the field of play, the opposition fans boo...

www.illawarramercury.com.au

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

11 months

Holy shit .. #nbl24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Go home Trev. You’re drunk … perhaps try to pronounce Matisse’s name properly before you rule a line through him … #nbl24 #FIBAWC #FIBAWorldCup2023

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

My enduring image of #LucLongley has nothing to do with the Chicago Bulls. It was late at night watching him pull Filipino players and officials off our #GoBoomers and tossing them aside that infamous night in 2018. He walked tall then as he's done his whole life. Thanks Luc.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Watching that interview with Patty and just bawling my eyes out 😭 @7olympics

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

10 months

Watch this. No, seriously. Watch this ...

Perth Lynx 😼

@PerthLynx

10 months

Anneli Maley brings the energy on both ends of the floor ⚡️ #wnbl24 #perthlynx

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

4 years

Just watched Music by @Sia with the girls. I cried. #gotobed

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@Julian_OBrien

2 months

Boomers. Right now. #GoBoomers #Paris2024

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@Julian_OBrien

6 months

As we rejoice the Jackies win, let us not forget this is Tasmania's SECOND @NBL championship. Launceston Casino City won the 1981 NBL Championship and featured some of the greatest names in Australian basketball in Ian Davies and Cliff Martin. Tasmania has ALWAYS been a

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

God I love what Collingwood Football Club do. Most sporting teams would wrap Maynard up and shield him from media. Pies roll him out and the response is all class. That's media management. #AFL #AFLPiesDees

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

@RShehadie Why is this even a question? Hell yes.

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@Julian_OBrien

1 year

I think there is a strong case to say @BasketballAus should move Wednesday's Boomers fixture which is now head-to-head with #Matildas I understand the difficulty in logistics and tickets sold (at a high price), but there is a higher cause here ... #NBL24 #FIFAWomensWorldCup2023

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@Julian_OBrien

1 year

While we're all talking bout @xaviercooks10 , it's well beyond time his dad's services to the @illawarrahawks be recognised with a jersey in the rafters. Wonderful Championship player, but a greater person and servant of the club over many, many years. It's time. #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

Island defended #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Kid to Luc Longley in pregame shoot around … “Did you play with Michael Jordan?” Luc (deadpan): “Yes, but he played with me” 😂😂😂 #WeTheKings #NBL23

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

We need to commit to Paris. Commit to the future. It is time to move on and focus on the new generation of Boomers. Let's not make the same mistake of having a foot in both camps. And if that goes for the coach too, it goes for the coach. #GoBoomers #FIBAWC #FIBAWorldCup2023

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

I can't tell you how proud I am of this bloke. Words don't do it justice. Grant's role as Chair of what is now called the Tasmania Devils is completely voluntary. He does not get a cent for the enormous amount of time, effort and expertise he puts in. He, like everyone else

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@Julian_OBrien

3 years

SERIOUSLY @7olympics @Channel7 YOU SWITCH CHANNELS WITH SECONDS LEFT IN THE HALF WITHOUT WARNING. YOU SUCK. NO, SERIOUSLY YOU SUCK. #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

In less than 12 hours these seats will be full and another chapter of NBL attendance history will be written ... #WeTheKings #NBL23 #NBLFinals

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Last day with @illawarramerc Very proud of what we've achieved over the last six years and looking forward to what the crew do into the future. Many great, talented, dedicated people means the #Illawarra #Wollongong masthead is in good hands. Love this place and its people.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

What irks me about the Boomers post #FIBAWC chat is the notion "couple of tweaks and she'll be right". No. This is a significant failure and BA needs to take back control here and do a deep dive or we're in deep shit in Paris. Even winning organisations need change. There needs

Olgun Uluc

@OlgunUluc

1 year

The Australian Boomers have urged some level of patience… and are confident in the progress that’s been made as the Paris Olympics approaches. My #FIBAWC wash-up for ESPN, with post game - post tournament - reaction from Goorjian, Ingles, Giddey, Mills.

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1 year

@andrewbogut If you think it's about winning or losing mate, you are missing the point. It's about a celebration of an iconic moment of time in our history and in the growth and recognition of women's sport in this country. About a moment which united the country as much as any event in

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

4 years

TOMORROW'S @illawarramerc FRONT PUT IT BACK We will be calling on @NBL and @IllawarraHawks new owners to reinstate 'Illawarra' into the team's name ... oh, and we won't stop. 'COMPLETE BULLS--T', read: Sponsors react: #NBL21

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

11 months

Scuse me? 😂 #NBL24

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@Julian_OBrien

2 years

‘Twas the night before Christmas… #nbl22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

BREAKING: Live footage of @OlgunUluc at his home office ... @NBL #NBL22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

My thoughts are with the Froling family. This violence has to stop.

The Daily Telegraph

@dailytelegraph

2 years

Brisbane Bullets player Harrison "Harry" Froling has undergone surgery for a skull fracture and brain bleed after he became the victim of a one punch attack in Wollongong. 👉

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@Julian_OBrien

7 months

Did. Not. Touch. Him. #NBL24

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@Julian_OBrien

4 years

And we're crossing live to the review centre .... @NBL #NBL21 #NBLCup

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

OH FUCK OFF. WE leave for a swimming HEAT @7olympics @Channel7 YOU ARE KIDDING

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Stop shouting at the ref and go back and work out why we started the fourth the way we did ... #FIBAWorldCup2023 #FIBAWC

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

My favourite bit of that was after losing the review Stokes spat on his own chin ... #Ashes #ENGvsAUS

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

😂 The Frolings would fight each other to win the last dinner roll at the table but you take on one Froling you better be ready to fight the lot .., 🔥 #NBL23

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

JUST SAYING but Wollongong would currently be 12th on the world medal tally. @emma_mckeon @7olympics @AUSOlympicTeam #Tokyo2020 #TokyoOlympics

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 years

Everyone out in the @NBL world take a breath. Stop for a moment. NBL players are more than just athletes. They are husbands, partners, brothers, sons and family first. At this time, as we all put our own welfare first, why are athletes any different? @PerthWildcats @SydneyKings

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Brother. @GloverAngus10 #WeTheKings #NBL22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

How about the way @daanteee is throwing himself about. You love to see it. @BasketballAus @NBL #GoBoomers

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

2 years, 2 @NBL titles and a lot of life experiences. Massive thanks to anyone who has helped during my time as dir of comms at Hoops Capital. New challenges require my focus with South Break Media, but it's been a great journey ... Read more here:

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 months

My one hope is Boomers side is picked on merit and not reputation.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

One thing I love about the NBL is we have players with personality and character. If we want to continue to not have robots we need to allow our players to be themselves, including on social media. Sure there are boundaries, but let's not stomp on character and personality #NBL23

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Luc Longley you beautiful bloody human. We are so glad to have you back. #LucLongley @AustralianStory

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

I'm so proud of you @IsaacHumphries7 Thank you for your honesty and bravery. Nothing but love to you and to @MelbUnited for supporting you. Well done. Much respect. #NBL23

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Julian O'Brien

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4 years

TOMORROW'S @illawarramerc FRONT PAGE World's most dangerous times created world's most dangerous featherweight ... STRAIGHT OUTTA WINDANG @alexvolkanovski takes faithful into octagon: @emmavolkanovski on Alex: @ufc #UFC251

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

7 months

THE NBL OPENS ITSELF TO BE REGARDED AS A COMPLETE JOKE UNTIL THE LEAGUE OWNER DIVESTS HIMSELF OF OWNERSHIP OF ALL TEAMS #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

How's that "World Champions" shit looking now USA???? #FIBAWC #FIBAWorldCup2023

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 months

I'm sorry. But this is on the coach. Time for a change and a new direction. Time for BA to show some intestinal fortitude. #Paris2024

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Our thoughts are with the people of our hometown of Devonport today. Just devastating. Much love Tassie.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

It’s been a helluva ride. So many moments I’ll never forget and today topped them all. Our organisation has built something special. The crowd was again our sixth man today. The mvp chants. The roar. Memories to cherish for a lifetime. But more to come … #WeTheKings #nbl22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

11 months

Message to @NBL coaches: You are not talking to the media in post-game press conferences. You are talking to your members and fans. You carry on like a dick or arsewipe in the presser, no matter the result, you are doing your fans a disservice. Show some humility, show some

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Holy shit! Bogues reveals Delly wasn't invited to Cairns' camp but rocked up anyway ... 😳

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

4 years

When Cam Bairstow's mum joins the Hawktalk Facebook group that's kind of a giveaway right? 🤣 @NBL #NBL21

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

The @simon_Says_so reaction to the @xaviercooks10 dunk is classic ... 🤣🤣🤣 #WeTheKings #NBL23

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

I will never stop rewatching that shot. Watched it in a pub in Devonport with family and my hamstring pinged as he hit it … 😂😂😂 #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

Scott Roth being interviewed at half time of NW thunder and Hobart chargers game in Ulverstone. Basketball heartland in nw tas. Not a week after winning the @nbl championship. That’s culture. # #NBL24 @JackJumpers #ISLANDDEFENDED .

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

7 months

What a surprise. Melbourne flopping and refs hosing Tassie. Same shit, different game #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 years

"With 600 sold at $90 a pop, that's a $54,000 earn in a day" The amazing @MELOD1P numbers @illawarrahawks @NBL #NBL20

The amazing numbers behind the Illawarra Hawks' LaMelo Ball signing

Illawarra mercury editor Julian O'Brien takes a look at life in his weekly Ed Space column.

www.illawarramercury.com.au

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

9 years

MCG staff preparing second course for the #watermelonkid #BBL05 @tensporttv

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

11 months

Spot the odd one out ... 🤣🤣🤣 #RedArmy #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Personally I don’t give a stuff who we draw. We can beat em. 💪💪 #GoBoomers @BasketballAus #Tokyo2020 #basketball

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Somewhere #WeTheKings #NBL22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

I'm with @AndrewGaze10 If the player airballs the free throw on the burger shot, you should get onion rings as well ... #NBL22

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 months

Minute's silence for @chomicide at @NBL1 game in Hobart. Nice touch. #NBL1 #NBL25

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

It is SSSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO much better having the call team in venue #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Talk about getting on your high horse .....

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

I gotta say watching @xaviercooks10 growth/emergence as a leader has been one of the great highlights of #NBL22 Next level ... #WeTheKings

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

TOMORROW'S @illawarramerc FRONT (AND BACK) IN ARMS WAY We've got you covered tomorrow @illawarrahawks fans, literally with this magnificent shot of @simon_Says_so from @78amc This is OUR house. #ALLINIllawarra #IllawarraProud #FlyAsOne @PerthWildcats @NBL #NBL21

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

4 years

BREAKING: @NBL announces NBL Cup has been delayed by 3-4 weeks ..... 🤣😇 #NBL21

Olgun Uluc

@OlgunUluc

4 years

Big outs for Melbourne United, especially with a lot of games coming up in the hub.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

Is the “Island Defended”? Yeah. Yeah it is .., @JackJumpers @NBL #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 years

"Heroes" are the people who risk their lives for us every time they leave their family each day. Just doing their job. Thank you legends. May you find some rest. @NSWRFS #nswbushfire

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Our Australian Hero's ..we are with you...so much love & support & prayers to you all 😭💞 #NSWRFS #nswbushfire #QLDFires #NSW

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Yo @SydneyKings fans .. don't forget to take a moment this weekend to remember ... you're back to back champs ... bloody legends ... the lot of you ... #NBL23 #NBL24 #PackedTheQ

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Home Sweet Home. This time with added bling … #WeTheKings #nbl23

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

My. Fucking. God. #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

4 years

Every damn time. Every damn time this kid @GloverAngus10 has got up when knocked down. When others would have not. His resilience, determination, character and that bloody cheeky smile all there for the world to see. Just rinse and repeat young man 💪 @SydneyKings @NBL #NBL21

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Yeah. You can leave @GloverAngus10 open. He don’t hit big shots @chomicide 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 #nbl23 #WeTheKings

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 months

MESSAGE TO @NBL1 COMMENTATORS: As you go through the final series and you are commentating for your home team, remember a great portion of the people watching online are probably opposition or neutral supporters and they don't want to hear your cheerleading bullshit. #NBL1

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Please. For those people who don't consider Nick Kay a lock. Read. Can we stop that stupid discussion now?

Olgun Uluc

@OlgunUluc

1 year

We’re nearly there. The Australian Boomers squad was initially 18, then 15, and now it's at 13. It has to get to 12. For @ESPNAusNZ , I look at who the final cut may be, the calling card of this group, and what looks to be the end of the Boomers’ Delly era.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

9 months

Well ... don't look now people ... but the @illawarrahawks are in the top four ... #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

Are we not overthinking the vaccine debate? If you get vaxxed you get an all access pass. If you don’t? Fine. You just forfeit your right to travel and attend major events. In some cases that may mean you can’t do your job. Simple isn’t it? @SENBreakfast

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

7 months

@OlgunUluc THIS IS FREAKING RIDICULOUS when you understand some of the other decisions made during the season. Who is on this game review panel exactly and what are they smoking coz I want some.

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

If lockdowns are extended, tightened, toughened I blame every one of you. Every single person who attended. Anywhere. I pray you are all safe despite your selfishness, stupidity, arrogance and ignorance. #nswlockdown #COVID19Aus

Maggie Raworth

@MaggieRaworth

3 years

Protesters have swarmed the city. They want this lockdown to end. @9NewsMelb #9News

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 months

Just fuck cancer. Seriously.

Matt McQuade

@mattmc33

5 months

One of the great advocates the @nbl has ever been blessed with. Loved this country, loved the league, loved the people in it. We are all poorer for his loss. Rest in Peace @chomicide . You were one of a kind, and we will miss you terribly. God bless. 💔

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 years

No one who watches @CollingwoodFC closely would be surprised if @sidebottom22 wins this #Brownlow2018 EVERYTHING he does oozes class and poise. The ultimate footballer #FOREVER #GoPies

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

TOMORROW'S @illawarramerc FRONT PAGE The Cinderella Story @illawarrahawks @NBL #NBL21 Read here:

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Julian O'Brien

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1 year

I'm sorry. But the media doesn't need to fact check anything. People have seen everything with their own eyes or heard your statements/interview with their own ears. This post is just delusional ... I hope Liz is getting some support and good advice from someone because it's

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

3 years

MESSAGE TO @NBL COACHES AND PLAYERS: If an opposition player is taking a three right in front of your bench don’t yell in their face. Not only is it not in the sprit of the game, you look like a dick. Thank you. @nbl #nbl21

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

8 years

The best thing about this front page is @RotneiClarke15 is wearing my shoes. I've not missed a trey since. @illawarrahawks @NBL #hawkheads

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

1 year

Oh @SydneyKings fans know this well ... #WeTheKings

Hoop District

@Hoop_District

1 year

Xavier Cooks easily moves Goga Bitadze out of the way for a lay in dunk 👀

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

2 years

Sold out. History made. # #WeTheKings #nbl23 #NBLFinals

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

6 months

Aylen's explanation to Roth and @markradford23 after the review was Drmic had initiated the contact. Absolutely laughable. The Review Centre and Pavlov's Dogs need a holiday. Clearly. Worst review call of the season. Period. #NBL24

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

8 months

PLEA TO BASKETBALL OFFICIALS AND ADMINISTRATORS As a basketball fan, can we ditch tech fouls for "taunting" after dunks. Why would we remove character and excitement from our game. Sure if someone does something physical, throw 'em out. But if its just noise and antics FFS play

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

5 years

This seals it for me @NZBreakers @NBL Dan Shamir is my NBL Director of Basketball of the Year #nbl20

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Julian O'Brien

@Julian_OBrien

11 months

Until Nathan Sobey realises he is not Michael Jordan, Brisbane will not advance ... #NBL24

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