I think Brendan is his own worst enemy being a person

who became too big for his boots who believed everyone thought

him Mr. Wonderful.

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Watching him at the AFL Brownlow made me cringe (as much as watching

Sam Newman) and his temper tantrums O'seas made him a bad

Ambassador for Footy. and Australia.

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What a stupid excuse from Brendon or/and his wife blaming those

treid to help him and even blaming those who encouraged him to

misbehave to get a few laughs as, as you say kfc we are all responsible

for our own actions. It is about time he grew up as he is not as cute as

he was, if he ever was :blank:



Have a special Monday 2nd, May

Phyl.

I see that Fevola's ex-wife has come out to suggest that the blame for his troubles and outragious behavior lies with everyone else. She says that his former clubs, the media, fans etc must all share the blame for the "monster" he has become.

I am sure that many of us (myself included) have done some stupid and regrettable things in life....... BUT, I have never had any doubts as to who was to blame. For my money, Fevola is a "monster" of his own making.

It's a pity that the reports have taken that bit slightly out of context as usual. My impression was that she [b]partially[/b] blames the system...not fully as is implied.

I was impressed with Brendan's interview, in that he mostly was very dignified, and the interviewer was arrogant and know all.

Having said that though, I think Fev is a long way from fully admitting his problems, and probably won't advance far in his emotional state until he fully confronts his problems.

I can only say if Brendan thinks

"Betting on a poker hand is different to punting"

His words not mine he has a long way to go.

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How can anyone blame their infidelity, gambling and drinking on others.

Why do the media continue to interview him & why does he let himself be the news ?



He made his own decisions and has to live with the results.

I am so tired of these high pofile thugs from all walks of life who trash their own careers and want to blame everyone but the real culprit. When they are on the skids and broke, they seem to want to sell their "poor me" story to generate a few bucks but rarely show any real contrition. I did not watch the Fevola interview........ even so, i believe that I could "mime along".

My sentiments exactly Zapot, in fact I laughed when he said that.



I personally feel that a big problem in Society today is no one wants to take responsibility for themselves, there is always someone else to blame, Brendon Fevola had all the opportunity in the world to set himself and his family up for life, I can real off a number of AFL players alone that have done exactly that. Fevola needs to grow up and grow up in a hurry before his kids don't want to associate with him. That's my opinion.

He is and should be responsible for his own actions as are we all

Fevola is a fool and he is responsible for his own choices, but his life and the support efforts of those who tried to help him have not been made any easier by the media and shock jocks.



Different rules apply to journalists and media personalities, where indiscretions by men and women alike are quickly forgiven and in fact rarely even mentioned unless the incident is glaringly obvious to the public - when oil is instantly poured on troubled waters and reports minimise and gentrify the raunch behaviour.



There was the reported incident where the host of a game show ended up drunk in a gutter and Karl Stefanovic, who previously appeared pie-faced on air (Lisa 'rescued' him, not something she would do for any male) and reportedly Karl has now 'misbehaved' on a QANTAS flight. Hey, no problems and business as usual according to the media, who would likely skin a male sporting star alive for similar indiscretions.

http://www.couriermail.com.au/entertainment/confidential/karl-stefanovics-conduct-on-qantas-flight-brings-sympathetic-tweets-from-tv-rivals/story-e6freq7o-1226050039341



Sporting stars like Fevola (and their families) often have their privacy invaded unnecessarily and are routinely put through the media meat grinder (and so are family members and friends). The media creates the circus and even Fevola can be a victim. While that does not excuse him, it certainly doesn't help with rehab and recovery.

I also think that so much fame and fortune at such a young age leads quite a few to destruction too.

I also think that so much fame and fortune at such a young age leads quite a few to destruction too.

That's a valid point, Plan, and probably in part what Alex was saying.

Tiger Woods is another example of a very young man, given adulation and fame from a very young age (16 in his case), and not having a strong enough character to handle it.

Yes Koko as it has done for many --such as that Paris Hilton etc etc etc etc--and so many others

"…... who is to blame?"



Brendan Fevola