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This has to be the end of his career. So much talent, such an arrogant tool with little regard for his teammates. Aussies send Andrew Symonds home After a blip last summer Down Under mostly due to a plethora of injuries to the strike bowlers, the Australian team are back in business. There are plenty of Aussies keen to give blood for their country instead of continually stuff up every chance given to them. Not too fussed if the Aussies win the T20 anyway, the Ashes are a far bigger prize.

I'm a proud and patriotic Aussie, but one thing I cannot stand is cocky players who expect life to be a cakewalk for them, showing no respect for their opponents or the fans that support them. This week's prime examples are: Australia Rugby League team - thrashed every team in the prelim rounds, thought the final was going to be a walk in the park, and totally embarrassed by New Zealand. Egg on their faces and entirely deserved. As a Victorian, I can quite proudly say I really don't care about rugby league, and this only furthers that belief. Andrew Symonds - a walking timebomb who thinks he can do whatever he likes rather than play the role of a professional sportsman. Dropped from the Australia cricket team recently after various issues, mostly relating to alcohol and a poor attitude, he gets caught up in a bar incident immediately after his first game back after several months in the wilderness. This bloke is a liability and does not deserve to wear the baggy green. He h...