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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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One of the most dominant sportsmen in history yet I imagine hardly anyone knows who he is other than the surfer dude in Baywatch many years ago.

Shocking to see that career earnings are under $2m bearing in mind the high risks of surfing big waves and the fact that a golfer could win that in a couple of comp wins.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 10:52 AM
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Don't worry, I'm sure his sponsors prevent him from having to rummage through bins for food.

I'd also suggest that he does it for the love of the sport, rather than the lousy $2m odd.



I guess that's the Aussie way of doing things. No champagne, just a few cans of Fosters to celebrate with.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 12:26 PM
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Don't worry, I'm sure his sponsors prevent him from having to rummage through bins for food.

I'd also suggest that he does it for the love of the sport, rather than the lousy $2m odd.



I guess that's the Aussie way of doing things. No champagne, just a few cans of Fosters to celebrate with.
Or possibly because Fosters sponsor the WCT

Yep Im sure hes earned rather a few million from Quiksilver through the years.

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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 03:55 PM
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Never heard of her
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Originally Posted by pauld37
Never heard of her
Certainly no AC Slater.



Originally Posted by P1Fanatic
Or possibly because Fosters sponsor the WCT
Thanks for pointing that out, Mr. Serious.

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Originally Posted by G-STAR
Always wondered what you looked like
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Old Oct 14, 2006 | 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by pauld37
Always wondered what you looked like
I'd put him to shame, that's for sure.
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I'm sure he's cried himself to sleep most nights in the arms of some fit surfer chick!
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