Joel Parkinson loses $600K on a Rugby League team.

This must be related to the Gold Coast Titans?

Dear oh dear. Another manager gone mad story......Poor Joel. Bloody Gold Coast ..... full of scammers.
The lament continues.....wish it was someone else after what he's been through with "previous management" issues.

Oh shite! And Billabong reports today. Hang in there Joel.

Instead of wanting to be a rockstar he could have taken the 600k put in any nominal Super account, sat on it for the next 20 years, retire early and receive 100k pa for the rest of his life.

Just sayin'.

Very practical Zen, every thing inline and squared up. :-))

Well at least Billabong has swung to a December half profit of $25.7 mill. Joel will have a pay packet next year to compensate hopefully.

have you guys seen the BRW sports incomes....??

brutus wrote:

have you guys seen the BRW sports incomes....??

So you think I should cancel my kickstarter raising a recovery fund for Parko then?

No Stainesie, keep it going to the end, announce to the media that you have come to his rescue, bask in the glory and then keep the money for yourself and don't return his calls. It'll be okay sounds like he'd be getting used to such treatment by now.

You guys live on the Gold Coast....right?....and wear white shoes...?....Huh?

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

I lost a lot more and making a lot less and certainly not living the dream so im not feeling any
pain for Joel. Yes im bitter he also snaked my best wave at Kirra.

shaun wrote:

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

Just don't get asked at the door to take them shoes off Shauno;)

Throwing that kind of cash to a pathetic rugby leg team, He obviously has too much $.

Brutus what is the BRW sports income, fill us in please.
Sounds like the BMW sports income;)

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2013', published Feb 2014:

19. Mick Fanning. $2.3m
25. Julian Wilson. $2.0m
26. Joel Parkinson. $1.8m
32. Stephanie Gilmore. $1.5m
44. Taj Burrow. $1.5m

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2014', published Feb 2015:

19. Mick Fanning $2.7m
30. Julian Wilson $2m
34 Joel Parkinson $1.8m
41 Taj Burrow $1.5m
42. Josh Kerr $1.5m

plus... 'One to Watch':

Tyler Wright. One of several young surfers about to break the $1 million earnings mark as prize money and sponsorship increases.

(edited to remove a silly, incorrect calculation!)

thermalben wrote:

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2013', published Feb 2014:

19. Mick Fanning. $2.3m

From 'Top 50 Sports Earners for 2014', published Feb 2015:

19. Mick Fanning $2.7m (a drop of $500K?)

Looks like a rise of $400k to me?

I see Shaun....say hello to the Mayor for me.

least he got to keep his jetski....

wellymon wrote:

I don't, but if ever I am up that way I'll be sure to pack them and my pale blue safari suit.

Just don't get asked at the door to take them shoes off Shauno;)

I have no problem taking my shoes off if the host asks that of me welly, matter of fact, from now on shoes off under the bridge under pants optional.

dont forget your PWC shaun

lostdoggy wrote:

Looks like a rise of $400k to me?

bloody hell, not only am I dyslexic, I can't add up (or subtract) either...

It's alright Ben, you've had a big week.

Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

freeride76 wrote:

Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

What do ya reckon an average pro's outgoings are each year?

lostdoggy wrote:

Josh Kerr made a million and a half!!!!!

What do ya reckon an average pro's outgoings are each year?

Couple of drop in's and a few burns.