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Woman finds mold growing inside her car after leaving it covered during the wet season

Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, (pictured) is on a mission against stopping mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda

Cleaning expert is horrified to find the inside of her car COVERED in dangerous mold after leaving it covered during wet weather

  • Sydney cleaning pro Anita Birges was shocked by what she found in her car
  • In a video she said the Mazda hadn’t been touched for months and was covered
  • No air flow and damp conditions made it the perfect mold breeding ground
  • The front seats, steering wheel and floor were all covered in green mold
  • Seeking help online, Anita has no idea how to tackle the situation

By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia

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An organization expert has been given the shock of her life after finding mold growing inside her husband’s old car.

Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing, is on a mission to stop mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda.

In a video, Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet.

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Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, (pictured) is on a mission against stopping mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda

Anita Birges, who heads Mise en Place Professional Organizing in Sydney, (pictured) is on a mission against stopping mold from growing in her home, but admitted she had no idea how to remove it from the Mazda

In a video Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet

'This is what happens when you leave a car in hibernation during the wettest year Sydney has ever seen,' Anita wrote online

In a video posted online on Sunday, Anita can be seen recording herself and her husband standing outside the car then shows the green mold infestation growing on the front seats, steering wheel and carpet

‘This is what happens when you leave a car in hibernation during the wettest year Sydney has ever seen,’ Anita wrote online.

The car hadn’t been touched for months and was kept for Anita’s husband’s teenage daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year.

‘Little did we know that when we went to move it out of the driveway today that we would get this beautiful surprise,’ Anita continued.

‘To say I was completely shocked is an understatement. I have NEVER seen mold like this in my life‼️’

Since the car was left untouched after months of rain, it became the perfect breeding ground of mold due to a lack of air flow.

Anita is known for sharing how to remove mold from leather jackets, bags, blinds, kids toys and lunchboxes, but was stumped at how to tackle the car.

As mold can significantly impact your health, it’s important to leave the clean to professionals if needed, which is what Anita chose to do.

‘You know me, I’m willing to give anything a red hot go and I love finding a good DIY cleaning solution. But I am not afraid to put my hands up and say that this is way too much for me to handle and I need some expert advice,’ she said.

Seeking help online she asked other social media users for recommendations and if the car is salvageable.

The car hadn't been touched for months and was being kept for Anita's husband's teenager daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year

'To say I was completely shocked is an understatement. I have NEVER seen mold like this in my life‼️' Anita said

The car hadn’t been touched for months and was being kept for Anita’s husband’s teenager daughter who is expected to start driving at the end of the year

Supercheap Auto’s website warns mold can be a health hazard.

‘If you find mold growing in your vehicle then it is a sign that there is an excess of moisture build up – most often due to a leaky seal around a door or window,’ it says.

‘Not only is mold smelly and unsightly, but it can also be very dangerous. Mold spores can cause severe respiratory issues, especially in children, the elderly and people who suffer from asthma and other existing conditions.

‘For these people, mold can cause nasal stuffiness, throat irritation, coughing or wheezing, eye irritation, or, in some cases, skin irritation.’

How to remove mold from your home:

Anita recommends first cleaning the area with a homemade solution spray followed by a ‘prevention solution’

1. To make the cleaning solution, pour equal parts isopropyl alcohol and warm water into a spray bottle

2. Apply to the area and leave on for 10 minutes

3. Wipe over with microfibre cloth

4. Next make the mold prevention solution using 10 drops clove oil, 10 drops tea tree oil and 100ml white vinegar

5. Spray the solution onto surfaces and area around the home – such as the shower, windowsills, roller blinds, etc.

Source: Anita Birges/Instagram

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Pat Carroll, voice of Disney villain Ursula in The Little Mermaid, dies aged 95 | movies

Pat Carroll, the Emmy award-winning actor and voice of the memorable Disney villain Ursula in The Little Mermaid, has died aged 95.

Carroll died on Saturday of pneumonia at her home in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, her daughter Kerry Karsian told the Hollywood Reporter.

Born in Louisiana in 1927, Carroll’s family moved to Los Angeles when she was five, and she began acting soon afterwards. Her big screen debut arrived in 1947, in the film Hometown Girl, but it was her presence on variety shows that made her name over the next three decades. She won an Emmy for her work de ella on Caesar’s Hour in 1957 and performed comedy roles alongside the likes of Jimmy Durante, Mickey Rooney, Steve Allen and Charley Weaver on their variety shows.

She got her first voiceover work in 1966, for the animated television series The Super 6. By the 1980s she was ever-present in cartoons, voicing roles in shows including Yogi’s Treasure Hunt, Scooby-Doo, Garfield and Superman, as well as the English dub of 1988 film My Neighbor Totoro. But it was her lifelong dream of her to work in a Disney film, and the opportunity came in 1989 with The Little Mermaid.

“It was a lifelong ambition of mine to do a Disney film,” she told author Allan Neuwirth in Makin’ Toons: Inside the Most Popular Animated TV Shows and Movies. “So, I was theirs hook, line and sinker.”

Critics singled out Carroll’s performance as particularly strong in the box office hit. The New York Times said Ursula, “played to the hilt by Pat Carroll, is a fabulously campy creation embodying the film’s well-developed sense of mischief”, while Roger Ebert deemed the gigantic octopoid woman “[Disney’s] most satisfying villainess since the witch in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.”

Carroll loved the role, and reprized it in several other works, including the spinoff TV shows, the Kingdom Hearts games and rides and attractions at Disney theme parks.

Over her career she landed regular parts across the gamut of US television, making small parts memorable in shows like Too Close for Comfort, She’s the Sheriff, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Laverne & Shirley, The Love Boat and ER.

Her successful one-woman show Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein, Gertrude Stein won several awards in the late 1970s; the recorded version of her netted her a Grammy in 1980.

Carroll is survived by her two daughters and a granddaughter.

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Tennis: Alex de Minaur collected his sixth ATP title by winning the Atlanta Open

Tennis: Alex de Minaur collected his sixth ATP title by winning the Atlanta Open

Australian No.1 Alex de Minaur is on the verge of re-entering the top 20, only four weeks out from the US Open after winning the Atlanta Open for the second time.

The 23-year-old powered to his sixth career ATP title – all at 250 level – and first for 2022, with a 6-3 6-3 defeat of American Jenson Brooksby in 91 minutes.

de Minaur’s victory preceded Australian Open champions Thanasi Kokkinakis and Nick Kyrgios claiming the Atlanta doubles final 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 over countrymen Jason Kubler and John Peers.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis have now won 14 of 16 matches together this season, including reaching the Miami Masters semi-finals as well as their maiden grand slam title.

de Minaur’s victory was his second title in Atlanta having also won the singles title in 2019, beating another American, Taylor Fritz, before going on to make the last 16 at that year’s US Open, which begins at the end of August.

The tournament wasn’t held the following season because of the Covid-19 pandemic, while Minaur skipped last year’s edition while recovering from the virus.

Fellow Australian and close friend Matt Reid stepped in to coach him for the week, with his usual mentor, Adolfo Gutierrez, to link up with him at this week’s ATP 500 event at Washington.

Australian Davis Cup assistant coach Jaymon Crabb also supported him in Atlanta.

“My coach (Gutierrez) is currently traveling to Washington. He’s on the plane and hasn’t been able to watch the final, so hopefully when he lands he’ll get a nice, little notification on his phone,” de Minaur said.

“I’ve got Matt Reid over there, who’s helped me out this week. He’s made time out of his very busy schedule to come out here and help me out and we’re undefeated as a team, so thank you very much.

“Jaymon Crabb’s here on Davis Cup business but he’s (also) put in a lot of hours in the hot, hot Atlanta summer.”

Third-seeded de Minaur proved far too strong for Brooksby in their first meeting, breaking the world No.43 four times while dropping serve himself just once.

The match turned in the Australian star’s favor in the sixth game of the opening set when he snatched a 4-2 lead, after staving off a pair of break points three games earlier.

That was enough for de Minaur, who came from a set down in the previous two rounds, to take a one-set lead before the rivals traded breaks to start the second set.

Neither player faced another break point until the seventh game, when de Minaur wore down Brooksby with some extended rallies before the American dumped consecutive tired forehands into the net to concede serve.

The result will see the Australian rise from his current ranking of 30 to 21 – and within sight of his career-high ranking of 15.

de Minaur reached the fourth round at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year but will try to at least match his career-best quarter-final run at the 2020 US Open when he competes in New York.

Kyrgios and Kokkinakis smashed 15 aces past Kubler and Peers and converted the only break of the match in the final game to seal a tight straight-sets victory.

It was an unlikely turn of events for Wimbledon finalist Kyrgios, who withdrew before his first-round singles clash in Atlanta with a left knee soreness but continued in the doubles.

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Australia

Towering waves to batter Perth coast as ‘once-in-a-year storm’ hits

Towering waves to batter Perth coast as 'once-in-a-year storm' hits

Towering waves exceeding 7 meters are expected to hit the Perth coast as the first in a series of strong winter cold fronts begins battering the city this morning.

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe weather alert with damaging winds and heavy rain expected to persist through Wednesday.

Perth’s weather radar on Monday morning. Credit:BOM

Duty forecaster Jessica Lingard told 6PR’s Gareth Parker that Perth could see up to 100 mm of rain over the next few days.

“We could see some quite heavy rainfall along the coastal areas and likes up to 90 kilometers an hour throughout today as this first front moves through and also the chance of some thunderstorms as well,” she said.

“We’re going to have three solid days of really, really strong winds which means your trees, fences, that sort of thing, don’t have a chance to recover, they’re just gonna get take this constant battering.”

Lingard said the strong winds were expected to persist until late Wednesday evening.

A Bureau of Meteorology spokesman said the weather system was expected to be windier and longer lasting than a typical front and is likely to produce the kind of weather only seen once per year.

The spokesman said significant wave heights exceeding 7 meters with periods of around 16 seconds are expected in some locations.

“Sustained heavy surf conditions are likely to persist until late Wednesday and tides are also likely to be higher than forecast,” he said.

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Orlando residents react to downtown shooting injuring 7 people

Orlando residents react to downtown shooting injuring 7 people

Orlando Police are looking for the person who shot into a crowd in downtown Orlando early Sunday morning. Seven people were hurt but are expected to recover. It happened in the area of ​​Wall Street Plaza and South Orange Avenue at around 2 am Police say a large fight broke out as the bars and restaurants were closing. They say that’s when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire hitting seven people.”And seven people, especially in the crossfire is bad. It’s bad,” Martin Carmona, a resident said. “I think it’s just crazy because this block is always shut off. There’s always a lot of cops and stuff, so like so just to know it happened right here is pretty insane.” it’s pretty unreal, but the way things are now it’s not really too surprising I guess,” Nico Zografakis, a resident said. Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith says detectives are actively looking for the person who pulled the trigger and are checking surveillance cameras. “Please, we really need the community’s help on this, so please reach out to us if you have any information in reference to this shooting,” Smith said. Detectives were collecting evidence past sunrise. “It’s very unsettling and definitely could’ve been avoided,” William Solomon, a resident said. Some people who frequently visit downtown Orlando are reconsidering going out when there are large crowds.”Like that’s why I came out so early today. I’m like yo, let me go when it’s dead as opposed to when you feel like a sardine out here because anything can happen,” Solomon said. “Things like this shouldn’t be happening right now. I think we all should try to come together.”Police say six of those that were shot were sent to a nearby hospital. The other one went to the hospital by themselves. Police are asking for the community’s help to find the suspect.

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Orlando Police are looking for the person who shot into a crowd in downtown Orlando early Sunday morning.

Seven people were hurt but are expected to recover.

It happened in the area of ​​Wall Street Plaza and South Orange Avenue at around 2 am

Police say a large fight broke out as the bars and restaurants were closing. They say that’s when someone pulled out a gun and opened fire hitting seven people.

“And seven people, especially in the crossfire is bad. It’s bad,” Martin Carmona, a resident said. “I think it’s just crazy because this block is always shut off. There’s always a lot of cops and stuff, so like so just to know it happened right here is pretty insane.”

“Just the fact that that was even able to happen, it’s pretty unreal, but the way things are now it’s not really too surprising I guess,” Nico Zografakis, a resident said.

Orlando Police Chief Eric Smith says detectives are actively looking for the person who pulled the trigger and are checking surveillance cameras.

“Please, we really need the community’s help on this, so please reach out to us if you have any information in reference to this shooting,” Smith said.

Detectives were collecting evidence past sunrise.

“It’s very unsettling and definitely could’ve been avoided,” William Solomon, a resident said.

Some people who frequently visit downtown Orlando are reconsidering going out when there are large crowds.

“Like that’s why I came out so early today. I’m like me, let me go when it’s dead as opposed to when you feel like a sardine out here because anything can happen,” Solomon said. “Things like this shouldn’t be happening right now. I think we all should try to come together.”

Police say six of those that were shot were sent to a nearby hospital. The other one went to the hospital by themselves.

Police are asking for the community’s help to find the suspect.

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Business

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday 1 August 2022

5 things to watch on the ASX 200 on Monday 1 August 2022

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On Friday, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) finished the week with another solid gain. The benchmark index rose 0.8% to 6,945.2 points.

Will the market be able to build on this on Monday? Here are five things to watch:

ASX 200 expected to rise again

The Australian share market looks set to start the week in a positive fashion after another strong night on Wall Street on Friday. According to the latest SPI futures, the ASX 200 is expected to open the day 46 points or 0.7% higher this morning. On Wall Street, the Dow Jones was up 1%, the S&P 500 climbed 1.4%, and the NASDAQ stormed 1.9%.

Oil prices rise again

energy producers Santos Ltd (ASX: STO) and Woodside Energy Group Ltd (ASX: WDS) could have a positive start to the week after oil prices pushed higher on Friday. According to Bloomberg, the WTI crude oil price rose 2.3% to US$98.62 a barrel and the Brent crude oil price climbed 2.1% to US$103.97 a barrel. This was driven by speculation that OPEC won’t boost its supply as some hoped.

Westpac shares upgraded

the Westpac Banking Corp. (ASX: WBC) share price could be heading a lot higher from current levels according to analysts at Goldman Sachs. This morning the broker upgraded the banking giant’s shares to a buy rating and put them on its coveted conviction list. Goldman has a $26.12 price target on Westpac’s shares. Its analysts highlight “WBC’s NIM leverage to higher rates.”

Gold price pushes higher

gold miners Newcrest Mining Limited (ASX: NCM) and Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST) could have a good start to the week after the gold price pushed higher on Friday night. According to CNBC, the spot gold price was up 0.8% to US$1,772.50 an ounce. This was partly driven by the softening of the US dollar and meant a second successive week of gains for the precious metal.

Ramsay takeover progressing?

the Ramsay Health Care Limited (ASX: RHC) share price will be on watch amid reports that KKR’s takeover approach is progressing. In April, the private hospital operator received a non-binding $88 per share offer from the private equity giant. According to the AFR, Ramsay is believed to have received a new request for due diligence on his French business, Ramsay Sante. This is thought to be the only thing holding up a binding offer being tabled.

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Ferrari ready to battle Porsche at Bathurst with new V6 racer

Ferrari ready to battle Porsche at Bathurst with new V6 racer

An all-new Ferrari 296 racer that taps technology from Formula One will face-off against the new Porsche 911 GT3 RS at Mount Panorama in the Bathurst 12-Hour race.

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ferrari has unveiled the road car-based 296 GT3 racer it will pitch into battle against the latest Porsche 911 GT3 R – and a host of other contenders – in global GT3 racing from 2023.

The new 296 GT3 is likely to headline the entry next year’s Bathurst 12-Hour race, the opening event on the Intercontinental GT Challenge series, in the first week of February.

Its first public appearance came straight after Porsche unveiled its latest 911-based car for GT3 racing, the 911 GT3 R, as sports car companies get set for a new round of post-COVID motorsport around the world.

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The 296 GT3 is based on the 296 GTB road car, and the biggest change — apart from its giant wings and racing bodywork — is the absence of the electric motor and hybrid system that contributes an extra 123kW and 315Nm.

That leaves the racer with a mid-engined twin-turbo V6 engine that makes 440kW and 710Nm, fed through a six-speed sequential manual gearbox — down from an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic in the road car — to the rear wheels.

Ferrari has not revealed any performance figures but, with its weight stripped to just 1250kg, it will be significantly quicker on a track than the road car, which sells from $551,800 plus on-road costs in Australia.

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Even so, the 296 GT3 could take another hit as the rules for Global GT racing include a ‘Balance of Performance’ adjustment intended to even the competition between a wide variety of cars including the Mercedes-AMG GT, Bentley Continental GT and Lamborghini Huracan.

Development of the 296 GT3 has been boosted by a cost cap in Formula One racing, which has forced Ferrari to switch some spending and re-allocate some of its engineering staff to prevent them defecting to other companies – even if the company is not making any admissions.

“This is a new approach in terms of design, car management at all stages of a race weekend, electronics, and even the engine architecture, a 120-degree turbocharged six-cylinder,” said Ferrari.

The most obvious result of the Formula One connection is the car’s steering wheel, which is as loaded with buttons and knobs as the ones in the Grand Prix cars raced by Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

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Technical tweaks to the 296 racer start with a mid-mounted V6 engine that sits lower in the chassis and has been moved further forward, towards the cabin, to improve the car’s rigidity and overall balance.

The gearbox is also set transversally (left to right) across the car — not in line with the engine (front to back) — to centralize more weight inside the longer wheelbase of the race car.

A paddle shift system is fitted, with the clutch controlled from the steering wheel – not a pedal. Ferrari says many components have been made smaller — using exotic materials including titanium — to cut weight.

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The most visible change to the 296 from Ferrari’s previous GT3 racer, based on the 488, is the bodywork and aero package.

It is clearly injected with Formula One thinking, from the many extra ‘winglets’ on the front splitter through large vents over the front wheels to the giant rear wing.

Ferrari says the new car has 20 per cent more downforce than the old 488 GT3, but work has also focused on making the car easier to drive for ‘gentleman’ owners and not just professional racers.

It has also worked to make the car less susceptible to damage and quicker and easier to repair at a track during a race weekend.

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To increase reliability and speed, work in the engine — everything from the intake plenum to the oil passages — is focussed on improving fuel economy and increasing the number of kilometers between rebuilds.

The alternator is mounted to the gearbox, not the engine, for easier access by mechanics.

The 296 is built for speed but there are also concessions to comfort, as many classic GT3 races are run for 12 hours — including Bathurst — and for up to 24 hours at the Nurburgring in Germany and Spa in Belgium.

So Ferrari has worked to improve the air conditioning system and improved the cockpit ergonomics over the outgoing 488, with everything from better visibility to an improved Sabelt seat and a large central panel for essential switches.

Paul Gover

Paul Gover has been a motoring journalist for more than 40 years, working on newspapers, magazines, websites, radio and television. A qualified general news journalist and sports reporter, his passion for motoring led him to Wheels, Motor, Car Australia, Which Car and Auto Action magazines. He is a champion racing driver as well as a World Car of the Year judge.

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“Rick and Morty” S6 Improvement Promised

Full Trailer Rick And Morty S5

Full Trailer Rick And Morty S5
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Throughout much of its first three seasons, Adult Swim’s “Rick and Morty” was a cultural icon, a smash hit with critics and audiences that pulled in big numbers and delivered memorable episodes.

From “Pickle Rick” and “Rixty Minutes” to “Total Rickall” and “Meeseeks and Destroy,” quotes and subplots from the episodes quickly entered the cultural lexicon. Anticipation was sky high that the fourth season would do the same.

It didn’t. The fourth and as much (or even more so) the fifth was met with a muted response. The show remains widely liked, but there’s a definite sense of a drop in quality with complaints of episodes being ‘all over the place’ and rushed.

One person who was mixed on the fifth season was co-creator Justin Roiland. Speaking with IGN recently, Roiland says he has mixed feelings about last year’s season with a big part of it due to the abrupt loss of a co-worker:

“Season 5 was a weird one. we lost [line producer J. Michael] Mendel… It was tough. We were thrown for a loop. That was…yeah. If I talk anymore, I’ll start crying”

Roiland adds he prefers the show’s first two seasons due to the “silliness and fun that was happening in the creative process” whereas later seasons have been a little more formalized.

Its been confirmed the show’s sixth season will be arriving in September, and Roiland seems more optimistic about what they’ve created and promises an improvement in quality:

“I will say that it’s a bit more canonical. It really rewards fans of the show that have been watching up to this point…So it’s like, I think we’re kind of finally back into the rhythm of Rick and Morty, and I think Season 6 is… I didn’t particularly think Season 5 was bad, but Season 6 is f—ing amazing. It really is af—ing quality season.”

Roiland remains busy working on Hulu’s “Solar Opposites,” continuing to run his own game studio, and readying “Rick and Morty” for its return on September 4th on Adult Swim.

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GWS Giants caretaker coach Mark McVeigh post-match press conference, rivals urged to take advantage, trade news, rumors, whispers, reactions, response, commentary, latest

GWS Giants caretaker coach Mark McVeigh post-match press conference, rivals urged to take advantage, trade news, rumors, whispers, reactions, response, commentary, latest

Giants caretaker coach Mark McVeigh’s brutally honest assessment that his players “checked out” in the club’s 73-point Sydney derby loss have raised the eyebrows of pundits including a call for rivals to leverage the situation to try and raid his talent.

McVeigh didn’t hold back in his assessment of his team’s post-match performance, labeling it “embarrassing,” and even saying only eight players “went to the wall” and that the club has “got to shift the standards.”

It comes as several stars including Tim Taranto and Jacob Hopper face uncertain futures at Western Sydney and have been linked to trade talks.

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And former Melbourne skipper Garry Lyon believes rivals should look to take advantage of McVeigh’s post-match comments in their bid to lure players out of the club.

“In the ruthless industry that we’re in, those comments for me also give Richmond, just for example, if you were interested in Tom Green before the weekend and those comments, then now you are going as hard as you possibly could – or Taranto or Hopper for that matter,” he said on SEN Breakfast.

“Whoever the teams are that are interested in them, you’re going ‘righto, this is where they see you, and here’s your opportunity’.”

Several Giants including Hopper and Taranto have been linked to trades (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)Source: FOX SPORTS

It comes after St Kilda great Nick Riewoldt feared McVeigh’s comments could cost the caretaker coach a full-time gig in 2023.

The Giants have now fallen to 3-7 under McVeigh since he took over from Leon Cameron in Round 10 including dropping their last four consecutive games to slide to 16th on the ladder.

And speaking on McVeigh’s bold statements on Fox Footy’s First CrackRoos legend David King questioned whether an interim boss was in a position to launch such a scathing assessment.

“They’re huge statements, and this is a bit of an awkward situation, it’s a caretaker coach. I know he’s been (in charge) for 10 weeks and there’s some frustration there … but I’m not convinced that a caretaker coach can make those sorts of grand statements,” King said.

“I’m not sure he can question the standards of your football club and (say) that they’ve got to shift, he can name only eight players and isolate the rest.

“(Saying), ‘We’ve going to find players who want to fight it out,’ I’m comfortable with that, of course, that’s the gig. But questioning whether players have checked out — they’re pretty bold statements and sweeping statements that go across a club.

“Gee whiz, I wonder whether the footy manager would grab him and say, ‘hey, listen, (saying we) embarrassed the club’s a bit strong. We’ve still got three weeks to finish off here. We still need a positive environment, we still need to challenge everyone to get better, absolutely.’

“But saying, ‘we’ve got to shift the standards of our football club’ is a poor reflection on the total club, not just not just the representation on field for that two hours.”

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Dual All-Australian Leigh Montagna believes isolating the performances of eight players was the most damning, saying it “threw the other 14 under the bus”.

“The eight he mentioned were the leaders including Lachie Whitfield and Josh Kelly, who I didn’t think they had a huge influence,” Montagna said.

“Basically he’s throwing all the kids under the bus — James Peatling, Jacob Wehr, Leek Aleer, Xavier O’Halloran, Lachie Ash and Tom Green. They’re all still trying to find themselves as players.

“To not include them almost saying, ‘well, they didn’t go to the well for the team,’ I thought was a bit unfair. Start with the leaders, they need to change the culture of the footy club. He did mention a few of the younger ones who are coming up, Sam Taylor and Harry Perryman, but I think it needs to start right at the top.”

The Giants are 3-7 under McVeigh (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)Source: FOX SPORTS

Former St Kilda and Fremantle coach Ross Lyon also wasn’t a fan of McVeigh’s post-match criticism.

“Instinctively I didn’t like it at all, because you’re individualizing the ones who did and the ones that didn’t, and you’re distancing yourself,” he said on Triple M.

“I think there’s conversations you have behind closed doors. I didn’t like it at all… there’s three rounds to go, there’s things you often want to say as the senior coach, but you can be too honest.

“You can’t do that to your playing group… you lose them straight away. What’s the reason they’re like that? Your job is then to dive in and try and get to that and turn it around. I don’t know how that’s being achieved by saying it publicly.

“At the end of the day you’ve taken the reins, it can’t be all care and no responsibility. When you put your hand up to take the chair you can’t separate yourself.

“He’s a really strong character and really well respected, but just saying it doesn’t mean things are going to.

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Another candidate recommended ahead of John Barilaro for US job, documents show

Former NSW deputy premier John Barilaro

New secret NSW government documents suggest another candidate was recommended ahead of John Barilaro, at some stage, during the recruitment process for a lucrative trade role based in New York.

There are discrepancies between two versions of the selection panel report, after four candidates on the shortlist for the Trade Commissioner to the Americas role were interviewed in March this year.

Mr Barilaro’s appointment has been put under the microscope for several weeks, and is the subject of two separate parliamentary probes.

He has since withdrawn from the $500,000-a-year position.

The reports were part of a tranche of documents released today to a parliamentary inquiry probing the appointment of Mr Barilaro to the high-paid US position.

In one version, the former deputy premier isn’t the recommended candidate.

“The panel came to the view that John Barilaro did have some of the relevant capabilities and experience for the role,” the report said.

“However he had not worked internationally in a role aligned to the experience expected for a high-level STIC candidate.”

It also raised concerns that “he would need to build a team without the business or departmental infrastructure he had previously”.

“His lack of business development networks would mean that he would have a considerable learning curve in this role.”

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In one of the documents, Mr Barilaro is ranked first.(Supplied)
A table with several names and columns
In another, an unnamed candidate scored higher.(Supplied)

The person recommended for the job has their name written on the documents.

They scored four exceeds in the selection process, while Mr Barilaro was rated two meets and two exceeds.

But his rating changed on the second report, on which he scored three exceeds and one meets.

The change to exceed was on the selection criteria for “manage and develop people”.

In this report, Mr Barilaro is the recommended candidate.

“While he has not lived internationally, he has successfully developed international businesses in both his roles in managing his own company in the private sector and in his capacity as Deputy Premier and Trade Minister for NSW,” the report said.

“He had a strong track record of building teams as well as operating in a dynamic environment.”

Jenny West wearing a pair of glasses
Jenny West claims the government reneged on offering her the job.(AAP: Bianca De Marchi)

These two reports have been released as part of dozens of documents that were handed over under a parliamentary order.

They were previously deemed secret, but after pressure from the Opposition the government agreed to make them public.

A parliamentary inquiry has previously been heard from former bureaucrat Jenny West, who was listed as the “successful candidate” on government documents in mid-2021.

Ms West told the inquiry that Investment NSW chief executive Amy Brown then told her last October that she would no longer be offered the job because it “would be a present for someone”.

“[Ms Brown said] ‘I have spoken to Minister [Stuart] Ayres who has taken over the deputy premier’s portfolio and he has confirmed that you will not be getting the Americas role. It will be a present for someone’,” Ms West claimed.

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