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Italian Nonna Fina from TikTok tries Starbucks coffee for the first time

Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip

Italian Nonna’s VERY honest reaction to trying a Starbucks coffee for the first time: ‘I think this is her lowest rating yet’

  • Sydney TikToker Maddie recorded the moment her Nonna tried Starbucks coffee
  • In the video, Nonna Fina looks disgusted after the very first sip
  • ‘It doesn’t taste like coffee at all! It’s too sweet!’ Nonna said
  • She also described the coffee as ‘junk’ and ‘rubbish’

By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia

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A granddaughter has captured the moment her Italian Nonna tried a Starbucks coffee for the first time.

Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip.

‘No, I don’t like it. It doesn’t taste like coffee at all! It’s too sweet!’ Nonna said before scrunching up her face in disgust.

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Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip

'No, I don't like it. It doesn't taste like coffee at all! It's too sweet!' Nonna said in the now-viral clip and scrunched up her face in disgust

Maddie, from Sydney, offered her now TikTok famous Nonna Fina a $5 caramel macchiato and asked for her honest opinion after the first sip

Nonna wasn't pleased at all with the sugary taste which overpowered the coffee itself.

When asked what she would rate the drink out of 10, Nonna only gave it a four

Nonna wasn’t pleased at all with the sugary taste which overpowered the coffee itself. When asked what she would rate the drink out of 10, Nonna only gave it a four

With milk froth around her top lip, Nonna made it clear she wasn’t pleased at all with the sugary taste that overpowered the coffee.

‘You don’t need that much sugar in coffee. It’s junk coffee!’ she said before dubbing the hot drink as ‘rubbish’.

After being told it cost $5, Nonna said she wouldn’t drink it again even if it was free.

‘I’d say ‘thank you very much’, I’ll give you another $5 but YOU drink it,’ Nonna said.

When asked what she would rate the drink out of 10, Nonna only gave it a four – which Maddie described as the ‘lowest rating yet’.

In the comments other Aussies couldn’t help but agree with Nonna about how regular coffee is far nicer compared to sweetened Starbucks alternatives.

‘Nonna has never been more right,’ one person wrote, another added: ‘At least she gave it a go.’

A third said: ‘She is so nice with her rankings even though she didn’t like it.’

Another person compared Starbucks coffee to ‘milkshakes’ rather than coffee.

Maddie also added Nonna usually enjoys drinking espresso, which explains why the Starbucks drink was far too sweet for her.

In December last year, Maddie convinced her Nonna to try the Coles brand pasta after explaining she was going to eat it on toast with cheese for dinner.

In December last year, Maddie convinced her Nonna to try the Coles brand pasta after explaining she was going to eat it on toast with cheese for dinner

'I thought you were giving it to the cat, this is very good for the cat,' the Nonna said in the now-viral clip

In December last year, Maddie convinced her Nonna to try the Coles brand pasta after explaining she was going to eat it on toast with cheese for dinner

In a 20-second TikTok video, the Nonna seemed confused as to why Maddie was going to eat the pre-cooked pasta, which she deemed was only good to feed pets.

‘I thought you were giving it to the cat, this is very good for the cat,’ the Nonna said in the now-viral clip.

A second video followed showing the Nonna trying a tiny spaghetti string before rushing off in disgust saying ‘mamma mia’.

The first video has since exceeded more than 1.1million views, while the sequel has been watched half a million times.

‘Why do you want me to try this strange food?’ the Nonna asked and said it looked ‘fake’.

She instantly rushed off in disgust while Maddie can be heard laughing behind the camera in the video.

The Nonna said the pasta didn’t taste ‘al dente’ (cooked to perfection) at all and instead was awfully ‘mushy’.

Others agreed they too would ‘never’ try spaghetti in a tin because it’s ‘so gross’.

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South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dylan Edwards on Latrell Mitchell’s form, are Rabbitohs contenders, Matty Johns

South Sydney Rabbitohs, Dylan Edwards on Latrell Mitchell's form, are Rabbitohs contenders, Matty Johns

Panthers fullback Dylan Edwards admits that Latrell Mitchell looks like he’s going to have an impact “every time” he gets the ball, ahead of their crunch clash on Thursday.

Mitchell has been in sensational form for South Sydney since returning from an almost three month injury lay-off against the Eels in early July.

The 25-year-old has been as his rampaging best with 42 tackle busts in just seven games, as well as 10 try assists, and four tries of his own.

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But his best performance of the year may have come against the Eels on Friday night, where he ran for an incredible season-high of 211 meters.

Rival fullback Edwards, who is a chance to return against Mitchell’s Rabbitohs on Thursday, was full of praise for the former Origin star.

“It looks like something’s going to happen every time he touches the ball,” Edwards said on Sunday Night with Matty Johns.

“(He’s) Pretty hard to tackle at the moment.”

South Sydney have made the most of Mitchell’s stellar form, winning six of their last seven to rise up the NRL ladder.

That one loss came in a golden point thriller against Cronulla, with Mitchell missing multiple field goal attempts that would’ve handed his side a key two-points.

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But Matty Johns still wasn’t convinced by the emerging premiership contenders, comparing them to a “nice Sunday drive” on his SEN radio show last week.

Johns believed that the Rabbitohs needed to maintain a higher level of intensity for 80 minutes, but his wish became a reality on Friday night.

“I’ve been waiting for this for South Sydney, an 80 minute effort and they certainly did it,” Johns said.

Crucially Cody Walker found his best football. The crucial thing for Cody is watching how he played his football game, is that Cody had more of a focus on the middle of the field if that makes sense.

“Linking with (Damien) Cook when Cook took off, rather than just trying to create numbers for his outside men.

“It was a performance where Cody just focused on Cody, and I thought that brought his best football out.”

Five-eighth Cody Walker scored two tries and forced two dropouts during what was one of his best games in Rabbitohs colors in recent memory.

Walker scored the opening points of the night after a clever link-up play with hooker Damien Cook caught Parramatta napping.

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Later on, the 32-year-old was in the right place at the right time as the ball fell to him, and allowed him to double his try scoring tally for the night.

Eels great Nathan Hindmarsh thought that Walker’s brilliance along, with Mitchell’s dominance, helped spur Souths on to a win over a “lethargic” Eels.

“Latrell playing back at his best, and then he can dominate the edges like he did on the weekend, so that leaves Cody with the opportunity to do what he does around the ruck,” Hindmarsh said.

“They just had tried. They had more intent than the Eels did, the Eels looked lethargic at times, well most of the time to be honest with you.

“Souths had this in them. They did it to the Eels earlier on in the season, they’re a dangerous side South Sydney.

“For me the disappointing thing for the Eels (was) not to score any points.”

While Souths would need an incredible win, and for the Storm to lose, to move into the top four, a win on Thursday will have a crucial say on how the ladder shapes up at the end of the season.

While Melbourne currently occupy fourth spot, they have three tough games to play against finals hopefuls Brisbane, the Roosters, and then the Eels.

However, it doesn’t get much easier for the Rabbitohs who have their own dates with destiny against the Cowboys and Roosters to finish the regular season.

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A Mysterious Stranger Knows the Truth of What Engines Want – From Mobil Super with Saatchi & Saatchi

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An ordinary bloke with an extraordinary gift is the star of Saatchi & Saatchi Australia’s new campaign

A Mysterious Stranger Knows the Truth of What Engines Want - From Mobil Super with Saatchi & Saatchi

Australia’s leading transport energy provider Ampol has recently entered a lubricants marketing alliance with ExxonMobil to bring its motor oil Mobil Super™ to Australia.

To launch Mobil Super, Saatchi & Saatchi Australia tells the story of a regular bloke with a special gift. Through his plight from him, the ‘What Engines Want’ campaign explores how engines just want to be treated better and that they’re too often neglected and deprived of what makes them run smoothly – the right lubricant.

Says Piero Ruzzene, creative director Saatchi & Saatchi: “Motor oil is a purchase usually borne out of necessity rather than regularly, with many car owners rarely topping up or even checking their engine oil levels. That is, until their oil light comes on.

“When it comes to our cars, we’ve become reliant on the yearly visit to the mechanic and in-warranty service. We’ve come to think engine lubricants are only for car and motor enthusiasts. We hope this campaign gets people back in touch with their engines’ needs and empowers them to take engine care into their own hands.”

Says Ampol, Sean Phillips, head of sales and marketing lubricants (Mobil Super): “We are thrilled to bring this campaign to life. Mobil Super is a brand that protects what you love, your engine, your car, and ensures a smooth journey for those inside the vehicle. Through our lubricant’s marketing alliance with ExxonMobil, we are using our scale, Australian expertise, manufacturing capability and strong customer relationships to bring Mobil Super to Australian consumers and support our commitment to evolving our lubricants offer to meet the ever-changing needs of our valued customers. .

“The suite of Mobil Super lubricants gives drivers a varied range of oils tailored for modern engines and a range of driving conditions and needs. Whichever range you choose, every Mobil Super oil provides high performance and protection backed by a long history of innovation in lubricant technology.”

The campaign will be running across online video channels, radio and Spotify audio, and digital display from August 2022.

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Customer: Ampol Australia

General Manager B2B Sales: brad phillips

Head of Sales & Marketing: Sean Phillips

Lubricants Product Marketing Manager: Bernadette Sykes

Lubricants Marketing Advisor: Shawn Ramadan

Marketing & Product Manager, Automotive Lubricants: John Child

Lubricants Communications Coordinator: Neha Bahari

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Creative Agency: Saatchi & Saatchi Australia

Head of Creativity: Simon Bagnasco

Strategy Partner Sydney: Iona Mcgregor

Creative Director: Piero Ruzzen

Senior Art Director: Simon O’Neill

Senior Copywriter: Anton Posa

Group Account Manager: James Tracy-Inglis

Account Manager: Izabela Gustowski

Executive Producer – Head of TV/Content: Michael Demosthenous

Senior Integrated Producer: Holly DeRoy

Digital Director: Danny Marston

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Production Company: MOCKERY

Director: bill bleakley

Executive Producer: Llew Griffiths

PDO: simon walsh

Editor: Stewart Arnott

Grade and Online: ArcEdit

Sound&Music: Rumble Studios

PS: Michael Gie

Composer: Jeremy Richmond

Sound Designer: Liam Annert

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A-League: Joe Lolley joins Sydney FC

A-League: Joe Lolley joins Sydney FC

Sydney FC has added further English Premier League experience to its squad with the signing of attacker Joe Lolley.

Lolley, 29, made six appearances for Huddersfield Town in the 2017-18 Premier League season.

Since then he has spent the past five seasons in the second-tier English Championship with Nottingham Forest, helping then gain promotion the Premier League for the 2022-23 campaign which started this month.

However, having been deemed surplus to requirements at Forest, he grabbed the chance to move to Sydney FC, where he will team with another ex-Premier League player in former Everton, Manchester City and Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell, who joined the Sky Blues last week after a season with Western Sydney Wanderers.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining Sydney FC,” said Lolley, who has signed a two-year deal with his new club.

“I know there’s a lot of expectation to win every season, which is a great challenge,

and they’ve got a fantastic plan in place to do that, which really attracted me to

make the move.

“I really appreciate the intent shown by the club in bringing me to Sydney.

“The club expects to win and I’m looking forward to getting on the pitch with the lads

ahead of the season starting in around eight weeks.”

Sydney FC coach Steve Corica said Lolly had “proven quality at a high level in England”.

“He is the type of player we were targeting and we had to be patient to secure him,” Corica said.

“He brings a goal threat with his ability to cut inside and can also pick a pass.

“He’s got great energy, an amazing ability to carry the ball and works hard for the

team.

“Fans love him because he gives his all and I know he was hugely popular at

Nottingham Forest, so I’m sure he will be here.”

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Cost of living: Vegetable, iceberg lettuce prices finally expected to drop

Cost of living: Vegetable, iceberg lettuce prices finally expected to drop

There is finally some good news for your grocery bill, with the price of many vegetables expected to drop back to regular prices.

The change comes as growers begin to report that they are back on track with their crops after flooding earlier in the year devastated crops in NSW and Queensland, leaving empty shelves in supermarkets as well as fast food stores such as KFC having to substitute lettuce for cabbage in their burgers.

speaking to the ABCMulgowie Yowie Salads director Shannon Moss said the price of vegetables – such as iceberg lettuce which peaked at around $12 a head at the height of the crisis – have remained high for so long because farmers essentially had to start from scratch.

“You have to remember a seedling in a nursery takes about four to six weeks to grow, then it’s another eight weeks in the ground to grow lettuce,” he said.

“So you’re looking at three to four months to grow any kind of lettuce.”

And while the industry still faces challenges caused by labor shortages, high fuel costs and fertilizer costs, the better weather has at least helped even out supply issues.

Mr Moss says he’s now back in the swing of things, producing about 30,000 cos lettuces a week which get sent out to Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

“We’ve had nice weather where a lot of growers have got stock coming on,” Mr Moss said.

But while price drops are coming, Toowoomba-based greengrocer Bevan Betros warned people not to expect them to come down immediately.

“I don’t think they’ll get much cheaper just for the next week or two,” he told ABC. “They’ll get back down as the warm weather comes on, as we get into spring.

“We should be getting down under $2 again, hopefully in September.”

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F45 founder sells home amid class action investigations after stock market plunge

F45 founder sells home amid class action investigations after stock market plunge

A struggling Australian fitness franchise that has been savaged on the stock markets is now facing not one, but five potential lawsuits.

F45 Training Holdings Inc, known for its high intensity interval training (HIIT) classes, was at first an Australian success story after hitting the New York Stock Exchange in July last year and raking in $500 million on the first day.

But two weeks ago things drastically changed; the company’s founder and CEO Adam Gilchrist stepped down while 110 employees were laid off and expansion plans were slashed significantly.

Stock prices plunged off the back of the news and dipped to 62 per cent of its original price at its lowest, when it sank to $US1.35 ($A1.90) on July 27.

At time of writing, according to MarketWatch, F45 stock was trading at $US2.15 ($A3) compared to its listing price of $US16 ($A22.50) just a year earlier.

Now five heavyweight class action law firms from the US are calling for investors to come forward to explore the possibility of filing a class action.

The firms are investigating whether F45 misrepresented itself to investors and the most recent legal firm only announced it was investigating the company on Friday.

In July last year at its initial public offering, F45 sold 18.75 million shares of stock priced at $US16.00 per share.

It had a stunning $US1.46 billion ($A2 billion) market capitalization however that has since slipped to $US183.6 million ($A258.60).

In May, F45 thought it had secured a $US250 million ($A350 million) line of credit to keep rapidly expanding but by the next investor’s meeting in July, this had failed through.

But during the July trading update, investors learned that credit line would not be available.

After planning to roll out 1500 new franchises this year F45 will instead aim for between 350 and 450 and its forecasted revenue has dropped from $US275 million ($A387 million) to $US130 million ($A182 million).

F45 fitness founder and CEO Adam Gilchrist – not to be confused with the cricket player of the same name – reportedly immediately listed his house on the market after the downfall.

Coincidentally, the same weekend that another law firm announced it was investigating the possibility of a class action, Mr Gilchrist successfully sold his $A14 million Sydney home.

Mr Gilchrist and Rob Deutsch founded the company in 2013 in the Sydney suburb of Paddington but Mr Deutsch left in February 2020 and said he was devastated to hear what had happened since then.

“Never in my wildest dreams could I have imagined this,” Mr Deutsch wrote on Instagram after the shock news of the lay-offs. “When I exited, and sold out of F45, I left a healthy, phenomenal, beast of a business. All the way from the company culture to the heart beat of the business… The workouts. F45 was special.

“I genuinely hope all of the 110 laid-off staff, find happiness and opportunities elsewhere.”

News.com.au has contacted F45 for comment.

On Friday, US law firm Labaton Sucharow called for investors to get in touch, the latest in a string of legal firms circling F45 like sharks.

Prior to that, Schall Law Firm, a US shareholder rights litigation firm, announced last Tuesday that it was investigating F45 “for violations of the securities laws”.

Then there was Bragar Eagle & Squire, PC, another shareholder rights specialist, which started its own investigation a day later.

Bragar Eagel & Squire stated the company’s revenue was “down significantly” compared to what was previously promised to investors.

James Wilson of Faruqi & Faruqi also called for investors who have “suffered losses exceeding $US50,000 ($A70,450) investing in F45 Training stock or options”.

Portnoy Law Firm also weighed in, saying it was investigating “possible securities fraud” and that it would provide a “complimentary case evaluation and discuss investors’ options for pursuing claims to recover their losses”.

Embattled CEO sells home

Mr Gilchrist reportedly listed his Sydney mansion, located in Freshwater in the city’s northern beaches region, on the market following his company’s stock crash.

Over the weekend, it’s understood to be have been sold.

The Sydney Morning Herald reported that strict gag orders prevented the real estate agents from disclosing its final price.

However, they did confirm it sold for more than he bought it for in 2019, which was $14 million.

Realestate.com.au reported that it sold more than $1 million over the reserve.

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Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor takes a swipe at Chris Rock

Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor took a swipe at Chris Rock (pictured in red cap) when he was spotted at an AFL game in Sydney on Sunday

Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor takes a swipe at Chris Rock after the comedian is spotted cheering on the Sydney Swans at the Sydney Cricket Ground

By Ali Daher For Daily Mail Australia

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Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor took a swipe at Chris Rock when he was spotted at an AFL game in Sydney on Sunday.

The Hollywood star, 57, was taking a break from his sold out national comedy tour to watch Sydney and Collingwood battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Upon seeing the famous face in the crowd, Taylor was quick to reference Rock being slapped by actor Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards earlier this year.

Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor took a swipe at Chris Rock (pictured in red cap) when he was spotted at an AFL game in Sydney on Sunday

Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor took a swipe at Chris Rock (pictured in red cap) when he was spotted at an AFL game in Sydney on Sunday

‘Famous face here Chris Rock, of course of Grown Ups fame, and he just accepts a slap really well these days doesn’t he, Chris Rock,’ Taylor joked.

Fellow commentator Alister Nicholson tried to play off the remark, adding: ‘I reckon in terms of A-listers he’s just behind Buddy Franklin in terms of No. 1 at the SCG today BT.’

Viewers at home were left stunned by the remark, taking to social media to laugh off the comments.

‘BT,’ wrote one exasperated fan alongside a skull emoji.

The Hollywood star, 57, was taking a break from his sold out national comedy tour to watch Sydney and Collingwood battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground

The Hollywood star, 57, was taking a break from his sold out national comedy tour to watch Sydney and Collingwood battle it out at the Sydney Cricket Ground

“Chris Rock of Grown-Ups fame” hahahaha oh BT,’ wrote another.

Rock’s highly anticipated world tour is the acclaimed comedian’s first in five years.

He is scheduled to play Sydney on Monday, August 15 at Qudos Bank Arena before moving on to Adelaide Entertainment Center Arena on Wednesday, August 17.

Chris’ final Australia date will be on Saturday, August 20 at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.

Upon seeing the famous face in the crowd, Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor was quick to reference Rock being slapped by actor Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards earlier this year

Upon seeing the famous face in the crowd, Channel Seven commentator Brian Taylor was quick to reference Rock being slapped by actor Will Smith at the 94th Academy Awards earlier this year

Viewers at home were left stunned by the remark, taking to social media to laugh off the comments.

Viewers at home were left stunned by the remark, taking to social media to laugh off the comments.

Actor Will Smith has since apologized for Rock in a video shard to his Instagram account.

During the clip, he made a point of stating that he had been aware of his fans’ reactions to the incident at the Oscars ceremony.

‘Over the last few months, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking and personal work…you asked a lot of fair questions that I wanted to take some time to answer,’ he said.

The performer went on to issue an apology to the comedian for his actions during the event.

‘Chris, I apologize to you. My behavior was unacceptable and I’m here whenever you are ready to talk,’ he said.

He noted that he was ‘fogged out’ when he attacked the comedian and that his recollection of the event was ‘fuzzy.’

Smith then expressed that he was personally affected by the public’s reaction to his past actions.

‘Disappointing people is my central trauma. I hate when I let people down, so it hurts,’ he said.

The performer concluded by adding, ‘If you hang on I promise we’ll be able to be friends again.’

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, 53, famously slapped Rock at the Oscars in March

The Fresh Prince of Bel Air star, 53, famously slapped Rock at the Oscars in March

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Manase Fainu: NRL rising star jailed, convicted of church stabbing

Manase Fainu: NRL rising star jailed, convicted of church stabbing

NRL young gun Manase Fainu has been jailed as he awaits sentencing over the stabbing of a Mormon church youth leader during a wild and bloody brawl.

A jury took just two hours to find Fainu guilty of plunging a steak knife into the back of Faamanu Levi at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at Wattle Grove in October, 2019.

The Crown prosecution made a detention application for Fainu to be sent to prison after he was found guilty of one count of wounding a person with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, which carries a maximum sentence of 25 years.

Defense barrister Margaret Cunneen SC previously flagged to the court the verdict would be appealed.

Judge Nanette Williams on Monday morning ordered the Manly Sea Eagles hooker to be taken into custody ahead of a sentence hearing later in the year.

During his trial, the court heard that one man Tony Quach had seen Fainu stab Mr Levi in ​​the back near his right shoulder blade during a late-night brawl in the church’s parking lot between two parked cars.

Another man, Kupi Toilalo, told the jury that he saw a man approach him and his friends with his left arm in a sling holding a knife.

It was not in dispute Fainu had undergone shoulder surgery a month earlier and had his arm in the sling at the time.

Fainu has been stood down from the NRL since the incident and has not played the last three seasons.

During the trial he denied playing any part in the stabbing or the brawl, claiming he stood back 10m because he was scared.

He said he began back-pedaling because he feared for his safety when he heard someone yell “knife, knife”.

Ms Cunneen told the court on Monday Fainu should be able to remain on bail after he had suffered an “enormous” and “unthinkable downfall”.

She said he needed time to adjust mentally and prepare financially for when he will be sentenced at a later date.

Ms Cunneen also tended to a character reference from Manly coach Des Hasler, who watched proceedings via audio visual link.

“This young man, Mr Fainu, had the promise of a most extraordinary football career ahead of him and that has been smashed,” Ms Cunnen said.

“Everyone would be entitled to say through his own fault he lost that.

“The necessary punishment the court must impose will also bring about the most extraordinary extra-curial punishment, that is the end of what had promised to be an extraordinary, exceptional stellar career in what Mr Hasler has described as the hardest game in the world. ”

The court heard he had previously battled prescription drug addiction and entered into rehabilitation.

His counselor Jan Earl told the court on Monday that Fainu had suffered a mental episode over the weekend, which involved him shaking uncontrollably, was being monitored by a mental health team and had to be prescribed anti-anxiety medication.

Ms Earl said that Fainu was feeling “great shame and remorse” and suffering depression, intrusive thoughts and suicidal ideation.

Ms Cunneen said that two of Fainu’s brothers, who were contracted to Manly, had paid his legal fees after the club advanced them money from their 2023 contracts

She argued he needed to make mental preparations to go into custody and ease the financial burden on his family, having been offered work as a laborer.

However Crown prosecutor Emma Curran said none of that amounted to special or exceptional circumstances.

During Fainu’s trial, the court heard that prior to the brawl, two of his friends – including Uona “Big Buck” Faingaa – were involved in an altercation on the church dance floor and escorted out.

Fainu told the jury he went to church dance with four of his friends because Mr Faingaa was seeking to collect money owed to him by a man for a concreting job.

He said he left the church grounds as his mates were being escorted out and apologized to a security guard for his friends’ behavior as he exited.

CCTV played to the jury showed Fainu, with his arm in a sling, jump the fence from an adjoining Coles car park back into the church grounds shortly before the brawl.

Fainu testified that he had told his friends that he would go inside to collect Mr Faingaa’s money by himself, however they followed him over.

Fainu told Ms Curran during his evidence he jumped the fence despite admitting that he could have walked back in the front gate.

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Married At First Sight Australia 2023: First photos of brides on set as cast is revealed

Filming for the upcoming tenth season of Married At First Sight is well underway. Yet to be identified bride pictured arriving at the hens party

Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal the new hot new cast of the upcoming season of Married At First Sight.

Filming for the tenth series of the show is well underway, and the brides were spotted taping their hens night at Centennial Park’s $15million The Crossways estate in Sydney last week.

The upcoming cast will feature a bevy of beauties including seven stunning blondes and two brunettes.

Filming for the upcoming tenth season of Married At First Sight is well underway. Yet to be identified bride pictured arriving at the hens party

Filming for the upcoming tenth season of Married At First Sight is well underway. Yet to be identified bride pictured arriving at the hens party

Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal that the new cast of brides and grooms filmed their bucks hens night at million dollar estates in Sydney last week

Daily Mail Australia can exclusively reveal that the new cast of brides and grooms filmed their bucks hens night at million dollar estates in Sydney last week

While many of the women decided to keep things classy for the party, others dared to bare in more revealing ensembles.

One scantily clad bride wore a revealing black dress with criss-cross straps which she teamed up with designer heels.

She was later seen leaving wearing a facemask and leather jacket.

While many of the women decided to keep things classy for the party which took place at Centennial Park's $15million The Crossways estate (pictured), others dared to bare in more revealing ensembles

While many of the women decided to keep things classy for the party which took place at Centennial Park’s $15million The Crossways estate (pictured), others dared to bare in more revealing ensembles

Another as-yet-unnamed blonde arrives for the night shoot

Another as-yet-unnamed blonde arrives for the night shoot

Another as-yet-unnamed blonde arrives for the night shoot

One scantily clad bride wore a revealing black dress with crisscross straps which she teamed up with designer heels

One scantily clad bride wore a revealing black dress with crisscross straps which she teamed up with designer heels

She was later seen leaving wearing a facemask and leather jacket

She was later seen leaving wearing a facemask and leather jacket

A second bride was seen shooting her arrival several times.

The stunning blonde was all glammed up for the evening, wearing a sparkling pink mini dress with matching gloves.

She wore a full face of makeup and had her curls styled to perfection.

Another bride was seen shooting her arrival several times

Another bride was seen shooting her arrival several times

The stunning blonde was all glammed up for the evening, wearing a sparkling pink mini dress with matching gloves

The stunning blonde was all glammed up for the evening, wearing a sparkling pink mini dress with matching gloves

The stunning blonde was all glammed up for the evening, wearing a sparkling pink mini dress with matching gloves

One glamorous brunette slipped on a pink crop top.

She paired it with an orange colored skirt.

She had her locks tied up in a high pony tail and accessorized her look with hoop earrings.

One glamorous brunette who is yet to be identified wore a pink crop top which she teamed up with an orange colored skirt

One glamorous brunette who is yet to be identified wore a pink crop top which she teamed up with an orange colored skirt

She had her locks tied up in a high pony tail and accessorized her look with hoop earrings

She had her locks tied up in a high pony tail and accessorized her look with hoop earrings

She had her locks tied up in a high pony tail and accessorized her look with hoop earrings

Another beauty turned heads in a pink colored one shoulder mini dress.

The blonde wore her tresses tied back in a high pony tail and completed her look wearing strappy heels.

After the long shoot, the bride stopped by McDonald’s drive through for a quick bite on the way home.

Another beauty turned heads in a pink colored one shoulder mini dress

Another beauty turned heads in a pink colored one shoulder mini dress

Another beauty turned heads in a pink colored one shoulder mini dress

The blonde wore her tresses tied back in a high pony tail. She completed her look wearing strappy heels

The blonde wore her tresses tied back in a high pony tail. She completed her look wearing strappy heels

Once inside the stunning blonde appeared chatty while talking to her co-stars

Once inside the stunning blonde appeared chatty while talking to her co-stars

Meanwhile, another female castmate bride showed off her curves in a backless silver sequenced dress and designer heels.

She wore her long blonde tresses down and appeared to be wearing a full face of makeup.

Elsewhere, another bubbly brunette was fed instructions from producers before she was seen making her way into the mansion.

One bride showed off her curves in a backless silver sequenced dress and designer heels

One bride showed off her curves in a backless silver sequenced dress and designer heels

Meanwhile, another bubbly brunette was fed instructions from producers before she was seen making her way into the mansion

Meanwhile, another bubbly brunette was fed instructions from producers before she was seen making her way into the mansion

She wore a purple colored sequence dress and designer heels

She wore a purple colored sequence dress and designer heels

She wore a purple colored sequence dress and designer heels.

At one point of the night during filming producers deployed tactics to prevent photographers from trying to get photos of the new cast.

Crew were seen shielding the cast getting out of chauffeured cars with umbrellas and at one stage even used a blanket to try and hide the cast, but failed.

Upon entry into the Centennial Park estate, the girls were seen introducing themselves to each other

Upon entry into the Centennial Park estate, the girls were seen introducing themselves to each other

Other participants were spotted making their way over to the bar and serving their own drink

Other participants were spotted making their way over to the bar and serving their own drink

Crew were seen shielding the cast getting out of chauffeured cars with umbrellas and at one stage even used a blanket to try and hide the cast, but failed

Crew were seen shielding the cast getting out of chauffeured cars with umbrellas and at one stage even used a blanket to try and hide the cast, but failed

Crew were seen shielding the cast getting out of chauffeured cars with umbrellas and at one stage even used a blanket to try and hide the cast, but failed

Upon entry into the million dollar estate, the brides to be seen introducing themselves to each other before making their way over to the bar and serving their own drink before experts Mel Schilling and Alessandra Rampolla greeted the ladies.

The cast were treated to on-site catering until the early hours of the morning.

Married At First Sight’s upcoming tenth season will feature some of the show’s hottest cast members to date.

Another bride was spotted picking up a snack following the long shoot

Another bride was spotted picking up a snack following the long shoot

Among the cast will be one Queensland based influencer who already boats 150,000 Instagram followers

Among the cast will be one Queensland based influencer who already boats 150,000 Instagram followers

Among the cast will be one Queensland-based influencer who already boasts 150,000 Instagram followers.

The new season of MAFS will see the return of Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla, as well as veteran relationship experts John Aiken and Mel Schilling.

Daily Mail Australia understands that the upcoming season will see the return of overseas trips.

Married At First Sight is produced by Endemol Shine Australia, and filming for the new season has already commenced.

The new season of Married At First Sight returns to Channel Nine in early 2023.

The new season of MAFS will see the return of veteran relationship experts Mel Schilling (pictured) and John Aiken. Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla will also be back

The new season of MAFS will see the return of veteran relationship experts Mel Schilling (pictured) and John Aiken. Puerto Rican sexologist Alessandra Rampolla will also be back

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The Block’s Omar and Oz have a shock win as they take out bathroom week

The Block's Omar and Oz (pictured) took out bathroom week on Sunday night's reveal

The Block’s Omar and Oz won main bathroom week during the much-anticipated room reveals on Sunday night’s episode.

The Western Sydney best friends, who admittedly have limited experience in building and design, bowled the judges over.

The pair spent the least amount on their renovation at just $20,749, but took first place on the leaderboard with a total score of 26 out of 30.

The Block's Omar and Oz (pictured) took out bathroom week on Sunday night's reveal

The Block’s Omar and Oz (pictured) took out bathroom week on Sunday night’s reveal

‘I can’t believe this is Omar and Oz. Traditional and contemporary,’ said judge Shaynna Blaze, touring the boys’ flawless renovation.

Meanwhile, fellow judge Neale Whitaker said he ‘loved it’, before referring to the tiling and paneling used in the room.

The pair spent the least amount on the renovation at just $20,749, but took home the prize

The pair spent the least amount on the renovation at just $20,749, but took home the prize

'What is blowing me away is that these are all elements that shouldn't work together but they do,' Neale said of the pair's stunning bathroom

‘What is blowing me away is that these are all elements that shouldn’t work together but they do,’ Neale said of the pair’s stunning bathroom

‘What is blowing me away is that these are all elements that shouldn’t work together but they do,’ Neale said.

‘It’s beautiful. It works. It feels contemporary and country,’ I added.

Omar and Oz won the $250,000 upgrade for kitchen week as well as a $10,000 cash prize.

Tom and Sarah-Jane spent $22,700 on their renovation. The couple are proving strong contenders this season and were only beaten by half a point

Tom and Sarah-Jane spent $22,700 on their renovation. The couple are proving strong contenders this season and were only beaten by half a point

The boys were clearly thrilled with the win as they jumped up and down in delight.

‘We worked so hard for it,’ Omar said.

The Block: scoreboard for main bathroom reveal

Tom and Sarah-Jane: 25 ½

Rachel and Ryan: 23 ½

Ankur and Sharon: 20 ½

Dylan and Jenny: 25 ½

Omar and Oz: 26

Second place saw a tie with Tom and Sarah-Jane and Dylan and Jenny.

Both teams managed to score 25.5 out of 30.

Tom and Sarah-Jane spent $22,700 on their renovation.

‘This is a pretty stunning welcome to The Block for Tom and Sarah-Jane,’ Neale said of their bathroom.

‘The bold statements and bold colour. I’m excited about it,’ Shaynna added, going on to praise the couple for their mirror choice.

Darren erred on the size of the vanities which he considered ‘too small’ for a bathroom which would be shared by two people.

Meanwhile, Dylan and Jenny got flooded with praise.

The team spent $28,003 on their room renovation.

‘It feels contemporary but respectful of the house,’ Neale said.

Shaynna remarked it was obvious the pair were both carpenters.

‘Their execution level and attention to detail to their trade and their skill is phenomenal,’ Shaynna said.

Newcomers Rachel and Ryan impressed the judges with their bathroom but got criticized about their double showers, normally used in a master en suite.

Dylan and Jenny (bathroom pictured) scored praise from the judges: 'Their execution level and attention to detail to their trade and their skill is phenomenal,' Shaynna said

Dylan and Jenny (bathroom pictured) scored praise from the judges: ‘Their execution level and attention to detail to their trade and their skill is phenomenal,’ Shaynna said

The couple spent $33,500 on the room and scored 23.5/30.

‘They have six draws and power points, so they have really thought about [the function of the room],’ Shaynna said.

Neale added he couldn’t ‘commend them highly enough’ for their standing start on the show, saying: ‘It feels like an urban bathroom.’

Newcomers Rachel and Ryan (bathroom pictured) impressed the judges with their bathroom but they weren't sure about double showers, normally used in a master en suite

Newcomers Rachel and Ryan (bathroom pictured) impressed the judges with their bathroom but they weren’t sure about double showers, normally used in a master en suite

The judges did not hold back on Sharon and Ankur, who scored the lowest of the night

The couple spent $34,000 and scored just 20.5/30.

Shaynna was made furious by their tile choice with her lambasting the couple, saying it ‘wasn’t heritage’ at all.

Judges did not hold back on Sharon and Ankur, leaving the former Neighbors star in tears

Judges did not hold back on Sharon and Ankur, leaving the former Neighbors star in tears

‘If anything will get me angry. It’s doing this to that beautiful house we walked through,’ Shaynna said.

‘It’s brassy and shiny and something about it isn’t feeling authentic,’ Neale added of the style choices.

The Block continues on Monday at 7.30pm on Channel Nine

'If anyone house will get me angry. It's doing this to that beautiful house we walked through,' Shaynna said. Neale called it 'inauthentic' as well as 'brassy and shiny'

‘If anyone house will get me angry. It’s doing this to that beautiful house we walked through,’ Shaynna said. Neale called it ‘inauthentic’ as well as ‘brassy and shiny’

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