Time for the much awaited unveiling of the nominations for August 2018 Jerk of the Month, and it is a bumper crop of jerks, a record number of monthly nominations.
Be it from those involved in politics, the usual quota from rugby league, and a couple of Jerk regulars from Tennis, all of these people deserve their nomination, and all of them deserve to be named August 2018 Jerk of the Month.
But it all comes down to you, the loyal reader or visitor of this fine website, to vote on who deserves the title of August 2018 Jerk of the Month. Remember, you can select more than one person if they deserve it. And they will.
Vote early. Vote often.
PETER DUTTON
Why are they nominated?
For starting the process that saw another Australian Prime Minister toppled.
How he ever thought anyone wanted him as PM shows just how out of touch Canberra is with the rest of Australia.
Some people in his electorate gave him an early poll on how much they wanted him as PM by trashing his office.
Jerk Rating: 9/10 – with as punchable a face in Australian politics, he has thoroughly earned the title of Jerk.
TONY ABBOTT
Why are they nominated?
For his involvement in the above attempted coup.
And years of moaning about whatever Rupert Murdoch wants from the back bench.
Jerk Rating: 9/10 – Speedo wearing fool.
ALL AUSTRALIAN POLITICIANS
Why are they nominated?
For being the selfish C’s they are.
Putting their own politics ahead of everything else.
Sure, not every politician can be a Man/Woman of the People like our favourite politician Charles Strunk, but the ones in Canberra could pull their heads out of the arses long enough to stop getting rid of leaders.
Unless they join in our idea for an Annual Leadership Spill Gala Event that we have previously floated this week.
Jerk Rating: 10/10 – do your job.
GUS GOULD
Why are they nominated?
For his handling of the dumping of Anthony Griffin.
Sure Griffin probably should have been showed the door, but to do it the way he has was a disgrace. And hasn’t it helped the Panthers?
And his all year round arrogance.
And continued involvement in Channel Nein rugby league.
Won June 2018 Jerk of the Month already.
Jerk Rating: 9/10 – Consistently demanding nominations for Jerk of the Month polls..
JOHN HOPOATE
Why are they nominated?
The poster boy for rugby league jerk made it back into the headlines this month after receiving a 10 year ban from rugby league for his behaviour.
Threatening to smash a few people whilst playing in a Manly competition rugby league is a surefire way to get a nomination.
Although should be retrospectively nominated for his previous finger work.
Jerk Rating: 7/10 – A blast from the past of Jerkdom who couldn’t help himself.
ANDREW GAFF
Why are they nominated?
For smashing the face of an opponent with a cowards punch.
Sure, he only meant to smash him in the chest, but he’s still a worthy August 2018 Jerk of the Month nomination.
Jerk Rating: 2/10 – A one off nomination who we’ll probably never hear from again.
DONALD TRUMP
Why are they nominated?
Pencil this one in every month.
Usually never far from jerkdom, his twitter account alone every month earns him a nomination.
Here’s a link to some of his best from August.
Jerk Rating: 9.9/10 – As close as to the perfect Jerk you can get anywhere in the world
RICKY STUART
Why are they nominated?
For consistently blaming his inadequate results (potentially due to a lack of his ability to coach) on match officials.
Jerk Rating: 5/10 – Probably a nice man, but moans way too much.
SUNDAY NRL FOOTY SHOW
Why are they nominated?
For their disgraceful fat shaming of Dave Taylor on their Sunday wrap up segment.
Sure, the amount of weight Dave Taylor has put on since his prime is a point of passing interest, but not to be turned into a parody Gutsy Performance of the week.
Despite the cries of being horrified at the thought that someone thought they were fat shaming via twitter, rather than appearing to be genuinely sorry, it was as ordinary as one expects from Channel Nein.
We certainly wouldn’t expect a decent update about the Intrust Super Cup.
Jerk Rating: 9/10 – Expect nothing less from a Channel Nein rugby league production.
GILLON MCLACHLAN – AFL KILLER
Why are they nominated?
The AFL boss has been recently lampooned on the Roy and HG show for being a killer of the game of AFL, especially in Tasmania.
But the main reason for his nomination this month was due to his comments about the AFLW, which went down as well as could be imagined.
Nice to see the AFL trying to match the NRL for a change, instead of vice versa.
Jerk Rating: 5/10 – First time nominee, so benefit of doubt.
JOSE MOURINHO
Why are they nominated?
For continuing moaning as manager of Manchester United.
Crying poor about being in charge of the world’s richest sporting club’s side. Boo Hoo, you didn’t get to waste another 70 Million Pounds on a player you’ll be bullying within a season.
Actually, scratch that, he’ll be gone by Xmas.
Jerk Rating: 8/10 – a consistent performer in Jerk.
NICK KYRGIOS
Why are they nominated?
Because he is the epitome of the term Jerk.
This month he is nominated for his fine work in the following links.
Kyrgios on Tanking. The crowd hates Kyrgios.
And there’s still a US Open to go for September.
Jerk Rating: 10/10 – one of the main reasons for creating this award.
BERNARD TOMIC
Why are they nominated?
At least Kyrgios occasional tries to win games occasionally, Tomic the Tank Engine does not, and is a disgrace.
Not even a US Open berth is enough to dislodge the chip on the shoulder.
His latest effort against the Special K just another example of a pulled heartlige ruining his tennis career.
Jerk.
Jerk Rating: 10/10 – Epitome of Jerk. Why not play Tennis Jerk Bingo and enjoy his slide.
HELMUT MARKO
Why are they nominated?
Another one whose nomination has been a long time coming, from his years of being a special adviser at the Red Bull F1 team.
After years of his anti-Webber agenda, he has taken aim at Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull. And he’s a Jerk.
Here’s his thoughts on Daniel Ricciardo leaving Red Bull.
Jerk Rating: 7/10 – Jerk to Webber, Jerk to Ricciardo, Jerk.
PAUL GALLEN
Why are they nominated?
For deciding to hog the ball for Cronulla for another year.
Jerk Rating: 7/10 – a consistent performer in Jerk.not as bad now he can’t moan about origin every year, but still a jerk.
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You can vote for as many people who you think are deserving of the August 2018 Jerk of the Month award.
