After the unveiling of October’s Jerk of the Month nominations earlier, it is nice to unveil people of differing qualities with our October 2018 Hero of the Month nominations.
The hero of the month was introduced to tone down some of the cynicism and hatred that can exist in the world from time to time, and our batch of nominations for this month are a great mix.
Here for your consideration and voting are the nominations for October 2018 Hero of the Month. You, the loyal or occasional reader get to decide who the ultimate winner is too.
So Vote Early, and Vote Often.
PETER BEATTIE
Why such a hero?
The former Queensland Premier, Commonwealth Games head honcho and current NRL Chairman Peter Beattie gets an unexpected Hero of the Month nomination for his fine work of broadcasting the PNG Kumuls v Prime Minister’s XIII game via his Twitter account when the NRL couldn’t be arsed.
Solid work, and hope for him yet.
Hero Factor – 3/10
USMAN KHAWAJA
Why such a hero?
For showing backbone and scoring plenty of runs in the unlikely draw in the first test against Pakistan in Dubai.
Hero Factor – 6/10
GIBRALTAR FOOTBALL TEAM
Why such a hero?
Didn’t know Gibraltar had a Football side? Did you know they won their first ever competitive match in October since finally being allowed to be a FIFA nation in 2016.
Gibraltar beat Armenia 1-0 away from home, and after the Armenians played the wrong national anthem at the start. It was their first win in a competitive match. Happily they doubled down a few days later against European powerhouse Liechtenstein. Who says UEFA Nations League D would be boring.
Hero Factor – 6/10
FRIENDLY ANIMALS WHO INVADE FOOTBALL GAMES
Why such a hero?
There’s rarely anything funnier (non Football related) at a Football game than an animal getting into the ground and interupting play. Except for maybe a half time proposal that doesn’t end in Yes.
This month’s nomination comes from a top flight game in Georgia. But is a nomination for all animals in general who feel like stopping a game of football.
Hero Factor – 8/10
KIMI RAIKKONEN
Why such a hero?
Kimi is a lot of people’s favourite F1 driver because he’s different, and he doesn’t appear to take himself too seriously, like most of the others.
The Finn gets a nomination for his drought breaking win in the US Grand Prix, the first in 113 races.
Hero Factor – 10/10
USAIN BOLT
Why such a hero?
For having a go at making the A League and scoring two goals in a trial.
He probably won’t make it but he should. It may make the A League even more exciting than it currently is.
Hero Factor – 6/10
IAN KIERNAN
Why such a hero?
Known for convincing people to give up one of their weekend days to clean up crap around Australia. He recently passed away, giving us a reminder of his fine work.
He also set an Australian record for a solo circumnavigation of the world, which gave him the inspiration for the Clean Up.
Hero Factor – 6/10
Vote for October 2018 Hero of the Month NOW
Vote for as many or as few as you like.
As ever, Vote Early and Vote Often.
2018 Hero of the Month Honour Roll
Here are the monthly winners of the Hero of the Month so far.
February 2018 Hero – Adebayo Akinfenwa aka The Beast
March 2018 Hero – Peter Dasent aka Play School Piano Guy
April 2018 Hero – Billy Monger & Dean Repacholi
May 2018 Hero – Netta and Bishop Michael Curry
June 2018 Hero – Marco Trungelliti
July 2018 Hero – Lee Lin Chin
August 2018 Hero – no nominations – no winner
September 2018 – John Millman and Stubby Coolers
