Every so often I wonder what he's up to, and if a comeback might happen.
Apparently not:

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,23703499-3102,00.html

there is a link there somewhere!

I saw that too - pretty sad that all of that talent is wasted. He mentioned applying for a job at Subway

Gobert told Mr Hogan `I'm a professional motorcycle rider mate' but then said he was unemployed and had applied for a job at Subway.

Unbelievable. Why is he dragging us all down with him by trying to claim he is still a motorcycle racer?

Hey Tony, I'll have a 12" Subway Club on wheat. Onion, lettuce, tomato. American cheese, sweet onion sauce.

"Unbelievable. Why is he dragging us all down with him by trying to claim he is still a motorcycle racer?" you really think thats funny Joe ? He was a little before my time but i seen some clips ....... he was really impressive .....more then what i seen Stoner do

Yeah I think its funny in a sad clown kind of way. It's unfortunate and selfish. He's using "motorcycle racer" as an excuse may help him in his punkish ways. In a small way that hurts the image of all of us.

I've watched his entire career. He started off with so much promise, then threw it away time and time again.

What a waste of a great talent...

He raced the Aussie series last year but wasn't competitive, but I have no idea what level of equipment he was on.

Sad indeed - he was a hot item a while back. Could this be the result of a drug problem??

DOSED, I did not realize Gobert won a World Championship - or am I missing out on something??

I have no idea if he's burned his family so many times they've written him off, but on the flip side my guess is they got a shot due to Anthony. I've never had a close family member in that state, but it would be hard for me to watch my brother go thru that.

Yes, at the end of the day, Gobert is a big boy and is responsible for himself. Also, and a HUGE also, I hope there is more to the story then him smacking down and robbing some old folks. No excuse there.

DARBY - 15 May 2008 05:38 PM

Sad indeed - he was a hot item a while back. Could this be the result of a drug problem??

Absolutely. He may be past it but he admitted to heroin addiction in the past and failed at least 2 racing related drug tests.

DARBY - 15 May 2008 05:38 PM

DOSED, I did not realize Gobert won a World Championship - or am I missing out on something??

Nope, he was never a World Champion. He won 8 or 9 WSBK races and quite few AMA races, but every time he seemed ready to take the next step he'd screw it up.

So sad what drugs can do to such a promising career. People need to remember that his first offense was for smoking pot. I guess its not as harmless as some would make it out to be.. .