September 2000

VIDEOS

Brett at the Olympics

!!--there are 34 videos below--!!

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Lead up to the Olympics

Named in Australia's Squad

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Two sports news reports featuring
both Brett and Cameron Cairncross

They have been included in the 35-man Squad
which is to be cut to 24 players before the Olmpics

Also interviewed is Mike Young,
who was then the Manager of the Australian Team

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Pre-Olympic Trial Game

Australia v Italy

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A television news sports report on Australia's
preparations for the upcoming Olympic Tournament

The footage shows Brett catching a pop-up on the first base line

Dave Nilsson is interviewed
and speaks about Australia's prospects

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The Opening Ceremony

The Australian Team enters the Stadium

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No !! ... this is not the entire Opening Ceremony !!

It shows the first 4 minutes 19 seconds after the Team entered
and you can understand why Brett said it was
"an awesome experience !!"

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The Opening Ceremony

Brett was there !!

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This video starts with a 'Welcome and Good Luck' from the
IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch

The Games are then officially opened by the
Australian Governor-General Sir William Deane

There are athlete shots soon after the Governnor-General
almost knocks over the microphone stand

Look for Brett in the bottom right of the video
He is initially looking ahead and then turns towards the camera

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Game v Netherlands

Brett did not play

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Game v South Korea

Brett's first plate appearance for the Games !!

A single ... a hit back up the middle

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#1 - was the ruling at first base correct ??

#2 - does Brett come around to score ??

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Game v South Korea

A diving effort at first base

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Game v South Korea

A perfect sacrifice bunt

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Game v South Korea

A single to rightfield

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A 'hit-and-run' play and the runner advanced to third base

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Game v South Korea

Australia win !!

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... and Brett is revved up !!

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Game v Japan

Interesting plays in the field !!

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#1 - a regulation '4-to-3' play

#2 - over the fence !!

#3 - then a '3-to-6' throw ... which almost got away !!

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Game v Japan

Jumped on the first pitch ... sent it into rightfield !!

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Game v South Africa

Driving in two runs !!

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Runners at second and third base
Brett came in to pinch hit
Drives the first pitch into centrefield
Both runners scored

Brett was then replaced by a pinch runner

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Game v South Africa

Australia win !!

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Game v Cuba

Ground out to second base

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Game v Cuba

Ground out to shortstop

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Includes some nice comments !!

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Game v Cuba

Swinging strike out

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... and Brett watches himself on the 'big screen'
This was Brett's only strike out during the Olympic Games

"He only looks young, doesn't he"

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Game v Italy

Why Brett did not start this game

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Game v Italy

Another perfect sacrifice bunt

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Game v Italy

Brett in the 'hot seat' !!

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Bottom of the Ninth Inning
Scores tied at Six
The Bases are Loaded
Two Down

The winning run is at third base

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Game v Italy

Brett in the 'hot seat' ... again !!

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Bottom of the Eleventh Inning
Scores tied at Six
Runners at First and Second Base
One Down

The winning run is at second base

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Game v United States

A 'nice pick' at first base !!

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On the end of a '2-to-4-to-3' double play

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Game v United States

Statistics

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Both Chris Snelling and Dave Nilsson
have plate appearances during this video

As they bat, the commentator runs through
the batting statistics for the Australian Team

Some good ...... and some not so good
Brett is second with an average of 0.333

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Game v United States

Catching a 'hot shot' at first base

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Game v United States

Attempted pick off at first base

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Very close !!

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Game v United States

Fly out to left-centrefield

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Hit all the way to the warning track ... but caught

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Game v United States

Younger--v--Veteran Players

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A few thoughts from the game commentator

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Game v United States

A relay throw ... that almost went wrong !!

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An attempted '8-to-4-to-3-to-2' relay throw
but it looks like the '4-to-3' section was off line

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Game v United States

A single out to centrefield

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Keep an eye on Brett trying to break up the double play
Goes way off the line in an attempt to take out the fielder !!

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Game v United States

!!--F**K--YOU--!!

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The first pitch !!

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The Closing Ceremony

Olympic Tattoos !!

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This video starts with a 'Thank You' from the
IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch

Then there is Brett and his team-mates
showing off their tattoos !!

A great shot !!

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The Closing Ceremony

The Games are over ... see you in Athens !!

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The Official Close by the
IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch

The video then shows the fireworks
around Sydney Harbour Bridge

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The Athletes' Parade

Held in Sydney ... a "Thank You" to the Athletes

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#1 - as the video starts the 'baseball car' is coming in to view
Brett is riding on the back and then jumps off and waves

#2 - the car is then travelling down a Sydney street
and Brett is walking along the driver's side
He goes over to the crowd and it looks like he
gives something to a youngster sitting at the front

video address = http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2009onwards/0sydney32.flv

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video address = http://www.ronebergcairns.com/2009onwards/0sydney33.flv

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The Olympics are Over !!

Brett's return to Cairns

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The top video is an interview with Brett after he returned to Cairns
He shows off his Olympic tattoo
and speaks about his Olympic experience
"there was nothing better than the Opening Ceremony !!"

Also mentioned is the "Brett Roneberg Shield"
and his future plans ... including watching the
Cairns Baseball League Grand Finals

NOTE
Immediately following the above "official news broadcast"
is the uncut footage of the complete interview ... terrific to watch !!
Question .. what is so funny about "Malta" that made Brett laugh ??

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As you saw from the above interview,
shots of Brett swinging the bat were used

The bottom video includes the uncut footage of
Brett hitting and Geoff pitching
... with the Channel Nine reporters doing the fielding !!