Bad role model

Why does the media pay so much attention to Shane Warne?

Naturally, whilst he was a cricketer there was a legitimate reporting of his success as a sportsman.

A few years ago we had the media pack following every sleazy revelation of Shane's text messages and affairs. Then there was the reunion with his wife. But that didn't last.

Now the media is basically camping outside Warne's home because he is there with new girlfriend, actress Liz Hurley, and the media are reporting on every move they make - helped by the 'tweets' of both Warne and Hurley!

Now there are new revelations of Shane's affair with a porn star in London whilst his romance with Liz Hurley was "blossoming" (read report). That's after revelations in December that he was sending sex tests to a married woman whilst seeing Hurley.

Could you trust him? We don't think so!

But why is the media so interested? After all, Warne was a cricketer. What is his claim to fame now?

Peter Costello has an insightful article in the paper today reflecting on the difference between someone being a sportsman and being a role model - he comments on the new trend of sports stars establishing charitable foundations and the question of character. Read his article - click here.