Cost pressures finally hit the eastern suburbs: Man spends entire opening weekend of Club Rose Bay playing pickleball, without buying any food or drinks

PEANUT: A Randwick man is being accused of monopolising the pickleball court for the opening weekend at Sydney’s newest place to be seen, Club Rose Bay.

According to witnesses, 34-year-old Daniel Frame-Tanner played pickleball for 16.5 hours over two days, fuelled by nothing except tap water and free peanuts from the RSL section.

“He didn’t spend one cent the whole time,” says one witness.

And I saw him take some food off someone’s plate which was left unattended.”

Security footage shows Frame-Tanner arriving both Saturday and yesterday at opening time, claiming the court immediately, and refusing to yield even when other patrons hovered nearby with their paddles.

Club Rose Bay released a statement urging guests “to enjoy the full range of amenities the venue offers, including food, beverages, and the concept of taking turns.”

DBT reached out to Daniel Frame-Tanner for comment.

He refused an interview but provided a short written statement.

“I’ll be back next weekend for sure,” he wrote.

“But I also think they need complementary olives.”