damo, Stoner has beaten Rossi, sure, but he has only beaten Rossi on the straights and when Rossi is on an inferior Bike and Tyre.
Fact is, stoner can only put up when he has a clear bike and Tyre advantage, alla last year, this year however, we are seeing his true ability.....fast but erratic, short tempered, tactic wise unintelligent and afraid to fight hard for what he wants. Basically he has given up now with three races to go and If you ask me, it sounds like a bit of a sulk.
Stoner is not the real deal, one could tell even last year, if one cared to look.