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by Dumbledore
Thu Oct 07, 2021 5:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29274
Views: 2042371

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Interesting to see that Lib and Lab going backwards in NSW and Victoria. Will a viable 3rd party capture that dissatisfaction and offer an alternative? In time for the election? So you are looking for another Clive Palmer? Independents will be the hit of the next election, sprouting from everywhere...
by Dumbledore
Tue Oct 05, 2021 11:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Los Pumas vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct
Replies: 203
Views: 10933

Re: Rugby Championship: Los Pumas vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct

We can all surely agree now that Hodge can't start. He's decent bench cover but that's it. Kellaway can play fullback, Petaia and Koroibete on the wings, let's go. Hooker is a bigger issue than lock. We don't have stars at lock, but we've got guys who can do a job and have room to improve. I want t...
by Dumbledore
Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Los Pumas vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct
Replies: 203
Views: 10933

Re: Rugby Championship: Los Pumas vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sat 2nd Oct

We can all surely agree now that Hodge can't start. He's decent bench cover but that's it. Kellaway can play fullback, Petaia and Koroibete on the wings, let's go. Hooker is a bigger issue than lock. We don't have stars at lock, but we've got guys who can do a job and have room to improve. I want to...
by Dumbledore
Mon Oct 04, 2021 7:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

It's coldish and raining, pretty upsetting stuff
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 30, 2021 2:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

Looks like Clogs's freedom fighter mates set off a super-spreader event last week whilst they were bashing cops, assaulting health care workers and pissing on the Shrine of Remembrance. I am not friends with the CFMEU mate. They are thugs. As evidenced by their trail of destruction when told by the...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

1438 cases today. I bet most of them are fake tradie fvckwits. Grand Final long weekend with the best weather we've had for months. People completely gave up, I'm surprised it's not higher. At this point just about anyone who gets Covid deserves it. The resources are out there. The HermanCainAward ...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 23, 2021 11:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept
Replies: 201
Views: 11973

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept

What do Wobs fans make of Kellaway long-term? He always struck me as a total journeyman at SR level, who made a bit of a name for himself for scoring some tries in the U20s, and got by on that. But I have to admit he has taken to test rugby like a duck to water and been very impressive. Is he the l...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept
Replies: 201
Views: 11973

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept

Couldn't be happier for Leota, seems like the best kid. Incredibly humble, put in the work and it's paying off. Was put in some really ordinary positions by the Rebels this year but never complained, just put in every week and it's all happening for him. He was properly good towards the end of the ...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 23, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept
Replies: 201
Views: 11973

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Los Pumas: MATCH THREAD: Sat 25th Sept

Couldn't be happier for Leota, seems like the best kid. Incredibly humble, put in the work and it's paying off. Was put in some really ordinary positions by the Rebels this year but never complained, just put in every week and it's all happening for him. He was properly good towards the end of the s...
by Dumbledore
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 528
Views: 30991

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

Dunny Bill..."Hey bro". So cringeworthy. What an embarrassement. He must be there to attract league fans or something? :| He's mates with them, I think he's excellent. Miles better than Mitchell Err no. Mitchell is miles better than him and understands the game better. Completely disagree, he adds ...
by Dumbledore
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 528
Views: 30991

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

TranceNRG wrote: Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:26 am Dunny Bill..."Hey bro". So cringeworthy. What an embarrassement. He must be there to attract league fans or something?
:| He's mates with them, I think he's excellent. Miles better than Mitchell
by Dumbledore
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 528
Views: 30991

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

Big question for next week is what happens at fullback. Hodge dropped what, three high balls? He did some good things towards the end, but he was a completely liability for a solid half hour there. If JOC is fit it's going to start looking tempting... Couple of other thoughts, Valetini looks a lot f...
by Dumbledore
Sat Sep 18, 2021 10:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept
Replies: 528
Views: 30991

Re: Rugby Championship: Wallabies vs Springbokke: MATCH THREAD: Sat 18th Sept

Filth at the end. Grubby as attacking the head of a defenceless player when the game is done. Just a shit bloke, says more about him than anything else. Nice to get a couple of wins in a row. Can see things starting to come together, still lots to work on but definitely on the improve. South Africa ...
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept
Replies: 638
Views: 38222

Re: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept

grievous wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:26 pm
Dumbledore wrote: Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:19 pm . Humble interview too, the anti-Lolesio. No me time.

Twat, what would you have a clue about this level or performance.Your usual dribble.
:lol: You're such an angry man
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 12, 2021 1:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept
Replies: 638
Views: 38222

Re: Rugby Championship: Springboks vs Wallabies: MATCH THREAD: Sun12th Sept

How good? Sensational story for Quade, you love to see it. Humble interview too, the anti-Lolesio. No me time. Hodge and Fainga'a can fudge off forever. I never want to hear anyone hyping Hodge again. Absolutely braindead. Do think it shows that the biggest issue the Wallabies face against the All B...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 11:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

https://dylancleaver.substack.com/p/red-missed-the-evidence-that-helped https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/000/517/111/fbd.jpg Auckland University of Technology? Sensational :lol: two expert biomechanists who provided evidence in Professor Patria Hume, from AUT, and Mark Sayers, from the ...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

https://dylancleaver.substack.com/p/red-missed-the-evidence-that-helped AUT researchers provided independent biomechanical analysis of the incident and determined that he had used “a standard technique” for a high ball catch by raising his knee to gain jump height. Barrett escaped further punishmen...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

https://dylancleaver.substack.com/p/red-missed-the-evidence-that-helped AUT researchers provided independent biomechanical analysis of the incident and determined that he had used “a standard technique” for a high ball catch by raising his knee to gain jump height. Barrett escaped further punishmen...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 2:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

By the way, if I were reffing and he did this again, I'd send him off again. Just watched Nigel Owens "Whistle Watch" and he reckons he would have given a red card based on the unnatural way JB flicked his leg up high at the last moment. That's the thing for me. Looked more like an involuntary flic...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 12:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

221 new cases recorded... Things got ugly overnight when hundreds gathered at a Synagogue in Ripponlea... Some of the locals also joined in the fray, people took out their anger on the media, and the freelance cameramen who services all the networks filming the overnight stories was bashed. :thumbd...
by Dumbledore
Wed Sep 08, 2021 12:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

Definitely setting a precedent. What's to stop anyone from doing exactly what he did now? Lead with the knee then extend your leg if anyone gets close?

Probably is a bit much to expect a level of coordination and body control from a professional athlete.
by Dumbledore
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

Shit news on the numbers... But if anyone needs some cheering up... Simon Love @SimoLove Matthew Guy and Tim Smith resigned from Shadow Cabinet at 8am, @10NewsFirstMelb is told. Could be more to come.. :o Not sure this is a great outcome for the Vic ALP. Michael O'Brien was extremely ineffective, i...
by Dumbledore
Mon Sep 06, 2021 6:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

I think Barrett got a bit nervous in the air and went to keep Koroibete away. Given the way Koroibete chases kicks I'd be worried about it too. Not malicious, just a bit dim. Nothing that deserves a suspension, but probably the perfect case for the 20 minute red card. Still can't get over Lolesio tr...
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers
Replies: 877
Views: 51438

Re: Official Match Thread TRC RD II All Blacks vs Whingers

jdogscoop wrote: Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:26 am Among a fairly sober set of ratings Akira Ioane apparently played the perfect game.

10/10. :lol:

I'm not convinced he was quite that good.
He was monstrous tbf, easily best on ground, 10/10 is silly stuff though.
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia - danger of fascism?
Replies: 138
Views: 8171

Re: Australia - danger of fascism?

Good stuff, I was saying it should happen the other day. Anyone refusing to get vaccinated without a medical exemption should be locked out from any and all public services and support. The only real shame is that we can't ship them off to Christmas Island. The replies are amazing though, some of th...
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 05, 2021 11:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread
Replies: 1980
Views: 106609

Re: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread

... So many of the Brumbies guys who look like stars in Super Rugby are getting badly found out. . The Peter Principle is getting a good run at the moment. The point about selections, even if we excuse Rennie a whole season last year because covid, is we are now 6 tests in, and we have been shit, a...
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread
Replies: 1980
Views: 106609

Re: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread

If players aren't self-motivated at this level that's on them, no coach is going to change that.
by Dumbledore
Sun Sep 05, 2021 10:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread
Replies: 1980
Views: 106609

Re: Wallabies 2021 OFFICIAL thread

Not easy when it's different players taking turns to fudge up each week. That said, I've seen enough of Lolesio for a good long while. Offers absolutely nothing ball in hand, is beginning to bottle penalties, and makes some atrocious decisions on both defence and attack. Can't really blame Rennie fo...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

How old are? Vaccinations for most of the under 40s population only just opened up in Vic this week. You can still die from Covid if you're under 40. Great, book in then. What's the wait? Getting the vaccination is tough if your doctor has said it's best to get Pfizer but won't give it to you unles...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

I'm over it. Anyone who isn't vaccinated, or have started the process, by this point should be locked out of Medicare and the entire public health system until they do. Anyone dying from Covid these days only has themselves to blame, and they shouldn't be clogging up healthcare system as a result o...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 02, 2021 5:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

I'm over it. Anyone who isn't vaccinated, or have started the process, by this point should be locked out of Medicare and the entire public health system until they do. Anyone dying from Covid these days only has themselves to blame, and they shouldn't be clogging up healthcare system as a result o...
by Dumbledore
Thu Sep 02, 2021 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

I'm over it. Anyone who isn't vaccinated, or have started the process, by this point should be locked out of Medicare and the entire public health system until they do. Anyone dying from Covid these days only has themselves to blame, and they shouldn't be clogging up healthcare system as a result of...
by Dumbledore
Fri Aug 27, 2021 8:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FRIZELL GONE!!!! (Australia implementing NZ no Dickhead policy)
Replies: 88
Views: 7100

Re: FRIZELL GONE!!!! (Australia implementing NZ no Dickhead policy)

The only shame is that we couldn't block that absolute germ Sevu Reece from entering as well. I'm hoping Dutton can roll up to training in his unmarked van and have him dragged off. Exactly this. I cannot believe that scumbag is so revered in New Zealand I'm not sure that he is? Wouldn't have thoug...
by Dumbledore
Fri Aug 27, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FRIZELL GONE!!!! (Australia implementing NZ no Dickhead policy)
Replies: 88
Views: 7100

Re: FRIZELL GONE!!!! (Australia implementing NZ no Dickhead policy)

The only shame is that we couldn't block that absolute germ Sevu Reece from entering as well. I'm hoping Dutton can roll up to training in his unmarked van and have him dragged off.
by Dumbledore
Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

I would like an expansion of my rights for getting vaccinated and agressively punitive measures in place for people who are holding out with no excuse. Tasty carrot and very big stick. How about death? Death is fairly punitive and it's been working in the US. Less upsetting prospect than another co...
by Dumbledore
Thu Aug 26, 2021 1:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.
Replies: 6077
Views: 312019

Re: Melbourne. Fvcked again. And again. And again.

I would like an expansion of my rights for getting vaccinated and agressively punitive measures in place for people who are holding out with no excuse. Tasty carrot and very big stick.
by Dumbledore
Tue Aug 24, 2021 11:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?
Replies: 678
Views: 38199

Re: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?

https://twitter.com/zels77/status/1430049983701692437?s=21 Interesting theory: A few stars need time off for babies, which coincidentally aligns with the time the ABs wished to postpone TRC. If true, NZR were willing to cost their partners an extraordinary chunk of money in order to…….. Are they re...
by Dumbledore
Tue Aug 24, 2021 8:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?
Replies: 678
Views: 38199

Re: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?

I imagine Aaron Smith is only a fairly tight leash re. unsupervised airport hours
by Dumbledore
Tue Aug 24, 2021 3:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?
Replies: 678
Views: 38199

Re: Perth All Black vs Wallaby Test Cancelled?

Win for the good guys. The NZRUs latest attempt to cripple Australian rugby fails, with even their own media realising what a rotten and amoral bunch they are, the good and intelligent fans of Perth get to watch at least one team play some decent rugby, the Queenslanders come through to save the Ru...
by Dumbledore
Tue Aug 24, 2021 1:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's next rugby star
Replies: 32
Views: 2296

Re: Your country's next rugby star

Zakar wrote: Mon Aug 23, 2021 11:07 pm Carter Gordon
No chance. He's not Mack Mason bad, but nothing about him says star.

Perese is the first one that comes to mind. Should have been capped five years ago but better late than never.