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Bwen

Did my hammy last night :( Should I still go to this game or is it better to sit this one out so soon after? Have had all sorts of injuries but surprisingly never the hamstring. Old age catching up, how did you manage that? Have done mine loads over recent years, you can still walk etc, I always be...

Bwen

Every single person with one ounce of capability has left. We are going to have the country run by a bunch of inexperienced children. Were f**ked. As Europe faces the toughest test it ever has geopolitically, since well, you know who, which may well be existential, we are handing over to the Studen...

Bwen

FG will have a floor as they're the only party who are anti tax increases and advocate tax decreases.

Bwen

I think a lot of the doom and gloom is a result of Carley's interpretations. First half was putrid shite with both teams box kicking as Carley was favouring defending team at the breakdown. Ireland adjusted by going more direct in the pack in second half. Dominated territory but couldn't get the sco...

Bwen

The cost associated with the democratic process is cheap at the price. 23 million for a waste of time. How bad sure, only tax payers money. It must be a surprise to someone familiar with the Army Council's view of democracy to see that sometimes the general public have a different view to the leade...

Bwen

It's a great read. Being written pre-invasion definitely makes it more interesting and credible IMO. Most interesting for me was the first few chapters detailing Putin's climb to power in the 1990s, the deals he struck with the St Petersburg mobs while working in the Mayor's office, the power-polit...

Bwen

Currently reading Putin's People by Catherine Belton. Written pre-invasion which is also interesting. Any else read it and is it an accurate portrayal? Seems well researched but only 1 viewpoint. Summary is Putin/KGB will habitually lie about reality while pursuing a soviet era empire. Basically us...

Bwen

Currently reading Putin's People by Catherine Belton. Written pre-invasion which is also interesting. Any else read it and is it an accurate portrayal? Seems well researched but only 1 viewpoint. Summary is Putin/KGB will habitually lie about reality while pursuing a soviet era empire. Basically use...

Bwen

The Ditch clearly waited until the last minute to drop that news. Desperately trying to insert themselves into some drama and scuttle the government. We know who was cheering that behind the scenes. I think I’ll go Yes Yes now. What news? The AG advice. Also as someone else pointed out, clearly Rod...

Bwen

Living outside of Leinster, nevermind the M50 and got a No-No leaflet today from Michael McDowell. He targeting a run at the aras?

Bwen

Is Bealham injured or have off field commitments? Usually the reason for the weird selection under Farrell.

Bwen

Joe is the best coach ever to grace these shores but after a stellar 2018 he completely f**ked it up in 2019. That's on him imo. Not saying he's blameless just that he didn't have the squad to do what Farrell is doing. That's fair comment. Looked up 2019 6 nations matches. Stark difference in quali...

Bwen

How long would that ban be? They shouldn't be getting a cent of funding until they sort themselves and if it's a few years in the wilderness that is needed in order for there to be meaningful change, then burn it. It'd be years and years. There is zero (honest) administrative talent within the FAI ...

Bwen

I can only repeat it's my opinion that he's athletic enough and needs more games at the highest level to prove it. It's hardly odd a player who has played mostly 10/12, plays FB in that manner. Hence why I was pointing out pre selection that they might not want to go for him if he wasn't going to p...

Bwen

Can't see what Jager brings ahead of John Ryan apart from age. Suppose it's worth a look at a critical position but the lad looked wrecked after 5 minutes. Could be the makings of him but at the moment he doesn't look international standard. Up to him to prove us wrong. On Frawley, because we didn't...

Bwen

Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:48 pm
Floppykid wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 4:46 pm Probably Crowley's least impressive game.
With the platform from the pack it’s been a bit disappointing to be honest

What is he doing badly?

Thought he looks far more composed and comfortable in running our patterns. Line kicking and penalty kicks much improved too.

Bwen

CM11 wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:47 pm
Munster-fogs wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:45 pm Poor game. Ireland has about 95% possession but can't do anything.
Partly due to Wales constantly giving away pens.

Ireland kicking nothing either. Realise Wales only hope of control is baabaa rugby. It means Wales have extra bodies in defensive line but Ireland completely in control.

Bwen

What's the reasoning behind 2 o clock kick offs? World cup showed it would be much better if the two matches were at 5 and 8 o clock.

Bwen

Flannery was shite yesterday tbf. But I do think he could become a decent player, just not under this coaching regime. TBH, this is the common theme across the board with stuff like Doak/Balacoune not kicking on in their development as well. Is it all on coaching? I'm very happy with the Munster ou...

Bwen

The only thing on RTE television that my license fee should cover is the News channel, Nationwide and Ear to the Ground. On Radio, all the current affairs on Radio 1 and John Creedon and Lyric (but widen the scope a bit from classical). TG4 should also be funded to record our culture. Everything el...

Bwen

The only thing on RTE television that my license fee should cover is the News channel, Nationwide and Ear to the Ground. On Radio, all the current affairs on Radio 1 and John Creedon and Lyric (but widen the scope a bit from classical). TG4 should also be funded to record our culture. Everything els...

Bwen

Horrible horrible situation. Hamas have to be totally eradicated and Hezbollah and Iran dissuaded from backing any attacks on Israel. Israel must use every effort to minimise civilian casualties, but they will use what ever force to achieve their objectives and minimise IDF casualties. How to bring...

Bwen

Well done those young lads. You won't get many more hostile environments than that and they came through with flying colours.

Bwen

Since 2021 census. Now I'm aware there are a lot of catholics who want to remain in the UK and don't want UI. A majority is 50%+. I know. So you have 45.7% catholics, 43.48% Protestants and 11% of foreigners and other.. The Irish gov only has to convince the catholics and other to get 50 + 1%. it's...

Bwen

Maybe I haven't been reading much of the coverage but surprised that not more is being made of POC's position and the lineout. We're not winning if this hasn't been fixed since the world cup. Will be interesting to see on Friday

Bwen

Much as I dislike Kelce for banging TS, he played a blinder yesterday. He doesn’t appear particularly fast or mobile but seems to be everywhere. His route running is exceptional, knows the holes in coverage, has exceptional fluidity in his running, and great hands and wingspan. Still not a patch on...

Bwen

iarmhiman wrote: ↑Mon Jan 29, 2024 12:15 am Ravens threw that one away

KC forced them into it. 37.5 minutes of time of possession vs 22.5. Ravens Offence was snatching at chances all night as they never got into a Rhythym.

Well done Andy Reid; seriously impressive the way they've changed the style of this team to fit the roster.

Bwen

Watching Bath losing to Bristol here. I’ve heard people raving about Bath and Van Graan this season but this is the exact same one out runner puke rugby we spent the last 5 years watching. Tricky one to call. Weird seeing a JP Ferreira defence ship 50 but 2022 ended with a record 64-0 defeat and ro...

Bwen

It's interesting that the estate has got someone they can trust. It means the person can rely on the estate for work and won't rip people off because they know they have a solid supply of jobs. One thing though - did you get a cert from the plumber when he fixed the boiler? How much are plumbers/sp...

Bwen

Good ones are a nightmare to get. Plenty of lads getting qualified but are working in construction. It's mind-numbingly boring and repetitive work laying metre after metre of pipework. As a result there's feck all decent ones working in homes nowadays so they can charge a premium. Apparently the av...

Bwen

You Irish rugby has always been conservative when it comes to selection. Always. Doesnt matter who you stick in their at head coach. Must come from the top. Im just amazed we got to playing a style like we have over the last few years. Long may it continue. Happy enough with the squad. Going to be s...

Bwen

University travel expenses are same rules as civil servant rates. The civil service Per Diems (in particular for Brussels) are a gravy train if you can get a gig there.

Bwen

Talent ID definitely extends to the club players, it's just usually the best athletes end up playing GAA in rural areas. Certainly there are some interesting athletes at underage level, Callum Mulligan is one to watch in the A Byrne mould. Dan Sheehan pretty much missed the 20s, well at least he wa...

Bwen

I wonder is there a way of measuring the lag in development between a schools and club developed player. How many years of sub-academy does it take to make up for 6 years of semi pro coaching in St. Michael's? Is that gap so big that it's not worth investing in players with higher potential ceiling...

Bwen

I wonder is there a way of measuring the lag in development between a schools and club developed player. How many years of sub-academy does it take to make up for 6 years of semi pro coaching in St. Michael's? Is that gap so big that it's not worth investing in players with higher potential ceilings...

Bwen

i looked back at the match last night ; i did like Ahearn having a go at Conan after his hit on Shay McCarthy ; between his overall performance, number of times he was used in lineout and the bit of dog he's showing is he our new POM !? Don't take this the wrong way: one one level, a like for like ...

Bwen

So I get daily emails from this geopolitical commentator, Peter Zeihan. As with most forecasters, he gets plenty wrong, but I do like to see his commentary and thought process. He was one of the few who said Russia would invade the Ukraine many many months before it happened, but was much too bulli...

Bwen

Is Black Friday bullshit marketing or decent value? Went to buy an office chair again on Amazon that I bought in September. 50% more expensive this week including the 23% On Sale reduction.

Bwen

The 3 body problem as a series of books is incredible. The first book is shite with the exception of the last 20-30 pages. I would recommend the wiki version of the first book as books 2 and 3 are absolutely wild. Some of the best sci fi ideas out there that compensate for the lack of narrative/char...

Bwen

I think this is where the IRFU may or may not step in. Munster having both their starting 2nd rows NIQ isn't really optimal. I'd prefer to keep Snyman fir 2 reasons. 1. He is a better player. A stand our athlete in world rugby. At the end of the season we're more likely to win something with him on...

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