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by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs
Replies: 77
Views: 634

Re: SRP Round 6: Crusaders vs Chiefs

I would like to sincerely thank both of these NZ sides for giving me something to look forward to and watch on Good Friday arvo.

Well done! :thumbup:
by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results announced
Replies: 31
Views: 592

Re: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results will be announced in 1 hour

Clogs wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:52 am Who won?
Evil
by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results announced
Replies: 31
Views: 592

Re: 2024 Boredies Red Carpet thread - results will be announced in 24 hours

Meanwhile in Cardiff, the post-award party got an early start.

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by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8591
Views: 270352

Re: Israel declares state of war

RodneyRegis wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:09 am
Jensrsa wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:35 pm
RodneyRegis wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 9:22 pm

How are we supposed to know what she's saying? Everyone turns the sound off, right?
?
AOC

Looks superb

Sounds like nails down a blackboard

Talks arrant bullshit
Cementing my status as shallow as piss on a plate, lemme just say I agree re Alexandria OC's looks.
by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: It’s official, Brits are soft.
Replies: 18
Views: 490

Re: It’s official, Brits are soft.

Bit of an odd warning, in nearly any supermarket in the UK you'll be able to buy beers in the 7-9% range, it's not like people don't drink strong beers in the UK, in most actual beer shops and offlicenses you'll get beers well over 10%. It's not that odd. Football fans generally drink Carling or Fo...
by MungoMan
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

A poster on gagr commented that Toole and Faessler were joint top SRP tryscorers with six apiece. I checked, and indeed they are. Urur and Wilson are second and (tied) third as regards carries, Toole tops clean breaks and comes in third as regards defenders beaten, Frost and Wright are first and sec...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?
Replies: 50
Views: 1037

Re: Whats the wokest thing you ever read?

Monk Zombie wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:00 am
Zakar wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:48 am
HighKingLeinster wrote: Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:24 am

I find it a handy catch-all for hippys, twats, feminazis, pinkos and GenZers who have no concept of how the world actually is and works
Ah, so you're a simple type then.
It’s staight out of Archie Bunker - mitout the laffs.
:lol:
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042646

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Albanese could have countered Dutton et al's critique of The Voice with boringly functional descriptions of the limits of that proposed body's powers but instead he preferred to crap on about his Big Feelings on the matter... Governments propose, Oppositions oppose. Albo did not make the case for t...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042646

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

In the past 12 or so months I’ve had multiple meetings across Europe and Asia with the likes of EDF, Skoda, Bouyges, Siemens, KEPCO, Samsung, GE Hitachi all discussing the potential for nuclear generation in this country. The feedback from these meetings is always overwhelmingly negative when it co...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

:nod: Do people talk about Michael Jordan being developed by the University of North Carolina (where he was 18-21), Raleigh High School (13-17), or Wilmington Junior High (10-12)? This is your precedent case? A player from a different sport? It's a nice universal example, probably the most famous a...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 3:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8591
Views: 270352

Re: Israel declares state of war

The scumbag Z's seize another 800 hectares for their illegal settlements. https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20240326-israel-s-largest-land-seizure-since-oslo-accords-deals-fresh-blow-to-palestinian-statehood Aside from this being a cúnt act in its own right, it's indicative that this Israeli ...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 2:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042646

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Are there any more carparks they can throw money at? The thing is Dutton is getting easy treatment by the media and public because no-one really takes them seriously. But come election time, when people are looking at the Coalition as an alternative government, it will be hard for them to avoid scr...
by MungoMan
Thu Mar 28, 2024 12:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8591
Views: 270352

Re: Israel declares state of war

Uber-yeesh https://youtu.be/_0atzea-mPY?si=LRvYLSJHOZq5y-X7 Sure, sure. But Al jazeera. Just after 25 minutes in, there’s footage of an IDF helicopter pilot stating they couldn’t contact senior officers to help determine which vehicles or groups heading back towards Gaza were terrorists or hostages...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042646

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Dutton is not a party Dutton is leader of the opposition who hasn’t come to the table with a single developed policy idea yet. All he’s done is wreck All Dutton has to do is say Yeah nah and Labor, led by that planarian Albo, will develop policy and bills as needed. Legislating while in Opposition;...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Bindi wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 10:37 am fuk u horsis
What he said
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

:thumbup: Yes. When penalties are worth the same as tries, you get better, more interesting rugby None of this dashing about, getting out of breath. How many people watch this clip and secretly are pleased that Charles ‘Charlie’ Charles and his chums actually won. https://youtu.be/LIRFxSU_F6w?si=ZN...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18094
Views: 819733

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

https://www.loc.gov/static/exhibitions/drawing-justice-courtroom-illustrations/images/objects/political-activists-on-trial/dj0039-enlarge.jpg On point, but too much brown, insufficient orange. Because that's Bobby Seale. As in, Your brother's bound and gagged and they've chained him to a chair.
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 8:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

I like how the Reds post the schools and junior clubs where players were developed. It would be great if the brumbies could do the same… All they need to add is the hospital they were born in, assuming there was one. Born in a hospital? Posh pricks Be fair. Mum could have been injured in an affray ...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

ROLDY wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:55 am I like how the Reds post the schools and junior clubs where players were developed.

It would be great if the brumbies could do the same…
All they need to add is the hospital they were born in, assuming there was one.
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

OP updated with teams.
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Teams usually announced before noon on Thursday so I'll update the OP when I can.
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 4:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53183
Views: 2311853

Re: War in Ukraine...

All is not well in the Ukrainian ranks. Danilov has been fired as Secretary of National Security and Defence Yaroslav Trofimov @yarotrof Zelensky fired Danilov as his national security advisor and appointed instead the head of the external intelligence service, Lytvenenko. Is Zelensky peeved about ...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 2:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2589

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

This is the bridge in Hobart I mentioned earlier. A bulk carrier struck it, killing 12; five in cars and seven on the ship. If you look closely you can spot two cars dangling over the far edge. https://i.guim.co.uk/img/media/b12a242fdeb909ed01d63c80d7e2f1badd68e742/0_0_3937_2610/master/3937.jpg?widt...
by MungoMan
Wed Mar 27, 2024 12:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

The waiting around for another scrum is what makes rugby, rugby? 15% of the game is spent forming scrums - is this what makes rugby, rugby? What is it that makes rugby, rugby, if it’s not one team attacking with the ball while the other defends and competes for possession? Scrums. Lineouts. Rucks. ...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

It's still a fair way out from the game but OTOH it's still farken raining. :x
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 95
Views: 8452

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

I keep thinking he's doing a Russell Crowe in Master and Commander parody My darling younger daughter gave me a sign-in to a Disney account she inherited so I & Ms MungoSpouse have seen five episodes so far. Excellent show, excellent story-telling & Ms MungoSpouse said the same thing re Jarvis's vo...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

In my view stopping the score is the reward. Possession should be retained by the attacking team. Like it was for the previous 2 centuries. Indeed. We have a contest for possession in our game. Not a contest for territory like League or gridiron. Gifting it to the opposition for stopping a score is...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 12:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

There is some very rose tinted views on the goal line dropout. It is supposed to stop pick and goes by forwards near the try line, but yet we still see tons of it. Teams are just getting better at recycling the ball if it is short. The game does not stop if we are near the try line. I thought that ...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Replies: 85
Views: 1618

Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?

I had it in my mind that Guscott mainly played at 12. He wore 12, but played 13. It's a useful nuance that Bath traditionally never used the 13 shirt due to superstition, numbering 1-12, 14-16. As a result, Guscott wore 14 for Bath and always 12 for both England and the British and Irish Lions in r...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18094
Views: 819733

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Mr Mike wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:03 am
piquant wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:13 am The odds on him taking advice of council come the trial and not getting on the stand wouldn't be long
:x
That would be the typical mien of his legal team, yes.

The fella just seems to lack an STFU button.
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 11:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

It seems that most rugby fans agree with you. The old blokes that wouldn’t want to change a flat tyre are just making noise. Pfft. It's mainly the old folk who are able to do it. Youngsters just whine 'Isn't there an app for this?'. Look at this thread mate. Look at US politics. Look at any country...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2589

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

bimboman wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:45 am
Jtah wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:44 am Does anyone get the feeling that we’re starting to see general system failure.
Which system failed ?
Keeping your eyes open for bridges?

OK OK may not be a system as such
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2800

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

I'm not personally attacking the scrum when I say I like the drop out. I am attacking unambitious teams keeping possession in excellent positions and doing little with it, being held up and then being rewarded with one of the best options in the game to score a try from. And hey, if they fail they ...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 92
Views: 2589

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

Hawk97 wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:01 am Looks bad.

US authorities calling it a “mass casualty event”
That would translate locally as "Not lookin' real good".

EDIT
Many years ago a ship in Hobart took out a span of a bridge over then Derwent but fortunately there weren't lots of cars on it at the time.
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?
Replies: 42
Views: 1009

Re: SRP R6 - Highlanders v Hurricanes - Game of the round?

Ted. wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:34 am Lander centre Tanielu Tele'a has been suspended for 3 weeks due to a charge on Quinn Tupaea's head during the Chiefs game.
Just what has everyone got against Quinn Tupaea? Does he look like someone who kicked their dog?
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

kiap wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:56 am :thumbup:
Qwalidee OP
Ta!
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

We're lucky to be invited to play the Reds. I just hope we don't embarass ourselves too badly, and we keep the score under 50. If this rain keeps up I'll be surprised if the combined score hits 50. Definitely a game where I take the rain-jacket. And investigate whether the piss outlets at the groun...
by MungoMan
Tue Mar 26, 2024 1:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 43
Views: 603

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

WHERE Switkanthorpe Stadium https://footballgroundguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/glanford-park-scunthorpe-united-fc-1418381119.jpg WHEN Saturday March 30, 2024 at 6.35 AEST, a date which will live in infamy WHO https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSTJm_mThIQgQGexTwjycZmUfmt1n...