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by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shoulder Bursitis
Replies: 68
Views: 7911

Re: Shoulder Bursitis

After over a year of shoulder bursitis and nothing working my flatmate brought home a TENS machine. Most of my pain gone after a 10 minute session and full range of motion back after 3 days. Highly recommend it. Ps: dirt cheap too. The machine was under $50. That’s interesting!! Happy to hear you’r...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jtah wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:52 am Became an Aussie citizen today.

As such I officially declare that I hope we tear the Welsh a new one!!!
Onya mate!!
I was going to comment on your improved posting of late.
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 36
Views: 465

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Everything I said about the NRL applies to AFL in Victoria, South and West Australia. Except the fun bit. The coverage of that game is dour, very serious “football is life” tone. No Kiwi sides remove the need for bias. This is replaced by all clubs claiming they are the ones hard done by. Channel 7...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 36
Views: 465

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Wasn't Union the more popular code back in the early 00s? No. AFL then league have always dominated. Rugby was more popular than it is today, but a lot of that is linked to the relative success Aus have had over the last 20 years (ie none). If we won a few world cups and retained the Bled for a few...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 36
Views: 465

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Caught some NRL highlights recently t, and I'm not much of a League guy. Won't go out my way to watch it, but will occasionally catch a game or highlights if it crops up. And the thing I noticed is... The games are packed compared to super rugby. Not wanting to get into the nuances of both codes, b...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Reds 2024 - can anyone stop us?
Replies: 9
Views: 394

Re: Reds 2024 - can anyone stop us?

If it’s any consolation I once said Dan Carter was overrated. Among the list of sportspeople I claimed were garbage were Shane Warne and Glen McGrath. On another occasion I actually bagged Kees Mews scrummaging immediately before he broke Ben Darwin’s neck. The whole pub had words with me that day.
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

I don't think the high price would be an issue for the travelling Lions fans as travel agents would package it with their deals. They'd just offset it with savings elsewhere. I do feel for us locals though. Sporting packages are ludicrously expensive. Nothing is discounted - the agents make 1+1=3 T...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 49
Views: 667

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Legally I can understand why the aru did what they did. In my experience relocation fees wouldn’t typically sit inside an employment contract but a side letter. I’ve seen it done a couple of ways. 1) the company just does it all and you don’t lift a finger. Just be there when the movers rock up. 2)...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 49
Views: 667

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Zakar wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:59 am
Bindi wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:48 am Wonder where the player's union is in all of this?
Fundamentally conflicted organisation given they are a voting member of RA.
Very good point.
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 49
Views: 667

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Yeah that's more or less how I'd interpret things too. Whether or not RA/the Rebels are technically or legally in the right, morally I side with Daugunu. They owe him money, he aint getting it, so why risk his body and continue to provide his on-field services? Because he's being paid to? He's argu...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 49
Views: 667

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Legally I can understand why the aru did what they did. In my experience relocation fees wouldn’t typically sit inside an employment contract but a side letter. I’ve seen it done a couple of ways. 1) the company just does it all and you don’t lift a finger. Just be there when the movers rock up. 2)...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4864

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

QSAC Nathan is about a 15 minute walk from my house. SEE YOU BOIS AT THE OLYMPICS! :lol: Tbh, why does the Olympics need a flashy big Athletics Stadium? It's an outdated relic of the past. The big spectator sports can't really use these facilitates post-Games so they are guaranteed white elephant w...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4864

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

Don’t see why they can’t just do the Gabba up and keep it to the same footprint. Great public transport. Does it really have great public transport? How far is the nearest train station? Half hour walk? And it’s capacity is less than half of what Olympic cities generally have for the main stadium. ...
by towny
Tue Mar 19, 2024 6:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

I hope so. But there are tests this season too, hopefully punters have money left over. :thumbup: Wales won’t bring too many tourists; especially as the Lions are next year. RA needs to price (and market) the Wales and Georgia tests to get the maximum crowds possible. I'm not sure how much leeway R...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: South Africa overflow of rugby players
Replies: 19
Views: 573

Re: South Africa overflow of rugby players

the non-URC teams can join Super Rugby. Sam Warburton was saying on the 6N highlights show that the New Zealand players felt that they were missing the physicality of the South Africans That’s why they are bringing back tours and more engagement with SA teams and not just the boks. I can’t see how ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Replies: 108
Views: 4864

Re: Brisbane 2032 Olympics

It's only for the athletics with temporary stands. Will be 14000 seats in the end. Suncorp will be the main one now. Total cost is about half of the new Vic park stadium plan. Fair. Long term the Gabba is gone after 2030, so in terms of creating a legacy asset it’s still a fail. Don’t see why they ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

The tickets released thus far seem to be selling well. There is a 100% chance that the games will be all sold out, right? Ergo, the price is either correct or lower than market demand. This is how much elite sporting events cost - I don’t know what the whinging is about. There is always an "elite" ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

This all has a whiff of buying tickets for Tay Tay without the demand. Hope the merch is cheaper. As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right. I hope so. But there are tests this season too, hopefully punters have money left over. :thumbup: Wales won’t ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 5:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?
Replies: 11381
Views: 1224409

Re: The best new and returning TV series of 2024?

Hawk97 wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 4:03 pm BoB I’ve rewatched maybe 6 of 7 times all the way through. Pacific I got bored in the first watch through. The two are very different, imo.
Yep.
The Pacific is shit.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Just don't allow them to 'warm up' at either end of the field, that would pretty much stop it I think. The French subs came over to congratulate while the ball was being grounded last night. Would be funny if it was chalked off for them obstructing England from attempting to stop the try being scor...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health
Replies: 27077
Views: 1984837

Re: The Training Thread - all aspects of fitness and health

Week of 1RM testing coming up, have two weeks off with a wedding and then holiday, so pouring everything into this week. Absolutely smoked a 160kg squat this morning. f**king delighted. Body has been telling me it's time for a deload, so nice to get that this morning. Exactly a year since I last go...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

This all has a whiff of buying tickets for Tay Tay without the demand. Hope the merch is cheaper. As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right. The tickets released thus far seem to be selling well. There is a 100% chance that the games will be all sold ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

grievous wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:28 pm This all has a whiff of buying tickets for Tay Tay without the demand. Hope the merch is cheaper.
As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

grievous wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:30 pm So did Ella.
:lol:

Nice
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Anyway, the way Eddie had the guy play was f**ked. This positionless rugby style he was trying to implement had the players confused and headless. Although it did work in brief spells. CG would have cleaned more rucks in pool play than Sexton did in an entire RWC cycle. Last year was a write off. B...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Nope. Unlike Gordon, they’ve actually played in winning test matches against tier one nations. Foley blew the Bled at Marvel and Coopers fumble with an unmarked man blew the Dunedin game. They’re both my age ffs. Gits is still playing, let’s have him? Johnny Sexton is older than both. We tried the ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

This is simply lazy analysis of a player. Lolesio has been overtaken by Lynagh and is already well behind Gordon. I’ve been pretty clear on my views on CG. He had a breakout season in Super then had to play in Eddie’s Wobs. The guy can tackle, run and move the ball around Better than any other “cur...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

One of those Queensland lads has started one SR game at flyhalf - neither of them are near ready to play test rugby. Why do we insist on throwing promising players to in the deep end and then write them off when they fail? Australian rugby people used to be smart. I dont think they should be thrown...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Auckman wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:15 pm I hope the clubs got first dibs on tickets. I remember the World Cup in 2011, pretty sure rugby club members got first chance at buying before it all went to a public lottery.
AFAIK, first dibs went to those that paid $1,850 last year.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 12:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

I think it's just symptomatic of the mess the laws are in with particular areas of the game and the inconsistent application (or appearance thereof) of them. Huh? What are you talking about? It seems you want more arbitrary penalties that cancel tries for technicalities that had no bearing on play,...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 8:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

A presale of Lions Tickets go on sale in 20 minutes. Platinum tickets are $649!!! I paid more than that for a pool game in the recent World Cup. This is how much tickets to BIG events cost. But the flip side of supply & demand is that the ticket prices of SR games need to be slashed. But that was t...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Happens all the time or do you not watch games? The disallowed tries for arbitrary reasons? Yes, I have seen this and I’m against it, but apparently some other people cannot get enough. I think it's just symptomatic of the mess the laws are in with particular areas of the game and the inconsistent ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Whilst I didn't see that incident. If indeed French reserves were in the in goal area BEFORE the try was scored the try should have been disallowed as that meant France had more than 15 players on the pitch. The pitch obviously include the in goal areas. Who gives a shit? Disallow tries because of ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Whilst I didn't see that incident. If indeed French reserves were in the in goal area BEFORE the try was scored the try should have been disallowed as that meant France had more than 15 players on the pitch. The pitch obviously include the in goal areas. Who gives a shit? Disallow tries because of ...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 57
Views: 612

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Brumbie_Steve wrote: Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:42 am A presale of Lions Tickets go on sale in 20 minutes. Platinum tickets are $649!!!
I paid more than that for a pool game in the recent World Cup.

This is how much tickets to BIG events cost.
But the flip side of supply & demand is that the ticket prices of SR games need to be slashed.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Police in NSW
Replies: 16
Views: 540

Re: Police in NSW

Scum.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waterboys crossing the line
Replies: 40
Views: 1071

Re: Waterboys crossing the line

Just don't allow them to 'warm up' at either end of the field, that would pretty much stop it I think. The French subs came over to congratulate while the ball was being grounded last night. Would be funny if it was chalked off for them obstructing England from attempting to stop the try being scor...
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lolesio is a wank stain.
by towny
Mon Mar 18, 2024 6:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

He still cannot kick. He must be well below the likes of Lolesio and the two Queensland lads. Some are pitching him as a 12 but I reckon we have far better. One of those Queensland lads has started one SR game at flyhalf - neither of them are near ready to play test rugby. Why do we insist on throw...
by towny
Sun Mar 17, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 8918
Views: 277596

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Carter Gordon. I’m not sure who else could it be. He still cannot kick. He must be well below the likes of Lolesio and the two Queensland lads. Some are pitching him as a 12 but I reckon we have far better. We’re unbelievably short at 12. Not sure Gordon is the answer at 12 but I understand the log...