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by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3563
Views: 253869

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Oh, I am clever.
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 12:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3563
Views: 253869

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Then why pick breakdown specialist Beirne? In 267min of rugby, he's managed: - 17 carries for 32m - 33 tackles, with 5 missed - 24 passes, and zero offloads Meanwhile, despite playing a half of rugby less (229min), Jac Morgan has managed: - 19 carries for 100m - 48 tackles, with 4 missed - 18 passe...
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

grievous wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:21 am
Hawk97 wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:07 am
Nick Champion de Crespigny* - Canberra Grammar School
What’s this guy like then, Aussies?
Late bloomer, hardened up in French rugby, pretty physical.
And dreamy eyes.
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16307
Views: 680513

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Slim 293 wrote: Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:17 am Tupou, Daugunu and Ponipate Loganimasi added to the First Nations Pasifika squad...
:thumbup:

They’re probably a fly half and one decent prop short of being a very good squad.
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16307
Views: 680513

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

That team list does not fill me with any confidence. What’s this DeCrispy guy like? I still think it’s a good team. No V is such a shame, because the three of them in the backrow would be world class and spoil our shit It’s hard to judge someone as a test player before they debut, but he has potent...
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16307
Views: 680513

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

That team list does not fill me with any confidence.
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 7:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2025
Replies: 563
Views: 17392

Re: Super Rugby 2025

Rugby is complicated and it takes a team more than a week to prepare for games - I used to think the SOO model would suit our test game but I’ve recently changed my thinking.
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2025
Replies: 563
Views: 17392

Re: Super Rugby 2025

I understand the point you're making and do (at least partially) agree, but, looking at it from a purely on-field, rugby-related perspective (I comprehend the immense commercial possibilities we're leaving on the table), why wouldn't the primary purpose of Super Rugby be to prepare the All Blacks/p...
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2025
Replies: 563
Views: 17392

Re: Super Rugby 2025

If only the intention of SR was not merely to prepare All Blacks….. https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/college-football-is-facing-an-existential-crisis-heres-an-out-of-the-box-idea-to-save-it/ I understand the point you're making and do (at least partially) agree, but, looking at it from a purely on-...
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

I would imagine that most of your war hero buddies would feel the same as you. "couldn't care less". Regardless, I don't think the actual ANZACs would have cared either if they were told in 100 years there would be a combined Aussie/Kiwi international rugby side named after them. I suspect they wou...
by towny
Thu Jul 17, 2025 6:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1054
Views: 153509

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

Indeed. Giving a fúck about kiddie-fúcking is sooooo 2016. It's the fact that they didn't suspect Trump is most bizarre. They probably thought he was secretly trying to save them by fvcking them. Its Clinton, Bill Gates etc that killing babies after all. Trump was as vulnerable as many high profile...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

If a group of people were clutching pearls, and I doubt they actually were, I would imagine it was Australian returned servicemen, who are possibly the least woke people outside of a KKK convention. As a returned servicemen (aka; war hero) I couldn’t care less. IMHO, the copyright restrictions of ‘...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

If a group of people were clutching pearls, and I doubt they actually were, I would imagine it was Australian returned servicemen, who are possibly the least woke people outside of a KKK convention. As a returned servicemen (aka; war hero) I couldn’t care less. IMHO, the copyright restrictions of ‘A...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 10:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

No, you stop it. :lol: :lol: yeah my heart wasn’t really in this one. In other news just landed in gods country ready for the 1st test. Got a massive late lunch planned with the boys* before the game and then rolling down Caxton into the best rugby stadium in the world. There’s a group of us going ...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 8:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

What? Or course he is, but I don't have those. I don't have access to GPS data and I'm not privy to the KPIs hansen was given. However, CM11 was using the stats provided to suggest that mack had been really good, so I'm perfectly justified in using them to demonstrate that he hasn't. Tackle success...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby 2025
Replies: 563
Views: 17392

Re: Super Rugby 2025

If only the intention of SR was not merely to prepare All Blacks…..

https://www.mediaite.com/opinion/colleg ... o-save-it/
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 7:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

And ironically that’s exactly why the moneyball approach falls over for rugby. It works for baseball and cricket because it’s a game of individual 1-on-1 contests. The further you move away from that construct the harder it becomes to use stats and infer their importance under any methodology. Oh, ...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

What are you even talking about? It's the original jersey the original idea it's an homage not an insult. FFS. Some people will find a reason to be offended about anything. https://i.ibb.co/chNdknFD/1989-anzac-xv-l-s-rugby-union-shirt-large-australia-new-zealand-3-8201-p.jpg Perhaps the RSL and RSA...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2025 Bulldog Memorial Cup: The Open (and the final ever comp - And Scheffler Honesty Interview)
Replies: 88
Views: 1170

Re: Scheffler - What a cvnt.

I actually like it. It's brutal for us who are mad fans, but it shows that for some pros it's just a job, and that's like most of us isn't it? Just a way to put food on the table and pay a mortgage. I think I remember reading (and Yanks correct me if I'm wrong), but the European lad who is top MVP ...
by towny
Wed Jul 16, 2025 6:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

What? Or course he is, but I don't have those. I don't have access to GPS data and I'm not privy to the KPIs hansen was given. However, CM11 was using the stats provided to suggest that mack had been really good, so I'm perfectly justified in using them to demonstrate that he hasn't. Tackle success...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 11:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Of course we understand that. But it's not like he's missing tackles on purpose, and he hasn't been playing for Ireland. Look, I know the stats have made you 'hansen motm for me' calls look a bit silly, but don't worry, he won't be able to show you up again on Saturday. Just imagining Andy getting ...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: China to Save Pacific Rugby from NRL
Replies: 58
Views: 2568

Re: China to Save Pacific Rugby from NRL

WR needs to take a long hard look at Samoa & Tonga & make sure they don't end up in League hell. Fiji thankfully seems to be going to the light. How do they do that? The fact is Tonga and Samoa aren't really big enough to justify ploughing in huge sums. Im not even sure how much difference it would...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 8:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

This theory that missed tackles are a cunning plan to success. Are you seriously not understanding how a defensive system that channels attackers back infield works? It's really not a good look. Of course we understand that. But it's not like he's missing tackles on purpose, and he hasn't been play...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

RodneyRegis wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 6:49 pm
towny wrote: Tue Jul 15, 2025 5:36 pm Anyone that has seen or read (and understood) Moneyball would understand that missed tackles is a poor metric to judge player performance.
Sure. In fact it's almost better to miss them, eh.
:lol:

Someone that saw the film but didn’t understand what it was about.
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 5:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Anyone that has seen or read (and understood) Moneyball would understand that missed tackles is a poor metric to judge player performance.
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

My team for Saturday: 1 Slipper 2 Pollard 3 Ala'alatoa 4 Frost 5 Lukhan 6 Valetini 7 McReight 8 Gleeson 9 White 10 Donaldson 11 Toole 12 Ikitau 13 Suali'i 14 Jorgensen 15 Wright Bench: 16 Faessler 17 Bell 18 Nongorr 19 Tom Hooper 20 Tizzano 21 McDermott 22 Lynagh 23 Pietsch My thinking was that the...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 4:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Fewest carries Fewest metres Effective at the ruck but not hitting enough of them compared with others Most missed tackles 2nd only to Pollock in turnovers conceded So not great on the eye test and really not great statistically either. I think the ruck could be one reason to pick him but you reall...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 12:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Fewest carries Fewest metres Effective at the ruck but not hitting enough of them compared with others Most missed tackles 2nd only to Pollock in turnovers conceded So not great on the eye test and really not great statistically either. I think the ruck could be one reason to pick him but you reall...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 12:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Doran reporting Tom Lynagh will start... https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/07/15/exclusive-wallabies-bombshell-as-schmidt-set-to-hand-lynagh-debut-start-against-lions/ Backline looks to be... 9. Gordon 10. Lynagh 11. Jorgensen 12. Ikitau 13. JAS 14. Potter 15. Wright 21. McDermott 22. Donaldson 23. K...
by towny
Tue Jul 15, 2025 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1054
Views: 153509

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

Did MAGA actually believe Trump wasn't in the Epstein files? He's literally the most photographed filmed celebrity with Epstein. I'm seeing in social media that theyre starting to suspect Trump might be in it. They used to not think that Trump was a pedophile, but now they don’t care. Just moved on.
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

If I was a Lions’ fan I would want Farrell on the bench with Hansen.
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 2:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1054
Views: 153509

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

massive_field_goal wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 1:32 pm
towny wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:22 pm
massive_field_goal wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:06 am I reckon at some point Trump will acquiesce and release the files in about two weeks
And incriminate himself? Unlikely.
whoosh

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toOM2DSWU5c
:x
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!
Replies: 1054
Views: 153509

Re: Jeffrey Epstein gggooonnnee!!!

massive_field_goal wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:06 am I reckon at some point Trump will acquiesce and release the files in about two weeks
And incriminate himself? Unlikely.
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 12:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16307
Views: 680513

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Suspect these players will care a bit more than the Kiwi imports. LSL basically unleashed again. I reckon he'll play in the series at some point. He's got to be first cab off the rank in terms of locks in reserve. Agree with your second point, thought the Kiwi imports in the AUNZ side were shocking...
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46718
Views: 2310782

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Unfortunately for her an "opinion" is not a criminal verdict. She is liable and she knows her shielding via the constitutional debate clause does not extend to public space forums. Stupid mistake. Remember guys, Skiaddict takes time out of his day to go on the internet and defend this man, Just lik...
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Lions should win and they've now had plenty of time and games to gel. They've been playing against some of the weakest teams on any lions tour. Test match rugby against the number 6 team in the world is a completely different beast. They averaged 50 against the mighty Saffer clubs on the last tour.
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 11:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

hermie wrote: Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:54 am I think it just reinforces how difficult it is for the Lions to come together every four years and look cohesive, particularly early doors. They got a bit of stick for losing to the Pumas but that result has really been put in perspective.
:thumbup:
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Still some tickets available. No bronze seating, but silver can be picked up for the bargain price of $360. To rich for my blood, but hopefully those that have sold a kidney get to watch a decent game. I sold my grandkids' kidneys to get our tickets. Supply-chain difficulties meant they haven’t bee...
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 8:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 402
Views: 7436

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

1. Bell 2. Fassler 3. AAA 4.Frost 5. Williams 6. Valentin 7. McReight 8. Wilson (c) 9. White 10. Lynagh 11. Pietsch 12. Ikitau 13. JAS 14. Toole 15. Wright 6-2 Pollard Slipper Tupou Skelton LSL Tizzano McDermott JOC Not a bad effort. I’d go with Pollard - he’s got the form while Faesler hasn’t had ...
by towny
Mon Jul 14, 2025 7:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 9989

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

People have a problem with Hanson because he seems to do things effortlessly. It doesn't look impressive and people think anyone can do it. But he's very effective and gets involved a lot. Plus he’s smart and quick. Wouldn’t take him at the Reds. No, not when we have the likes of Jock Campbell, ami...