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towny

Joey Manu (a better player IMO than Suaalii) is off to play in Japan next year. That’s just the cherry on top for NZR. No need to spend treasure and resources on developing league talent - overseas clubs can do that. If it works out, they get an All Black. No risk and big upside. Another athlete fr...

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Uru out for 6 weeks. Surgery on thumb. Flook still unknown. Doubt he'll play this weekend at least. Well, this is looking exciting! :shock EDIT Pretty much assures I will be going home Friday night feeling utterly dejected. They are both big losses; however Blythe is a great replacement at lock and...

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Joey Manu (a better player IMO than Suaalii) is off to play in Japan next year. NZ Kiwis star Joseph Manu has confirmed he will switch from league to rugby, when he joins Japanese club side Toyota Verblitz after this NRL season. Manu, 27, had previously hinted at the move, but has now officially in...

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Let's face it Lolesio is the best but he sint world class. In fact we're lauding players for simply being able to kick for touch or not drop the ball. We've really gone backwards in what we need to see in a 10. There’s some truth in this but I think you’re being harsh. Carter Gordon, Will Harrison ...

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How long is short term? Great signing but probably not exactly the positions they need to strengthen. What about a top level backup tighthead? Tongan Thor will be along shortly I’m not so sure. While I think it would be great for him as a player (and the Wallabies), he’s signed until the end of 202...

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Duff Paddy wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:55 pm
DragsterDriver wrote: ↑Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:52 pm What position do you see him playing? He's
We could play him at 6 just to further rip the piss

towny

Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentiou...

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Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentious...

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1. Slipper 2. BPA 3. Talakai 4. Frost 5. LSL 6. Swinton 7. McReight 8. Valetini 9. Lonergan 10. Gordon 11. Petaia 12. Foketi 13. Ikitau 14. Kellaway 15. Wright Tupou off the bench. No to Wright. Can't trust him. Put Kellaway there. I used to say the same about Latho, but he came good at around the ...

towny

This is what I'm talking about. The basic skill set of a rugby league player (passing, catching and tackling) is better than his union counterpart. Purely because they spend more time on it. I don’t see why this remotely controversial. It’s almost certainly true. It may well be true for some union ...

towny

There may be some truth in saying some League players in Australia have better catch and passing skills compared to some Rugby players in Australia. League is a simple game with players having to make fewer decisions and they tend to have a lot of short passes so I can see why they drop the ball le...

towny

I should apologise to everyone for going down this dumb side track, but I'm nothing if not easily diverted, so here goes one last try. My opinion of whether Hiroshima was ok or not is irrelevant. The only reason for my post is that I don't think they did it for the disgusting reason suggested by So...

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Times have changed. 185 drone bombs, 110 ballistic missiles, 36 cruise missiles and this is not an open declaration of war. I remember the debates calling missile defense shields "fantasy" and a waste of money. The headline on Fox news is "the other cheek." On one hand I am impressed by the restrai...

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So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues? ffs!! Do you know anything about what happened? Did you read a single article? And you posted this shit??? Calm the fk down Towny. I read the BBC article when it happened. That was yesterday. Then I came and read the thread titl...

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I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. Interesting read on Chriton in the Roar. From an expansive and free running centre (union) he’s played his pro career with his wings clipped. Trucks it up. Doesn’t pass. Occupies the sa...

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I agree. I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. There may be some truth in saying some League players in Australia have better catch and passing skills compared to some Rugby players in Australia. League is a simple game wit...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:27 am So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues?

ffs!! Do you know anything about what happened? Did you read a single article?
And you posted this shit???

towny

Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate back then is similar to now. Perhaps a minimal effect to the murder rate, but mass-murdering sprees b...

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After seven years of test match and Super Rugby…. Uelese’s lineout throwing isn’t going to improve. As for Gibbon - I thought he was unlucky to cop that penalty early in the game, but then he dominated his opponent… he’s definitely in consideration. He dominated, eh? I know how this place goes - I ...

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The ref having final say over when fulltime is, is nothing new. As Mr B mentioned the Crusaders only have themselves to blame after the players made a series of 4 ridiculous fundamental errors. I'm old enough to remember when Australia was in procession of the Bled and benefited from a number of 1 ...

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Uelese and Wilson both wrecked their chances this weekend. Some decent performances at 12 by Foketi and Paisami for a change. Desperately need depth there. https://media0.giphy.com/media/gjOm8eX75D83rWi3eC/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952xm3so6ue6j4kgvxe3oqcc6arsw1dw22h3gpqz7dk&ep=v1_internal_gif_by_id&rid=g...

towny

After seven years of test match and Super Rugby…. Uelese’s lineout throwing isn’t going to improve. As for Gibbon - I thought he was unlucky to cop that penalty early in the game, but then he dominated his opponent… he’s definitely in consideration. He dominated, eh? I know how this place goes - I ...

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Some random hot takes from the weekend: - Gibbon isn’t the guy. He struggled at times in the set-piece. - Uelese’s throw is fine until it’s not, and then it descends to a goat-fcuk - Oz teams across the board are the fittest they’ve ever been. It’s a great sign imo. - Harry Wilson needs to get bett...

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Zakar wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:44 am
mr bungle wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:38 am
Thomas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:33 pm Channel 7 tentatively saying he was known to police and his name was Benjamin Cohen but this is Channel 7 so take a huge grain of salt with that.
Dangerous misinformation from 7.

There is a lawsuit.

Nice!

towny

Olo wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:22 pm
Thomas wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:57 am
Tiny calves! Any comment from Towns?

towny

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws. Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate...

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themaddog wrote: ↑Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:30 am
Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:35 pm
towny wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:19 pm

Fair to whom?
To the private owned teams.

The benefits for those under the Union umbrella is vast. I could list them but it would take a while to write them all down.
Can you list the reasons why it is unfair to the privately owned teams please?

I’m also keen to understand this.

towny

Some random hot takes from the weekend: - Gibbon isn’t the guy. He struggled at times in the set-piece. - Uelese’s throw is fine until it’s not, and then it descends to a goat-fcuk - Oz teams across the board are the fittest they’ve ever been. It’s a great sign imo. - Harry Wilson needs to get bette...

towny

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws.

towny

Not sure what it adds to the conversation. But I also don’t believe it. Why would a league club be better than rep grade union. Sounds like BS. Well, if you read the replies we were discussing how good it is that players have come from sevens where there is a focus on skills. And then the discussio...

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There’s nothing wrong with Junior Rugby in Australia. The problem is the intermediary step between school/rep/academy footy and Super Rugby. Which is why sevens player look comparatively developed at entry to this level. To Thomas story above, We keep getting told the best players in league are goi...

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Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:35 pm
towny wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:19 pm
Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:14 pm Should this be the case? Is it fair?
Fair to whom?
To the private owned teams.

The benefits for those under the Union umbrella is vast. I could list them but it would take a while to write them all down.

Woe to the SPIVs

towny

Derwyn wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:14 pm Should this be the case? Is it fair?

Fair to whom?

towny

La Rochelle fatties walking in midfield already. This bodes well for Leinster if they can keep the ball alive. How is Atonio a pro player he’s a complete joke Torq was right Skelton has also reverted to his fat pre-Sarries condition. He looks hefty and slow. Is this the first time you’ve seen Skelt...

towny

How does that work as he kicked it when the clock was red? Because according to the ref, it wasn't red. Bloody homer ref! 👍 I am quite sure he knows the laws better than I do. Surely the ball would only be dead once the conversion happens or not? So if he kicked it at 80:01 then you would have to a...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:00 pm As soon as Towny talked shit about Gordon, he stopped making mistakes. Good work Towny!

He actually made three - it’s all on the thread.

towny

Not a bad call but Kellaway is probably the smartest and most reliable rugby back in the country. I wouldn't say that was a great performance. It was decent with plenty of mistakes. I think they would have easily lost against top teams but the signs are encouraging. I want y them to improve their d...

towny

The Oz teams seem fitter this year. It’s probably the first time in 20 years when the kiwis didn’t seem noticeably fitter.

That’s a good sign.

towny

Barrett-esque pickup at ankle height then hits the afterburners. Class. Yeah. That’s just elite. Some guys could make that catch but likely not erupt with such speed. Some can take a more standard intercept and hit the gas. Not many can do both so seamlessly. In the 80th minute….. BB is ridiculousl...

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That was a good game!
Rebels get another win. If they keep going like this it might end up forcing RA to make a very expensive decision.

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