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towny

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...

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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...

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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.

Someone that saw the film but didn’t understand what it was about.

towny

Anyone that has seen or read (and understood) Moneyball would understand that missed tackles is a poor metric to judge player performance.

towny

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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.

towny

If I was a Lions’ fan I would want Farrell on the bench with Hansen.

towny

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

towny

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.

towny

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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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How a commentator can confuse Ardie Savea with Timoci Tavatavanawai is baffling. Nisbot has a history of confusing dark coloured players sadly . I actually don't mind Nisbett, truth be told, but he needs to get his eyes checked again after that commentator blooper. Agree. Reckon he’s pretty good.

towny

It was the nature of some of the performance ..., It was for opposition mistakes etc Depends on the context and what happened in the lead up, but I agree with you in principal. Whooping and hollering for minor opposition errors is best left to Ben Earl and Maro Itoje. Chahooing is not a stereotypic...

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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. He isn’t that quick. He ran down Donaldson with ease recently and he’s not slow.

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:22 pm 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.

towny

I also spent today’s game poolside in Croatia. Is that you in the Panama hat and orange speedos?!!!!

towny

AUNZ playing pretty well. Is that sarcasm or are you watching something else? They're not short on effort from individuals. But as a team they're playing like a 4th grade club side that was thrown together the morning of the match and don't even know each others names. That's not surprising as it's...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:58 am
MungoMan wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:53 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:49 am LSL should be in Wallabies squad
Gee, he’s really putting himself about, isn't he? And leaving a few bruises.
I reckon a 6-2 split on the bench would include LSL. JOC can cover all the backs positions.

+1

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bimboman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:55 am
redderneck wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:54 am
Rugby2023 wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 11:53 am Bad optics for Morgan, the big Anzac got rid of him far too easily.
Meh. Earl got shrugged earlier on roo. Shit happens.
They’re both not committed then.

I once read about Martin Johnson missing a tackle. Hard to believe, right?

towny

AUNZ playing pretty well.

towny

Australia could have had Tui - he wanted to be a Wallaby, but moved to his Grandma’s country when he couldn’t get a gig. He doesn’t count imo. Tui has been quoted as saying he is quite clear that he is an Australian with Scottish ties. He makes no pretence of always having felt Scottish, but he doe...

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Australia could have had Tui - he wanted to be a Wallaby, but moved to his Grandma’s country when he couldn’t get a gig.

He doesn’t count imo.

towny

goeagles wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:44 am
Akkerman wrote: ↑Sat Jul 12, 2025 7:38 am do they get any ventilation under that dome ? looks hot and humid as fk
Went to the Scotland-Samoa RWC game there in 2019. My main recollections of the stadium were that it was extremely hot and humid and that the seats were made for Japanese children.

Or just not Americans…..

towny

Fair dues to Scotland for playing Fiji in Fiji. That’s a graveyard and it’s a shame we don’t see more teams play down there.

towny

Generally speaking, People would be more polite and tolerant if there was a fair chance they’d be punched in the mouth for being otherwise.

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7.30pm ACST Saturday 12 July, Adelaide Oval, Adelaide https://facts.net/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/46-facts-about-adelaide-1688544514.jpeg AUNZ https://img.taste.com.au/Ha16wS5P/taste/2016/11/pavlova-24021-1.jpeg https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2023/07/25/18/73601517-12336537-image-a-37_1690305310395....

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The ABs have traditionally been one of the biggest kickers of the ball. The Boks kick the ball lots. I’m not sure wtf some Australians are talking about. IMO, Oz teams don’t kick enough, and when we do, we generally do it poorly. It’s seemingly a cultural issue. Yeah two of your three ever best fiv...

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Why aren’t PR’s MAGA interested in Epstein any more? Is pedophilia okay now?

towny

My three cents. Overall, the Lions look fantastic in attack and the defence has been very solid. The first two games saw them with overwhelming ruck dominance, but this wasn’t the case in the third/fourth. I’m not suggesting that this is an insight….. the Reds and Force didn’t have specialist open ...

towny

My three cents. Overall, the Lions look fantastic in attack and the defence has been very solid. The first two games saw them with overwhelming ruck dominance, but this wasn’t the case in the third/fourth. I’m not suggesting that this is an insight….. the Reds and Force didn’t have specialist open s...

towny

If Marika shows any kind of form he should be straight into the test side. I love the guy, but he won't have the familiarity of the others, so I don't think we'll see anyone 'new brought in for the Lions series regardless of how they play. Having said that, if anyone is brought in it'd be Marika (h...

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mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:18 am
Flankerdownunder wrote: ↑Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:06 am Are there ANY international sides who don't have a ref come into camps to assist?
Are there any others who have hired a current referee in a "formal capacity"?

Every single SR rugby team.

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