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- Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
I remember hearing last Easter that the Rebels had the most accurate lineout in SR - so that must have been 5+ games into the season. Mafi was playing most of the minutes back then fwiw. Parling was in Rennie’s Wallaby coaching team for a couple of years, so he seems to have a good level of experien...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: LRZ
- Replies: 417
- Views: 17794
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: LRZ
- Replies: 417
- Views: 17794
Re: LRZ
He's got the beautiful bit correct though. Only for those rich, white, upper classes like louis... or some posh cvnt boyos from the valleys? He must be thinking about all the English and Irish living in Llandaff and pontcanna ;) I bet the only Welsh people he knew were Catherine Zeta-Jones and this...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 6:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 10
- Views: 121
Re: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
I’m feeling anxious for Rodda
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 1855
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
Nah, spend some time in Portland if you want to see what the "all drugs are legal" thinking takes you. Entire streets of junkies shooting themselves up in public view and harassing everyone trying to do business. I read recently they revoked that law. Unlike crack neighbourhoods in the US where the...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 1:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18225
- Views: 833881
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
It is. I guess it shows that politics is often like supporting a football team and people can't change. Goerge Bush courted the Christian evangelical crowd, and Trump inherited them. I often see the extreme ends of political sides have many contradictory groups in them. +1 I'd agree but extend the ...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18225
- Views: 833881
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Christian fundies and Trump is such a weird alliance, I know why it's happened but still they should consider him antichirst like by their usual standards. It is. I guess it shows that politics is often like supporting a football team and people can't change. Goerge Bush courted the Christian evang...
- Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Much better. A few years ago I would have taken every single kiwi ten over every one of ours. Now, Dmac aside, it's much more even. 👍 Although they still have Mo’unga on the shelf. Is he still considered eligible? I thought him and Barret were no longer in AB’s contention. He’s eligible according t...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Listen to your body
- Replies: 76
- Views: 1735
Re: Listen to your body
Because of this thread I went and had my blood tested for bad stuff.
Thanks for the reality check Kiwias.
Thanks for the reality check Kiwias.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53541
- Views: 2345444
Re: War in Ukraine...
So the US would loan Ukraine to buy obsolete/expired equipment and ammunition that’s in US inventory instead of the US throwing it out? That’s a good deal, right? Yes, and the money the Ukrainians "pay" would go towards restocking. It's effectively a subsidy for American weapons manufacturers Exact...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53541
- Views: 2345444
Re: War in Ukraine...
So the US would loan Ukraine to buy obsolete/expired equipment and ammunition that’s in US inventory instead of the US throwing it out?
That’s a good deal, right?
That’s a good deal, right?
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18225
- Views: 833881
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
- Replies: 18225
- Views: 833881
Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Down another 14.7% today to $22.84, wiping another $300 million off of the Orange man's holding Yet still worth more than there issue price Ever the silver lining eh? Trump is making billions off his ignorant fans and others* that wish to give him money without oversight. By all accounts this has b...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
- Replies: 29346
- Views: 2061440
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
- Replies: 85
- Views: 1855
Re: Banning smoking - does it make sense?
My wife is dieing in front of my eyes. She has smoked for almost 50 years now and just cannot give up. She doesn't try any more and won't even let her doctor discuss it. She refuses any tests to see what damage it has caused, she knows it has but thinks knowing the details will just cause more stre...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
I did suspect that as a potential answer. But I wasn’t having a dig. It was a genuine question. Why is Lolesio in vogue with posters when he clearly wasn’t by the selection group last year. Personally I think he sits behind Rolls Royce pack at the Brumbies, some arm chair selectors can’t adjust for...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Good news!
I feel anxious for both of them.
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:28 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 8:16 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal
- Replies: 333
- Views: 17120
Re: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Reds 2024 - too early for Kiss out?
- Replies: 32
- Views: 1070
Re: Reds 2024 - too early for Kiss out?
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:31 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal
- Replies: 333
- Views: 17120
Re: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 ...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 195
- Views: 4774
Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
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...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 195
- Views: 4774
Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9134
- Views: 286619
Re: Israel declares state of war
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9134
- Views: 286619
Re: Israel declares state of war
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7061
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7061
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7061
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3314
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
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 ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9646
- Views: 297827
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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...