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towny

Man, The Americans drags on. Only at series 3 but it’s become repetitive and depressing. Does it pick itself up? I quit the Americans in s3. Got back into it after a while and never looked back. Season 5 is its best imo - worth persevering with!! Thanks. Do Keri's titties make a comeback? Once or t...

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John Eales was not a hard man but would be regarded as one of Australia’s best ever if not the best in the second row. There is much more to it than channeling your inner Bakkies Botha. Eales' personality wasn't hard but he played hard. He could hold his own in the physical stuff. But that's not th...

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Horton is too small. For SR? For a Wobbly. I would agree; however he is heavier and seemingly better in the scrum then capped players, such as Lonergan and Pollard, so I could conceive him getting a cap if there are a couple of injuries. Still, I was referring to ‘pretty good’ at SR level (even if ...

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Also, should we really use Mary Sue for male characters? Maybe a Luke Skywalker or an Anakin Skywalker would work better? ;) (We need a fishing smilie). Man, The Americans drags on. Only at series 3 but it’s become repetitive and depressing. Does it pick itself up? I quit the Americans in s3. Got b...

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Stephen Perofeta is likely good enough to guide us to wins over most teams but to struggle against South Africa, Ireland and France. Basically the same as our 10s in the Foster era. He's a talented player and I expect the all star coaxhing team to bring the best out of him. You aren't seriously com...

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wamberal wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:32 am
towny wrote: ↑Mon May 06, 2024 12:02 am Those four players are pretty good imo.
Horton is close to the form hooker in Oz this year.
Horton is too small.

For SR?

towny

Those four players are pretty good imo.
Horton is close to the form hooker in Oz this year.

towny

Darcy Swain signed with the force next year. They are quietly building, just need props. 1. Hoopert 2. BPA 3. Robertson 4. Swain 5. Rodda 6. Harris 7. Tizzano 8. Princep 9. White 10. Donaldson 11. Kunzle 12. Pasitoa 13. Porter 13. Potter 15. Beale Added the props and fixed the midfield

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happytramp wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 8:43 am Accurate or not.. I just don't like seeing AWJ there.

It’s not accurate. It’s a bullshit list designed to get clicks.

towny

https://i.ibb.co/2yJ9c1p/images-5.jpg This is what you want to see. Do you have a pic of THooper without his shirt on? The bloke is huge and ripped. Don’t worry - I realise you’re locked in now and not even video proof of Tom Hooper winning Mr Olympia would have walk it back. Point is, these guys a...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:34 am You should be thanking me for engaging with your hypothetical.

Instead, you attack me. I’m going to my shed.

towny

shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:30 am
towny wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:28 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:15 am

lolwut

I never said that! I was agreeing with you but adding that you could get a warning at 39minutes and it would lapse over the half-time break

I read what I read.
It’s like arguing with a woman.

Thank you.

towny

Reds are looking better with Kalani Thomas at 9. Is he a bolter’s chance?

towny

Olo wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:29 am
grievous wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:10 am Canham played very well on Friday.
He did, again. There is no shortage of 2m+ locks running around for Oz. A couple just need to go to the next level.

Canham’s acceleration is something else.

towny

Ban coming for the Saders? https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/comments/1cjy6fi/elbow_to_the_head_in_reds_v_crusaders_match/ Looks accidental, reflexively bracing because he’s not in control of the fall, looks like forearm instead of point of elbow anyway. How many weeks do you think? Same as Tate....

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Warnings never seem to last the half time break. Rightly so So a warning given in the first five minutes means a YC for any similar offence for the next 35 minutes? lolwut I never said that! I was agreeing with you but adding that you could get a warning at 39minutes and it would lapse over the hal...

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True Blue wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:26 am How funny would it be if the Crusaders win two of their last four games, and sneak in at 8th spot. Then win the title with a heavy losing record.

Would sum up the joke that super rugby has become really.

What a strange post.

towny

CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:07 am

This is what you want to see.

Do you have a pic of THooper without his shirt on? The bloke is huge and ripped.
Don’t worry - I realise you’re locked in now and not even video proof of Tom Hooper winning Mr Olympia would have walk it back.

towny

Tom Hooper is looking like another Hannigan, Holloway, (and to a lesser extent) Dempsey type at the moment. Not really the right shape for any specific back row role, doesn’t have the HP to play a Brad Thorn type lock role. You’d be concerned if he’s your starting 6 or 4 for the wallabies. Maybe be...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 3:11 am Warnings never seem to last the half time break. Rightly so

So a warning given in the first five minutes means a YC for any similar offence for the next 35 minutes?

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Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 2:51 am Is it true that the referee team were all from QLD and all grew up wanting to play for the Reds?

Crusaders won the penalty count 14-7 and it still not enough for you to take a loss on the chin.

towny

What an odd refereeing performance. "You're on a warning" "....except for high tackles for some reason." "And now it's been a while so you're on a warning again." Warning at 50:50. Second warning at 64:15. So does a warning have a 10 minute expiry? Since when? Clear as mud. Apparently "release" mea...

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BlueThunder wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 10:10 pm
Zakar wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 2:24 pm Ban coming for the Saders?

https://www.reddit.com/r/rugbyunion/com ... ers_match/
Looks accidental, reflexively bracing because he’s not in control of the fall, looks like forearm instead of point of elbow anyway.

towny

shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 2:16 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:57 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:46 am Hooper is 6’6 and 122kg

Not sure I understand what else he can do size-wise
Get some muscles.
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I almost brought his name up in my first post.

towny

What an odd refereeing performance. "You're on a warning" "....except for high tackles for some reason." "And now it's been a while so you're on a warning again." Warning at 50:50. Second warning at 64:15. So does a warning have a 10 minute expiry? Since when? Clear as mud. Apparently "release" mea...

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What happend to Tom Hooper? Last year he was definite starter in the pack. Now he's not even in the conversation. Hit by Towny's curse? Tom Hooper is looking like another Hannigan, Holloway, (and to a lesser extent) Dempsey type at the moment. Not really the right shape for any specific back row ro...

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I think too early for him. What about Bell, Holloway, Swinton, Harrison, Foketi? Bell injured Swinton is behind Wilson Wright and Valetini Holloway maybe I guess, I think he's squad for side. Harrison has had one losing start. No way he's in the 23. Foketi over Paisami? No way. Maybe on the bench. ...

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Hooper is 6’6 and 122kg Not sure I understand what else he can do size-wise Get some muscles. Apparently he’s 120+ kgs - does he look fat to you? https://www.canberratimes.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/j2iwCiKfwhVWJky39Vsdpt/07c12505-0803-4528-9233-15c6428a2489.jpg/r0_0_5300_2992_w1200_h678_f...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:16 am The problem with Australian forwards is that they haven't taken the next step and get roided. Perhaps set up a secret clinic in Arnhem Land where they go for a 'break' and come back looking like Brock Lesnar.

Steroids, eh? Which steroids should they take and how will they beat the testing?

towny

A good cause? Definitely!! How much would you like to donate Towny? I’m confused. What’s the good cause you’re referring to? I support the Reds and will gladly donate all I can afford if they’re ever in trouble. Presumably, it’s time for the Rebels fans to stand up and save their team, right?

towny

It's a good year to be a Reds' fan. They won't win the comp but they're fun to watch most weeks.

towny

A good cause? Definitely!!

towny

You cannot beat the ATO. They have accountant terminators...and they...will...not...stop...until you have paid. The ATO forgives debts all the time. I've gotten them to do so for clients on a few occasions. OK Poindexter but they have also clamped down hard on company debt. Just refer to the constr...

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Rebels still alive for now… The directors for the Melbourne Rebels have secured a major victory against Rugby Australia after creditors voted to support a rescue deal to save the debt-laden Super Rugby club. The proposal was put forward by a private equity-backed consortium led by business heavywei...

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Can they convince the Vic government to pay some of that and come up with a plan? "Hi Taxpayers, State Government here, Yeah yknow that 500m cost we have outstanding for a Commonwealth Games you are not getting....well yeah we want to top it up a tad for a rugby team youre not turning up to see. I ...

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Joe Schmidt speaks… https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/there-are-a-number-of-tens-but-schmidt-s-keen-for-gordon-to-stay-in-rugby-20240501-p5fnzt.html Tldr? CG can leave Lolesio considered the most consistent kicker but Lynagh and Donaldson also got a mention Won’t be picking overseas players ...

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Well that comes down to the coach doesn't it? Some mungo coaches (inferior ones imo) coach left and right side. Some coaches encourage players to treat the game a little more holisticly. If he gets bored it'll be because he touches the ball on average 25x a game for the Roosters. If he was to play ...

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I think league players can be successful in rugby but they need to take the time to learn the game. That does not mean playing for a couple of years and giving it up if they aren't a first team starter for the All Blacks/Wallabies/England. RTS was a guy who came over to try to make it big and left ...

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Why would players get bored in Union? They get to play a significantly more varied role. Manu won’t be restricted to a 10m channel on the same side of the field. He won’t be coached to react to “pictures” and will have to think for himself. The real question is will he be able to do it after almost...

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Joe Schmidt speaks… https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/there-are-a-number-of-tens-but-schmidt-s-keen-for-gordon-to-stay-in-rugby-20240501-p5fnzt.html Tldr? CG can leave Lolesio considered the most consistent kicker but Lynagh and Donaldson also got a mention Won’t be picking overseas players ...

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