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by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 2:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

2. Fainga'a 4. Simmons 5. Horwill 6. Higgers 8. Samo 9. Genia 10. Quade 11. Digby 13. Fainga'a (I'd have him at 12) Mate…. 2. Sa’a Fainga’a was a scrumming liability. Tom Horton has him covered. I don’t think he’d make the bench of many SR teams. 4. Simmons would be behind 10+ current locks. 6. Hig...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 1:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

No worries I was a $2-shop version of Beau Robinson Charge around hitting people without much focus I bet you were magnificent. Thanks bro I certainly had fun. Best years of my life. Best mates made (in addition to the good mates made on here) That’s what rugby gives you. :thumbup: Nothing compares...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:49 pm No worries

I was a $2-shop version of Beau Robinson

Charge around hitting people without much focus
I bet you were magnificent.
Carlo Shankzano!
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

At least 9 of that team would walk into the Wallabies now Who are the 9? 2. Fainga'a 4. Simmons 5. Horwill 6. Higgers 8. Samo 9. Genia 10. Quade 11. Digby 13. Fainga'a (I'd have him at 12) Mate…. 2. Sa’a Fainga’a was a scrumming liability. Tom Horton has him covered. I don’t think he’d make the ben...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

:lol: Poor old Sharpey. Unfairly maligned (ish). Was workmanlike Like Ben Mowen. Solid yeoman compared unfavourably to the talent that preceded them. Sharpe hardly made a metre after contact in his career and I don’t think he was ever in a scrum that wasn’t on roller skates. Not unlike yourself the...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:28 pm :lol:

Poor old Sharpey. Unfairly maligned (ish). Was workmanlike

Like Ben Mowen. Solid yeoman compared unfavourably to the talent that preceded them.
Sharpe hardly made a metre after contact in his career and I don’t think he was ever in a scrum that wasn’t on roller skates.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

ROLDY wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:24 pm
shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:59 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:45 am

Not sure about first, but I’d have him in the four.
Good enough

Roldy would probably have Nathan Sharpe
:lol:

Nathan Sharpe… that dude played a lot more tests than he deserved.
:thumbup:
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

The starting team in the 2011 final that Towny thinks is less talented than the current Rebels squad. FB 15 Jono Lance RW 14 Rodney Davies CE 13 Anthony Fainga'a SF 12 Ben Tapuai LW 11 Digby Ioane FF 10 Quade Cooper HB 9 Will Genia (vc) N8 8 Radike Samo OF 7 Beau Robinson BF 6 Scott Higginbotham RL...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:14 pm That front row was the basis, the foundation.
Two wallabies in the second row didn’t hurt either
One wasn’t a Wallaby at the time. The front row generally had Slipper at THP - he was injured in the final.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

ROLDY wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:18 pm That reds team was very good.

f**king towny :lol:
Yeah. So many world class players.
There was Genia and Quade. Horwill. Digby……. And.

Rod Davies?

It was a great team, but it wasn’t particularly rich in raw talent.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Absolute nonsense. Were you the one saying you hadn’t seen a better defending flyhalf? No, you just made that shit up. I said he's one of the best tackling flyhalves I've seen. I didn't say he was better than Wilkinson. Well that’s a relief. Do you think he is a better defender than Larkham?
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

TranceNRG wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:53 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:51 am
TranceNRG wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:50 am

Absolute nonsense.
Were you the one saying you hadn’t seen a better defending flyhalf?
No, you just made that shit up. I said he's one of the best tackling flyhalves I've seen. I didn't say he was better than Wilkinson.
Well that’s a relief.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?
Replies: 25
Views: 298

Re: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?

If you're venturing over the border into Wales and have a car then you might consider heading further and seeing Snowdonia. Also consider a day trip around Chester. Heading to the Lake District is also not a bad idea. Good advice. Chester is great! Lake District is summer would be good too - we wen...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Cooper early in his career was probably more erratic and had worse composure than Gordon. Gordon's passing is better than Coopers at the same stage in their careers. Gordon’s passing doesn’t approach Cooper’s at any stage. Cooper won a SR with a less talented squad than this Rebels’ mob. Absolute n...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Cooper early in his career was probably more erratic and had worse composure than Gordon. Gordon's passing is better than Coopers at the same stage in their careers. It's the kicking. Tactical kicking is the essential skill for a 10. You must be able to boot your team out of trouble with accuracy a...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

You can of course improve. Cooper become a much better player with experience. Cooper is a natural 10 and he improved but he had the essential skills already. I think Gordon's inaccuracies comes from the fact he's at his limit distance wise. It's not a good weakness to have as a 10. Cooper early in...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

TranceNRG wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:23 am Great to see Will Harrison back.
:thumbup:
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 26
Views: 349

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

This thread could blow up! 😂 My pick for top 3 1. FdP 2. Joost 3. Smith Best top 3. And you could potentially swap the first two. Although Smith the perfect 9 for NZ style with a GOAT like Carter outside him. FdP & Joost more the playmakers than vanilla Stransky and donkey Butch James. That’s exact...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Ma’a Nonu continued to add layers to his game over his whole career. Couldn’t pass with his left hand when he started. Dumb comment. Not a 10, you cannot become a 10 later in your career. You can of course improve. Cooper become a much better player with experience. Maybe Gordon should go to Japan ...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Jtah wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:15 am Tahs reserve 10 looks handy.
He’s a gun!
Was the u20s flyhalf when we almost won - Lolesio played 12.

Will Harrison is coming back from bad, back-to-back knee injuries. He’s a very talented kid.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Don’t get me wrong. There’s undeveloped potential. He’s 23, needs to get it right before the end of this season. At 23, you either got it or not. He's definitely got in terms of talent. His passing, running, defence are second to none. Just need y to improve his general kicking. Second to none? Are...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

:smug: Tactical kicking? It's better than a his place kicking but I still wouldn't say it's excellent. Don’t get me wrong. There’s undeveloped potential. He’s 23, needs to get it right before the end of this season. Rebels coaching environment is probably not great and he that idiot Jones last year...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

:smug: Tactical kicking? It's better than a his place kicking but I still wouldn't say it's excellent. Don’t get me wrong. There’s undeveloped potential. He’s 23, needs to get it right before the end of this season. At 23, you either got it or not. Maybe. It’s definitely something that he needs to ...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves
Replies: 26
Views: 349

Re: Ranking the World Cup Winning Scrum-Halves

This thread could blow up! 😂

My pick for top 3

1. FdP
2. Joost
3. Smith
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312494

Re: War in Ukraine...

MungoMan wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:54 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:31 am
MungoMan wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:30 am
As I mentioned... somewhere... I bought it. Very good indeed.
You stick with me, Mungoman! I won’t let you down.
I'm assuming you've already got Hastings' Catastrophe. If not, well worth a read.
Nope! But I’ll get it if it’s a good one.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:59 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:45 am
shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:37 am Jed Holloway the first lock picked for the WBs though

You know it’s true
Not sure about first, but I’d have him in the four.
Good enough

Roldy would probably have Nathan Sharpe
:lol:

I almost mentioned him when we were discussing mediocre players with big cap counts.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

MungoMan wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:00 am Aaaaaand Langi Gleeson narrowly avoids being shite for the entire match so far. Try!
I thought he’d been good this game.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Gordon putting on a real clinic…..
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Game full of errors. I expected Tahs to be better. Only highlight was Gordon's try saving tackle. I have seen him make so many try saving tackles. He's one of the best tackling flyhalves I've ever seen. If his kicking was better he'd be a world class flyhalf. Yes. His defence is impressive, his kic...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:37 am Jed Holloway the first lock picked for the WBs though

You know it’s true
Not sure about first, but I’d have him in the four.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Game full of errors. I expected Tahs to be better. Only highlight was Gordon's try saving tackle. I have seen him make so many try saving tackles. He's one of the best tackling flyhalves I've ever seen. If his kicking was better he'd be a world class flyhalf. Go easy. Check out the tackling of Jonn...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

wamberal wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:31 am Tahs squad strong on toilet paper.
Image
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312494

Re: War in Ukraine...

Just finished this book on your recommend. I need a season two now. That brought me to the Franco-Prussian war. The French seem to have thrown the first stone for that. So 1-1 going into the decider. I hope you enjoyed even half as much as I did. Give me a heads-up if the Franco-Prussian war is a g...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285299

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

There’s just no structure to anything either teams do. That Tahs try was just flinging it around and a break was made because the rebels defence was 4th grade standard. First I agree. But the problem is the teams respective organisations and coaching. Both teams have test quality players (not many ...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

MungoMan wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:27 am
towny wrote: Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:24 am Where are Angus Bell and Gamble?
Dunno. Refer OP.
They were named in the team.
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312494

Re: War in Ukraine...

Just finished this book on your recommend. I need a season two now. That brought me to the Franco-Prussian war. The French seem to have thrown the first stone for that. So 1-1 going into the decider. I hope you enjoyed even half as much as I did. Give me a heads-up if the Franco-Prussian war is a g...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312494

Re: War in Ukraine...

Mike Duncan's podcasts on youtube for the history of Rome are very good as is his Revolutions series. :lol: :lol: I’m somewhat of a fan. I’ve literally listened to his Rome and French Revolution podcasts twice. Took me years - they were the first two podcasts I listened to. I’ve also bought Duncan’...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Rebels
Replies: 115
Views: 754

Re: Waratahs v Rebels

Where are Angus Bell and Gamble?
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?
Replies: 25
Views: 298

Re: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?

If you're venturing over the border into Wales and have a car then you might consider heading further and seeing Snowdonia. Also consider a day trip around Chester. Heading to the Lake District is also not a bad idea. Good advice. Chester is great! Lake District is summer would be good too - we wen...
by towny
Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?
Replies: 25
Views: 298

Re: Summer trip to Northern England (maybe Wales) - advice?

My wife is from Wigan so we get over that way every couple of years. I won’t have the same quality of advice as the locals but if you are heading to Wrexham there’s the Blue Planet aquarium nearby (just out of Chester from memory) which our kids enjoyed at a similar age … it breaks the trip to Wrex...