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by wamberal
Fri Jun 27, 2025 3:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel is attacking Iran
Replies: 1674
Views: 48066

Re: Israel is attacking Iran

There is a really good opinion piece by David Brooks in today's "NYT".
by wamberal
Thu Jun 26, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Western Force team to face the B&I Lions
Replies: 79
Views: 3612

Re: Western Force team to face the B&I Lions

Yeah that's not terrible. Don't think they will win, but hopefully they bash them up a bit. It would be disastrous if the Force won.
by wamberal
Thu Jun 26, 2025 5:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Western Force team to face the B&I Lions
Replies: 79
Views: 3612

Re: Western Force team to face the B&I Lions

Not a bad side.
by wamberal
Wed Jun 25, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

CrazyIslander wrote: Wed Jun 25, 2025 8:44 pm Maclaighlin-Phillips should move to the Brumbies next year since Lolesio is going.

Also heard Marky Mark wants to come back.
Edmed is going to the Brumbies. Marky Mark's possible return has been splashed all over the media.

Both Eastwood clubmen, incidentally. As is JAS!
by wamberal
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel is attacking Iran
Replies: 1674
Views: 48066

Re: Israel is attacking Iran

Fat Old Git wrote: Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:56 am The Gazans should have behaved and elected a government that cooperates is Israel. Like the Palestinians enjoying the paradise that is the West Bank.
Hamas does not believe in cooperation. Neither does, or should I say did, Hezbollah.
by wamberal
Sun Jun 22, 2025 6:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 7560

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Will Jordan and Scott Barrett are two of the best I have ever seen in their positions.
by wamberal
Fri Jun 20, 2025 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch
Replies: 21
Views: 763

Re: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch

Mr Bungle wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 4:01 am Aussie have had plenty of chubby Wallaby props over the years.
Only Dunning could kick a field goal, though.
by wamberal
Mon Jun 16, 2025 2:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46166
Views: 2268652

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Irony is what the lackeys do to make his shirts look nice.
by wamberal
Sun Jun 15, 2025 12:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Retirement - WTF ?
Replies: 222
Views: 6575

Re: Retirement - WTF ?

One other thing: expect to have health problems. Most of us do.


Another thing, make changes (eg downsizing housing) before you have to.
by wamberal
Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Retirement - WTF ?
Replies: 222
Views: 6575

Re: Retirement - WTF ?

I was able to retire at 53 because I spent many years working off-shore. I am now 83. My advice is to put a fair bit of time into exercise (body and mind). Impose a rhythm on your daily routines. look for opportunities for some form of community service. Above all, don't waste time!!! I see every ye...
by wamberal
Sat Jun 14, 2025 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Losing is a blessing in disguise: missing the Final means we also avoid further injuries.
'

Freshen up a bit.
by wamberal
Sat Jun 14, 2025 2:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Rugby Semi-final. Chiefs Vs Brumbies
Replies: 227
Views: 8489

Re: Super Rugby Semi-final. Chiefs Vs Brumbies

Tehui wrote: Sat Jun 14, 2025 1:44 am Good luck Chiefs. From a rugby aesthetic point of view, the Chiefs are the best team to watch out of the remaining teams. Whether that translates to effectiveness and success, only time will tell.
Mmmmm.
by wamberal
Fri Jun 13, 2025 6:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel is attacking Iran
Replies: 1674
Views: 48066

Re: Israel is attacking Iran

I need some guidance here, who's side should we be cheering on for this one? Consider it like the upcoming Crusaders - Blues match. It's a long way away, you're only vaguely interested, and hope both teams somehow manage to lose. From a northern hemisphere viewpoint, England v Ireland (who think ru...
by wamberal
Thu Jun 12, 2025 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46166
Views: 2268652

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Skiaddict wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 10:09 pm Actually the Senator was being an asshole and trying to bully Noem. They were right to kick his ass out of the room. :thumbup:

If you act like a dick, expect to get treated like one.
Does that apply to the Orange Buffoon?
by wamberal
Thu Jun 12, 2025 7:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Why there should be no Lions spite thread this tour
Replies: 98
Views: 7888

Re: Why there should be no Lions spite thread this tour

DragsterDriver wrote: Thu Jun 12, 2025 6:52 am You'll be doing one of those tedious 'Welcome to Country' things next.
Bigoted much?
by wamberal
Wed Jun 11, 2025 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brian Wilson, Gone
Replies: 40
Views: 1659

Re: Brian Wilson, Gone

Their father was a control freak, apparently.
by wamberal
Mon Jun 09, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Slim 293 wrote: Mon Jun 09, 2025 2:16 am Edmed all but confirmed off to the Brumbies…
Not good enough for the Tahs, apparently.
by wamberal
Sun Jun 08, 2025 1:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46166
Views: 2268652

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:49 am I hope Bannon gets his way and deport Musk and cancel his contracts. Musk will then take everybody down. At that point, everyone will expose each other's corruption. MAGA will not know how to react.
The true believers will never turn against Trump.
by wamberal
Sat Jun 07, 2025 8:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: OFFICIAL QUALIFYING FINAL #3. BRUMBIES V CANES CLASH OF THE CAPITALS THREAD.
Replies: 242
Views: 10016

Re: OFFICIAL QUALIFYING FINAL #3. BRUMBIES V CANES CLASH OF THE CAPITALS THREAD.

Bindi wrote: Sat Jun 07, 2025 1:06 pm Good game. Nice to see key Wallabies going well.
Just pick the Brumbies. And why did Bernie miss out on coaching the Wobbs?
by wamberal
Fri Jun 06, 2025 10:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

mojo wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 11:13 am Haven't seen the Reds game yet, but I heard that Lynagh went off with another head knock? That must be his third or fourth this year? Not good. Is there a limit before they have to sit out the rest of the season?
I would be surprised to see him play again until next season.
by wamberal
Fri Jun 06, 2025 6:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: That fat f**k Turunui at it again.
Replies: 114
Views: 10275

Re: That fat f**k Turunui at it again.

I will be watching with interest this weekend to see whether this retard has been able to curb his bias. THIS POST SHOULD BE CENSORED. THE USE OF THE PERJORATIVE "RETARD" IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
by wamberal
Thu Jun 05, 2025 1:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: That fat f**k Turunui at it again.
Replies: 114
Views: 10275

Re: That fat f**k Turunui at it again.

It would be nice to get his name right.


Turinui. That's not too complicated, is it?
by wamberal
Wed Jun 04, 2025 7:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Qualifying Final 1: Crusaders vs Reds: MATCH THREAD: Friday 6th June
Replies: 315
Views: 13006

Re: Qualifying Final 1: Crusaders vs Reds: MATCH THREAD: Friday 6th June

Any Aussies have any whinges/vendettas about this group they'd like to get in early? Well, they are all kiwis, which means they’re all biased against Australians and probably justify it with ‘underarm’, etc. Kiwis will never call a fair game in SR. I will say that Paul Williams, although a NZ fanbo...
by wamberal
Fri May 30, 2025 10:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ex Wallaby "Try of the Century" in rugby league.
Replies: 37
Views: 3508

Re: Ex Wallaby "Try of the Century" in rugby league.

Wobs didn’t let him go, he wanted to go. Also while it was a good try, there are plenty each season which are of equal or greater skill. It was the Suaalii effect. Suaalii is on $+.5m a year, yet Marky would've been lucky to be offered $400k. It makes guys look elsewhere. Yep There are player agent...
by wamberal
Fri May 30, 2025 11:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May
Replies: 342
Views: 26725

Re: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May

Bindi wrote: Fri May 30, 2025 11:13 am Wright's worst game in years
They're all playing like merde. Except Valetini and Ikitau.
by wamberal
Tue May 27, 2025 7:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May
Replies: 342
Views: 26725

Re: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May

I feel filthy supporting the Ponies over JOC's Saders, but I like the idea of a Brumbies-Reds final. I wonder what the odds are? I don't mean grand final - just 1st final. I'd say there's a good chance. Reds are likely 5th - Ponies end up 2nd - they play the next week. That would be a good game.
by wamberal
Tue May 27, 2025 6:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May
Replies: 342
Views: 26725

Re: Brumbies vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 30th May

Bindi wrote: Tue May 27, 2025 5:20 am I feel filthy supporting the Ponies over JOC's Saders, but I like the idea of a Brumbies-Reds final.
I wonder what the odds are?
by wamberal
Tue May 27, 2025 1:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Henry Pollock is being spruiked by the British press.
by wamberal
Sun May 25, 2025 8:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's most aggressive player
Replies: 89
Views: 25290

Re: Your country's most aggressive player

So the legend goes.
by wamberal
Sun May 25, 2025 7:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's most aggressive player
Replies: 89
Views: 25290

Re: Your country's most aggressive player

Did you see Bristow doing his thing at the Newport Arms? Yep. Once was enough. It's etched in my memory, this college boy boxer dancing around, landing little blows on Tim, who just kind of rocked backwards and forwards and then WHAM....Tim hit him with a devastating uppercut. Tim played for Gordon...
by wamberal
Sat May 24, 2025 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's most aggressive player
Replies: 89
Views: 25290

Re: Your country's most aggressive player

Current, Miles Amatosero. All time, probably someone from the 70s/80s. Maybe Tommy Lawton? Ray Price. Pricey was tough, but not aggressive - although maybe the Cumberland Throw was a bit borderline. The most aggressive player I have ever seen was Tim Bristow. He was an out and out thug. Only played...
by wamberal
Tue May 20, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31141
Views: 2522295

Re: Australian Politics Thread

The Nationals. Socialists when times are bad, capitalists when times are good.
by wamberal
Mon May 19, 2025 10:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Couch wrote: Mon May 19, 2025 10:11 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Fri May 16, 2025 9:48 pm Wish we still had Marky Mark.
You can’t even pronounce his last name. You don’t deserve him
Yeah, you're right. The leaguies are much more refined than us. Perfect command of the language.
by wamberal
Fri May 16, 2025 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16062
Views: 667221

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

I didn't bother watching the second half, but Kellaway looked pretty dreadful.
by wamberal
Tue May 13, 2025 10:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46166
Views: 2268652

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

True Blue wrote: Tue May 13, 2025 8:26 pm Hopefully they won't move too close to me. I don't want to hear how great South Africa is every 5 minutes and how everything is done better there.
That's not my experience. Everything has gone to shit under the Blks!
by wamberal
Mon May 12, 2025 5:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 16th May
Replies: 107
Views: 6721

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Friday 16th May

Ali's Choice wrote: Mon May 12, 2025 4:51 am This will be a tough match for the Crusaders, away from home, with a number of key injuries.


If the Waratahs have their best possible team, and a lot of luck, not to mention a sympathetic referee, maybe.
by wamberal
Sat May 10, 2025 8:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31141
Views: 2522295

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Pat the Ex Mat wrote: Sat May 10, 2025 7:34 am 100%

If you vote Labor, how can you not know this?
You can know it, vote Labor, and not like it at all. Gives me the shits, frankly.
by wamberal
Fri May 09, 2025 11:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31141
Views: 2522295

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Meanwhile the ALP backroom shenanigans mean that Husic and Dreyfus miss out on the big jobs.


The "faceless men" strike. :(
by wamberal
Fri May 09, 2025 11:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 13 'tahs v Reds, Friday 9 May 2025
Replies: 63
Views: 3593

Re: SRP Rd 13 'tahs v Reds, Friday 9 May 2025

Joey Walton showed a bit of ticker.