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- Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Finau tackle on Edmed.
- Replies: 27
- Views: 209
Re: Finau tackle on Edmed.
I saw the game in real time, and I thought the tackle was borderline but not deserving of a card. If I was one of the Chiefs' coaches, I'll be having a quiet word with him about technique and improving the arm wrap action.
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Rieko has definitely improved in that regard though.. just like defensively he has matured with age. Those first two tries against Ireland in the World Cup were from Rieko passes. We'll see though. If Razor doesn't pick him, then we know he doesn't rate him. But who would be better? The alternates ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Investing
- Replies: 522
- Views: 21134
Re: Investing
Thanks. I am starting from poverty again after a divorce and only have 15 years to build up some decent equity . So I am not sure what is really long term. I think I'll stick with a mix for the short term and will watch for the moment to go more risky. Good luck with the rebuild. I've been through ...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:10 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Reiko Ioane creates nothing for his wingers. His first instinct is always to run the ball, to take contact. All Black wingers have consistently been starved of ball when playing outside Ioane. That's a f**king huge issue. If that's true, I'm surprised by that because he played in the center positio...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Considering the Blues have given up 3 or so tries in the last 5 matches I think his defense is doing fine . He had a tendency to let someone have the outside and then use his speed to get them rather than shut down their space but that seems to have improved. Either way, just like some other player...
- Sat Apr 27, 2024 12:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Investing
- Replies: 522
- Views: 21134
Re: Investing
Haven't read the thread so probably miles away from where it's at right now but I noted that 1) The Wife was always conservative (property and low risk pension scheme) 2) I started off medium to high risk (I suppose knowing that the wife was low risk allowed that), mainly bullion and shares. 3) As ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:30 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Considering the Blues have given up 3 or so tries in the last 5 matches I think his defense is doing fine . He had a tendency to let someone have the outside and then use his speed to get them rather than shut down their space but that seems to have improved. Either way, just like some other player...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:29 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Investing
- Replies: 522
- Views: 21134
Re: Investing
I'll definitely be seeking independent financial advice when I'm 10 years out from planned retirement. At 10 years out, I'll probably move some stuff I have in growth funds (80 growth assets /20 cash assets) to a balanced fund (50/50), and then at about 5 years out move the same stuff in the balance...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Isn't that what I just said?
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane. At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open. I don't have a problem with Ioane on attack. It's his defence that causes me worry. He's no Conrad Smith. Considering the Blues have given u...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Investing
- Replies: 522
- Views: 21134
Re: Investing
Time to go conservative in the US and invest in safer lower yield funds, while we weather an upcoming storm? Or is the current panic movement going to be short lived? And there are the elections. What are you talking about? Bonds? I think the current volatility will be short lived. Once inflation c...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:59 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane. At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open. I don't have a problem with Ioane on attack. It's his defence that causes me worry. He's no Conrad Smith. His pace has saved us plenty of ti...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane. At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open. I don't have a problem with Ioane on attack. It's his defence that causes me worry. He's no Conrad Smith. How many breaks does he have this ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
I'd be surprised if it's not Barrett and Ioane. Will be interesting to see if Robertson persists with a non-passing, ball-hogging, selfish centre like Ioane. At this stage 12 is Barrett and 13 is wide open. I don't have a problem with Ioane on attack. It's his defence that causes me worry. He's no ...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5344
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5344
Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Some dumb penalties being conceded by the Chiefs here.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5344
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
On a different subject, who's the consensus 12 & 13 combination for the ABs this season?
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
It's a good thing that everyone is over the Cane red card.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5344
Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Go the Chiefs!
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
- Replies: 5700
- Views: 573840
Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
What's scary, is that the Nuggets haven't even hit top gear yet. They're such a well balanced team. It's early days, but I can see them going all the way.
On a slightly different subject, Jamal Murray should have been an All Star this season. I would have chosen Murray ahead of Booker.
On a slightly different subject, Jamal Murray should have been an All Star this season. I would have chosen Murray ahead of Booker.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
- Replies: 52
- Views: 6452
Re: Trans issues and 'compelled' speech
This thread warrants Anon's contribution.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: All Blacks 2024
- Replies: 1055
- Views: 83243
Re: All Blacks 2024
Agree. In regards to the other loose forward positions, is Finau the leading contender for the AB #6 jersey?Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:00 am But considering Cane is 32 and will be 36 at the next RWC, whats the point of selecting him when he can select:
Savea
Papali'i
Lakai
Blackadder
Harmon
Kirifi
These are all fine players.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:44 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5579
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:13 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
Re: NZ Politics Thread
That's fair analysis from GON. I had similar issues with some of the Ministers in the previous government. That being, some of these people have had years in opposition to prepare for a specific Ministerial role. They should all be subject matter experts and be able to hit the ground running. It's ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:20 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
Re: NZ Politics Thread
That's fair analysis from GON. I had similar issues with some of the Ministers in the previous government. That being, some of these people have had years in opposition to prepare for a specific Ministerial role. They should all be subject matter experts and be able to hit the ground running.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Damn, I didn't see this coming. I don't know enough about the circumstances to comment on the Ministerial demotions. Moving forward, it's going to be interesting to see how Luxon acts when one of Act or NZF Ministers cocks up. In my view, the non-National Minister who will be under the most scrutiny...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 8:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 55
- Views: 5579
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
For me, this is a 50/50 game. Hurricanes to win the coin toss.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Anyone who was wondering why the greens rule out working with national have their answer. There is no way a green party could work with a party pushing these policies - if they were inside the tent and these policies got watered down, the greens would never get a green vote again Agree. They're pol...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:47 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
- Replies: 5700
- Views: 573840
Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Game 2 Nuggets v Lakers was awesome, huge comeback from Denver punctuated by a Murray buzzer beater (and in a reversal of game 2 of the 2020 series, it was in AD's face). Lakers will complain about some refs calls but you kind of feel that was their shot. NY v Philly was a crazy comeback, b2b steal...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 5:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Welly cabal
- Replies: 36
- Views: 854
Re: Welly cabal
They're too smart for that.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Welly cabal
- Replies: 36
- Views: 854
Re: Welly cabal
I probably won't be able to make it. I'm heading to Brisbane next week to attend a friend's wedding, and will be trying to tie up loose ends before I leave.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 8:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
- Replies: 190
- Views: 26297
Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Any word on Asafo Aumua's injury yet? Nothing specific as to what it is or how long, but this is what we know so far: https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/350252829/hurricanes-face-nervous-wait-after-asafo-aumua-injures-knee-against-fijian-drua We're running out of hookers. I'm guessing he's out for the s...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 6:50 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1649
Re: SUPER 10
Can't believe the Crusader are seriously being talked about as being cut. They won the previous 6 titles and easily the most successful side. However, the economic side of things never really stacked up to have two teams in the South Island. Its sad but rugby is big business now. Business comes fir...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 12:07 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
- Replies: 190
- Views: 26297
Re: Hurricanes 2024. The Midget is gone!
Any word on Asafo Aumua's injury yet?
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
- Replies: 5700
- Views: 573840
Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
It's a shame that Dangelo Russell had such a poor shooting night, as the Lakers might have stolen the first game from the champs. Might be time to get the brooms out, a sweep could be coming.Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Sun Apr 21, 2024 2:45 am Den v LA first half was great.
They really should let the 1-3 seeds pick their opponent though.
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Beating the Crusaders
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1192
Re: Beating the Crusaders
Crusaders are now paying $21 to win the comp... Does anyone remember how much the Crusaders were paying to win the Super Rugby comp in 1998, when they were last after 4 rounds? Was that 98 or 99? My memory could be wrong, but I thought it was the Crusaders' first title win in 98, when they dropped ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 5:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NZ Politics Thread
- Replies: 52650
- Views: 3534064
Re: NZ Politics Thread
Is Brinded still there? Nah . Retired , met him and his wife . Highly regarded . Keri Evan’s took over from him . He’s now doing high performance stuff . The other was offered the job - not interested . I don't think I've met him, but he was definitely known amongst his counterparts in Wellington. ...