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by Salient
Thu Jul 15, 2021 3:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

This makes sense if one country needed vaccines instead of 200. Tell me how Pfizer, who incidentally invested billions of dollars into its development, should determine which countries get the vaccine and at what price? If you were boss, how would you work out the price in these times of extraordin...
by Salient
Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's sporting successes over the past week
Replies: 76
Views: 5702

Re: Your country's sporting successes over the past week

Farva wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:36 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 6:59 am All Whites the best of Oceania soccer :lol:
Only undefeated team in world cups I believe
Lost a couple in their first World Cup appearance, 5-2 Scotland, 5-0 either Argies or Brazil :nod:
by Salient
Thu Jul 15, 2021 2:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia - The Hermit Kingdom
Replies: 1472
Views: 86488

Re: Overseas Australians could face jail for trying to come home

Would a few cases slip by? Yes, probably. But it's really just not that big a deal. I think you'll find the vast majority of Australians would disagree with you Mog. The vast majority of Australians seem to think they are dealing with something between ebola and the black plague. I had a coronaviru...
by Salient
Tue Jul 13, 2021 8:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika confirmed for SR 2022
Replies: 104
Views: 5567

Re: Fiji Drua and Pasifika Moana confirmed for SR 2022

So it's a sixth New Zealand Super team with an interesting name? Yeah, probably. Key difference is that currently NZ teams have a cap (5?), of non NZ eligible players. Assumedly this team would not have this cap. Someone must have covered this already, but... 80% of the team must be eligible to pla...
by Salient
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your country's sporting successes over the past week
Replies: 76
Views: 5702

Re: Your country's sporting successes over the past week

Farva wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 3:49 am Dont forget the other Wimbledon win for Dylan Alcott.
And the two golf wins, Scottish and other one on the U.S tour that I can't remember
by Salient
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I'm hearing Pfizer demanded premium rates for priority delivery. This was bound to be the case given they are capitalist running dogs. I don't blame the Australian and New Zealand governments for not buying at the premium rate. Why would we? We have the best natural defence of all and there was no ...
by Salient
Tue Jul 13, 2021 7:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sydney.... fvcked
Replies: 5865
Views: 300527

Re: Sydney.... fvcked

I'm concerned there will desperate people trying to cross the Tasman illegally. How? By boat? People smugglers Bro. Gladys outdoing herself, if going to work from Sydney to the regions you need a covid test, but still go to work without waiting for the results. Liberal logic right there, State is g...
by Salient
Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Farva wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 6:23 am Kruddy is a narcissist so no doubt he sent a letter but then bigged up what it achieved.
Cool story Bro
by Salient
Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

So, read this thread expecting to see some discussion of calls for the Royal Commission in Victoria having it's terms of reference widened to include state government pressure/interference on the state gambling authority into its favourable treatment of the *alleged* money laundering complicit Crow...
by Salient
Sat Jul 10, 2021 1:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: MOR Masterclass #23765: Lionel Ritchie
Replies: 13
Views: 756

Re: MOR Masterclass #23765: Lionel Ritchie

towny wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:58 pm
shanky wrote: Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:44 pm Good man

MOR is coming back, in a BIG way.
:thumbup:
Not everyone wants to listen to Hendrix over their weetbix.

PoW!
Is this a whoosh? 😦
I'm really hoping it is, though I fear a Celine Dion fred might be on shanky's hit list going forward :shock:
by Salient
Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Britney Spears conservatorship situation is horrific
Replies: 24
Views: 2230

Re: The Britney Spears conservatorship situation is horrific

I'm coming at this completely cold but my presumption is that she must have been considered either mentally too unwell or developmentally incompetent to the level of someone maybe slightly retarded in order for a judge to consider her so untrustworthy that she cannot safely and securely make her ow...
by Salient
Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Amazon - The Tomorrow War (CONTAINS SPOILERS)
Replies: 78
Views: 4810

Re: Amazon - The Tomorrow War (CONTAINS SPOILERS)

I think the Independence Day comparison is really apt. Maybe a cross between that and Starship Troopers. Action Comedy, fun yet dumb, great set pieces, plot like a sieve, hilariously stupid hammy ending. Still waiting for someone to explain how big bugs could fire a space rock across the universe t...
by Salient
Fri Jul 09, 2021 3:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sydney.... fvcked
Replies: 5865
Views: 300527

Re: Sydney.... fvcked

Brad Hazzard essentially telling people to start panicking :blush: Well I'm panicking, was going to leap out the window, but since I'm on the ground floor the only thing being threatened are the flower beds. Just been on the phone to Qld Health, and yeap stuck here longer to avoid a Hotel stay for ...
by Salient
Fri Jul 09, 2021 12:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Wheel of Time (Amazon Series)
Replies: 332
Views: 28051

Re: The Wheel of Time (Amazon Series)

Sanderson did a decent job of the last 3. I'll give it a bash. I will too. Will be interesting to see how the adapt the story from book to TV. When looking through the cast, the had the actor playing ‘Lan’ listed for only 1 episode. Six episodes at an hour length each, see poster above, would assum...
by Salient
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Gladys the saviour of Australia is now facing another week of lockdown in Sydney because, you know, she is doing such an awesome job of saving Australia and all.
by Salient
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Who is in charge in the USA?
Replies: 311
Views: 21545

Re: Who is in charge in the USA?

I’ve always thought the president was just a front man for the actual decision makers. Looking at Biden I remain hopeful it’s true. If that is so, then a) no criticism can ever be made of ANY US president b) the American people may as well give up any notion of presidential accountability So Mick y...
by Salient
Tue Jul 06, 2021 11:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Transgender Weightlifter Cleared to Compete by the IOC
Replies: 859
Views: 57151

Re: NZ Transgender Weightlifter Cleared to Compete by the IOC

This signifies the slow death of Female sports and it should be stopped. Full marks for the outstanding hyperbole. The day a trans athlete wins a gold medal and smashes a record in a blue-chip event (e.g. 100m running), the debate is over. No, the impact is well before that. Trans gender people hav...
by Salient
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is white hip-hop valid?
Replies: 248
Views: 11879

Re: Is white hip-hop valid?

mdaclarke wrote: Thu Jul 01, 2021 1:50 pm I think it comes across a bit cringe. I always imagine them to be upper middle class Trustafarians.

That's probably my prejudice though.
You have clearly not heard the Hilltop Hoods, or does skip hop not count?
by Salient
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL- New Zealand vs India, The Rose Bowl, Southampton(moved from Lords because of COVID)
Replies: 1270
Views: 85715

Re: WORLD TEST CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL- New Zealand vs India, The Rose Bowl, Southampton(moved from Lords because of COVID)

By end of Viv Richards wonderful career he was batting at no 6 for the Windies. He started his test career as an opener. Spent the majority at no3 and 4 during his peak and then moved to 5 and 6. He was still good for a quick fire 70 odd when his team needed it. Father Time waits for no one. Reflex...
by Salient
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Did the ABs show disrespect by scoring last try??
Replies: 72
Views: 3602

Re: Did the ABs show disrespect by scoring last try??

In the NBA there's a 24 seconds shot clock. If the game is a thrashing and beyond doubt then neither team would take the final shot. The All Blacks scored their final try minutes into extra time to bring up the 102 -0 margin. Did they show disrespect? After all Tonga had to gather together a team o...
by Salient
Sun Jul 04, 2021 7:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Are Amazon going to f-ck up LOTR with wokeness?
Replies: 289
Views: 15872

Re: Are Amazon going to f-ck up LOTR with wokeness?

As long as the story and characters are good, and presented in an enjoyable fashion, then I don't really care about the rest. Well said Sir! As Towny sort of mentioned above, books v movies different mediums ergo what reads well on the page might not be cinematic. Not as pessimistic as some on the ...
by Salient
Wed May 26, 2021 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: BeloruSSian terrorists hijack Ryanair flight.
Replies: 65
Views: 5792

Re: Ryanair will now charge extra not to be kidnapped on their flights.

CrazyIslander wrote: Mon May 24, 2021 1:40 am The world has gone mad.
As demonstrated by Dozy's fanatically support of the Chinese Government. Talk about blinkers on, all ahead with the spin control, would add a whoosh for him, but you know, mentally challenged and we live in Woke times Bro. I blame uppity chicks for that btw.
by Salient
Fri May 14, 2021 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Clan v. Reds
Replies: 137
Views: 7394

Re: Clan v. Reds

Really good advert for Australian rugby Really??? Reds my Oz team, already turned this one off. As expected same old same old, poor decisions, too many breaks, boring sport to watch. Strangely finding Wendy ball more exciting than this over ruled game that like Loig now goes from breakdown to break...
by Salient
Sat May 01, 2021 11:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Modern TV is rubbish
Replies: 56
Views: 5226

Re: Modern TV is rubbish

I cannot imagine anything approaching the quality of The Dick Calvert Show being made today. I cannot imagine an audience comprehending these two either https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEPtyb9OHP8 This is just one example of the outstanding quality of that show. Cool story Grandad; its called strea...
by Salient
Sat May 01, 2021 11:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia - The Hermit Kingdom
Replies: 1472
Views: 86488

Re: Overseas Australians could face jail for trying to come home

Lot's of people ignored Australia's human rights abuses all in the name of public health and pints, can that go on? What kind of country locks out its own citizens indefinitely and shows barely contained racism towards India and Indians like we saw in Perth during the week? Where are the basic valu...
by Salient
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Would that 2.5m be part of the 3.1 million ScoMo is claiming the Euros haven't delivered, or are we talking a completely new batch? Separate batch, and from CSL. Oh and are the States still stockpiling as ScoMo previously claimed? There is not much Pfizer stock to pile. The data for the last week o...
by Salient
Thu Apr 08, 2021 1:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Really? Why then is our vaccination rates a complete shambles? Are they holding the vaccine on the docks or something. When you say 'our vaccination rates' do you mean NZ or Australia's? If the latter, they are holding 2.5 M of the CSL vaccine in Melbourne cold storage pending further AZ UK testing...
by Salient
Wed Apr 07, 2021 10:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Really? Why then is our vaccination rates a complete shambles? Are they holding the vaccine on the docks or something. When you say 'our vaccination rates' do you mean NZ or Australia's? If the latter, they are holding 2.5 M of the CSL vaccine in Melbourne cold storage pending further AZ UK testing...
by Salient
Tue Apr 06, 2021 9:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

What a disgrace. The govt's delivery on their vaccine promises have been abject failure.Greg Hunt has proven himself another talking sock puppet, full of BS promises. Australia's vaccine performance. is piss poor when compared to other developed countries... if not the worst. Aussie politicians tal...
by Salient
Sun Apr 04, 2021 6:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Hurricanes vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sun 11th April
Replies: 312
Views: 13151

Re: Hurricanes vs Crusaders: MATCH THREAD: Sun 11th April

So much for bored etiquette. Indeed. A breach of rules. Im assuming the moral high ground and saying the Canes win by default (its our only hope) Wasn't quite going that far but I'm with you bro :D Very poor form by AC. :thumbdown: I might have to ignore this game in protest. Joining the swelling p...
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Super Lazy Blooze v Horricanes Fred
Replies: 125
Views: 5782

Re: Super Lazy Blooze v Horricanes Fred

Enzedder wrote: Thu Apr 01, 2021 9:06 pm Blues are beatable and the Canes have the runners to breach their line repeatedly.

Go for it - he says with one eye on the points table
And we welcome all support, even from Tribe supporters. Have a horrible feeling the Blues might just get it right :(
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:36 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The 'State of Australian rugby' thread
Replies: 136
Views: 5350

Re: The 'State of Australian rugby' thread

What Towny said - won’t copy and paste but he’s right. The two points I’d add: - critical point 1 - which is at crossroads in my mind - is the Wallabies themselves. True increases in public support / interest and participation is driven in part by national success. They have not been good enough ho...
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a Super Rugby AU game on tonight?
Replies: 24
Views: 1170

Re: Is there a Super Rugby AU game on tonight?

Ali's Choice wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 2:43 am Waratahs vs Brumbies? Should be a good, close game.
Actually decent call there AC, and for the record feel slightly sorry for the Tahs on that result, so close, yet so far.
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Speccie slams quisling Kiwis
Replies: 499
Views: 30343

Re: The Speccie slams quisling Kiwis

I have found that relying on the Poms or the Yanks is fraught with danger. Oz is starting to look the same but hopefully they will get rid of their idiot soon. With the Chinese we know we're getting into the bed with the devil and we have to plan accordingly. They are our biggest trading partner an...
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Crusaders vs Highlanders: MATCH THREAD: Fri 2nd April
Replies: 215
Views: 11230

Re: Crusaders vs Highlanders: MATCH THREAD: Fri 2nd April

I just finished watching it - shocked to say the least!!! Very happy for my Highlanders! I truly thought the clan would do well to keep the Crusaders under 50. They unearthed some depth that I didn't think they had - some of the players who were benched this week may find it very tough to work thei...
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Cane out for 4-6 months
Replies: 37
Views: 2314

Re: Sam Cane out for 4-6 months

It will always be a "what if" for me, what if Cane had started in the semifinal against England. Would he have stopped that early English forward momentum in its tracks like he did against Ireland? I don’t think you were stopping England that day with peak McAwe at openside. Madness not to start Ca...
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The tastiest meat poll
Replies: 85
Views: 5126

Re: The tastiest meat poll

This is very tricky. Depends on how each meat is cooked, which part used. On balance got to be pork I reckon. Bacon, pork belly, slow roasted shoulder, gammon, sausages, salamis, hams, pates, its the most versatile. Got my vote, though went with roasting a lamb leg for Easter Sunday lunch :nod:
by Salient
Fri Apr 02, 2021 9:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The Morrison Government will consider a radical measure to prevent online bullying and trolling, but experts say the proposal would involve serious risks for social media users. The government is considering forcing users of social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Instagram — as well as o...
by Salient
Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Queensland fvcked...
Replies: 227
Views: 12454

Re: Queensland fvcked...

Twitter suggesting that there are three confirmed new cases on the Gold Coast. I predict the initial 3 day lockdown will be extended until Tuesday next week, and the Gold Coast will be included in this extension at the very least - if not further areas. They will not want people travelling en masse...
by Salient
Thu Apr 01, 2021 3:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041200

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

My wife, who is currently down in NSW has to go into lockdown due to having visited Brisbane during the period that is apparently of concern. Lock down south of the border apparently means you can go do shopping for food, attend medical appointments, oh and go to work. Exactly how dumb are the pric...