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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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Terrible weather but an interesting game and crowd. Someone needed to knock the ground announcer out though, he was punishing. As Auckman alluded to, the ground held up really well given the downpour. They deliberately moved local games elsewhere to keep the ground in tip top shape. Not that they w...

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Terrible pity about the weather. Would've been a mich bigger crowd.

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:lol: he was acetsfde at best and very soft. Is he your version of hard man? Not hard. But if you're not a hard man then at least perform the fundamentals and have a high work rate. That was Simmons. He was barely adequate. I'd pick the current locks in Australia over him. I saw him lots at London ...

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Sure mate. Pics of all teams with their shirts off or we’re comparing apples with bent bananas. I used to think Rob Simmons and Kane Douglas were average. Now I wish they were still around. :lol: he was acetsfde at best and very soft. Is he your version of hard man? Not hard. But if you're not a ha...

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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 are out there to hurt and dominate. Not only the Saffas. The Irish, E...

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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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This is what you want to see.

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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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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. WTF. Problem with Australian forwards is not the size. Are you saying Hooper is not big en...

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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.

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I came across the Australian Prime Minister's electorate office a few weeks ago and there's a anti Israel protest there, its been going for months apparently.

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Good interview with Bernie, seems to have a good understanding about his team and the game.

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Well done Brumbies

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If I’ve got a general complaint about Bernie, it’s that he’s overly conservative Waited too long to change it up. Now that he has finally, look at the results.. Maybe he's overcompensating. He sees the players aren't as good as he was so sets a conservative game plan to avoid the more common proble...

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There's been some nice tackles near the line by both sides.

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Did the Drua miscalculate the score? What's the point of going for a penalty only to be 8 down?

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The disadvantage of having an ex AFL player as coach is the Drua have no idea about body height in contact. Something Byrne would not instinctively pick up as an observer. You're joking right? The guy has been coaching professionals rugby for over a decade and you think he doesn't understand someth...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:04 pm Finally…

AAA absolutely struggling

He's just came back from injury.

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The disadvantage of having an ex AFL player as coach is the Drua have no idea about body height in contact. Something Byrne would not instinctively pick up as an observer.

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Lots of raw talent in the Drua, still need some organisation.

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Fijians wingers play like they don't know where the sideline is.

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Ma'u getting his shit pushed in every scrum, yet looking at the ref like he's being robbed :lol: Obviously you've never played prop. Sometimes you'd feel the pressure in a certain point of your shoulders which would tell you what angle your opposite number is coming in at. It could be he felt the o...

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Tahs gonna be good next year. Here first!

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OK, but if they are exaggerated, surely on average they are exaggerated evenly? Therefore it's fine to compare and contrast the different figures? No, I don't think they are. They seem to be figures that are written down once and then not updated. As someone pointed out on another thread, Ardie Sav...

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Are we talking about the same bloke? I’m talking about the Cameron Smith that Joey Johns is referring to here: https://www.sportingnews.com/au/australia/news/andrew-johns-declares-cameron-smith-rugby-leagues-greatest-ever/sbgbl0lgg5jy132ml5tlficfu Yes. He takes the right option because he plays at ...

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It would take him years to add 10kg and he’d lose speed and agility. How would his style, which was the primary ball distributor, suit the role filled by Neil Back? It’s like putting Wally Lewis at lock. He'd be bigger than Michael Hooper. His distribution skills isnt special. It's his ability to p...

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If size is the issue then 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Cale Bench - Wright How does that solve the size issue? Size matters because the Wobs regularly get bashed up front which is destabilizing to the entire team. I mean we lost to Fiji and got thrashed by a shit Welsh side last year. Not to mention ...

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He’d be the lightest backrower the Wallabies have seen since Ray Price. He'd be bigger than Neil Back. As I said he'd need to add 10 kgs+. But his style would suit either position. It would take him years to add 10kg and he’d lose speed and agility. How would his style, which was the primary ball d...

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If size is the issue then 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Cale Bench - Wright How does that solve the size issue? Size matters because the Wobs regularly get bashed up front which is destabilizing to the entire team. I mean we lost to Fiji and got thrashed by a shit Welsh side last year. Not to mention ...

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Put the pipe down soon. What? He'd need to put on a few kgs but his physical strength mobility and toughness would suit either position. He’d be the lightest backrower the Wallabies have seen since Ray Price. He'd be bigger than Neil Back. As I said he'd need to add 10 kgs+. But his style would sui...

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I think he would have been too slow to be an International 9 Yes he wouldn't have the mobility of a halfback . But I'd have him at hooker or openside flanker. Put the pipe down soon. What? He'd need to put on a few kgs but his physical strength mobility and toughness would suit either position.

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The closest to a straight swap would be RL hooker to RU scrum-half. Passing off the ground is their bread and butter, plus they have to be able to run in traffic and tackle big fellas. Some can kick a bit and a few can kick well. Cam Smith would have gone okay I think he would have been too slow to...

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$40-50 a pack in Oz now apparently. Sadly in other places, like Indonesia they are about $1 a pack. I gave up 14 years ago and would be all for banning it. Vapes too. The cost to health systems all over world is staggering. I’m sure governments make a pretty penny off the taxes Get the fudge off my...

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Half ack ftom leahue to union would be unsuitable because space is given to the leahue halfback to pass. They usually take a step. You need to pass off the ground from union. It's down to the individual but habits is hard to change.

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:30 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 3:21 am Vunivalu mixes the really shit and the good seamlessly.
There was nothing good about him today. He was f**king dire.

Bloke needs to be sacked.

Ok. He gives a dollop of good amongst of the mostly shit stuff.

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Vunivalu mixes the really shit and the good seamlessly.

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Given a few / several cameras at various angles, and with decent computing power, do you think the most recent versions of AI could ref a rugby match to people's (general) satisfaction and in real-time? Genuine question, thought of it while perusing the thread on the fanciful law changes put forth ...

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For how long will they provide funds? They’re almost certainly working a scam - is the mark RA or the Victorian govt? Vic Gov. They want them to build a station where the stadium is, they own all the land out there. It’ll have my approval then as I’ve got no problems with the Vic govt being the mar...

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I don't care what business they are in if they can provide the funds. For how long will they provide funds? They’re almost certainly working a scam - is the mark RA or the Victorian govt? So the scam is take over the Rebels and pay off their debt. Then pay the players to play and keep the club runn...

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