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- Fri Apr 26, 2024 4:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.
- Replies: 16
- Views: 357
Re: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.
Savea could probably play 12-14 at test level, plus backrow of course.
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:51 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
- Replies: 155
- Views: 5340
Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
I’ll confess I was surprised to learn that EJ had appointed Skelton as captain Not because Skelton isn’t talented and smart, but because: a) he was overseas based and had no local rapport with the players b) he’s a tight forward, with nose-to-the-grindstone. Very difficult to study what the match-d...
- Fri Apr 26, 2024 2:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
- Replies: 5700
- Views: 573806
Re: NBA season 2023/24 - Play Offs!
Relax about the Nuggets, Lakers are just shit. Lebron still got attacking skills but isn't covering the court, he leaves holes in the defence. He needs to manage his workload in court. He can't be bringing up the ball all the time. Lebron is the strength and weakness of the Lakers. Without him they'...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Correct. I thought the point of a limited liability company was to limit liability. That's why I don't get why the directors are liable for the tax bill. Is it because the directors allowed it to trade while it was insolvent? https://insolvency.pwc.com.au/singleEntityCases/melbourne-rebels-rugby-un...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
That’s probably 3 years away and would certainly detract from his cardio, agility and pace. Yes that's fine, he's not a 7. He'll still have explosive power. With experience he'll know the lines to run and cut corners etc. What he can't avoid is the physical battle and collision. He needs to eat tha...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 81
- Views: 7891
Re: The best 5 players in the world right now
Sad to say, the SR is halfway through and no SR player is mentioned. Not long ago there were always a new star breaking out every season. Or a player taking it to the next level.
For mine the two best breakout stars that would've made World XV in their debut season were '96 Cullen, '03 Caucau.
For mine the two best breakout stars that would've made World XV in their debut season were '96 Cullen, '03 Caucau.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Cale isn't ready...we cant throw newbys into the fold and expect them to excel. Yep, he needs another 10 kgs of muscle. That’s probably 3 years away and would certainly detract from his cardio, agility and pace. Yes that's fine, he's not a 7. He'll still have explosive power. With experience he'll ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:57 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Actually just SR season.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 373
- Views: 28146
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
“He (KB) is a guy you just love. Everyone that plays with Kurtley absolutely enjoys it, loves it, he’s a team man.” Matt To’omua @8:20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zmP5IS9RZgRX3NHp3fPSc?si=zA8BD_8zTB-aEv7owNUJ1Q&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0rJEdjaSp08XAn8Hvg6xOq He's peak one of the boys. That's ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:01 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 373
- Views: 28146
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 2:27 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1649
Re: SUPER 10
This all started when the South Africans were told to fvck off. Here. First. Saffas were great. Good times. But the match fixing was so blatant. It's not a good look seeing the ref giving 20 -1 penalty count or having his hand out for advantage before an offence was committed. We tried to turn a bl...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 1:42 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 1:36 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 firs...
- Tue Apr 16, 2024 1:04 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Let's face it Lolesio is the best but he sint world class. In fact we're lauding players for simply being able to kick for touch or not drop the ball. We've really gone backwards in what we need to see in a 10.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 1:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Carter Gordon was easily the best flyhalf in Australia last year and he's not far behind this year either. Yes his kicking in general is a weakness but he's ahead in all the other areas. I'm hoping his kicking will improve with more experience. This is his 2nd full season of pro rugby. Kicking is a...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The current Springboks with the most Test caps
- Replies: 7
- Views: 290
Re: The current Springboks with the most Test caps
Can't believe Faf only 55 caps. He seems to have been around for ages.
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 12:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Carter Gordon was easily the best flyhalf in Australia last year and he's not far behind this year either. Yes his kicking in general is a weakness but he's ahead in all the other areas. I'm hoping his kicking will improve with more experience. This is his 2nd full season of pro rugby. Kicking is a...
- Sat Apr 06, 2024 9:16 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
- Replies: 139
- Views: 2707
Re: World Rugby to curtail Bok's Bomb Squad
Rassie will find a way around it.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:41 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Let's end it all. Go our separate ways. Fvck the kiwis.
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 9:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Danny Ciprani? Marquee players cost massive coin in today’s market and might not offer a good ROI. I’d suggest that they need to be very, very good at marketing if they are to succeed in a city that is so saturated with sport and games locked behind a paywall that doesn’t have AFL content. Imo, Pro...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 4:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
What is idiotic is trying to salvage a rugby club in administration with $22 million in debt by moving the base to bum f*ck Victoria. It's madness. The Brumbies already have major financial woes also. Can you read? The consortium will pump $30 million into the club. In return, the club does what th...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Kiwis Even ones that..."attend local teams matches" What is idiotic is trying to salvage a rugby club in administration with $22 million in debt by moving the base to bum f*ck Victoria. It's madness. The Brumbies already have major financial woes also. Can you read? The consortium will pump $30 mil...
- Thu Apr 04, 2024 2:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
How are the Brumbies going? I still think amalgamation was the key with the Brumbies since they no longer get crowds. Half the home games in Melbourne and half the home games in Canberra would I believe see better crowds. Four pro teams is working well for Ireland. People still peddling this? Kiwis
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Richmond station is a 3 minute walk away from AAMI. No shit, I used to get there by tram Sorry, you said there was no direct train station to AAMI unless I’m mistaken? Look, I’ll be happy if the Rebs are saved but there is no way I’ll be going to games on the other side of Melbourne until a train s...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:14 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
The move to the suburbs is a good idea, let's face it no one actually lives near AAMI stadium plus there's no direct train station. I'd imagine a suburban ground with a train station would attract a bigger following. Plus the added bonus of the much needed cash injection. It's a no brainer. Richmon...
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 11:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
- Replies: 881
- Views: 47401
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
The move to the suburbs is a good idea, let's face it no one actually lives near AAMI stadium plus there's no direct train station. I'd imagine a suburban ground with a train station would attract a bigger following. Plus the added bonus of the much needed cash injection. It's a no brainer.
- Wed Apr 03, 2024 5:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Golden Age of Westerns
- Replies: 105
- Views: 2323
Re: Golden Age of Westerns
I loved Westerns. Clint Eastwood always put out a decent western.
- Tue Apr 02, 2024 10:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Toole will be fine. He has crazy speed and is actually pretty solid in contact. He doesn’t shirk the hard work and always goes looking for the ball. Petaia is looking good again but he still spills the ball every now and then for no apparent reason. Needs to carry the pill differently. McReight a v...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 9:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Toole was on the other wing not being bullied by Grealy, and made a few great defensive plays and prevented what should’ve been a Reds try in the first half… His game has gone up a level this year. On the other hand Petaia was brilliant, Petaia gets the spot. Well, yes… these things are not mutuall...
- Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
That game last night was the type of game where he cannot be trusted, historically. He came through that with flying colours. The Brumbies back 3 was excellent last night. What exactly did Toole do that was excellent, other than be bullied by his opposite, who made buku metres all night? Wright is ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 11:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: North Harbour rugby union gooooone
- Replies: 13
- Views: 538
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:37 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Pints thread
- Replies: 38
- Views: 991
Re: Official Pints thread
Wine Wednesday. Even if I don't drink any other day, wine Wednesday breaks the week up a treat. I have met with my friends every Wednesday evening for a few pints down my local for 20 years. It breaks the week up, and also ensures that I keep in touch with my small circle of closest friends. We als...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:33 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Official Pints thread
- Replies: 38
- Views: 991
Re: Official Pints thread
Tbh I've fallen out of love with alcohol altogether probably because of the hangover which takes a couple days to get over these days. I've drunk a total of three bears since new year. I bought a box of beer for the start of super rugby, haven't touched it. I'm getting old
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:45 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 2438
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Fantastic episode. Loved the first episode Will came in, totally changed my view on him.Garryowen_22 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 31, 2024 9:01 am just as a coincidence, this popped up on my feed.
I normally don't watch it, the aussie KoKo show is better, but here's Guscott and Carling..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTFF1E7Sgdk
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:26 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
- Replies: 88
- Views: 2438
Re: Jeremy Guscott v Manu Tuilagi - who was better?
Both frustrating players. You'd always felt that they're playing within themselves. Guscott perhaps a victim of the game plan and Tuilagi if injuries. Tuilagi did destroy the ABs, but it was last game of the year and ABs are usually sloppy at that time of year. I'd have to pick Guscott coz I reckon ...
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 3:29 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
IMO Wright and Petaia last night brought hope back for the Wallabies, guys imposing themselves on the game showing they're better than the rest. You need those kinda players at test level.
- Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
My hastily considered, highly critiqueable, anti Brumbies biased crack, 1. Bell 2. Faessler 3. Tupou 4. Holloway 5. LSL 6. Swinton 7. McReight 8. Wilson 9. McDermot 10. Gordon 11. Toole 12. Paisami 13. Flook 14. Nawaqanitawase 15. Kellaway I was going to do replacements but gave up after analysing ...
- Sat Mar 30, 2024 11:42 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9771
- Views: 318985