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by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:24 am Well this thread has taken an unexpectedly entertaining turn. :-]

tubbyj telling it like it is! :smug:
Tubby is the same that disgraced and embarrassed himself on the Tags Saders thread, is he not?

By all means, hitch yourself to his wagon.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Dan54. wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:28 am Anyway genuinely stoked with result, and I thought Jordie was exceptional in defence tonight, by christ I bet he tender tomorrow.
Agreed. The midfield was generally good though there was some worrying defensive signs early on, I suspect that was more a systems thing manifesting in the midfield.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Wrong. :lol: Taranaki was part of the Canes region while Paul Williams was coming up - hence why Dan54 is a Canes fan. Maybe you've heard of the Barrett family? The father and sons played for the Canes. Or a guy called Conrad Smith? There's a whole lot of other players from Taranaki too. Only recen...
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Pakia Pakia wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:13 am
Couch wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:09 am
kiwidutchie wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:06 am For 7 games, Canes have only had 1 card.

Got 3 tonight....
He was only reffing one side tonight. Homer aussie refs trying their best to keep the aussies close on the Table.
:lol: Paul Williams was born and bred in Canes country.
But Blews through and through.

Pull that lip in.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 10:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Williams has lost the plot. He warned them. They gave him no choice. I struggled to see an offence that affected the delivery of the ball in several of the last 5 penalties. He was searching for it, so sure the Canes should have been extra cautious, but the also have to be able to play the game.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Tehui wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:01 am
kiwidutchie wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:56 am Not a lot of structure in this game. It's a lot like 7s
That was my feel too. I'd like to see the Hurricanes drive off the lineouts a bit more like they did towards the end of the first half.
:nod:
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO Ted
Replies: 8
Views: 113

Re: FAO Ted

If it suits, I'll see if I can't round up a few of the denizens. Will try for a consensus re timing.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

tubbyj wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:23 am
Ted. wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:11 am I drive an EV, if that helps?
Sorry I find you a bit tedious compared to Eugenics so mostly just skip reading your posts that are over one line.
:lol:

That wasn't too long, was it. You were able to cope? May I suggest you work up to understanding two lines.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO Ted
Replies: 8
Views: 113

Re: FAO Ted

Mungo, which day do you prefer, get right in, or later in the week?

Welly Cabal?
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Another cheap shot from the Drua. The ref needs to deal with that.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO Ted
Replies: 8
Views: 113

Re: FAO Ted

Sounds like a plan.
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Genuine question - what's the Hurricanes back up front row like? i.e. the front row that's playing in this game. I've not seen them play too much. A step down for sure but all the same, have improved immensely this year and have generally held their own when off the bench. The Drua however are supp...
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

I drive an EV, if that helps?
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Though being a worker of long standing, Makes me recall fondly my 4th form social studies teacher who wrote “worker” in cursive in my report after I had pointed it out earlier in the year that it looks like “wanker”. And from that early note Mr Mike was destined to life as a lawyer Played. :lol:
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

I don't think any team goes to Fiji feeling confident of a win there anymore. Especially the Canes. If they think all they have to do is rock up and take the win, they deserve to lose. Given who the head coach is, I'd wager that the Canes are more wary of Fijian Rugby than most... One would hope so...
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Mr Mike wrote: Fri Apr 19, 2024 12:50 am
Ted. wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:42 pmThough being a worker of long standing,
Makes me recall fondly my 4th form social studies teacher who wrote “worker” in cursive in my report after I had pointed it out earlier in the year that it looks like “wanker”.
Copperplate can do that. :P
by Ted.
Fri Apr 19, 2024 1:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, I am thrilled to be an elite at long last. Though being a worker of long standing, I am a little less enamoured at being labeled a secret despiser of 'workers", but then again, back in the day, we of Fletcher Construction fame did resoundingly tell the BNZ boilermakers, fitters & welders and ...
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Well, I am thrilled to be an elite at long last. Though being a worker of long standing, I am a little less enamoured at being labeled a secret despiser of 'workers", but then again, back in the day, we of Fletcher Construction fame did resoundingly tell the BNZ boilermakers, fitters & welders and o...
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:37 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

Magpie26 wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:53 pm I don't think any team goes to Fiji feeling confident of a win there anymore.
Especially the Canes. If they think all they have to do is rock up and take the win, they deserve to lose.
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2387

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

And I've been looking at domestic/small commercial wind turbines.
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2387

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Yeah, we have a gigantic system that maxes out when it's sunny. Farken hate having to pay the $1.30 supply charge each day. Have you costed out a battery? Yeah, I have. Have been told by a mate in the know to wait until the State Govt brings in a rebate for it or some shit. If I had a battery....ho...
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

jambanja wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 10:48 am
koroke hangareka wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:57 am
booji boy wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 9:50 am

You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave
Fuck, that's got Planet Rugby absolutely nailed.
It’s this place’s theme tune, has been for ages
:nod:
by Ted.
Thu Apr 18, 2024 11:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Spot on. Knowing that people out there are gaining happiness, wealth, health, shelter, etc, at another's expense and counting that as a perquisite to self-satisfaction, at least gives an insight to some peoples political thought processes. x( I wonder how many of the same people complain about the ...
by Ted.
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

We understand it we just want to know what incentive there is in life to grow tall if everyone is going to be made as tall as you. I guess everyone can enjoy their height then. Unless enjoyment is only possible if one uses their height to look down on others. That'd be pretty sad, don't you think? ...
by Ted.
Wed Apr 17, 2024 7:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.
Replies: 108
Views: 987

Re: The Semi-official Because they haven't, we will DRUA v CANES Match Thread.

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by Ted.
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Tehui wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 3:30 am The election trends over the first 6 months since the general election, suggests public opinion hasn't changed too much yet.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_p ... l_election
Can those TPU polls be trusted?
by Ted.
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

Yep that's coming. Ta. I'm guessing it's considered a tax cut despite the fact that not linking it never seemed to get referred to as a tax increase. Which would have been a more accurate description. Moving the brackets and reinstating interest deductibility is easier to understand as a “tax cut” ...
by Ted.
Tue Apr 16, 2024 9:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

booji boy wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:57 am
Tehui wrote: Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:32 am And Itchy and Scratchy are at it again.

Image
:lol:
:lol: :lol: :lol:
by Ted.
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NZ Politics Thread
Replies: 52552
Views: 3497829

Re: NZ Politics Thread

jambanja wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:16 pm
Ted. wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:32 pm Eug, just be thankful that you haven't been put through the same experiences that Jammy has.
I really didn't mean for this to be or sound like a woe is me type of thing.
Well it's a bloody good thing that I didn't think you were, Jammy.
by Ted.
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18231
Views: 834343

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Haberman: Trump appeared to be asleep. His head would fall down… He didn’t pay attention to a note his lawyer passed him. His jaw kept falling on his chest and his mouth kept going slack. Based on that alone, I'm not so sure. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GLOxyI8XgAAqKRh?format=jpg&name=900x900 Nope.