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shanky

Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:43 am
Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:41 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 2:27 am

Finau got carded last night and Swinton didn’t…
I think you'll find it was Vaa'i.
They all look the same to shanky.

You might want to take that back

shanky

OK cool. You’ve found two examples from 100 years ago. I have also been in the coaching scene extensively, and union coaches focus on different things. Mainly because you don’t usually have a guy coming at you with a 10m run-up Also, body heights are typically much lower in Rugby. Or not https://ww...

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Yes, and you can contest the ball

Putting a ‘hit’ on is low percentage play in union (as you have said)
Better to either hold the player up, or bring him down so he has to release.

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Are you arguing with me for the sake of it? You've already agreed it was a legal tackle :lol: Nope. I’m simply pointing out that Sunnybanana would be familiar with union technique moreso than the specifically-coached and high-intensity tackle technique coached in leagie Brian Lima and Butch James's...

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I sincerely hope you pick Finau That guy is like Swinton. A card magnet Finau is a much calmer person than Swinton, who always looks like he's completely enraged. His face is always pink and inflamed with anger and hatred. Fwiw, I think most Rugby teams benefit from including one genuinely mad play...

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That is league coaching, to stop momentum Union coaches mainly work on traditional tackling Are you arguing with me for the sake of it? You've already agreed it was a legal tackle :lol: Nope. I’m simply pointing out that Sunnybanana would be familiar with union technique moreso than the specificall...

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That is league coaching, to stop momentum

Union coaches mainly work on traditional tackling

shanky

I sincerely hope you pick Finau

That guy is like Swinton. A card magnet

shanky

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. It wasn't even penalised. He's completed 4 tackles like that in recent games...

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If (as a backrower) you can no longer target one of the pretty boys with a nice, clean, savage, borderline hit - then it takes away the main reason for playing the game

shanky

Brief video with two Tier 1 referees discussing a shoulder charge

Finau was legal

https://youtu.be/vsE57jKUJYo?si=2y95U3RBN0kODyx3

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UncleFB wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:03 am It was fine, and even if it wasn't he'd get a pass on the ginga allowance.

Aus media are making tits of themselves over it.

We should be thankful the Aus media even cares enough to debate it

shanky

Enz. Sensible stuff Get a bit of advice though. Dividend stocks are a real asset for retired persons. There’s often tax lurks available as well, keeping below income thresholds and so on. Am sure you’re across all this but an hour with a fee-only advisor might be worth the money. :thumbup: In NZ th...

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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...

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Enz. Sensible stuff

Get a bit of advice though. Dividend stocks are a real asset for retired persons. There’s often tax lurks available as well, keeping below income thresholds and so on.

Am sure you’re across all this but an hour with a fee-only advisor might be worth the money.

shanky

I think Schmidt is a brainiac who will look at this analytically and draw similar conclusions

Not a particularly brave prediction, I grant you (given his obvious track record) but this a side match-thread (not the WB thread) so I can say this without too much fear

LOL

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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-dy...

shanky

Good stuff. You are very sensible. I am sure you’ll go well. History says as much.

shanky

Each to their own. I think there’s no harm in having a little bit to put into hunches like ‘lithium’ or that stock your wife’s friend talked about

It’s not really investing, more punting. But it stops you feeling tempted to exit investments to chase things and scratches an itch

All IMO

shanky

TranceNRG wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:50 pm You reckon he's a nobody?

He’s certainly a nobody in the rugby press. No glamour etc

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Thing is unless you buy individual. US shares, you are almost always buying FANGS or whatever you want to call them when you buy US ETFs or mutual funds. I think majority of money in the last couple of weeks went in to US funds. Nothing wrong with ETF’s or their composition Was talking more about o...

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There’s been an article or two about Wright

The jungle drums are sounding

They’re saying “the new Jon Eels - he’s coming”

shanky

Sure. It has, but I’m not a fashionista so I deliberately get these things wrong - in order to show I’m based

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Eugenius wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:17 pm A very happy crowd .

And a good bunch of friendly loyalists .

Enjoyable night .

Shared a bottle of French red at a pouncy little wine bar with my bro , who doesn’t get out much .

Life is good .

Onya Euge

Glad you had a good time. That’s what rugger (and a welcome win) can give you.

shanky

Without wanting to wade into the debate, my opinion is that equities are at (or near) the bottom.
I specifically exclude FANGS from this sentiment, as they remain toppy.
I’m referring to sensible growth stocks.

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Liam Wright is Australia’s natural captain

The man is the smartest footballer in Australia

I’d be building a team around him.

shanky

ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:48 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:43 pm
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:40 pm

How good is a packed Brooky looking
Was going to wander over, but made the fateful decision to watch the Tahs instead
We’re thinking about moving that way. Love the beaches

God’s country mate. You’re welcome to join.

We got locked down in Covid and no-one minded.

shanky

grievous wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:45 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:43 pm
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:40 pm

How good is a packed Brooky looking
Was going to wander over, but made the fateful decision to watch the Tahs instead
You went tonight?

Haven’t been to an actual Tahs game since before Covid.

Switched to loving ‘grassroots’ rugby because it’s more authentic, and stuff

shanky

ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:40 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:38 pm Well done Chiefs.

DMac outstanding.

How good is a packed Brooky looking

Was going to wander over, but made the fateful decision to watch the Tahs instead

shanky

Well done Chiefs.

DMac outstanding.

shanky

Fvck I hate being a Tahs fan

Go manly!

shanky

And did Marky Mark do so well it was worth dropping Pietsch?

Meanwhile that fckwit replacement nothingburger winger who played the ball on the ground gets a game.

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As a QLDer I hate the Tahs, but Jesus I’m feeling sorry for them tonight. First 20 mins was amazing and then they just shit the bed Piss poor defence. Weird selections . Overly complex lineout calls Poor coaching basically. Perese on the pine, for a start Yes. That’s one of about 10 head scratchers

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As a QLDer I hate the Tahs, but Jesus I’m feeling sorry for them tonight. First 20 mins was amazing and then they just shit the bed Piss poor defence. Weird selections. Overly complex lineout calls Poor coaching basically. Doesn’t explain shit like gamble failing to do his job. I’d also love to see...

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:11 pm
TranceNRG wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:08 pm I think that's the game.
As a QLDer I hate the Tahs, but Jesus I’m feeling sorry for them tonight.

First 20 mins was amazing and then they just shit the bed

Piss poor defence. Weird selections. Overly complex lineout calls
Poor coaching basically.

shanky

ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:03 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:02 pm
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:00 pm

Agreed. He’s also bang average.
He’s errr, playing the Brumbies style 8.
How dare you slander John Roe like that!

8 plays wide apparently

All very innovative

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:00 pm
Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:50 am Hannigan isn't fast enough for 8, keeps getting burned in the outside channels.
Agreed. He’s also bang average.

He’s errr, playing the Brumbies style 8.

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Auckman wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:56 am DMac is clearly the starting All Black 10 this year

He is magic. Real class

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Magpie26 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:56 am Another penalty 5m out and the ref does nothing

Have you noticed how the chiefs players run into the line, causing obstruction? The last try was directly affected by this.

Nope? Guess not. Better to whine than either be objective or simply shut up

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grievous wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:33 am
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:53 am AC… how many tissues have you been through in the last 80mins?
Hes watching loige

Not this week

This week he’s going to be baaaack baby. Die hard Union man again

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