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by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

kiap wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:14 am Is Edmed better than Harrison?
Edmed is solid. Harrison has a higher ceiling
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Amatasero is a huge plant pot
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Jtah wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:08 am
shanky wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:04 am Finau has Swinton syndrome
I don’t want to curse him but Swinton looks to have matured.
Yes
He’s definitely not a ticking timebomb anymore
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Finau has Swinton syndrome
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Julian Heaven competing with Ricky Riccitelli for the best name in super rugby
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Chiefs have turned up to play!

Should be a good game
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Chiefs are playing someone this evening
Replies: 60
Views: 4468

Re: Chiefs are playing someone this evening

Great ceremony.
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: .
Replies: 2
Views: 63

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Apols. I see there is a match thread already
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Combined junior rugby
Replies: 4
Views: 131

Re: Combined junior rugby

x(
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 9:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
Replies: 76
Views: 4993

Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels

AC will have to be happy with this penalty count
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.
Replies: 4
Views: 110

Re: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.

ZuLurk wrote: Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:31 am Easier for me to rate the boks than players that one don't see playing regularly.
Perhaps you could explain your scoring system?

Smith (a forward) scores more for #14 than does DuPont (a back)

And Kolbe, a specialist winger, scores more at #15, than Barrett (a specialist fullback)
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 6:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.
Replies: 4
Views: 110

Re: The best All Round Rugby Player in the World incl. the 2023 RWC.

From the totals Willemse is first and DuPont is…last

:lol:
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 1:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53759
Views: 2377850

Re: War in Ukraine...

I think that’s a valid question. As it turns out, Vietnam went over to the other side and we all survived. It seems like it’s about how high the stakes are. Do we really care if China invades Taiwan? The only material issue would be semi-conductors, probably. Oh, and the south China sea thereafter.
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
Replies: 79
Views: 7717

Re: The best 5 players in the world right now

That should do it. :lol:
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318526

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 11:52 pm So Wright, McReight and Cale it is then?
No.
I published the likely backrow 3 a couple pf pages ago. You should bookmark that post, because it’s gold. Whereas your selection is not
8)
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318526

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Trading while insolvent… what on earth were these directors thinking. It’s not NFJ stealing money from NSWRU to give to a mate bad, but it’s bad. https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/04/25/exclusive-rebels-administrator-urges-private-consortium-be-allowed-to-save-club-amidst-claims-ra-wont-engage/ It’s ...
by shanky
Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18296
Views: 859007

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

They're not going to be absent, they've simply a lot of trade surplus that needs to go into something. But 3% is a lot, an awful lot, over time that would if they were to vanish be a big thing. And again even if they simply slow their rate of purchase shifting to some other options that's a big thi...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Replies: 19
Views: 558

Re: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal

'Disturbing trend' of verdicts being overturned - dissenting judge In a sharp dissent, Judge Madeline Singas said the decision "perpetuates outdated notions of sexual violence" and makes holding defendants accountable for sexual assault "significantly more difficult". She also accused the majority ...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Replies: 19
Views: 558

Re: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal

Can someone who’s been following this explain what he actually did and why it’s been overturned? Technicality. Brought on by a desire to be excessively judicious. A sentiment they would never, ever extend to a black youth in a drugstore robbery case Looks to be very similar reasoning to the success...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
Replies: 79
Views: 7717

Re: The best 5 players in the world right now

Case in point:

I remember when Kwagga was considered a fringe player, not worthy of full Bok status

Now, they want his face on every Million-Rand note in circulation

There are times to lock the drinks cabinet. This is one of those times.
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:15 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal
Replies: 19
Views: 558

Re: Harvey Weinstein’s New York Rape Conviction Overturned on Appeal

Duff Paddy wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:10 pm Can someone who’s been following this explain what he actually did and why it’s been overturned?
Technicality.

Brought on by a desire to be excessively judicious. A sentiment they would never, ever extend to a black youth in a drugstore robbery case
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 6:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
Replies: 79
Views: 7717

Re: The best 5 players in the world right now

I genuinely think Saffas should be banned from posting on these types of threads
They are ridiculously biased and incapable of reviewing talent on its merits.
Of course, this bias is well-meaning, innocent and heartfelt, but it still makes for shit analysis
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47364

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...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
Replies: 638
Views: 27970

Re: The NRL catch-all thread

That’s an insane multi
:lol:
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318526

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Ardie Savea and Michael Hooper are two of the best athletes the Anzacs have produced, since Ben and Owen Franks
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
Replies: 638
Views: 27970

Re: The NRL catch-all thread

ROLDY wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:03 pm Won $10k on the chooks today.

God I love Anzac Day
Congratulations.

Not sure what odds you managed on that but the stake was obviously significant

We’re happy for you - but since many of us here are battlers - residents of struggle street - the big-noting is probably ill-advised

You know?
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:12 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18296
Views: 859007

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

As a general statement..

Those wishing to replace the USD as the reserve currency should (in all fairness) suggest another currency they’d prefer to have their life savings pegged to.
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18296
Views: 859007

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

US Treasuries are the world’s most trusted instruments. Every portfolio in the investment world would carry them. They go up, they go down. They’re not going away anytime soon. And the Chinese selling down is good. Means they will have slightly less of a gun to hold to the head of the US and world ...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53759
Views: 2377850

Re: War in Ukraine...

Great, so this package signals the new reality. The Russians are committed to achieving pre-1991 territory and we have to drain the tank to defend Europe. Happy days. Cost of living to remain exorbitant for the next 10 years. I'm feeling a bit smug for not living in Europe. Not for the first time, ...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47364

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

MungoMan wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:25 am
TranceNRG wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:21 am This is going to get ugly by the looks of it.
Forgetting RA for a minute - easily done, tbf - what the ATO does next seems crucial.
Yup

Then ASIC next. They can come up with a rescue package and still end up being prosecuted (if the evidence indicates, innocent until proven etc)
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... faaaaarked!
Replies: 881
Views: 47364

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

What's the deal with the directors being personally liable for the Rebels tax bill? Yeah, just looking at that article posted above, it seems like the Rebels future is far from assured. There are two legal battles, against RA and the ATO, that have to be won by the Rebels before this deal happens. ...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Combined junior rugby
Replies: 4
Views: 131

Re: Combined junior rugby

I have been heavily involved with junior footy for yesrs and never heard of this happening. Totally off, when we’re trying to encourage youngsters to play

The only thing I can think of is that perhaps the coach meant ‘for game day’ but didn’t explain himself properly
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53759
Views: 2377850

Re: War in Ukraine...

Interesting video Don’t agree with all of it but very topical and hopefully interesting for others https://youtu.be/lakdZIuZe7c?si=mFEheaCQeWlghm_w (Noting this was just before the US Aid decision but the rationale still holds. Mike Johnson said he’d been in briefings that were very depressing - per...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Replies: 20
Views: 4839

Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues

BlueThunder wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:49 am Interested how Thomas goes.
The White Moderator
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18296
Views: 859007

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

US Treasuries are the world’s most trusted instruments. Every portfolio in the investment world would carry them. They go up, they go down. They’re not going away anytime soon. And the Chinese selling down is good. Means they will have slightly less of a gun to hold to the head of the US and world ...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 9:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18296
Views: 859007

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

US Treasuries are the world’s most trusted instruments. Every portfolio in the investment world would carry them. They go up, they go down. They’re not going away anytime soon. And the Chinese selling down is good. Means they will have slightly less of a gun to hold to the head of the US and world e...
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318526

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Pakia Pakia wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:46 am Says he weighs 105kg. Think he only needs an extra 5kg if that's the case. AB's went deep into the RWC last year with Frizell as their heaviest loose forward at 110kg.
:thumbup:

Frizell plays ‘heavy’ though. If that’s even a thing
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9763
Views: 318526

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I’m not sure I want him to put on too much muscle/weight. May reduce his speed and agility.
Would prefer to see him as a utility player and a great game-finisher perhaps, against a tiring opposition
by shanky
Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
Replies: 638
Views: 27970

Re: The NRL catch-all thread

Kahu wrote: Thu Apr 25, 2024 3:18 am Very sad news about Terry Hill. Be interesting to know if he suffered from CTE. One of the strangest sights I've seen on a footy field was when he suffered from delayed concussion for the West Tigers
Heart attack apparently. Poor bugger