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by Shrekles
Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies v Lions Wed, Jul 9
Replies: 465
Views: 4994

Re: Brumbies v Lions Wed, Jul 9

I have tickets to this - if I can get back from the Cook Islands in time…
by Shrekles
Mon Jul 07, 2025 3:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 121
Views: 2942

Re: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands

Starters - 15 - hard to choose but here it is - for today..... Velvet Underground X Minute Men Kraftwerk The Stooges Roxy Music The Sex Pistols Bauhaus Undertones The Clash Buzzcocks The Jam Joy Division Husker Du Bench / Finishers. - Nirvana, XTC, ELO, The Police,Black Flag, The Stranglers Great c...
by Shrekles
Fri Jul 04, 2025 6:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 121
Views: 2942

Re: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands

koroke hangareka wrote: Thu Jul 03, 2025 11:43 am The Bats
The Clean
The Chills
Herbs
Bored Games (I shared a room with a band member once, for a couple of months)
Tall Dwarfs
Toy Love
The Enemy
Dance Exponents
Sneaky Feelings
Look Blue Go Purple
I have seen almost all those live
by Shrekles
Tue Jul 01, 2025 11:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your 15 most favourite (important to you) bands
Replies: 121
Views: 2942

Re: Your 15 most favourite ( important ) bands

Favourite s that I have also seen live:

Bob Mould
The clouds
Pearl Jam
The who
Bailter Space
You am I
Tenacious D
Throwing Muses


Acts that I wish I had seen so that they would be on this list

Miles Davis
Soundgarden
by Shrekles
Tue Jul 01, 2025 5:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Fat Old Git wrote: Tue Jul 01, 2025 3:51 am So what did Trump do to bring down the price and eggs and gas? What brilliant economic moves should we be applauding?
What is the price of a chicken TACO?
by Shrekles
Tue Jul 01, 2025 2:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Were the Crusaders given the golden chalice from the start?
Replies: 17
Views: 529

Re: Were the Crusaders given the golden chalice from the start?

Back in the day, all other NZ super rugby franchises had to share franchises with other tier one NPC unions. The Blues had to share I believe three or maybe even four NPC unions. The Chiefs had two that come to mind The Hurricanes had I believe three. The Highlanders had two. The Crusaders at its f...
by Shrekles
Tue Jul 01, 2025 1:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

And here I was thinking tourism for overseas down . Anecdotally I’m aware of several people that have cancelled trips wary of the potential authoritarian approach of officials . An academic colleague of my other was turned back because she had posted criticism of Israel’s invasion on social media ....
by Shrekles
Mon Jun 30, 2025 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Spear and Loathing 20 Years On
Replies: 92
Views: 6182

Re: Spear and Loathing 20 Years On

I’m just glad Umaga never won the World Cup, leaving his career unfulfilled. Karma. Umaga didn't even play in any RWC's after this incident. BOD did however and of course, never made it past the 1/4's. Karma for being a bitch. This photo was also Karma https://img.rasset.ie/00193f8c-614.jpg?ratio=1...
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 28, 2025 12:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Match 2: Western Force v B&I Lions OFFICIAL
Replies: 831
Views: 19643

Re: Match 2: Western Force v B&I Lions OFFICIAL

I don't think Pollock has done badly but I think we're missing a proper 8 again. I think Conan will help things Cummings not noticeable at all, Chessum could make an impact. Changes at prop warranted too. Really? Pollock looks like he could be a difference maker for the Lions Not in the tight You h...
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Match 2: Western Force v B&I Lions OFFICIAL
Replies: 831
Views: 19643

Re: Match 2: Western Force v B&I Lions OFFICIAL

earl the beaver wrote: Sat Jun 28, 2025 11:52 am I don't think Pollock has done badly but I think we're missing a proper 8 again. I think Conan will help things

Cummings not noticeable at all, Chessum could make an impact.

Changes at prop warranted too.
Really? Pollock looks like he could be a difference maker for the Lions
by Shrekles
Wed Jun 25, 2025 4:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rob Penney
Replies: 201
Views: 21386

Re: Rob Penney

After being one of the most dominant coaches in NPC history, Rob Penney has now also conquered Super Rugby. Should he be the next All Black coach? I still think it's worth persevering with Razor for now. At least another season. The much maligned rob Penney now wins super rugby. Does ithis taint Ra...
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 22, 2025 4:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Crusaders have killed Super Rugby and World Rugby
Replies: 42
Views: 1526

Re: The Crusaders have killed Super Rugby and World Rugby

Fat Old Git wrote: Sun Jun 22, 2025 3:53 am I don't remember Aucklanders complaining when Auckland dominated New Zealand rugby. That was a long time ago though, so that could just be my memory playing up.
Well, it was last century…
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 21, 2025 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Fat Old Git wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:50 am
Shrekles wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:48 am
JPNZ wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:08 am :D

:D
Yes, somewhat enjoyable
I'm not completely despondent.
Yes, I've seen worse
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

JPNZ wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:08 am :D
Mr Mike wrote: Sat Jun 21, 2025 10:00 am Satisfied with that.
:D
Yes, somewhat enjoyable
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

message #2527204 wrote: Fri Jun 20, 2025 11:11 pm Who the fvck is Sergio Gor?
A dude with several Russian email addresses
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 21, 2025 6:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Lions Lions Lions
Replies: 3230
Views: 243155

Re: Lions Lions Lions

Just got tickets for the Brumbies vs UN Lions - hopefully it is a cracker of a match.
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 20, 2025 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

Pacers outgunned them with their defense and pace. Thunder couldn’t get stops or knock down 3s. Jdub and Shai were nullified out there, tough place to win. OKC At home is a different beast though, rooting for the Thunder to take it out Monday. I’ll bet that Sonics banner is hanging from the rafters...
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch
Replies: 21
Views: 781

Re: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch

However, a pie off between Dunning and this lard arse would be epic

Image
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 20, 2025 3:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch
Replies: 21
Views: 781

Re: Rugby Players who could Pack a Paunch

Well that killed the thread.....
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 20, 2025 1:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby Players who could Pack a punch
Replies: 25
Views: 1298

Re: Rugby Players who could Pack a punch

Michael Brial
by Shrekles
Thu Jun 19, 2025 6:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

I don't think the win would be tainted but it's unlikely they will beat the Crusaders tomorrow. So far it's been impossible to beat the Crusaders at home in a final. If they do win they would be the first team to beat the Crusaders at home in a final in 30 thousand games. Any team who does that wou...
by Shrekles
Thu Jun 19, 2025 2:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Losing at home in a final is a choke. The Crusaders have never lost a home final - if they lose this Saturday it will be a choke.
by Shrekles
Thu Jun 19, 2025 12:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Crusaders really are a dubious bunch of people. Ban cowbells but allow their f**king horses to gallop around the place. These clowns name their team after medieval religious terrorists, enslave horses to gallop around the field, and then have the nerve to tell the other team their little bells are ...
by Shrekles
Wed Jun 18, 2025 7:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

That was a good bit of all in fracas at the end of the Fever Suns game - cynical foul with 40secs to go up by 15 and then 3 players ejected. That will bring the fans back!
by Shrekles
Wed Jun 18, 2025 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Is banning the cowbells real or just a pisstake? Seems a bit silly! As said above, it's just a game and should be fun! Yes but hang on. What has Air NZ got to say about this. Where the hell are you going to put one of those things in your luggage. You'll need a f**king big suitcase as you will not ...
by Shrekles
Tue Jun 17, 2025 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Looks like the no wars crew is about to go all in with Israel in Iran I wonder what mental hoops people like ski will go through now they support a war monger What looks bad is that it feels they let the Israeli take all the risks at the beginning and now that it looks like an easy party for the pl...
by Shrekles
Mon Jun 16, 2025 1:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Links pls chaps , I want to laugh at yanks too Hopefully this Bluesky link will let you see it. https://bsky.app/profile/rpsagainsttrump.bsky.social/post/3lroigmkfg22u That US regiment really wanted to be there for the guy who sends the Marines against the public Was the army trolling Trump? "you c...
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

It's a shame there seems to be plenty of internal politics int he WNBA that they almost can't show any delight for the clear effective and boost in popularity in the sport after decades of almost nothing moving interest expect down. In fact many seem to despise her for it. Clarke is basically the B...
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 15, 2025 11:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

Over in the WNBA Catlin Clarke has just had an all time great game, knocking 30 points down, including 3 three's in 38 seconds. What's more it was against the Liberty, the best team in the league. Just saw her highlights - 5 of her threes were from logo range. It's a shame there seems to be plenty ...
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 15, 2025 8:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

eldanielfire wrote: Sat Jun 14, 2025 10:22 pm Over in the WNBA Catlin Clarke has just had an all time great game, knocking 30 points down, including 3 three's in 38 seconds.

What's more it was against the Liberty, the best team in the league.
Just saw her highlights - 5 of her threes were from logo range.
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 15, 2025 8:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June
Replies: 424
Views: 8196

Re: SR Final: Crusaders vs Chiefs: MATCH THREAD: Saturday 21st June

Come now, we know who the "neutrals" will be cheering for. ;) There are no neutrals when the Crusaders are playing. Because other fans are pathetic little bitches who are traumatised by us because we've made their nothing-teams our playthings, our private dancers, for the last two decades. They hat...
by Shrekles
Sat Jun 14, 2025 7:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Friday 13th June
Replies: 311
Views: 12385

Re: Semi Final 1: Crusaders vs Blues: MATCH THREAD: Friday 13th June

Really close game and befitting of a semi final. The Blues came to play and had lots of opportunities to win. There were a few key moments that decided the result. I thought Ethan Blackadder showed why he's so highly rated by the All Black coaches. He was probably the difference between the two tea...
by Shrekles
Sun Jun 08, 2025 12:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: June 4th... Tiananmen Square
Replies: 69
Views: 9610

Re: June 4th... Tiananmen Square

Hmmm... bit hard to make it out. There's a hat collection to salute to. And that bust which I suppose is some weird icon of imagined self-importance. Obviously the gym work outs have been odoriferous. The German holiday went well, and the students are still waiting for their grades? Pretty much. Th...
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

Tehui wrote: Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:20 am It looks like we've got a competitive finals on our hands after all! I missed the last few minutes dammit.
I only watched the last 4 and it was awesome
by Shrekles
Fri Jun 06, 2025 4:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

That was epic! They get their first lead of the game with 0.3 secs left
by Shrekles
Thu Jun 05, 2025 3:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63776
Views: 3319479

Re: War in Ukraine...

I'm guessing Putin's inevitable retaliatory strike will involve civilian targets rather than military targets. On another note , I don't know why Ukraine released details about how the drones were smuggled into Russia. I can only assume there's some misdirection at play. For the bragging rights/kud...
by Shrekles
Thu Jun 05, 2025 12:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

I'm of the opinion that if a team moves, they don't get to claim the legacy and history. The Hornets thing is kinda silly, but it's not like there's anything particularly worthwhile to claim from the Hornets legacy. Maybe if they hadn't claimed the Hornets name, they wouldn't have inherited the Hor...
by Shrekles
Wed Jun 04, 2025 10:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: NBA season 2024/25
Replies: 5990
Views: 689613

Re: NBA season 2024/25

Seattle Supersonics won in 1979 - many years before shifting to Oklahoma. It's weird, but them being neither in Seattle nor the Supersonics now, makes them, to me, a replacement franchise not the same one even if technically you could say they were the same team renamed. Don't get me started on the...
by Shrekles
Wed Jun 04, 2025 4:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 46491
Views: 2293586

Re: U.S. politics thread and Donald Trump - Putin's Cock-holster of U.S. Presidents

Tacos are peasant food. Everybody knows that Fajitas are the discerning mans Mexican food of choice. They are very pleasant, yes. But give me an enchilada - the whole thing - over a fajita, any day. I will grant that enchilada's are good. I think we can agree that Tacos are the least palatable choi...