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by Farva
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

I thought harry potter was english? presumably hes improved as he never looked an international when he played for tigers. Born in England, moved to Straya as a kid, got a gig at the Tigers when he was maybe 22 after being with the Melbourne Rebels. English, moved to Australia as a teen. Came home....
by Farva
Thu Jul 17, 2025 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

I thought harry potter was english? presumably hes improved as he never looked an international when he played for tigers. Born in England, moved to Straya as a kid, got a gig at the Tigers when he was maybe 22 after being with the Melbourne Rebels. English, moved to Australia as a teen. Came home....
by Farva
Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How to Actually Pronounce Commonly Mispronounced Rugby Names
Replies: 61
Views: 1555

Re: How to Actually Pronounce Commonly Mispronounced Rugby Names

Flockwitt wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:50 am
Farva wrote: Wed Jul 16, 2025 3:31 am Smith

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/pronun ... lish/smith

I hope I've pronounced that correctly
Well as long as you said Smif and joined the rest of the English speaking world in forgetting how to aspirate a ‘th’.
https://youtu.be/eAmxl-3EdEs?si=F-dfn29dWPAMGrnT&t=90
by Farva
Wed Jul 16, 2025 5:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread
Replies: 15596
Views: 714273

Re: Israel Gaza war and protests and Ireland and etc All inclusive Thread

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/15/opinion/israel-gaza-holocaust-genocide-palestinians.html?unlocked_article_code=1.Wk8.yXV8.wZo4wTQdjmI7&smid=fb-share&fbclid=IwQ0xDSwLj41dleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkJC9ZdoL4DZfBUWS9evkV4qUUY309hWdXQKKRDcmdpjAEfqUGSEbtXuHNlQ_aem_mQmIApI0ZglW9XiXA7hrjA I’m a Genocide Scholar...
by Farva
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Anyway, I reckon the Lions will have the better tight five and better halves combo, whereas the good guys will have it at the back row, the centres and back three.

So its anyones game. Lions slight favourites.

So only logical to say, Wallabys by 10!
by Farva
Wed Jul 16, 2025 2:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

This. Maybe VDF takes young Pollocks spot bc first test. I've only seen a little bit of Pollock and what I've seen scares me. I liken him to Ardie Savea, a genuinely threatening player. Pollock has been bloody good. Im surprised he isnt getting a run if that telegraph team is right. Plus that bit w...
by Farva
Mon Jul 14, 2025 9:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

1. Bell 2. Fassler 3. AAA 4.Frost 5. Williams 6. Valentin 7. McReight 8. Wilson (c) 9. White 10. Lynagh 11. Pietsch 12. Ikitau 13. JAS 14. Toole 15. Wright 6-2 Pollard Slipper Tupou Skelton LSL Tizzano McDermott JOC Not a bad effort. I’d go with Pollard - he’s got the form while Faesler hasn’t had ...
by Farva
Mon Jul 14, 2025 5:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682398

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Not to sound too negative, but that team will get flogged.
by Farva
Mon Jul 14, 2025 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!
Replies: 493
Views: 10800

Re: Wallabies vs B&I Lions - 1st Test - OFFICIAL!!!!!

Jorgo and Potter are first choice wings you think?

Thats a fair bit of pace, but would we want to see say Daugunu at 11 for a bit of size?

Lynaugh starting is a big call too. I wouldnt be surprised to see Donno there, but I dont think we will win if that happens.
by Farva
Sun Jul 13, 2025 4:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682398

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Yesterday was great day until the game started. Brilliant crowd of whom many will not watch anther game of rugby live. Im annoyed it was a one sided fizzed. Never hold these invitation games again. The prospect of an undefeated tour is not far fetched, do the Lions want to tour again here? Id invit...
by Farva
Sat Jul 12, 2025 1:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11377

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

Pollock MoM for me.
The AUNZ team never really gelled. Every time they looked dangerous there was something screwed up, mostly because they looked like a scratch side.
Lions can’t take too much from that and neither can the Wallaby’s.
by Farva
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11377

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

Just popped in to my local Uncle Dan's to buy some drinks for drinking this afternoon and evening (going to fire up the fire pit and so forth before the game) and decided to wear my brand new Wallaby supporter jersey ($45 Best and Less version). As I walked down an aisle, some bloke yelled out "Les...
by Farva
Sat Jul 12, 2025 10:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11377

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

A proper Aussie-Kiwi. Born in NZ, raised in Melbourne. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b3/Blackpink_Ros%C3%A9_Rimowa_1.jpg And Asian heritage by the looks of her. I'd call that a proper International Oceanic or Australasian. A proper ANZAC girl should have at least a bit of Maori a...
by Farva
Sat Jul 12, 2025 3:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUNZ XV v Lions
Replies: 580
Views: 11377

Re: AUNZ XV v Lions

Adding kiwi fruit to pavlova, while not top tier pavlova, is not a bad addition.
by Farva
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Let's be honest. Lolesio is shite anyway. Time for Lynagh to step up. But Lolesio was still a major step up from Donaldson and Lynagh. Lynagh is probably the future, but he's quite inexperienced and yet to really shine at Soup level. That's the big question, whether Lynagh can perform in tests. He'...
by Farva
Thu Jul 10, 2025 9:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt
Replies: 16308
Views: 682398

Re: Wallabies 2025: Revenge of the Schmidt

Feeling very conflicted about cheering for Frizell. This looks like a team designed to belt the snot out of another one. He might be a woman beating plum who gets let off with a slap on the wrist for being an All Black but he is our woman beating plum who gets let off with a slap on the wrist for b...
by Farva
Thu Jul 10, 2025 2:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So many pride...
Replies: 28
Views: 3024

Re: So many pride...

Savour it Clogs. I remember those halcyon days of around 2000 when we were good at rugby, dominant at cricket, shit at soccer but noone cared about it, probably won something in netball, etc.

It doesnt last and soon you are struggling to beat Japan in the world cup.
by Farva
Thu Jul 10, 2025 1:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Oasis Reunion Tour
Replies: 55
Views: 2222

Re: Oasis Reunion Tour

This thread definitively ages the board! All you children who are too young to remember the 70s or 80s, and too set in your middle aged inertia to appreciate some of the great music from the more recent years. I think its inevitable people have a certain nostalgia for the music they grew up with. T...
by Farva
Wed Jul 09, 2025 7:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mrs Mushroom.
Replies: 34
Views: 1381

Re: Mrs Mushroom.

Reckon she should start a restaurant when she gets out of prison
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Its years now which is an issue. But they really do solve lots of problems! Im based in Philippines at the moment but cover SEA (focus on PH, IN and SG as that is where we have offices, but also look at TH, MY and VN) - so I live on airplanes. The Indo market is a pain in the arse as PLN own it so ...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 7:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Its years now which is an issue. But they really do solve lots of problems! Im based in Philippines at the moment but cover SEA (focus on PH, IN and SG as that is where we have offices, but also look at TH, MY and VN) - so I live on airplanes. The Indo market is a pain in the arse as PLN own it so m...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 6:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Thats really interesting! I had understood that FCAS was the driver in the BESS market. Interesting that you say arbitrage is the main driver. And yes a 2 hr BESS doesnt help there. I also wasnt aware you could get long term PSAs for BESS - I assumed it had to be through the spot market? Interestin...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Thats really interesting! I had understood that FCAS was the driver in the BESS market. Interesting that you say arbitrage is the main driver. And yes a 2 hr BESS doesnt help there. I also wasnt aware you could get long term PSAs for BESS - I assumed it had to be through the spot market? Interesting...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 5:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Number of Aussies, Saffers & Kiwis in the Lions?
Replies: 122
Views: 2619

Re: Number of Aussies, Saffers & Kiwis in the Lions?

I personally don't want NZ to ever use the parent rule, the likes Lomax etc who were born in Aus were still eligible because they resided in NZ, even if they were born overseas. Merthens was same, as I said I prefer only where you born or reside, but others have different ideas, so I live with it. ...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 4:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

Sorry, wanted to be a little more specific - do we know what happens to retail prices with the introduction of long duration storage? We could then really assess what the benefit of LDS is to the market, and if there is a value beyond just arbitrage. Reason I ask is that the BESS market was really c...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Number of Aussies, Saffers & Kiwis in the Lions?
Replies: 122
Views: 2619

Re: Number of Aussies, Saffers & Kiwis in the Lions?

I personally don't want NZ to ever use the parent rule, the likes Lomax etc who were born in Aus were still eligible because they resided in NZ, even if they were born overseas. Merthens was same, as I said I prefer only where you born or reside, but others have different ideas, so I live with it. ...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 3:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

What do you mean by gas and electricity suppliers? Im assuming retailers as opposed to generators. The problem is that how do you prove that that retailers are earning super profits, particularly when you see price spikes driven by coal outages. Well, yes that’s the point. The energy market in Aust...
by Farva
Tue Jul 08, 2025 2:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 31190
Views: 2550172

Re: Australian Politics Thread

They’ve got a huge mandate from the public. And you wouldn’t take it as a single GST change. It needs to be a tax reform package. - 15% broad based GST - lower tax brackets - remove interest deductibility on investment properties - remove stamp duty at a state level - trade off is greater gst recei...
by Farva
Mon Jul 07, 2025 9:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Brumbies v Lions Wed, Jul 9
Replies: 465
Views: 5705

Re: Brumbies v Lions Wed, Jul 9

British And Irish Lions At Risk Of Being Swept 3-0 After Wallabies Clinically Demolish Fiji A touring party of Poms, Scots, Irish (and a Welshman*, maybe?) are today trying to wrap their head around what lies in store for them over the next couple of weeks. The British and Irish lions have reported...
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Don’t worry, Aussies, according an Australian journalist in the Guardian “the Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle. The 79th minute shading of their f...
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Lolesio cleared of any significant injury and back at the hotel. Good luck to him and his recovery.
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 12:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Don’t worry, Aussies, according an Australian journalist in the Guardian “the Wallabies have got their 2025 season off to a victorious start and struck a crucial blow in the quest to win the 2027 World Cup at home with a tense 21-18 triumph over Fiji in Newcastle. The 79th minute shading of their f...
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 11:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Wallabies played dumb in parts but dominated the first half. If Lolesio hadn't had a brain fart, it would have been 14-0 at half time. I just hate how teams try and place loose against Fiji. They love that shit. Revel in it. Tighten it up, play for set piece dominance and the holes will open. Then ...
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 11:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Let Georgia in the 6N - NOW!
Replies: 19
Views: 1095

Re: Let Georgia in the 6N - NOW!

Can I add that Tbilisi is one of my favourite cities and a tour there would be an amazing experience.

For that reason alone Georgia should be let in the 6N
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Welcome to Country - what's going on?
Replies: 164
Views: 3884

Re: The Welcome to Country - what's going on?

That reminds me, I need to polish my RMs…
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Let Georgia in the 6N - NOW!
Replies: 19
Views: 1095

Re: Let Georgia in the 6N - NOW!

Wales missing lions? So wales were missing one player right?
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Will take the win but Fiji pretty much lost that through a few droppsies in attack. Dont know what the answer is no Wallaby had a good game, Lions will roll us 3-0 based on that performance. Vs the dross they rolled out against the tags. The Fijians were good because they are huge players that run ...
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Sensible Stephen wrote: Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:27 am Hopefully a lot of that was rust. Bring on next week.
Fiji on the run are a good team, and they have been playing together for a while super rugby season.
by Farva
Sun Jul 06, 2025 6:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji
Replies: 199
Views: 4112

Re: GAME OF THE WEEK: Australia vs Fiji

Cracking game there with the Fijians playing some amazing rugby