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by Farva
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29269
Views: 2041227

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

In the past 12 or so months I’ve had multiple meetings across Europe and Asia with the likes of EDF, Skoda, Bouyges, Siemens, KEPCO, Samsung, GE Hitachi all discussing the potential for nuclear generation in this country. The feedback from these meetings is always overwhelmingly negative when it co...
by Farva
Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284177

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

shanky wrote: Wed Mar 27, 2024 11:22 pm Moore was 3x the hooker that Beale ever was, no dispute there
Beale’s love of fast food meant that he was doing his damnedest to catch up.
by Farva
Wed Mar 27, 2024 9:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.
Replies: 90
Views: 2416

Re: Baltimore bridge has collapsed.

The ship is 300m long apparently. Something that size doesn’t slow down just because there’s a bridge in the way. Well it did when it hit it. It came to a complete stop. It did indeed, but the force that it had to apply to stop it, destroyed it. It's interesting people have been talking about dolph...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53166
Views: 2309386

Re: War in Ukraine...

iarmhiman wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 10:36 am
He won't pull out
He has quite a few children to multiple women, so I think that bit is accurate...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53166
Views: 2309386

Re: War in Ukraine...

What does a Russian victory look like? Curtailing NATO expansion? Ensuring that Ukraine is sympathetic to Russia? Going fantastically well on those fronts. Russia has already lost. So has Ukraine. This war has been a lose:lose situation for everyone involved. Absolutely. But its been a win for the ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53166
Views: 2309386

Re: War in Ukraine...

What does a Russian victory look like? Curtailing NATO expansion? Ensuring that Ukraine is sympathetic to Russia? Going fantastically well on those fronts. Russia has already lost. Irrespective on what happens now they will not be able to launch a real attack against a NATO country, and every count...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284177

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

According to Wikipedia, Jordie Barret is also 6’4”. That’s basketball tall. I think it is fair to say most players heights are rounded upwards with one inch added. That's like point guard tall at best. Best Australian player ever was Phil Smyth. And he was 6’1”. And yes he did play guard. I had to ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v Reds
Replies: 51
Views: 1357

Re: Force v Reds

Genuinely, it's hard not to love the fight. He's also got the skill set. He's not first cab off the rank, but I'd have him just behind McReight right now. Gamble has been OK, but hasn't captured his form from 2022. Wilkin injured. Reimer good too but jobsharing with Brown and Scott. If McReight was...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284177

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force have just announced the signing of Sam Carter. Assume its for injury cover. He is 34, but we are pretty short of locks at the moment, think he could make a go of it? Are any of your locks injured? They were great this weekend. At best Sam Carter could start on the bench, but I can’t really ev...
by Farva
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284177

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force have just announced the signing of Sam Carter. Assume its for injury cover.
He is 34, but we are pretty short of locks at the moment, think he could make a go of it?
by Farva
Wed Mar 20, 2024 3:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

Blog written by a stone cold expert with research to 2024 to quote. Vs Published: July 27, 2022 5.13am BST And that is misleading anyway because it deals with deaths against the whole population, not against those who caught Covid, and it covers the period from March 2020 to March 2023, so half of ...
by Farva
Wed Mar 20, 2024 2:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

Stone cold expert who was one of the authors of the Great Barrington Declaration, something widely regarded as flawed and more of a political statement than anything backed by fact. And again you are arguing with someone who actually works in this field (Farva, not me). Just to clarify, Im not an e...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 724

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Watching some AFL the other day I see a young man called Neil Erasmus playing for Brisbane - born in Joburg! Genuine question, are there only like a half dozen surnames in SA for people of Afrikaans descent? Best I can make out is there is a better than even chance of someone being called Erasmus, ...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 10:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Except it’s not part of his contract, so like I said, who blinks first? I explained in detail on the previous page why, under contract law, it is a part of his contract. It was a part of the offer made. It doesnt matter if its written into the actual signed document. And offer was made that was acc...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 9:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 724

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Caught some NRL highlights recently t, and I'm not much of a League guy. Won't go out my way to watch it, but will occasionally catch a game or highlights if it crops up. And the thing I noticed is... The games are packed compared to super rugby. Not wanting to get into the nuances of both codes, b...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 724

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Caught some NRL highlights recently t, and I'm not much of a League guy. Won't go out my way to watch it, but will occasionally catch a game or highlights if it crops up. And the thing I noticed is... The games are packed compared to super rugby. Not wanting to get into the nuances of both codes, b...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 8:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Which he will either get, or depending on how the bankruptcy goes, he will get part of, that’s the way things work. How long does his “strike” go on for, how many matches does he sit out? Its not a strike. Its a breach of contract by the Rebels. I certainly wouldnt be playing if I wasnt being paid ...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sooo, I noticed this..
Replies: 39
Views: 724

Re: Sooo, I noticed this..

Caught some NRL highlights recently t, and I'm not much of a League guy. Won't go out my way to watch it, but will occasionally catch a game or highlights if it crops up. And the thing I noticed is... The games are packed compared to super rugby. Not wanting to get into the nuances of both codes, b...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 7:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Yes he is, what he hasn’t been paid for is his moving expenses, his salary is guaranteed. Which he paid for in the first place using, you guessed it, his salary. Do keep up. I don't know what point you think you're making. Oh he's not owed salary he's owed reimbursement. Who cares? He's owed money....
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Getting a little down a rabbit hole here on technicalities, but I think if it went to court, a side letter would be considered as a part of the offer. Contracts are made by an offer being accepted. It doesnt need to include a signed contract, that just makes everything a little easier, but its not ...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Like anyone coming to grips with insolvency, this guy has to suck it up. He's still getting paid to play & refusing to stand by his team mates only makes him look a prick. With an attitude like that other Super coaches may prefer to leave this guy in the wilderness. Except he's not. At least, not o...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 3:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Getting a little down a rabbit hole here on technicalities, but I think if it went to court, a side letter would be considered as a part of the offer. Contracts are made by an offer being accepted. It doesnt need to include a signed contract, that just makes everything a little easier, but its not e...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play
Replies: 50
Views: 958

Re: First bit of sh!t hits the fan for ARU - Daugunu refuses to play

Except he's not. At least, not on time. Isn't that kinda the whole point of the article? Can't pay me what you owe on time? I'm not going out there and risking injury, concussion, and my future health. Seems fair to me. I'm on the players' side, I'd do the same. He is being paid on time just like e...
by Farva
Tue Mar 19, 2024 2:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

I don’t get it, what is a surprise here? People continue to get symptoms of a virus long after they have recovered? Whether it’s termed long covid or not is irrelevant. The whole issue here is that covid was substantially more infectious than the flu and so far far more people got it, and before th...
by Farva
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: FAO bimbo
Replies: 67
Views: 1263

Re: FAO bimbo

I don’t get it, what is a surprise here? People continue to get symptoms of a virus long after they have recovered? Whether it’s termed long covid or not is irrelevant. The whole issue here is that covid was substantially more infectious than the flu and so far far more people got it, and before the...
by Farva
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

As the tickets appear to be selling very well, it might be that RA has got this one right. The tickets released thus far seem to be selling well. There is a 100% chance that the games will be all sold out, right? Ergo, the price is either correct or lower than market demand. This is how much elite ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 18, 2024 2:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

Got a ticket to the Brissy and Sydney test, $1300 for the two.
by Farva
Mon Mar 18, 2024 3:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: LIons tickets on sale
Replies: 58
Views: 757

Re: LIons tickets on sale

RA are trying to be a premium product but will struggle I feel. Its not big enough in Aus, and we are going to be relying on the B&I fans buying the tickets.

Good luck but it seems a joke.

Speaking to my friends, we just canned one of the three tests due to the price.
by Farva
Wed Mar 13, 2024 9:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Doctor Rassie Erasmus
Replies: 25
Views: 516

Re: Doctor Rassie Erasmus

jambanja wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 5:16 am
Mr Mike wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 4:15 am
Enzedder wrote: Wed Mar 13, 2024 12:43 am Chur - Clogsy score on Mt Everest. Not many here can say that.
To quote Dewet Pisser..
Quite, rather fitting considering
Bloody hell it took a long time to get there.
I mean, it was screaming for it the second Clogs posted his visit.
by Farva
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8583
Views: 269859

Re: Israel declares state of war

Yep. It's been very apparent to most of the world except for the US and UK that the Israel defending itself narrative cannot be defended. It's genocide as per the ICJ ruling - really quite simple. Anyone arguing otherwise is devoid of empathy. I dont think it helps anyone by calling it a genocide. ...
by Farva
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Yeah, like everything in life I don't think its a binary thing. Still have cards. Up until 5 or 10 years ago a red was only for foul play, ie stamping, eye gouging, punching. Even then players got away with a few punches. Punish the player don't punish the fans. Keep the yellow card bunker system, ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 1:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

He didn't drive into the player, he was basically stationary, all the force came from Petia as far as I can see, so not sure how you can say JB made the tackle with force. Persia’s head bounced back. There was force there. Not sure how you can argue otherwise. I'm not say there wasn't force by Peti...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Because an accidental red can happen in the 1st minute and then its 14 v 15 for the whole game. How is that fair on the people who paid money to go and watch? As for send off vs injured player being off, send the 'red carded' player off and replace him with a bench player. So we don’t have cards th...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Incidentally the Canes won on the weekend with 14 players for the last 1/3 of a game. Is it fair to the fans if Jordan Petaia is taken from the ground because another player used a poor tackle technique? It was accidental but Petaia is gone and he is a star of the game. Sorry but I don't think that...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 12:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

I agree these should be the criteria for a red card but if I look at JBs red card it's hard to see there was any force by him, he pretty much seemed to have his feet planted, with Petia looking to smash through him, much more a NH soak tackle to me. He hit a bloke that wasn’t dipping with a shoulde...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AFL 2024
Replies: 11
Views: 1771

Re: AFL 2024

Will west coast prop up the bottom again or will they come second last? Debate rages.















Also, I second the fvck you Collingwood
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Incidentally the Canes won on the weekend with 14 players for the last 1/3 of a game.
Is it fair to the fans if Jordan Petaia is taken from the ground because another player used a poor tackle technique? It was accidental but Petaia is gone and he is a star of the game.
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 7:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Simply put, I don't think red cards are the way to deal with this. It punishes spectators as well as the player. Put them on report and hand down heavy bans instead. Then we need an overhaul of the whole system and go down the AFL path an get rid of cards all together then? Because if something is ...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Not sure I agree. I like the idea that we dont have players suffering brain damage later in life. And for that we need to remove incidence of head knocks, accidental or deliberate. That means that the head becomes off limit and the penalties mean player actions change. For example, on the weekend w...
by Farva
Mon Mar 04, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby
Replies: 125
Views: 4647

Re: Is there a pushback against the safety initiatives in Rugby

Not sure I agree. I like the idea that we dont have players suffering brain damage later in life. And for that we need to remove incidence of head knocks, accidental or deliberate. That means that the head becomes off limit and the penalties mean player actions change. For example, on the weekend we...