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If ON win the next federal election I will eat a pair of ROLDY's Saint Crispin loafers.

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 6:03 am It’s not like Doran is known for his inflammatory click bait articles…

At least he's not Pandaram.

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Farva wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2026 5:32 am When did Tane Edmed become an incumbent at the Wallabys?

Was he simply the last person in the 10 shirt last year?

Really a caretaker position based on injury than a true incumbency. Just Christy Doran click bait?

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Reds sign Tom Lambert.

Was good for the Tahs, and Scotland were sniffing around, so a good signing.

Reds prop depth is pretty ridiculous, even with JTA departing.

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Game made me feel better as a brumbies fan.

Canes just another level.

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I mean, I'm not claiming the Blues are any great shakes, but anyone packing a sad about the Aussie teams not qualifying above them seems weak as piss. Get good. Yep. Im not bothered at all. There was a top 3 this year. Next 5 are all much of a muchness. If they got rid of the stupid 'lucky loser' p...

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I’m sorry but Auckland is the biggest shit stain excuse for a city in the developed world. It’s got all the issues of a big city without any of the benefits. It’s like if Sydney and Hobart had a red head bastard step child, with LA’s lack of public transport and shit traffic (scaled down or course)...

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Slim 293 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 11, 2026 6:04 am Tom Hooper named in the Gallagher PREM Team of the Season last night...

Impossible to leave out of the team. Only question is whether he is #6, 19 or 20.

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I'm not worried, they only mention the SI. I don't care if that wasteland goes to league, although I'd be sorry to see Otago go. :lol: Am I weird in thinking that a second nrl team in NZ would really just cannibalise Warriors support rather than create new fans? I'm sure there are ChCh leaguies tha...

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I’m sorry but Auckland is the biggest shit stain excuse for a city in the developed world. It’s got all the issues of a big city without any of the benefits. It’s like if Sydney and Hobart had a red head bastard step child, with LA’s lack of public transport and shit traffic (scaled down or course)...

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Hey NZ, you have been warned, learn to love loige. And you Saffas....you aint getting out of this, embrace the hug "scrum" [The NRL needs an extra 100 players. Here’s how we target rugby’s strongholds Andrew Johns Andrew Johns League columnist June 11, 2026 — 5:00am 6 min With two expansion clubs j...

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Jay Cee Gee wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2026 11:48 pm In SA, the high profile refs go and officiate junior comps but they're complete homers and ruin the game.

I can just see Egon Seconds towelling up an under 11s team with a 40-1 penalty count because the other team gave him a bag of drywores before the game.

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Some person on r/RugbyAustralia has just posted something advocating for Sid Harvey at 12… They are also throwing their toys out about no Aussies in the top 4. Actually what happened is all the Aussie teams took points off each other. Mid table was stronger this season. I reckon the Blues are no be...

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Some person on r/RugbyAustralia has just posted something advocating for Sid Harvey at 12… They are also throwing their toys out about no Aussies in the top 4. Actually what happened is all the Aussie teams took points off each other. Mid table was stronger this season. I reckon the Blues are no be...

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Im constantly warned on rugbyaustralia for swearing. f**king pussies.

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grievous wrote: ↑Tue Jun 09, 2026 8:55 am Why wont they pick up Pellengrini an ex NSW junior?
Anyway any talent that goes to Daceyville dies a slow talentless death so maybe best for him he goes overseas.

Not Wallaby eligible would be the argument

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Both Phipps and Foley rumoured to be getting the band back together at the Tahs next year.

With Gordon probably missing the first half of the soup season (leaving Swol Teddy Wilson the only 9) and the Tahs 10 options dire (although Burey is coming in apparently), I've heard worse ideas.

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If I was coach I’d have (in order) Jorgensen, Wright, Petaia, Daugunu, Pritchard, Lomax. Pietsch? Forgot about him. He’s just behind Jorgo. Yes thats how I have it. Jorgo the best overall talent, Pietsch arguably in better form. They are the two wingers. Maybe Jorgo to fullback once Nawaqanitawase ...

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If the Reds play as badly as the Brumbies (which is quite possible), will be an interesting year. The actual Wallabies 23 will be quite good. One of the reason I advocated Lomax is that he could be difficult for his direct opponent especially in the air. If you look at the game tonight, what was mi...

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2026 11:36 pm Yeah you definitely don’t jettison Tom Wrighth at this stage. One of the Wallabies best backs over the last few years coming back from an acl… Jesus

Yep. Thankfully Campbell is playing really well.

Wright can have the time to fully recover

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Tom Wright has been a stinking shit stain since his return. Always running away from his support. He could play the %s and just kick it out, but he goes for glory and gets caught because he is too slow. He turned the ball over 5 times today, usually in his own 22. Piss poor. 5 games in from a long ...

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Im out.

This is the worse I've seen them play.

Insipid.

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Nic Frost for Delaney. Frost isnt even starting. Youre talking Shaw over Delaney (which actually, I could get around if I wasnt trying to invoke Mockers) Why isn't Frost starting? Has he had injuries this season? Yeah. Was dropped for the first few weeks as he was behind the 8 ball after starting n...

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We have been reliably informed that our 20+ year old stadium is terrible and the brumbies forwards are to good. Doomed I tells ya. How many of the Brumbies forwards would you take over their Canes counterparts. Bobby V, and nobody else I reckon. Nic Frost for Delaney. Frost isnt even starting. Your...

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Shaw just seems to be in the action all of the time. Doing the grunt work and popping up to take offloads etc. Blyth is a big lump but his work rate is mediocre. Hooper always an option but maybe better from the bench to cover lock/6? He has been playing well in Europe. Skelton a loss but his game ...

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Asiata looks to be declaring for Samoa, so a position of weakness gets weaker.

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Shite, the possibility of thunderstorms on Friday evening now. When are the teams named? I must say that the Canes and Brumbies are flying under the radar compared to the relatively raucous Chiefs, Blues and Crusaders. Nice try. Almost everyone I've seen or spoken to have you as strong favourites. ...

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Teams in the OP. Ben O'Queef with the whistle for this one. fudge me, and Doleman with the other one. Diabolical. Why cant we get Berry or Angus? I'd rather have Ben than Doleman tbf.... Yes agreed. Of the regular Refs 1. Angus 2. DAYLIGHT 3. Berry 4. Wray 5. O'Keeffe 6. Doleman Daylight More Dayli...

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kiwidutchie wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:05 am Teams in the OP.

Ben O'Queef with the whistle for this one.

fudge me, and Doleman with the other one.

Diabolical. Why cant we get Berry or Angus?

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Bindi wrote: ↑Wed Jun 03, 2026 5:30 am Doleman.

Congratulations, Chiefs.

Check our the AR and TMO.

You've hit the feature

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With Skelton not available we need a big abrasive TH lock. Got to be LSL I reckon with Frost and Williams sharing time on the other side. He has been strong in the lineout the last few games for the Reds. Taking a few with one big mitt! Not sure if it’s worth investing in Swain now. He promised so ...

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The attitude that no one has actually evidenced as existing in this case? Yes. I hope the hypothetical attitude of those hypothetically arrogant Chiefs fans results in a catastrophic loss for the cowbell carrying wit kant. JPNZ is a dyed in the wool Crusaders fan. You may amend your post to reflect...

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I used to dislike the jip that was posted on here by other forum members when Crusaders couldn't sell out a quarter final or semi. Chiefs in all likelihood get a much bigger home match next week so the crowds may as well save their pennies for that. fudge would be good if they lose with that attitu...

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I used to dislike the jip that was posted on here by other forum members when Crusaders couldn't sell out a quarter final or semi. Chiefs in all likelihood get a much bigger home match next week so the crowds may as well save their pennies for that. fudge would be good if they lose with that attitu...

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Kellaway gone.

He will play a Baabaas game and probably retire.

His dad is a partner in an accountancy firm. AK has a double degree in Accoubting and Economics. Will be transitioning to professional life ASAP I'd reckon.

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Don’t know that. Bit of a shame. I always felt like he was jettisoned by Schmidt to early and he could be the big abrasive lock we need if a little was invested in him. Don’t get me wrong I love LSL but I feel if he doesn’t have a strong lineout LHL beside him then our set piece will go to sh!t. I ...

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Ill wait until the Reds play this week they seem on the up as a squad but Schmidt has quite the job to get the squad to test level. No Oz supporter can deny that the super standard of Oz teams has been the worst for some time. Defence is OK attack ability n opposition 22 is a worry. I think even th...

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I wouldn’t be opposed to swain being involved somewhere. Yes, but given he is leaving, would you have him over the other options? Don’t know that. Bit of a shame. I always felt like he was jettisoned by Schmidt to early and he could be the big abrasive lock we need if a little was invested in him. ...

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Mon Jun 01, 2026 10:06 am I wouldn’t be opposed to swain being involved somewhere.

Yes, but given he is leaving, would you have him over the other options?

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