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- Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6878
Re: The best 5 players in the world right now
Based on the most current form only....no tests or anything else considered Gibson Park Willis Sotutu DuPont Earl Sotutu, Which club does he play for? Please share clips if any or reason for your sekection. Why would you pick him above PSdT that have won World Rugby player of the year already, made...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 4:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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 So does Savea. The only soft cock in that backrow is soak tackle Pap...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 2:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Having a quick look over the Super Rugby stats for Australian loose forwards I'd go for these guys: 6. Liam Wright 7. Fraser McReight 8. Charlie Cale Bench Josh Kemeny Valetini has the lowest tackle percentage and the most missed tackles of any Australian loose forward so far this season. That's a ...
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:54 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The NRL catch-all thread
- Replies: 624
- Views: 27585
Re: The NRL catch-all thread
Ok, pubs are open. But my point still stands, this is innovative by the NRL to schedule a three match series of this public holiday. In contrast, there is no Super Rugby being played. NSW laws are a lot more flexible about today. After Good Friday and Christmas Day, ANZAC day is a nightmare in QLD....
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
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Tackle %
Lolesio 71.5
Gordon 71
Donaldson 68
Edmed 77.5
Lynagh 82.5
Lolesio leads the goal kicking stats at 88.6%, Edmed at 86.1 with Donaldson and Gordon sub 70% and Lynagh outside the top 10 in the comp.
Tackle %
Lolesio 71.5
Gordon 71
Donaldson 68
Edmed 77.5
Lynagh 82.5
Lolesio leads the goal kicking stats at 88.6%, Edmed at 86.1 with Donaldson and Gordon sub 70% and Lynagh outside the top 10 in the comp.
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6878
- Thu Apr 25, 2024 12:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
- Replies: 861
- Views: 46951
Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Genuinely, the administrators should be pretty independent. If they think moving out of the DOCA and back to the directors is a good plan, there is obviously meat to the bones of the offer. However, what's in it for the PE that's funding it? Obviously they want the stadium built and they need anothe...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
Oh, your were referencing Eddie Jones? In that case, I agree. Because his team played like spackers I think Rennie had the 8 put wide as well, hence Sluggy moaning about Bobby V "segulling" on the wing in attack. Reds have the 8 wide, but run with the 7 more than 6. Force have been running the 6 wi...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
Oh, your were referencing Eddie Jones? In that case, I agree. Because his team played like spackers I think Rennie had the 8 put wide as well, hence Sluggy moaning about Bobby V "segulling" on the wing in attack. Reds have the 8 wide, but run with the 7 more than 6. Force have been running the 6 wi...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:36 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:39 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: The best 5 players in the world right now
- Replies: 48
- Views: 6878
Re: The best 5 players in the world right now
Dupont, PSDT, Savea, Keenan, etzebeth
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Interesting comments from Matt To’omua. Apparently Cale finished the game v Blues playing 12. Thinks if he can do it successfully a few times towards the end of games, it makes him a really intriguing bench option for the Wallabies, as you can play a 6-2 with less concerns re injuries to backs. Jes...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Interesting comments from Matt To’omua. Apparently Cale finished the game v Blues playing 12.
Thinks if he can do it successfully a few times towards the end of games, it makes him a really intriguing bench option for the Wallabies, as you can play a 6-2 with less concerns re injuries to backs.
Thinks if he can do it successfully a few times towards the end of games, it makes him a really intriguing bench option for the Wallabies, as you can play a 6-2 with less concerns re injuries to backs.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 10:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
What's the deal with Hooper on the bench for the last two games? He's not better at lock than Swain/Neville/Frost He's not better at 6 (the way Brumbies play 6) than Valetini, nor Cale at 8. He's a horses for courses 7, I'd prefer Scott or Reimer there. Cale seemed like a but of a lightweight last ...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
He's not better at lock than Swain/Neville/FrostPakia Pakia wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:11 am What's the deal with Hooper on the bench for the last two games?
He's not better at 6 (the way Brumbies play 6) than Valetini, nor Cale at 8. He's a horses for courses 7, I'd prefer Scott or Reimer there.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 7:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
- Replies: 15
- Views: 4763
Re: SRP Rd 10 Reds v Blues
Keen to see how Flloyd Aubrey goes. He's a young indigenous guy, Rapid with an awesome step. Hasn't seen much top level rugby yet and has defensive question marks, but can really finish from what I've seen.
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:07 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25373
Re: Super Rugby 2024
Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself? Pretty much. Hence its current state in the public conciousness. Essentially until now the different unions have split the jobs via samzaar. Utterly stupid. An...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:00 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25373
Re: Super Rugby 2024
Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself? SANZAAR has apparently. As they always have. They'll still have control over the schedule etc. so it won't be 100% independent. The commission seems more set u...
- Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:58 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25373
Re: Super Rugby 2024
Pretty much. Hence its current state in the public conciousness.Ali's Choice wrote: ↑Wed Apr 24, 2024 5:49 am Whilst this is great news, it beggars the question, who has been running Super Rugby until now? Like seriously, has it been running itself?
Essentially until now the different unions have split the jobs via samzaar. Utterly stupid.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 372
- Views: 27759
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
“He (KB) is a guy you just love. Everyone that plays with Kurtley absolutely enjoys it, loves it, he’s a team man.” Matt To’omua @8:20 https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zmP5IS9RZgRX3NHp3fPSc?si=zA8BD_8zTB-aEv7owNUJ1Q&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A0rJEdjaSp08XAn8Hvg6xOq Oh if Matt To’omua said so… I'll n...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 10:09 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
- Replies: 34
- Views: 5141
Re: SR Rd 10. Brumbies V Canes: A Capital Affair!
Rumour mill saying Big Al and Lenny both back for the Brumbies. Huge if true, they have been missed.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 372
- Views: 27759
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
He's peak one of the boys.towny wrote: ↑Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:37 am “He (KB) is a guy you just love. Everyone that plays with Kurtley absolutely enjoys it, loves it, he’s a team man.”
Matt To’omua
@8:20
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6zmP5I ... An8Hvg6xOq
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4558
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 7:11 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 372
- Views: 27759
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Exonerated of sexualising assault. Confirmed to be a wit kant though. Cheating on his Mrs with someone else who was in a relationship, in a pub shitter. KB is Snecky level, not as bad as Frizzell or Reece, true. There's a not-hard-to-spot pattern re Beale's poor behaviour. AFAIK, copious amounts of...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4558
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
It's 4th vs 12th on the table. The Rebels are objectively very strong favourites. Those TAB odds are free money, just like last week. Hopefully we can keep the scoreline a bit more respectable this time. We've not been as bad at home this year. I think I will wait for teams to be named though. The ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 6:34 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 372
- Views: 27759
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Exonerated of sexualising assault. Confirmed to be a wit kant though. Cheating on his Mrs with someone else who was in a relationship, in a pub shitter.
KB is Snecky level, not as bad as Frizzell or Reece, true.
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Nazarre world record.
- Replies: 9
- Views: 411
Re: Nazarre world record.
Germany has surfers?
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Super Rugby 2024
- Replies: 212
- Views: 25373
Re: Super Rugby 2024
I don't think rugby needs to be simplified too much too qualify my previous point. NFL is a complicated game and the worst team in the comp makes more money each year than the entire NRL based in a city of 900k. There should be a directive across both countries that club and school games need to be...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 3:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
I don't really have a problem with the idea of getting rid of the current board, but as far as I can tell the replacements these guys want have not been named? How are we expected to support a coup if we don't know who it is we're supporting? Or what their plan is when they're sitting on the throne...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 2:30 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4558
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
They set the odds based on incoming bets. No they don't. The odds alter based on incoming bets. But of course they have to set odds before any bets are placed. NZ TAB sets the market on Monday afternoon. If there is even money coming in for both teams then the odds don't move. Most times you won't ...
- Tue Apr 23, 2024 12:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
- Replies: 29
- Views: 4558
Re: SRP R10 Crusaders v Rebels
They set the odds based on incoming bets.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 1:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1581
Re: SUPER 10
Apparently broadcast figures higher than at any point in Super Rugby history. According to this guy anyway.
https://x.com/barneymainsy/status/1782220506978250978
Probably doesn't fit the sky is falling narrative some like to peddle.
https://x.com/barneymainsy/status/1782220506978250978
Probably doesn't fit the sky is falling narrative some like to peddle.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:58 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1581
Re: SUPER 10
The respective equivalent games don't seem to clash with NRL or AFL games. SA used to play afternoon games. What's so special about NZ and Australian rugby that they can't have afternoon games. The Drua pack out their stadium with afternoon games. I was just asking the question. Arvo games in Austr...
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
- Replies: 372
- Views: 27759
Re: Kurt Beale arrested for alleged sexual assault…
Didn't he skip training or something to go party on Alan Jones' yacht?
Don't get me wrong, I love a good yacht party, but you wouldn't get me within a bargepole of an Alan Jones party, even if I'm 20 years past his target species.
Don't get me wrong, I love a good yacht party, but you wouldn't get me within a bargepole of an Alan Jones party, even if I'm 20 years past his target species.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:53 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SUPER 10
- Replies: 82
- Views: 1581
Re: SUPER 10
The problem is the business model. NZ’s SR teams are beholden to NZR, who give them an allowance and rules to abide by with. Their primary role is to produce All Blacks. There is a lot of truth in that. My fixes: - Free player movement between all Super rugby sides (even if it means players switch ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 10:19 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
- Replies: 135
- Views: 3128
Re: Renewable Energy Tech
Its a pretty significant shift in strategy. Transmission used to go to coal plants in the Hunter. Now they are going and the new centres of energy are nowhere near there. Its actually what makes the Gippsland OSW zones so attractive, there are existing TLs leading to Melbourne from there that used ...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:03 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 114
- Views: 1807
Re: Force vs Crusaders Match Thread
Disappointing loss obviously. Not surprising to see fans of other teams piling in on us and Rob Penney. F**k you guys and the nothing-teams you support. I have faith that we have the players and staff to turn it around once we navigate through this unprecedented injury crisis. We've also copped two...
- Sun Apr 21, 2024 6:02 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9736
- Views: 317489