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Zakar

TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:56 pm
Zakar wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:50 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:45 pm

None of them would’ve made Blues 3rds though
Blues have never produced a test quality 7.
You don't think Papalii is a test quality 7?

He's about as hard as a Maccas thick-shake

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:thumbup: None of them would’ve made Blues 3rds though Blues have never produced a test quality 7. What about that bloke they all love. Whasshisname, the Micheal something.. I mean he played for the ABs like 6 years before the Blues existed. Hardly produced, and TBH probably overrated.

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I see Swinton as a specialist 6 He’s not an 8 which limits his usability However, if we’re playing the Boks then you’re seriously looking over at him… Yeah he has been very good. I was thinking for Wales though, who have been playing three 7s in the backrow quite often. All of whom are better than ...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:48 pm Sorry I thought you meant the squad.. Misread..

Money is tight, maybe the squad will be 23

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shanky wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:45 pm

None of them would’ve made Blues 3rds though

Blues have never produced a test quality 7.

Zakar

Wright and McReight are nailed on starters after tonight. Wilson definitely in the squad. I agree. There are very few players from outside the Reds and Brumbies I'd pick in the 23. Kaliea , Tupou, Kellaway, maybe Rodda and BPA. I think too early for him. What about Bell, Holloway, Swinton, Harrison...

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Wright and McReight are nailed on starters after tonight. Wilson definitely in the squad. I agree. There are very few players from outside the Reds and Brumbies I'd pick in the 23. Kaliea, Tupou, Kellaway, maybe Rodda and BPA. Generally in agreement, however Harrison will get a squad spot So will H...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:33 pm Blokes who couldn’t get a national slot, in the last recent years

Jordy Reid
Liam Gill
Jarrad But’lau
Luke Reimer
Pocock (shunted to 8 )

There’ll be others

McMahon, Colby Faainga, Richard Hardwick etc etc.

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 9:46 am Wright and McReight are nailed on starters after tonight.
Wilson definitely in the squad.

I agree. There are very few players from outside the Reds and Brumbies I'd pick in the 23. Kaliea, Tupou, Kellaway, maybe Rodda and BPA.

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This fella Reimer has made a real impact. You could be forgiven for thinking the national industry of Australia was producing ‘natural’ 7s. We’ve always had about 3 blokes at any one time who would’ve got picked in any other national team :lol: What he said is 100% correct. I'd rather one Luke Reim...

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Not a great performance, but a win with a lot of rotation is alright.

Hopefully Slips is OK.

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Drua has smashed the Brumbies scrum a few times. WTF is going on there? We've got a lightweight second row Hooper is 122 kg and Frost is 120kg Slipper was clearly injured in that first scrum and AAA is back from a long layoff I’d suspect that was more crucial You're probably right. :thumbup:

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Bindi wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 11:11 am Drua has smashed the Brumbies scrum a few times. WTF is going on there?

We've got a lightweight second row

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Brumbies up early. Lenny looking silky.

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Ma'u getting his shit pushed in every scrum, yet looking at the ref like he's being robbed :lol: Obviously you've never played prop. Sometimes you'd feel the pressure in a certain point of your shoulders which would tell you what angle your opposite number is coming in at. It could be he felt the o...

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Good to see Finau get some of his own medicine

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Ted. wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:28 am
ROLDY wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 7:13 am Junk Yard Dog!!!
?

It's Tim Ryan's nickname.

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Nice work Reds.

Thought I'd get over seeing the Crusaders lose, but no, it's still quite sweet.

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Ma'u getting his shit pushed in every scrum, yet looking at the ref like he's being robbed

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I'd have to check. All up we spend nearly $200 per month on streaming subscriptions, but that includes non TV apps like You Tube premium and Audible. We pretty much have every streaming service you can get in Australia. Jesus. Keeping in mind I have an 18 year old daughter at home plus a 22 year ol...

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I'd love to know how Moana Pasifika are sustained financially? Where is the money coming from? It's certainly not coming from ticket sales or increased Pay TV subscriptions. How are they remaining sovent and the Rebels are $30 million in debt? Rebels have been running for 10 years and the NZ TV dea...

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Happy to concede that some people like shows on STAN and I don't. But, it's $36 per month if you have the Rugby option added. Kayo is half that. Keeping in mind, most of us will need both, because we enjoy watching a range of sports content. How much do you spend on Binge? I'd have to check. All up...

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Stan has some good shows now and then. For Rugby watching I haven't seen better than Stan. Kayo and Sky on demand are much worse apps imo. Happy to concede that some people like shows on STAN and I don't. But, it's $36 per month if you have the Rugby option added. Kayo is half that. Keeping in mind...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Sat May 04, 2024 12:39 am Havili is back. They need a good kicker

It's weird, Christian used to be super reliable goal kicker. Kicking seems to be a strange thing to lose in your old age.

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I'm a Rugby fan and I'm envious of lots of things about Rugby League. I'm envious at the crowds the NRL attracts here in Australia, whilst Super Rugby crowds continue to dwindle. I'm envious that they have ample, live free to air coverage, whilst Rugby is hidden away behind the worst streaming serv...

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Auckman wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 10:30 pm Argies finally got their mojo back. Destroyed the AB7s 33-5 last night.

Nice

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Really hope MP manage to win

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Dobbin wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 10:02 am ale

FTFY

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You’re arguing with someone that appears to be an expert, but no worries. I'm sure they won't just waive this away, but they are realistic...they'd prefer to receive some money than none. They could agree to some plan to pay off the debt slowly no? They could, but as I understand it, they will only...

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TEDS wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 9:14 am
Auckman wrote: ↑Fri May 03, 2024 9:01 am

Been a bit busy and forgot Singapore was on this weekend
Yes. I note some surprise results so far with Aus (m) dominating Arg.

NZ (m) scrape past Canadia in extra time,

and Fiji (m) get dumped by the USA again.

Christ, pool A is a bit cooked

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The ATO forgives debts all the time. I've gotten them to do so for clients on a few occasions. OK Poindexter but they have also clamped down hard on company debt. Just refer to the construction companies going bust, 1300 since Covid. You’re arguing with someone that appears to be an expert, but no ...

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Rebels still alive for now… Considering RA and the ATO are against this deal, it still doesn’t look great for the Rebels and this saga will drag on for a bit longer. Sounds like they are just going to get put to the sword after 30 days. How are they going to get the ATO to ease up on their tax debt...

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I remember the Shite Shield tragics telling us that Hunter Ward would carve up at this level. I'm sure he's a great bloke and a fine club player, but this is his second start for the Tahs and he's looked lost at sea for both.

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Apparently Sione Tuipulotu's younger brother (currently with Tahs) is in the verge of signing with a Scottish rugby team. Well he can't on the pitch for the Tahs, so I'm not surprised Is he hard done by here, or just not quite up to it relative to the other options? Hard to know, he's not really ma...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Thu May 02, 2024 9:20 pm Apparently Sione Tuipulotu's younger brother (currently with Tahs) is in the verge of signing with a Scottish rugby team.

Well he can't on the pitch for the Tahs, so I'm not surprised

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Because he couldn’t kick well enough to be a full back. Falau, we often forget played two seasons of AFL. Where he developed a handy hoof. And his kicking still let him down though still handy. If his kicking and defence were top notch he would have been a world class Fullback. What are you talking...

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Who is the last RL hooker who was a similar build to a RU hooket? Only one I can think of in the last 20 years is Mark Riddell, however I've not really watched more than the odd origin game for the last 10 years. https://live-production.wcms.abc-cdn.net.au/5153c0417c446fec6f78cbc87d5a7491?impolicy=w...

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I played hooker in both sports. I always preferred playing League because I felt more involved and the game felt faster. There were things i liked and disliked about both games. Ultimately everyone will feel differently but that is up for each individual to decide. That's a weird comparison. If you...

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Well that comes down to the coach doesn't it? Some mungo coaches (inferior ones imo) coach left and right side. Some coaches encourage players to treat the game a little more holisticly. If he gets bored it'll be because he touches the ball on average 25x a game for the Roosters. If he was to play ...

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Of those - Alatini is a freak, just a massive man for his age. Aden Ekanayake has played Aussie 7s, and interestingly is of Sri Lankan background. To my limited knowledge he might be the best ever Sri Lankan background player. Leahy is quality, but not sure 12 is his position. Jack Barrett got towe...

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