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by Zakar
Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders
Replies: 52
Views: 430

Re: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders

shanky wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 6:02 am
Zakar wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:40 am
shanky wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:25 am

It’s the ACT

Less secular, more like godless
My junior club was in NSW.
I know. Was just allowing you to self-incriminate a la Sluggy McRake, KC
I expect having once transited through Sydney airport is sufficient to be considered a poach by ol sluggy.
by Zakar
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

I tend to agree with most of that, except for the highlighted bit. There was no suggestion it was Islamic terror except for people leaping to conclusions, and that was then a self perpetuating prophecy from there. In Australia, it was less likely to be that than some other form of violence. Why is ...
by Zakar
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders
Replies: 52
Views: 430

Re: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders

These posts are simply an illuminating indictment on Queenslanders Would never happen in egalitarian, secular NSW If a coach tried a prayer circle at my junior club, they would promptly be told to get f**ked. Probably by every grade from u11s up. It’s the ACT Less secular , more like godless My jun...
by Zakar
Thu Apr 18, 2024 5:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

For us the money is a bonus. I just like being able to use electricity during the day for free (I know it's not free...). Not free, but no usage charges means just what it sounds like! This is the prime benefit from going as big as you can re installed panel nameplate capacity, allowing for the dep...
by Zakar
Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders
Replies: 52
Views: 430

Re: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders

shanky wrote: Thu Apr 18, 2024 4:42 am These posts are simply an illuminating indictment on Queenslanders

Would never happen in egalitarian, secular NSW
If a coach tried a prayer circle at my junior club, they would promptly be told to get f**ked.

Probably by every grade from u11s up.
by Zakar
Wed Apr 17, 2024 10:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders
Replies: 52
Views: 430

Re: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders

Cool. So you can headbutt someone so long as you miss, but a clumsy tackle is worse Got it I don't know if they take intent into consideration? I mean, if someone threw a massive swinging arm and missed completely, there's intent but no actual contact. Would/should they still be sanctioned? No, but...
by Zakar
Wed Apr 17, 2024 9:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders
Replies: 52
Views: 430

Re: SRP Rd 9 - Reds v Highlanders

I’m again baffled How does Fraser get 3 weeks for a head-clash and the Drua guy get two weeks for a head-butt? The tribunal is a farce. Essentially because there is no low range for high shots, but there is for striking somehow. I suppose the faf slap is a good example of a low range strike. Not su...
by Zakar
Wed Apr 17, 2024 6:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force named an interesting team - Beale and Rodda back in action. Interested to see how Rodda does particularly, as I feel we have plenty of loosehead locks, but lacking true tighthead locks, other than maybe Neville, and maybe you count LSL in that.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 11:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal
Replies: 333
Views: 17094

Re: Joseph Suaalii to quit Roosters, join rugby on monster deal

Jesus, there must be literally nothing else to do there.
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 10:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Let's face it Lolesio is the best but he sint world class. In fact we're lauding players for simply being able to kick for touch or not drop the ball. We've really gone backwards in what we need to see in a 10. There’s some truth in this but I think you’re being harsh. Carter Gordon, Will Harrison ...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Well I ask you then, why was Lolesio not picked last year? Cooper, Gordon, JOC and Donaldson all preferred. I may have a similar haircut to Eddie Jones, but I'm not him. Neither am I his predecessor. I did suspect that as a potential answer. But I wasn’t having a dig. It was a genuine question. Why...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
Replies: 178
Views: 4472

Re: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !

New Zealand back Jordie Barrett is to join Leinster on a short-term contract next season. The brother of Beauden and Scott, Jordie Barrett has 57 caps for New Zealand, and will join in December 2024 and play until the end of next season. Barrett has made over 100 appearances for the Hurricanes in S...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sorry I'd assumed you were Anglo Australian and therefore responsible for teaching out the antisocial behaviour of other Anglo Australians in your community. I'd assumed you'd apply the same expected standards to yourself as you do to people of middle eastern heritage. OK so the senior members of c...
by Zakar
Tue Apr 16, 2024 5:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

As a side note, the solar installers are straight hustlers. My BIL got panels installed and got a 5% discount of they provided 5 referrals of people that may need it. I happened to be one of the 5. I have a flat roof, that has two massive gum trees shading it. It's a terrible spot for solar. Install...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Interesting on between two posts, apparently Harrison is a kicking obsessive. His return from injury is a great story. I really hope he starts for the rest of the season at the Tahs and has the opportunity to make his mark at ten. He kicks as well l, if not better than Lolesio, but is rapid and his ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

I cannot overstate private capital desire for BESS. Got flicked another teaser last night on a project seeking a buyer. 100MW/200MWh solution. I'm guessing because it has a short turn around for profitability, with the current very real need to arbitrage between cheap daytime energy and night time ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scheffler
Replies: 23
Views: 881

Re: Scheffler

Topper wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:24 pm
Zakar wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 am Never heard of him.

Don't mind a hit and hack around a course, but fudge me, has to be the most boring sport on TV.
Like Snooker and test Cricket, it is incredibly relaxing viewing
Fair enough.

I don't watch sports to relax like that personally, but don't want to yuck someone else's yum.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

What the Fcuk is happening in Sydney https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68817872 A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley. Police ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentiou...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Rachel Riley is a smokeshow, and frankly I wouldn't care if she was running deathcamps for Labrador puppies, I'd still crawl naked through razorwire just to listen to her fart on a walkie talkie.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:35 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:24 am
Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:39 am Sydney siege was terrorism.

Motive was ideology. Mental illness of the terrorist doesn't negate that.
It's not a binary choice. It was both.
Yep. Absolutely. Wasn't suggesting it was binary
:thumbup:
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentiou...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:39 am Sydney siege was terrorism.

Motive was ideology. Mental illness of the terrorist doesn't negate that.
It's not a binary choice. It was both.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scheffler
Replies: 23
Views: 881

Re: Scheffler

Never heard of him.

Don't mind a hit and hack around a course, but fudge me, has to be the most boring sport on TV.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

So… - league players and rugby players have the same time in the day to train - rugby has more elements to train, which means less time on others to train - every minute on a scrum machine, in lineout drills or ruck training is a minute that is not spent catching and passing. Imo, it’s akin to stat...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Aren't most mass shootings in the US done by home grown wacko white boys? Why not jump to that conclusion in this case? Or you know, wait for the facts before making an arse out of yourself. Equally, looking at the list of all mass murders (more than 4 being the threshold) in Australia shows no Isl...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

1. Slipper 2. BPA 3. Talakai 4. Frost 5. LSL 6. Swinton 7. McReight 8. Valetini 9. Lonergan 10. Gordon 11. Petaia 12. Foketi 13. Ikitau 14. Kellaway 15. Wright Tupou off the bench. Assuming Bell is out for the season? As I understand it there is a decent chance he is back for tests. Lolesio with Go...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Poor bastard , was he the one that attempted to hit the attacker with a bollard ? No, that was French tradie. In the spirit of everyone claiming everything to suit their own agenda, the was a thread on Russian forum Yaplakal where they claimed that dude was Russian judging by what they thought they...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Eugenius wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:26 am Poor bastard , was he the one that attempted to hit the attacker with a bollard ?
No, that was French tradie.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
Replies: 82
Views: 1910

Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator

Who is your favourite rugby commentator. For me it would be Benjamin Kayser followed closely by Justin Marshall. Ridiculously good knowledge of the game and easy to listen accents. Same probably Phil Kearns used to make me laugh. Mexted was myopic but a legend all the same. Can’t stand the Scottish...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Have heard murmurings about this project. I was up in Mackay late last year and bumped into some QLD Hyrdo people who are looking to put a big fark off dam in the upper Pioneer catchment just below Eungella. Locals are either pissed or happy depending on if they work in the region (hoping tourism k...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 103
Views: 2086

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

There may be some truth in saying some League players in Australia have better catch and passing skills compared to some Rugby players in Australia. League is a simple game with players having to make fewer decisions and they tend to have a lot of short passes so I can see why they drop the ball le...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 440
Views: 18770

Re: Investing

Anyone do some 'wide moat' investing? I've got a bit of BerkshireHathaway but worried the arse will fall out of it once Buffet kicks it. I think I'll pull the trigger on the VanEks Wide Moat ETF. For your interest This guy follows Buffet quite closely https://youtu.be/wa35gfoVyuY?si=qtn3WvNs8DcnVCl...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Interesting read on Chriton in the Roar. From an expansive and free running centre (union) he’s played his pro career with his wings clipped. Trucks it up. Doesn’t pass. Occupies the same 15m channel week in week out. If you like training it sounds great. Doesn’t sound that fun to play. I played le...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9641
Views: 297521

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. Interesting read on Chriton in the Roar. From an expansive and free running centre (union) he’s played his pro career with his wings clipped. Trucks it up. Doesn’t pass. Occupies the sa...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

TranceNRG wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:27 am So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues?
It was a stabbing?
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws. Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 290
Views: 6844

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws. Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate...