Search found 1711 matches

by FairWeather_Aussie
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 37
Views: 456

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Zakar wrote: Tue Mar 26, 2024 3:25 am We're lucky to be invited to play the Reds. I just hope we don't embarass ourselves too badly, and we keep the score under 50.
I can’t see the Reds winning by anything less than at least than 50 points.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 37
Views: 456

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Thread title needs to be updated to include “Game of the round” since some other poser NZ thread is falsely trying to claim this.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Tue Mar 26, 2024 4:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I don’t know that anyone who didn’t own a banjo had any excitement about “rocket” Rod Davies. Actually I don’t think anyone who didn’t play banjo even called him rocket. No real comparison to”lightening” Cory Toole.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

towny wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:24 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:53 am

That's like point guard tall at best.
Best Australian player ever was Phil Smyth.
Huh?
I’ll admit I haven’t watched an Australian basketball game since the early 80’s.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

He’s too young. That’s all.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

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 FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

But a hell of a player, even if he was 5’1”.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Charlie Cale doesn’t look particularly tall. Maybe the same height as Jordie. So I’d guess 6’1 or 6’2. Still a hell of a future Wallaby. That's a crazy take. He doesnt look much shorter than the locks. I did say same height as Jordie. I suspect Jordies height does actually round up to 6’3 although ...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Charlie Cale doesn’t look particularly tall. Maybe the same height as Jordie. So I’d guess 6’1 or 6’2. Still a hell of a future Wallaby.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

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.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I quite like it. My favourite part is the crossed ice hockey sticks to represent the icy cold, hard reality we face as wallabies supporters, with the potential of being slammed in the face with a solid puck at any time. I’m surprised nobody (not in the John Eales sense) has commented on this. I’m a...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

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 FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jtah wrote: Tue Mar 19, 2024 1:00 pm Image

One of these you reckon Roldo!?
Since it didn’t come through in the previous post, I’m obviously talking about this.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

That is so bad it’s actually quite good. Looks like a dodgy sleeveless pullover / vest from the early 70s worn over a polo from the 80s. I quite like it. My favourite part is the crossed ice hockey sticks to represent the icy cold, hard reality we face as wallabies supporters, with the potential of...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Mon Mar 25, 2024 1:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

In my humble opinion, IMHO, Toole should be the first picked Wallaby. He is a lot like my previous favourite player ever, Shane Williams. Graham Henry refused to pick williams for Wales because he was too small to tackle players like Lomu coming at him. I think it was Gatlands predecessor and then ...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Fwiw, when I said JP would be a wallaby great, I was being reverse-psychology ironic I was feeding off Towny’s George Constanza say-the-opposite thingo from ‘Summer of George’ I said that because unfortunately, and sadly, JP is likely an absolute dud Injured, flaky, injured, flakier He’s the Jeff B...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Toole deserves a shot. Might be great. Might be Rod Davies Mk. 2. The Wales games seem as good a time as any. Hes worth 5-15 points a game. These aren't mugs he's running around either. His defence seems better this year too. If kellaway and Nawaqanitawase are the other members of the back three, t...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Fwiw, when I said JP would be a wallaby great, I was being reverse-psychology ironic I was feeding off Towny’s George Constanza say-the-opposite thingo from ‘Summer of George’ I said that because unfortunately, and sadly, JP is likely an absolute dud Injured, flaky, injured, flakier He’s the Jeff B...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I’d say Tate and Smith were the better players for the Reds. A lot of players should have put their heads down for their performances. It wasnt those two.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lots of movement in the respective Power Rankings this week. Nic White and Donaldson are probably leading the way at 9 and 10. And Tom Horton is a potential bolter. Meanwhile, losers include Liam Wright, Mongo, Jock Campbell, Ryan Smith, Tate and Vunivalu. I’m not sure Ryan Smith and Tate should be...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 8:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jordan Petaia will be a Wallaby great I don’t think this will happen, but I wouldn’t be surprised if one of Schmidt’s surprise/shocking selections was to not pick Petaia. Petaia is physically a phenomenal athlete. But very error prone. Schmidt’s Wallabies will be like Schmidt’s Oirish. Doing the ba...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

https://images.footballfanatics.com/australia-rugby/wallabies-fairway-golf-polo_ss5_p-201076386+pv-1+u-og5yu3ixelzofz38ss2e+v-vyryqs1hxe4ehcerwbik.jpg?_hv=2&w=900 One of these you reckon Roldo!? That is so bad it’s actually quite good. Looks like a dodgy sleeveless pullover / vest from the early 70...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:18 am What is Petaia's best position?
It is only on the wing. With a roving option. His positional game is too poor for fullback, or center.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jordan Petaia will be a Wallaby great I don’t think this will happen, but I wouldn’t be surprised if one of Schmidt’s surprise/shocking selections was to not pick Petaia. Petaia is physically a phenomenal athlete. But very error prone. Schmidt’s Wallabies will be like Schmidt’s Oirish. Doing the ba...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

towny wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 5:29 pm
TranceNRG wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:03 pm
FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:17 pm

You probably should just stop commenting on players. Your record isn’t exactly good. I’m not going to say it is abysmally bad. But it is abysmally bad.
Most players Towny talk up turn to shit :(
Not always. Sometimes I write players off that develop into all-time greats.
:o
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 24, 2024 6:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jordan Petaia will be a Wallaby great I don’t think this will happen, but I wouldn’t be surprised if one of Schmidt’s surprise/shocking selections was to not pick Petaia. Petaia is physically a phenomenal athlete. But very error prone. Schmidt’s Wallabies will be like Schmidt’s Oirish. Doing the ba...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

grievous wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 8:19 am I cant see the Tahs taking a win off anyone but Rebels or Force for the remainder of the season. Coleman is toast
Tahs could just as easily be 4-1 on the W/L ratio instead of 1-4. They’ve been very unlucky against some good teams.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

It wasn’t meant as an insult, just a comment. You are one of my favorite posters. But you really don’t have a great record at picking players for the future. It’s just what it is.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 1:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

It’s possibly much easier to gain parity without Schoupp in the team. Strange comment. Schoupp is our 2nd best scrummager after 7As. I’ll admit I don’t know fudge all about scrummaging and I was probably wrong about Nongorrs potential, he has actually done quite well so far this year. If I am also ...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

By “our” I mean Brumbies not Wallabies.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

MP aren’t exactly known for their scrummaging, but the Brumbies showed some depth in the props to maintain parity with Shoup and 7As out. And an 80 year old Slipper. It’s possibly much easier to gain parity without Schoupp in the team. Strange comment. Schoupp is our 2nd best scrummager after 7As. ...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

https://images.footballfanatics.com/australia-rugby/wallabies-fairway-golf-polo_ss5_p-201076386+pv-1+u-og5yu3ixelzofz38ss2e+v-vyryqs1hxe4ehcerwbik.jpg?_hv=2&w=900 One of these you reckon Roldo!? That is so bad it’s actually quite good. This is absolute class. I think I’ll buy one for my 90 year old...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

MP aren’t exactly known for their scrummaging, but the Brumbies showed some depth in the props to maintain parity with Shoup and 7As out. And an 80 year old Slipper.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

After just finishing watching the Brumbies game I’m really looking forward to the Reds Brumbies next Saturday. As an Australian I’m looking forward to it as the game of the season. Quite a few of the oft maligned Brumbies really put their hands up tonight. Lolesio, despite 3 errors in a row around t...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Fri Mar 22, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD
Replies: 111
Views: 1471

Re: HURRICANES V REBELS SUPER RUGBY Rd 5 MATCH THREAD

What is it with the Rebels and slow first half starts. From the 34th minute onwards they actually won 28-21. But it’s a bit difficult to come back from 33 points down after 33 minutes. Quite similar to the reds game last week.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sun Mar 10, 2024 11:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Might be worth keeping track of the number of starts, eg. (13/3) or (6/2). Otherwise, especially as the season goes on and players spend time out injured it gets hard to compare.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 1:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I hope I'm speaking too soon and fingers crossed an adjustment period with Mowen, but the Brumbies without Lord Laurie have been very un-Brumby like the past two weeks... some piss poor defensive efforts. :thumbdown: I’m hoping the Wallabies will be very Laurie like going forward. Our loss is the W...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

With a horrible cvnt at 13.!!! Could work Ikitau comes across as a fairly nice humble guy. If he’s nice to his mum and helps his elderly neighbour put out their bins. That’s fantastic. If he can melt Rieko Ioane….that’s what’s required. He assists grannies crossing the road and rescues cats stuck i...
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Bindi wrote: Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:26 pm I thought Nongoor was supposed to be shit. What's going on?
I’m giving myself a fail on that. He has been pretty good, even at scrummaging.
by FairWeather_Aussie
Sat Mar 09, 2024 12:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284174

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Tom Lynagh has to be most zen player I’ve ever seen play rugby. He looks like he is on a meditation retreat. And I mean that in a good way. I’d love to see him and Gordon as a 10/12 combo. Both great defenders, and complement each other in terms of their skills. I see it as a negative. He needs to ...