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by Farva
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I was in my thirties
Replies: 95
Views: 2689

Re: I was in my thirties

Anyone remember their first post? I decided to register and post as a friend had been gifted a signed wallaby jersey with a full team for a charity auction but had no idea who had signed it or when it was from (they were soccer people). Stuck a photo up and asked the question. Noddy nailed everythin...
by Farva
Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I was in my thirties
Replies: 95
Views: 2689

Re: I was in my thirties

Been acting my age (on the anniversary of my father-in-laws death) and reminiscing today on some of our losses * Justme * Bulldog * Fruit'n2veg * Raquebi * Fangle * Coogee Any others? Excuse my ignorance but what happened to Raquebi? He was good quality but I never heard he had died. I just assumed...
by Farva
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I was in my thirties
Replies: 95
Views: 2689

Re: I was in my thirties

Clogs wrote: Mon Feb 26, 2024 10:23 am When I first started posting on this forum. I am now in my 50's. Holy fvck. :shock:
Wait, is this your BMI?
by Farva
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: I was in my thirties
Replies: 95
Views: 2689

Re: I was in my thirties

I started lurking in nought six, as a fresh faced 24 year old. Took a couple of years before I joined. I’m in my 40s now.

Didn’t donger announce the birth, and wedding of his daughter on here, or something like that?
by Farva
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?
Replies: 54
Views: 1446

Re: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?

No matter how many times you say it's experimental, it won't be true. Unless you think all medicine is ultimately experimental. You're talking to someone who parrots the crank right wings viewpoint on everything. Don't waste your time. That said I think eldaniel is playing devils advocate and looki...
by Farva
Mon Feb 26, 2024 11:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?
Replies: 54
Views: 1446

Re: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?

I don't doubt mRna works well for what it was devloped for. Stage 4 Cancer treatment. I'd even roll the dice on the possible side effects if I was offered it in such a scenario, wtf would you have to lose.? But I think it's unfair to lambast everyone who asks why we were vaccinating people who didn...
by Farva
Mon Feb 26, 2024 3:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?
Replies: 54
Views: 1446

Re: France trying to outlaw mRNA criticism?

Can any in France confirm this is accurate? https://bnnbreaking.com/courts-law/law/frances-pfizer-law-a-bold-move-against-vaccine-criticism-or-a-step-towards-censorship If accurate and true then I'm concerned. Hasn't the French authorities had issues with medical fuck-ups and cover-ups in the past?...
by Farva
Sun Feb 25, 2024 7:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: What Do You Think Is The Reason First Marriages Have A Lower Divorce Rate Than Second/Third etc.?
Replies: 53
Views: 4037

Re: What Do You Think Is The Reason First Marriages Have A Lower Divorce Rate Than Second/Third etc.?

Yeah I mean it's pretty obvious isn't it? Probably 95% of second marriages have at least one person who has previously been divorced. So much more likely to be candidates for another one. As opposed to the other 5% of *second marriages* that somehow don’t feature someone who was previously married....
by Farva
Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Interestingly enough, when I was a kid, I didnt play sport for any club. I played hockey for example for my school. Clinics in school matter and for clarity, "school based participation" isnt just a clinic. There is a whole public and private school setup. In the late 1990s when I was going through...
by Farva
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:58 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

I should also add you got upset that I quoted numbers provided by RugbyWA in a parliamentary inquiry. They are official numbers. If you dispute them fine and if you don’t like the school numbers, we’re considersble growth has happened, then why are you ok with the numbers before the Force?
by Farva
Fri Feb 23, 2024 10:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Anyone who says a professional rugby team (and the accompanying junior development and academies they bring) does nothing to participation and rugby standards especially in a non rugby city/state is talking nonsense. I can't speak for Perth (but Farva has clearly provided evidence to this growth) N...
by Farva
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 152
Views: 11772

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

I do feel that while its important to taste the more exotic pies that some establishments put out, to get a real feel of quality you do need to try their bog standard meat and gravy pie. Its like testing burger places, you need to try their cheeseburger to establish a baseline. I thought exactly th...
by Farva
Thu Feb 22, 2024 4:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9625
Views: 296728

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Bindi wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 3:44 am This is the year it will all turn around. At least 1 Wallabies player will be in the top 8 in the world for their position by season's end. I can't wait.
The water boy?
by Farva
Thu Feb 22, 2024 2:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

If you read my past posts, you will see that I have condemned the shooting of unarmed Palestinians by IDF Snipers. I will condemn when the allegations are proven. Are you a Hamas Supporter? What is with your loaded questions? This is the second one you have asked this week. I dont blame anyone not ...
by Farva
Thu Feb 22, 2024 1:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

Yes, if proven. Hmmm, I'm not getting much of condemnation vibe... I'd say it's more defensive, with a strong hints of excuse making. If you read my past posts, you will see that I have condemned the shooting of unarmed Palestinians by IDF Snipers. I will condemn when the allegations are proven. Ar...
by Farva
Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farce v Hurricanes
Replies: 67
Views: 2084

Re: Farce v Hurricanes

TranceNRG wrote: Thu Feb 22, 2024 12:25 am What's he done now? He should have been a 50 cap wallaby by now..
Rodda has done his quad. Going for scans. Still hope he might play tomorrow but my guess is he wont.
by Farva
Wed Feb 21, 2024 11:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farce v Hurricanes
Replies: 67
Views: 2084

Re: Farce v Hurricanes

Rodda seems to be a walking injury. Sadly, Reesjan Pasitoa seems to be going that way too
by Farva
Wed Feb 21, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farce v Hurricanes
Replies: 67
Views: 2084

Re: Farce v Hurricanes

Can I also add that Corey Jane is a plum and I will never forgive him for this in April 2009

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tmq_ke0G0g
by Farva
Wed Feb 21, 2024 4:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farce v Hurricanes
Replies: 67
Views: 2084

Re: Farce v Hurricanes

It’d be great to see Rodda out there. I heard Cron on a podcast talking about him - says he’s fit af and big. He’s still only 27, and if he gets his foot right, is a legit test lock. I’ve got big raps on Pasitoa and Will Harris. Marley Pearce is one for the future. He is only 20 and already playing...
by Farva
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

‘We don’t hate Jews. We just hate the Jewish State, make excuses for Jew-hating terrorists, disbelieve Jewish women who say they were raped, support pirates whose flag says “A curse on the Jews”, and march alongside people who want all-out jihad on Jews. It’s totally different.’ Add the words "Wher...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

But yes all those western governments should have waited for you to be shown the intelligence. Or to see it themselves, perhaps? For example: Canadian officials still haven't seen intelligence linking UN's Gaza aid agency with Hamas Trudeau government cut funding without seeing evidence to back Isr...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Pie Makers of Auckland
Replies: 152
Views: 11772

Re: Pie Makers of Auckland

I do feel that while its important to taste the more exotic pies that some establishments put out, to get a real feel of quality you do need to try their bog standard meat and gravy pie.

Its like testing burger places, you need to try their cheeseburger to establish a baseline.
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

No because November has no basis to make the claim, he might be right but he could equally be wrong, it was he who introduced the whole notion that “you have no basis to make that claim”, it seems that he forgets it works both ways. Huh? That makes no sense. Mdaclarke posted a statement as fact. Yo...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 11:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

Huh? Here is the post. This is typical of the type of received opinion that I am talking about. It's pure zionist propaganda. You seem to have read a lot in to that post that isnt there. (S)He literally called it a received opinion. You yourself said that there is no way of knowing either way. The ...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

Huh? Here is the post. Israel only has to lose once for there to be a total genocide of Jews in the Middle East. This is typical of the type of received opinion that I am talking about. It's pure zionist propaganda. You seem to have read a lot in to that post that isnt there. (S)He literally called ...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

Super, now what does any of this have to do with the November fool’s claim that the notion the Israelis would be wiped out if the Palestinians or any other Arab nation were to overrun them is rubbish based on Zionist propaganda. He has no basis to make that claim as it’s never happened and so he ha...
by Farva
Tue Feb 20, 2024 7:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

Your point being? Somebody has compiled a list of what looks like every documented case of Muslims killing Jews in history. (I'll assume for now that the list is accurate) They didn't do that for fun, they did it in order to create an impression about Islam, and its capacity to live in peace with p...
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 10:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

The name of the comp, eh? Righto mate. Where did the money come from? And while we’re at it, there are 15 schools involved - AFAIK, all of these schools already played rugby. Is there any evidence that this competition has grown the sport? Don’t get me wrong, it sounds like a good thing, but has it...
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9088
Views: 284057

Re: Israel declares state of war

backrow wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:34 am
koroke hangareka wrote: Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:49 am Also, and yet again, it's possible to criticise Hamas without wanting to defend Israel . Maybe you guys should write that on the back of your hands or something, you do seem to keep forgetting it.
Fixed
Has anyone said anything differently?
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 9:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Gee you'd think the name of the comp would be enough to convince the slowest of the slow.. The name of the comp, eh? Righto mate. Where did the money come from? And while we’re at it, there are 15 schools involved - AFAIK, all of these schools already played rugby. Is there any evidence that this c...
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 8:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Interestingly enough, when I was a kid, I didnt play sport for any club. I played hockey for example for my school. Clinics in school matter and for clarity, "school based participation" isnt just a clinic. There is a whole public and private school setup. In the late 1990s when I was going through...
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 4:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Farce v Hurricanes
Replies: 67
Views: 2084

Re: Farce v Hurricanes

Ive been busy!

Anyway, Force for a moral victory and a win by -12
by Farva
Mon Feb 19, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Interestingly enough, when I was a kid, I didnt play sport for any club. I played hockey for example for my school. Clinics in school matter and for clarity, "school based participation" isnt just a clinic. There is a whole public and private school setup. In the late 1990s when I was going through ...
by Farva
Sun Feb 18, 2024 12:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

And here is the statistical summary collected over time in all its glory!!! https://i.ibb.co/fnxjz16/Screenshot-2024-02-17-at-06-58-14.png 30k+ kids play rugby in schools on: - ovals that do not exist - under referees that do not exist - with jerseys that I bet my left-nut do not exist Four-fold in...
by Farva
Sat Feb 17, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

In all honesty, are there any kids in AFL heartland who are looking at the Rebels and thinking "I want to be like my idol"? I'd imagine junior pathways in rugby would be entirely dependent on volunteers from those who love the sport and funding into grassroots from RA (or lack of), and children of ...
by Farva
Fri Feb 16, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Britain in recession - so much winning by Tories
Replies: 439
Views: 25374

Re: Britain in recession - so much winning by Tories

bimboman wrote: Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:05 pm Christ , I’ve a normal mower …




* and a gardener of course
An immigrant to allow you to do your part in managing the tax base of course.
by Farva
Fri Feb 16, 2024 2:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Yep, understand what you saying Thomas, but only a very small minority of kids are good enough to play pro rugby or league etc, so numbers aren't that big. What Kahu was saying (and I agreeing with) is losing Rebels won't make a huge difference to number of kids playing the game. May make a differe...
by Farva
Fri Feb 16, 2024 12:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

8% reduction in juniors and 20% in seniors. The Force were a special case and the reduction was clearly a angry reaction and a middle finger from some in the community to RA for it's decision axe the Force. https://www.clearinghouseforsport.gov.au/participation-in-sport/topics/factors-influencing-s...
by Farva
Thu Feb 15, 2024 11:26 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 29972

Re: Melbourne Rebels goooooooone… soon to be Rebels Pasifika?

Yep and they have soccer and league, as Kahui says run by keen locals etc. Plenty of kids play League and union etc. But league and soccer aren't bigger (in a financial sense) than rugby, right? I mean, you guys aren't losing the overwhelming majority of your talent to another rival sport. Just gre...
by Farva
Thu Feb 15, 2024 7:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Win the Super Bowl then go on a shooting rampage.
Replies: 14
Views: 572

Re: Win the Super Bowl then go on a shooting rampage.

This is a traditional American form of celebration right?