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shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 2:16 am
CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:57 am
shanky wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:46 am Hooper is 6’6 and 122kg

Not sure I understand what else he can do size-wise
Get some muscles.
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I almost brought his name up in my first post.

towny

What an odd refereeing performance. "You're on a warning" "....except for high tackles for some reason." "And now it's been a while so you're on a warning again." Warning at 50:50. Second warning at 64:15. So does a warning have a 10 minute expiry? Since when? Clear as mud. Apparently "release" mea...

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What happend to Tom Hooper? Last year he was definite starter in the pack. Now he's not even in the conversation. Hit by Towny's curse? Tom Hooper is looking like another Hannigan, Holloway, (and to a lesser extent) Dempsey type at the moment. Not really the right shape for any specific back row ro...

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I think too early for him. What about Bell, Holloway, Swinton, Harrison, Foketi? Bell injured Swinton is behind Wilson Wright and Valetini Holloway maybe I guess, I think he's squad for side. Harrison has had one losing start. No way he's in the 23. Foketi over Paisami? No way. Maybe on the bench. ...

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Hooper is 6’6 and 122kg Not sure I understand what else he can do size-wise Get some muscles. Apparently he’s 120+ kgs - does he look fat to you? https://www.canberratimes.com.au/images/transform/v1/crop/frm/j2iwCiKfwhVWJky39Vsdpt/07c12505-0803-4528-9233-15c6428a2489.jpg/r0_0_5300_2992_w1200_h678_f...

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CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Sun May 05, 2024 1:16 am The problem with Australian forwards is that they haven't taken the next step and get roided. Perhaps set up a secret clinic in Arnhem Land where they go for a 'break' and come back looking like Brock Lesnar.

Steroids, eh? Which steroids should they take and how will they beat the testing?

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A good cause? Definitely!! How much would you like to donate Towny? I’m confused. What’s the good cause you’re referring to? I support the Reds and will gladly donate all I can afford if they’re ever in trouble. Presumably, it’s time for the Rebels fans to stand up and save their team, right?

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It's a good year to be a Reds' fan. They won't win the comp but they're fun to watch most weeks.

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A good cause? Definitely!!

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You cannot beat the ATO. They have accountant terminators...and they...will...not...stop...until you have paid. 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 constr...

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Rebels still alive for now… The directors for the Melbourne Rebels have secured a major victory against Rugby Australia after creditors voted to support a rescue deal to save the debt-laden Super Rugby club. The proposal was put forward by a private equity-backed consortium led by business heavywei...

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Can they convince the Vic government to pay some of that and come up with a plan? "Hi Taxpayers, State Government here, Yeah yknow that 500m cost we have outstanding for a Commonwealth Games you are not getting....well yeah we want to top it up a tad for a rugby team youre not turning up to see. I ...

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Joe Schmidt speaks… https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/there-are-a-number-of-tens-but-schmidt-s-keen-for-gordon-to-stay-in-rugby-20240501-p5fnzt.html Tldr? CG can leave Lolesio considered the most consistent kicker but Lynagh and Donaldson also got a mention Won’t be picking overseas players ...

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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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I think league players can be successful in rugby but they need to take the time to learn the game. That does not mean playing for a couple of years and giving it up if they aren't a first team starter for the All Blacks/Wallabies/England. RTS was a guy who came over to try to make it big and left ...

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Why would players get bored in Union? They get to play a significantly more varied role. Manu won’t be restricted to a 10m channel on the same side of the field. He won’t be coached to react to “pictures” and will have to think for himself. The real question is will he be able to do it after almost...

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Joe Schmidt speaks… https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/there-are-a-number-of-tens-but-schmidt-s-keen-for-gordon-to-stay-in-rugby-20240501-p5fnzt.html Tldr? CG can leave Lolesio considered the most consistent kicker but Lynagh and Donaldson also got a mention Won’t be picking overseas players ...

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NSWRU lost $5m last year, eh? That seems like a lot.

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I have much more faith in him even playing out of position than I do with any of the other options. The best thing about having him there is his experience and his leadership. Last week is the only good game I've seen Havili play this season. I think it puts a lot of pressure on a guy who has strug...

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shanky wrote: ↑Tue Apr 30, 2024 5:26 am The $80m is the size of the facility, of which they’ve used $52m

Are you suggesting the that the articles on the Roar messed up important details of the story??

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Not great, but 2022 shows they can produce a surplus if discipline is used Also, the debt is non-current (i.e longer than 12 months tenor) and we have no idea on the repayment schedule. Could be years (the tweet didn’t include the details) Last year (2022?) being when they brought forward the WR co...

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Not great, but 2022 shows they can produce a surplus if discipline is used Also, the debt is non-current (i.e longer than 12 months tenor) and we have no idea on the repayment schedule. Could be years (the tweet didn’t include the details) Last year (2022?) being when they brought forward the WR co...

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As an Australian based poster, your statement that Rugby League is "far less than successful" than Rugby simply doesn't make sense. Perhaps that's the case in France and the UK? Watched an interesting video by Two Cents the other day, showing how massively popular the NRL is in Aus. Lot's of money ...

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Monkey Magic wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 8:14 pm Blues vs Reds had both, speed and toughness/strategy. I vote for that

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Just because it's Intense doesn't make it a great game enjoyable to everyone. Those who are used to seeing the variety of play and competition for the ball in rugby, would probably find the short pass, tackle x 5 and a kick routine boring and dumb. The shoulder charges and thugby acts in League don...

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Most league players are suited to 12 because at 12, you have to be solid in defense,have vision and good hands. Outside this position RL players generally struggle with a few notable exceptions. With many notable exceptions tbf: Mat Rogers, Lote Tuqiri, Wendel Sailor, Israel Folau, Brad Thorn, Jaso...

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He'd be bigger than Michael Hooper. His distribution skills isnt special. It's his ability to play at high intensity which leaves his opponents gasping struggling to keep up. He's suited for 7 especially. He'd be McCaw type player, play at high intensity for 80 mins. Are we talking about the same b...

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He'd be bigger than Neil Back. As I said he'd need to add 10 kgs+. But his style would suit either position. It would take him years to add 10kg and he’d lose speed and agility. How would his style, which was the primary ball distributor, suit the role filled by Neil Back? It’s like putting Wally L...

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My issue with Valentini is he seems to go missing when things get tough. I expect the big guys in the team to step up. :lol: :lol: Coming from the guy who usually gets things wrong. I've seen a number of games where he went MIA. I've seen that in test matches and Super rugby games. He was poor in t...

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What? He'd need to put on a few kgs but his physical strength mobility and toughness would suit either position. He’d be the lightest backrower the Wallabies have seen since Ray Price. He'd be bigger than Neil Back. As I said he'd need to add 10 kgs+. But his style would suit either position. It wo...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:28 pm
How did Valetini go in the last game?

Best forward on the park.

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I like the combinations Zakar posted. Would Wright go OK at 7? How did Valetini go in the last game? The previous games I saw him he didn't impress much. For a big guy he doesn't seem to bring much physicality. Wright was a 7 originally. He loves a ruck. He played well v Hurricanes. He's also the r...

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shanky wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 1:03 pm As I said a couple of weeks ago, my backrow is

6. Valetini
7. Wright
8. Wilson

McReight comes on at 60 mins when the game opens up
Can swap Valetini for Swinton as needed

I saw this after I wrote my spiel saying the same stuff.

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If size is the issue then 6. Valetini 7. McReight 8. Cale Bench - Wright It may well be that it’s too soon for Cale but he is by far the best Oz 8 so far this soup season. He and Valetini cover all the bases for a 6-8 combo and McReights game speaks for itself to compliment that back row. Wright ca...

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I’d personally be keen on adopting the Saffer tactic of bringing on the fast ‘openside’ after 30 mins or so. Let some big unit be a big unit and then bring on the Kwagga/McReight type when the big boys have slowed down.

In such a scenario, Liam Wright would fill Kolisi’s role.

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IIRC Fardy started playing test rugby before McMahon. Fardy was a better player. Let's go back to the original point. Wight is not 'very small'. Fardy was the starting 6 at the 2015 RWC - when did McMahon play? Wright at 6 with McReight at 7 makes for the world’s smallest test backrow and one imo t...

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TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 12:03 pm
ROLDY wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2024 11:58 am Towny has had a f**king stroke
His calf degeneration has started affecting his eye sight and his thinking

It’s a bit weird how you drone on about the looks of someone you’ve never met. It’s also very strange watching someone trying to be a bully.

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IIRC Fardy started playing test rugby before McMahon. Fardy was a better player. Let's go back to the original point. Wight is not 'very small'. Fardy was the starting 6 at the 2015 RWC - when did McMahon play? Wright at 6 with McReight at 7 makes for the world’s smallest test backrow and one imo t...

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Yes he wouldn't have the mobility of a halfback . But I'd have him at hooker or openside flanker. Put the pipe down soon. What? He'd need to put on a few kgs but his physical strength mobility and toughness would suit either position. He’d be the lightest backrower the Wallabies have seen since Ray...

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Not only your calves but your eyes also need attention... Liam Wright isn't big but he's not very small. There have been smaller test no 6s. If you look at Faessler and think he's small, you have no idea what you're talking about. Same with McReight. Okay, so name some smaller 6s. McMahon. But I'm ...

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