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Zakar

I agree - but he is not alone in doing this to No 10s. yes, I agree. Tbh, there has always been an element of trying to hurt the opposition in Rugby. Someone like Bakkies Botha made a career out of doing this. They were doing it when I was a nipper - Tiny White; Kevin Skinner, Colin Meads, Frik de ...

Zakar

It's all technically legal but there is no doubt in my mind that Finau is deliberately timing it so he's hitting them late when they're not expecting it. Yep, he's trying to hurt the opposing player, which is a very risky strategy in the modern game. I agree - but he is not alone in doing this to N...

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ROLDY wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 10:18 pm Brumbies bounced back very well this weekend.

Makes the blues game even more bizarre.

I'm thinking/hoping that it was Eden Park hoodoo, plus off the boil after the bye week.

Zakar

The Rebels need $22m to clear their debt - the group that wants to ‘save’ them are property developers backed by PE, which seems like the worst kind of people imaginable. They're clearing the debt at 30c on the dollar, other than employee entitlements. Interesting. I haven’t seen a link - can you s...

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towny wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:30 am The Rebels need $22m to clear their debt - the group that wants to ‘save’ them are property developers backed by PE, which seems like the worst kind of people imaginable.

They're clearing the debt at 30c on the dollar, other than employee entitlements.

Zakar

Skiaddict wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 1:01 pm
Zakar wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:38 am Based in current form, I'd think McKenzie has a strong argument.
He certainly has been the first choice 10 in SR Pacific, this weekend no exception.

Daylight second too. I can't even think who the next best is.

Zakar

towny wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:47 am
TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 11:36 am I don't care what business they are in if they can provide the funds.
For how long will they provide funds? They’re almost certainly working a scam - is the mark RA or the Victorian govt?

Vic Gov. They want them to build a station where the stadium is, they own all the land out there.

Zakar

Take Vunivalu out back and shoot him.

Zakar

Jesus this Ryan kid is electric. He just made Telea look like he was running in molasses.

Zakar

Who was it that said they thought he was better the McDermott? :lol: the Reds breakdown has been destroyed. Do you really think McDermott would do any better? Yeah I was thinking this. Mid level thinkers blame the half back for scrappy back of the ruck ball. Some of the drops have been stone cold.

Zakar

Thomas having a mare

Zakar

Idiot. Sums up Vunivalu.

Zakar

Tehui wrote: ↑Sat Apr 27, 2024 7:24 am The Hurricanes' lineout has been feeding turnovers to the Brumbies all day.

That's how I felt every time we packed a scrum.

Zakar

Very happy with that. Was the bounceback the Brums needed after last week. Everyone was miles better.

Tua, Wright, Cale, Pollard, and Scott were immense.

Zakar

So soft. God dammit

Zakar

Tua has been very good.

Rory Scott has been a good add, I think he's a better player than Browne.

So good to have Lenny and 7As back.

Zakar

Very happy.

Zakar

Happy with the start

Zakar

ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:48 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:43 pm
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 12:40 pm

How good is a packed Brooky looking
Was going to wander over, but made the fateful decision to watch the Tahs instead
We’re thinking about moving that way. Love the beaches

Best part of Sydney

Zakar

Piss poor defence. Weird selections. Overly complex lineout calls Poor coaching basically. Doesn’t explain shit like gamble failing to do his job. I’d also love to see the stats on Jed’s tackles and rucks tonight. I reckon they’re f**ked. Gamble should be nowhere near the team We’ve got local star ...

Zakar

That was 12 ply from the Tahs.

Zakar

kiap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:49 am Riley goes alright (must admit knowing nuthin' about him)

U20s > 7s > Tahs > West Tigers > Tahs.

He's a good player but not a game breaker.

Zakar

Hannigan isn't fast enough for 8, keeps getting burned in the outside channels.

Zakar

Based in current form, I'd think McKenzie has a strong argument.

Zakar

grievous wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:31 am
ROLDY wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:30 am
kiap wrote: ↑Fri Apr 26, 2024 11:14 am Is Edmed better than Harrison?
No.

Harrison is class. I’d happily have him at the Reds.
Hes not consistent enough or Force would have a few more games won.

What?

Zakar

Only player who came out of that game with an improved reputation was LSL.

Zakar

I wondered how much today's news would affect the Rebels. Didn't take long to find out. I'm wondering if the Rebels should be permitted to play another game. What guarantee is there that the players and staff will be paid, their PAYG income tax will be paid, etc etc? RA is paying the players and co...

Zakar

Rebels scrum has been good until today. First game without LSL. Don't think that's a coincidence. Crusaders have been poor but their scrum has still been dominant rather than good. I thought the Rebels starting scrum looked pretty ropey all season to be honest. Then you haven't seen many stats.

Zakar

Rebels scrum has been good until today. First game without LSL. Don't think that's a coincidence.

Zakar

Masterji wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:49 pm The best All round rugby player in the world is Damien Willemse. A good 10, A world class 12, a good 13, a good 14 and a World class 15.

That's a separate but excellent discussion.

I think DuPont could play any position in the backline to an international standard.

Zakar

Hannigan's off to France. Losing a lot of backrowers - Kemeny, Swinton, Hannigan so far. Is that confirmed? Heard it was on a knife edge. Looks like it... From today: Lachie Swinton and Ned Hanigan - are both set to leave the Waratahs at the end of the season to play in France, just as they enter t...

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Bindi wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:41 pm Hannigan's off to France.

Losing a lot of backrowers - Kemeny, Swinton, Hannigan so far.

Is that confirmed? Heard it was on a knife edge.

Zakar

CrazyIslander wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:48 pm
Pakia Pakia wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 5:08 pm
shanky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 10:24 am

If (as alleged) you’ve been insolvent since 2018, then you are in very serious shit.
Huh? I'm not the Rebels.
Did you seriously think he was talking about you?

Pakia is Paul Docherty and I claim my broken BRC Capital piggyback.

Zakar

:thumbup: Frizell plays ‘heavy’ though. If that’s even a thing So does Savea. The only soft cock in that backrow is soak tackle Papalii. Papali'i has is 5th equal for dominant tackles in Super Rugby from all players. Sure thing bud. He's the most overrated ABs backrower in two decades.

Zakar

Based on the most current form only....no tests or anything else considered Gibson Park Willis Sotutu DuPont Earl Sotutu, Which club does he play for? Please share clips if any or reason for your sekection. Why would you pick him above PSdT that have won World Rugby player of the year already, made...

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Says he weighs 105kg. Think he only needs an extra 5kg if that's the case. AB's went deep into the RWC last year with Frizell as their heaviest loose forward at 110kg. :thumbup: Frizell plays ‘heavy’ though. If that’s even a thing So does Savea. The only soft cock in that backrow is soak tackle Pap...

Zakar

Having a quick look over the Super Rugby stats for Australian loose forwards I'd go for these guys: 6. Liam Wright 7. Fraser McReight 8. Charlie Cale Bench Josh Kemeny Valetini has the lowest tackle percentage and the most missed tackles of any Australian loose forward so far this season. That's a ...

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shanky wrote: ↑Thu Apr 25, 2024 1:39 am I don’t think Donaldson did his stats any favours in that Crusaders game
Noticeably weak tackling and couldn’t kick for shit

Statistically it makes Edmed the best option, which doesn't pass the smell test.

Zakar

Ok, pubs are open. But my point still stands, this is innovative by the NRL to schedule a three match series of this public holiday. In contrast, there is no Super Rugby being played. NSW laws are a lot more flexible about today. After Good Friday and Christmas Day, ANZAC day is a nightmare in QLD....

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Saw on twitter

Tackle %
Lolesio 71.5
Gordon 71
Donaldson 68
Edmed 77.5
Lynagh 82.5

Lolesio leads the goal kicking stats at 88.6%, Edmed at 86.1 with Donaldson and Gordon sub 70% and Lynagh outside the top 10 in the comp.

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