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by Burke's Boot
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Huawei phones
Replies: 55
Views: 7227

Re: Huawei phones

Lost my phone with five months to go on contract. A mate who is very senior with a telco has offered me one of these phones that is brand new but doesnt know the model off the top of his head but is 4G, an iPhone 4 or newly reconditioned S3. Forget the Apple rubbish as its now ancient tech but are ...
by Burke's Boot
Tue Apr 30, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Ali's Choice wrote:I'm watching Masterchef with my wife
High class shit compared to that fabricated bullshit in MAFS, a true shit shower of borderlines and narcissists looking for a national profile.
by Burke's Boot
Mon Apr 22, 2019 2:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Izzy, what the HELL!!
Replies: 8374
Views: 480770

Re: Izzy, what the HELL!!

Here's something interesting. Izzy didnt create that meme. All he said is whats in the side https://i.ibb.co/gS3DgHL/images-jpeg.jpg So not far from Westboro Church type diatribes like this https://www.thetimes.co.uk/imageserver/image/methode%2Ftimes%2Fprod%2Fweb%2Fbin%2Fc65c1322-3719-11e7-a950-1fd...
by Burke's Boot
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Tarts Stadium in Parramatta
Replies: 4
Views: 692

Re: New Tarts Stadium in Parramatta

That's a lot of money to watch a lopsided match, the Tigers looked terrible for the 10 mins i saw before halftime.
by Burke's Boot
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Izzy, what the HELL!!
Replies: 8374
Views: 480770

Re: Izzy, what the HELL!!

So the same weekend as Sydney Meatstock, not very respectful:

https://www.news.com.au/sport/rugby/rug ... 06ce2ef70c
by Burke's Boot
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: New Tarts Stadium in Parramatta
Replies: 4
Views: 692

New Tarts Stadium in Parramatta

Just having it's debut match, a game of Mungoball no less, on right now on Fox's 4K channel and looks suberb. They should continue to play a game a year out there after the Sydney Football Stadium's replacement arrives in 2021.
by Burke's Boot
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Izzy, what the HELL!!
Replies: 8374
Views: 480770

Re: Izzy, what the HELL!!

Interesting choice by RA in getting Kate Eastman SQ as their rep, a real bleeding heart and have met the whole family except for her due to a decades long relationship with one of the sons who is also a altruistic barrister and is right into social justice too. The father, Prof Creswell Eastman, an ...
by Burke's Boot
Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Sunwolves
Replies: 43
Views: 4047

Re: Waratahs v Sunwolves

grievous wrote:Enjoying myself at a vodka distillery...no TV...hows the Newcastle crowd?
Im guessing 12-15K with a lot less in the Andrew Johns Stand on the ocean side of the ground.
by Burke's Boot
Fri Mar 29, 2019 2:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs v Sunwolves
Replies: 43
Views: 4047

Re: Waratahs v Sunwolves

jdogscoop wrote:Mack Mason was a delicious reminder how much Tahs and Wallabies fans take Foley for granted.
yup not a flyhalves asshole even a first grade one.

On a pleasant note, fudge all Mungoes in the stadium which made for a nice night.
by Burke's Boot
Mon Mar 18, 2019 12:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christchurch terrorist attack
Replies: 1891
Views: 146024

Re: Christchurch terrorist attack

https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/website-kiwi-farms-refuses-to-surrender-data-linked-to-accused-christchurch-terrorist-brendan-tarrant/news-story/46d3c925ef84b24dde6194c42b3c2241 Fair to say Mr Moon lives somewhere on Cluster B Street. Also the torrent sites such as the likes of Pirate Bay...
by Burke's Boot
Mon Mar 18, 2019 10:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christchurch terrorist attack
Replies: 1891
Views: 146024

Re: Christchurch terrorist attack

This somehow came up in Facebook for me after the events of Friday and had no idea there was a secession movement in NZ's south: https://www.facebook.com/SouthIslandMovement/?__tn__=%2CdkCH-R-R&eid=ARDVAA5iijY8_jj04gdBth6SbZwskdglhlXjmJ2-5EvRl4jBIM-23E4llbjaHKkEr-zEZzXvg5qWrgmn&hc_ref=ARQ1ad6fQxlrPV...
by Burke's Boot
Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Porn in UK Goooooonnnnneeeee.
Replies: 56
Views: 6644

Re: Porn in UK Goooooonnnnneeeee.

Hope this doesn't effect Fake Taxi :shock:
by Burke's Boot
Fri Mar 15, 2019 4:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Christchurch terrorist attack
Replies: 1891
Views: 146024

Re: Something going down in Christchurch

Christ this city has had enough shit happen to it this decade for this lifetime and the next and whilst i haven't been there for 20 years, it isn't the sort of place you would expect this more like Lakemba.
by Burke's Boot
Tue Mar 12, 2019 11:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Welcome to England - here's a 9mm kidney stone
Replies: 78
Views: 10191

Re: Welcome to England - here's a 9mm kidney stone

Had one today and spent a good five hours in the hospital. A new definition of pain x(
by Burke's Boot
Thu Mar 07, 2019 3:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Huge advances in concussion diagnosis
Replies: 16
Views: 2331

Re: Huge advances in concussion diagnosis

Thats great. I organised for a friend who committed suicide back in October to have his brain looked at for CTE Concussion Syndrome given his history of boxing which included being the captain of the British schools team in the early 90's and a short and unsuccessful pro career given his totally off...
by Burke's Boot
Tue Mar 05, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: King Kong Bundy goooone
Replies: 4
Views: 774

King Kong Bundy goooone

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... ed-61.html

His finishing move might be one of the few that would actually fudge you.
by Burke's Boot
Sat Mar 02, 2019 3:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Greg Growden baaaacckkk at the Hurled
Replies: 55
Views: 5761

Re: Greg Growden baaaacckkk at the Hurled

Brumby_in_Vic wrote:Previously that was the case with his negative articles and agendas. Now things are so dire let him do what he does best expose the carpet sweeping in the ivory tower.
No because he lies. Ive seen him at Wobs training a few times and talk about ego which is entirely misplaced.
by Burke's Boot
Wed Feb 27, 2019 5:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: So what is this about? Gag order in Australia...
Replies: 152
Views: 21728

Re: So what is this about? Gag order in Australia...

Average Joe wrote:
It is relatively common in cases where a person faces separate allegations in sequential trials for the first trial to be suppressed. The process is designed not to prejudice later juries.
fair enough didn't want to see us go down the Kiwi route of doing this liberally.
by Burke's Boot
Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/justin-hemmes-billiondollar-pub-empire-cancels-annual-staff-party-which-workers-see-as-revenge/news-story/a8037d2b95525d9c138a1b5b75132efd How does this happen, has the Fair Work Commission lost its teeth under the Libs...he should be heavily fined and m...
by Burke's Boot
Mon Feb 04, 2019 4:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Larkham goooonneee
Replies: 168
Views: 12646

Re: Larkham goooonneee

We scored quite a few less tries last year but so many tries at Test level come from the first few phases after the set-piece which has gone downhill under the new Fijian forwards coach we have. Why is he staying?
by Burke's Boot
Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The OFFICIAL filum thread 2.0.Accept no substitues.
Replies: 9243
Views: 972034

Re: The OFFICIAL filum thread 2.0.Accept no substitues.

Just saw Mortal Engines, kind of a steampunk Mad Max/Star Wars. Had some slight pacing issues towards the end but overall quite good. A friend also mentioned there are good rips of this on torrent sites now over 4GB that don't have Korean hard coded subtitles as well. Best to get one of these as its...
by Burke's Boot
Wed Jan 30, 2019 2:18 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

https://www.news.com.au/finance/work/at-work/justin-hemmes-billiondollar-pub-empire-cancels-annual-staff-party-which-workers-see-as-revenge/news-story/a8037d2b95525d9c138a1b5b75132efd How does this happen, has the Fair Work Commission lost its teeth under the Libs...he should be heavily fined and ma...
by Burke's Boot
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Tattoo thread
Replies: 547
Views: 93577

Re: Tattoo thread

Nieghorn wrote:Image
I hope that person is Mayan/Aztec to get that. Anyway nice tatt.
by Burke's Boot
Wed Jan 30, 2019 12:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Could this be the credible independent that may bring Tony Abbott down? https://www.canberratimes.com.au/politics/federal/four-time-olympian-zali-steggall-launches-bid-to-topple-tony-abbott-in-warringah-20190125-p50tqs.html It's a strong possibility and one thing she has on her side is that she has...
by Burke's Boot
Mon Dec 17, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Rugby 2019 official thread
Replies: 229
Views: 17979

Re: Australian Rugby 2019 official thread

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/rugby-union/michael-cheika-to-decide-fate-of-wallabies-assistant-stephen-larkham-20181217-p50mnz.html All four assistants are under pressure but Larkham's numbers are one of the most in decline. The Wallabies try-scoring average almost halved this year, dropping from an ...
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Have you ever taken a DNA test?
Replies: 111
Views: 14076

Re: Have you ever taken a DNA test?

Not nearly as accurate as is advertised. I get the impression that it shifts as more data is collected? I doubt they care too much about accuracy, they're running this amazing scheme where people pay to give them their dna. It's the latest wheeze aimed at all the people who didn't bother thinking a...
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 16, 2018 3:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Rugby 2019 official thread
Replies: 229
Views: 17979

Re: Australian Rugby 2019 official thread

Nathan Grey shouldn't survive either. I would have Peter Ryan or Muggo the Mungo who did a great job in his near decade run the with Wobs in instead.
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Morrison has just announced a federal ICAC. This is potentially very good news that will have long-term and unintended ramifications. However, I am concerned that this organisation could become a partisan tool, used by the govt of the day to silence or harass political enemies. Imagine the impact t...
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Have you ever taken a DNA test?
Replies: 111
Views: 14076

Re: Have you ever taken a DNA test?

Not nearly as accurate as is advertised. I get the impression that it shifts as more data is collected? I doubt they care too much about accuracy, they're running this amazing scheme where people pay to give them their dna. It's the latest wheeze aimed at all the people who didn't bother thinking a...
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 16, 2018 12:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Have you ever taken a DNA test?
Replies: 111
Views: 14076

Re: Have you ever taken a DNA test?

Yup, 23andme, mostly British Irish with some Scandanavian (great great grandparents on one side) which would explain the blond and blue eyed bit on my father side iirc. He's just done it but not got his results you so that will be interesting. I'm rubbish at processing carbs but great at both norma...
by Burke's Boot
Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:05 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Braai Thread
Replies: 7429
Views: 663813

Re: Official Braai Thread

Anyone know if this machine made in RSA is any good? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BILTONG-KING-MAKER-BEEF-JERKY-MAKER-1KG-BILTONG-SPICES/122548001337 Sold on Takealot regularly for about R 300. According to reviews it's a bit flimsy, with the light and fan breaking. 129 Aus $ converted in our money ...
by Burke's Boot
Fri Dec 07, 2018 2:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Free Documentaries Thread
Replies: 188
Views: 30064

Re: The Free Documentaries Thread

Dog Meat Professionals - South Korea (2017)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCdTceduKcY&t=1175s
by Burke's Boot
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Braai Thread
Replies: 7429
Views: 663813

Re: Official Braai Thread

Anyone know if this machine made in RSA is any good? https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BILTONG-KING-MAKER-BEEF-JERKY-MAKER-1KG-BILTONG-SPICES/122548001337 Sold on Takealot regularly for about R 300. According to reviews it's a bit flimsy, with the light and fan breaking. 129 Aus $ converted in our money ...
by Burke's Boot
Mon Dec 03, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official Braai Thread
Replies: 7429
Views: 663813

Re: Official Braai Thread

Anyone know if this machine made in RSA is any good?

https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/BILTONG-KIN ... 2548001337
by Burke's Boot
Sun Dec 02, 2018 5:31 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: George Bush Snr GOOONNNNEEE!!
Replies: 156
Views: 12042

Re: George Bush Snr GOOONNNNEEE!!

Thought he was a clown, then his son came along.
by Burke's Boot
Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Umaga Goooooonnnne.
Replies: 27
Views: 2715

Re: Umaga Goooooonnnne.

Daniel Halangahu as the skills and back coach.
:lol: :lol: One way of sabotaging Kiwi rugby might be to send more of our old crap players over there to coach.
by Burke's Boot
Thu Nov 15, 2018 4:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bohemian Rhapsody film thread (spoilers inside)
Replies: 120
Views: 13151

Re: Bohemian Rhapsody film thread (spoilers inside)

I presume there were at least a few persons of restricted stature with plates of coke on their heads? Zero - only a dwarf who handed a couple of presents to Freddie that he promptly gave to random people Needed the bisexual orgies too. This really was the sanitised and Disneyfied version of events ...
by Burke's Boot
Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2062414

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

:lol: Eat a bag of dicks ScoMo Scott Morrison's popularity slides along with Coalition support – Newspoll Lisa Martin and Australian Associated Press The prime minister, Scott Morrison, and the Coalition government are bleeding voter support according to the latest Newspoll. Morrison still leads th...
by Burke's Boot
Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Red dead redemption II thread
Replies: 278
Views: 30307

Re: Red dead redemption II thread

Thought the convo about Australia and Kangaroos was interesting around the campfire at Horse Shoe. I wonder if Americans really knew about Kangaroos in the late 1800s.
by Burke's Boot
Tue Oct 23, 2018 4:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Quade Cooper with the saltiest social media post of 2018
Replies: 103
Views: 26745

Re: Quade Cooper with the saltiest social media post of 2018

My respect for Thorn has diminished due to the way he treated Quade. No respect. It seems he brought personal beef during the playing days. He watched the guy for a season as assistant coach, watched him ignore the game plan, not put in and decided they were better off without him. Been happening f...