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by Thomas
Sun Jan 28, 2024 11:43 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18228
Views: 834182

Re: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents

Why did it take 30 years for this women to come out with the claim in an election year....I wonder if she is a democrat as if she was a republican then I would kinda believe. Not sure why your google is broken but a quick check shows she published an article in 2019 and then, when Trump started bla...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 28, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba
Replies: 46
Views: 1924

Re: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba

Amazing finish and what an effort from Joseph. Awesome hearing the excitement from Lara in commentary too. Where does Shamar Joseph's performance rank in the echelon of touring bowlers' performances in Australia? There have been some great efforts over the years, but this one is right up there. Ric...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba
Replies: 46
Views: 1924

Re: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba

Great stuff. Hard to dislike them as an opposition. Seem like a great bunch of young, passionate blokes. A mate of mine who’s an absolute tragic, like keeps his own score card tragic, reckons the raw talent is there for the Windies. It’s just the systems and administration. Sounds painfully familia...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 28, 2024 8:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba
Replies: 46
Views: 1924

Re: Windies beat the Aussies at the Gabba

Great stuff. Hard to dislike them as an opposition. Seem like a great bunch of young, passionate blokes.
by Thomas
Sat Jan 27, 2024 9:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 536
Views: 26858

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Love watching the NZ and AUS women go at it. Just great rugby. Have to say some of the reffing is pure shit though. Really amateur stuff.
by Thomas
Sat Jan 27, 2024 1:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread
Replies: 536
Views: 26858

Re: Official 2023-24 “HSBC SVNS” International 7s Series Thread

Can’t see anyone getting close to the Oz women this weekend. They’ve been damn near unstoppable in the first two rounds and they’ll be desperate to win their home tournament for the first time in many years. Gb women beat aussies ! though aussies had someone sent off so i suspect that made a differ...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best trash talker in rugby....and in sport in general
Replies: 37
Views: 1874

Re: Best trash talker in rugby....and in sport in general

I came across some Larry Bird stories on Youtube, man was he an epic and funny trash talkers. Great to see all these NBA legends acknowledge it and laugh at what he said/did during his playing days. However, that got me thinking, who is the best, most epic, trash talker in rugby? Obviously we have ...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 24, 2024 2:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best trash talker in rugby....and in sport in general
Replies: 37
Views: 1874

Re: Best trash talker in rugby....and in sport in general

mr bungle wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:56 am
Hurrifan wrote: Wed Jan 24, 2024 1:36 am I would've had Dane Coles up there.
Frequency doesn’t equate to best.
Indeed.

There's a difference between classic trash talking and screaming in someone's face.
by Thomas
Sun Jan 21, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Roger Rogerson goooooooonee!
Replies: 23
Views: 1205

Re: Roger Rogerson goooooooonee!

Such a shame it wasn't a more painful, terrifying death.
by Thomas
Sun Jan 21, 2024 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1843

Re: Mosquitos

Brave man doing that at this time of day :lol: When I was in Brisbane I’d wake up at 6am to get it done. Still absolutely horrible most days. When the sun is up at 4-430am in the middle of summer you definitely try to get as much done outside early. I started at 930! Was too wet to start earlier. S...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1843

Re: Mosquitos

QLD is a very chill state. It’s usually too muggy to get worked up about much. Can confirm. Just mowed the lawn. Holy shit. Brave man doing that at this time of day :lol: When I was in Brisbane I’d wake up at 6am to get it done. Still absolutely horrible most days. When the sun is up at 4-430am in ...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 21, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1843

Re: Mosquitos

West is full of West Aussies though. I'd rather a mosquito. Always noticed a higher quota of aggressive Aussies in WA, moreso even than in Qld. Saying that, I moved from a ... ah, let's say, "metro"... , part of Sydney. Bogans don't bother me but aggo can. West is not full of West Aussies though. T...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 21, 2024 12:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Mosquitos
Replies: 65
Views: 1843

Re: Mosquitos

Are the mossies in Ozzie ( :smug: ) vectors for any nasty viruses or parasites? Ross River fever. Very nasty, and can hang around in your system for years. I got that about 15 years ago. Very nasty and made worst when every doctor you see says the symptoms are all in your head. "Bitch, I got a bloo...
by Thomas
Fri Jan 19, 2024 11:50 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Jaco Peyper gooooooooooone
Replies: 32
Views: 1186

Re: Jaco Peyper gooooooooooone

A fine ref and, from all accounts, a nice bloke.

Anyone who hates refs is a genuine scumbag.
by Thomas
Thu Jan 18, 2024 10:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

It's worth reminding people about this actually because it might well be the most improbable win of any competition in the history of sport. He totally fluked it in literally ALL of the X3 rounds before the final as well, he would have been last in round 1 if not for falls or disqualifications of o...
by Thomas
Thu Jan 18, 2024 3:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

I voted for Cathy Freeman's gold medal win. I still remember screaming and crying when she won and hearing people screaming across the suburb. :lol: Sorry :lol: I don't expect you to understand but she was/is very loved by Australians. She came from nothing and became the world's best. She was then...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 11:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Byron Kelleher still punching his Mrs
Replies: 17
Views: 1406

Re: Byron Kelleher still punching his Mrs

I love the fact that the "four more years, boys" sledge from Gregan in the 2023 RWC was directed at this scumbag. :lol:
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

It's worth reminding people about this actually because it might well be the most improbable win of any competition in the history of sport. He totally fluked it in literally ALL of the X3 rounds before the final as well, he would have been last in round 1 if not for falls or disqualifications of o...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

Easy: https://i.makeagif.com/media/2-18-2021/XdM2TY.gif It's worth reminding people about this actually because it might well be the most improbable win of any competition in the history of sport. He totally fluked it in literally ALL of the X3 rounds before the final as well, he would have been la...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 10:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

I voted for Cathy Freeman's gold medal win. I still remember screaming and crying when she won and hearing people screaming across the suburb. The 2000 Olympics 200m freestyle relay was also great. Klim broke the world record in his leg of the race and Thorpe came home to smash the USA at the end. ...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 6:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australia's greatest sporting moment?
Replies: 104
Views: 3480

Re: Australia's greatest sporting moment?

I voted for Cathy Freeman's gold medal win. I still remember screaming and crying when she won and hearing people screaming across the suburb. The 2000 Olympics 200m freestyle relay was also great. Klim broke the world record in his leg of the race and Thorpe came home to smash the USA at the end. A...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 17, 2024 1:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Penny Wong heading to the Middle East
Replies: 28
Views: 2391

Re: Penny Wong heading to the Middle East

What's your nicknames for Chinese or Indian people who immigrate to Australia? In my experience they call Chinese, "Fu c king Japs" To be fair that was mostly the WW2 generation - my wifes grandfather was like that (but loved Chinese food). But they are largely dead now so that component of Aus has...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
Replies: 108
Views: 12616

Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish

WHOE THE FARK PUNCHES A POSSUM? WTF? They're imported Aussie fvckwits in NZ, you should know that from your time in Whanganui. They're also so stupid that even your army could win a war against them if they weren't a protected species over here. Yeah but you don't bludgeon them to death as a sport ...
by Thomas
Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
Replies: 108
Views: 12616

Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish

Couch wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 6:18 am
Muttonbirds wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 12:21 am If only Australians would get this upset over the massacre of First Nations people.
Weren't they still considered animals in their constitution since the 80s?
No.
by Thomas
Wed Jan 10, 2024 4:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
Replies: 108
Views: 12616

Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish

WHOE THE FARK PUNCHES A POSSUM? WTF?
by Thomas
Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish
Replies: 108
Views: 12616

Re: Kiwi Murders Australia's favourite fish

AD345 wrote: Wed Jan 10, 2024 1:17 am Wrong fish, apparently

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/beloved-b ... DOY3HAW4Y/
It's still a protected species.

Spearfishing is just a shit way to get a feed though.

"Is that legal size? Lol dunno...BANG"
by Thomas
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

My 16yo is struggling to get a look in for a job. He's keen to work anywhere but can't even get a job at Maccas. That’s a bit shit. Hopefully he picks up something soon. My brother worked at a news agent, so maybe that’s a good shout. Even though those jobs at that age pay like shit. Having $100 in...
by Thomas
Tue Jan 09, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

All the jobs previously done by teenagers are done by OS “students” now. Why not set up a little business. He's applied for Maccas but, even though they advertise, they give those jobs to friends and family of staff. Just encourage him to keep applying. I've had two kids go through the entry level ...
by Thomas
Tue Jan 09, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

My 16yo is struggling to get a look in for a job. He's keen to work anywhere but can't even get a job at Maccas. All the jobs previously done by teenagers are done by OS “students” now. Why not set up a little business. He's applied for Maccas but, even though they advertise, they give those jobs t...
by Thomas
Tue Jan 09, 2024 8:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

My 16yo is struggling to get a look in for a job. He's keen to work anywhere but can't even get a job at Maccas.
by Thomas
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

Yeah, Brunswick Heads or Hastings Point. I’m usually camping too. Getting a house might be a different story. Fortunately the in-laws have a holiday house in Noosa for that sort of thing. I love Brunswick Heads but it’s absolutely $$$. Hastings Point is a good shout. Your in-laws must be minted if ...
by Thomas
Sun Jan 07, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cost of living - Queensland
Replies: 146
Views: 15980

Re: Cost of living - Queensland

So I’m over at Point Lookout at North Stradbroke Island (just off the coast of Brisbane) and I have to say this is the quietest Christmas period I’ve ever experienced here. I popped into a real estate agent on the island and asked how bookings are for the week starting 8 January and she said they’r...
by Thomas
Fri Jan 05, 2024 11:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ham fest
Replies: 67
Views: 7621

Re: Ham fest

In related news I received a commercial meat slicer for my birthday. I make my own pastrami and bacon so have put it to good use to far. Also made beef jerky too. Keen to try my own ham. Pray for me. How much better is home made bacon than the store bought stuff? It's next level. I use a store boug...
by Thomas
Fri Jan 05, 2024 4:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ham fest
Replies: 67
Views: 7621

Re: Ham fest

In related news I received a commercial meat slicer for my birthday. I make my own pastrami and bacon so have put it to good use to far. Also made beef jerky too.

Keen to try my own ham. Pray for me.
by Thomas
Thu Jan 04, 2024 5:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth
Replies: 163
Views: 17026

Re: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth

Yeah nah. I don't see him any different to Richie McCaw purposefully winning a turnover from an offside position :lol: That's certainly a take. I don't remember McCaw ever assaulting Chris Robshaw in a bar, as Warner did to Root. TBF he owned up to that and claimed he'd mistaken Root's antics as ra...
by Thomas
Sat Dec 30, 2023 3:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth
Replies: 163
Views: 17026

Re: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth

Is it true that David Warner requested the entire series as a farewell? :lol: He didn't request - he told Cricket Australia what his leaving terms were. A pity the victory is tainted by the Rizwan decision (not Aussie's error). I don't agree that there was sufficient info to overturn the onfield de...
by Thomas
Sat Dec 30, 2023 12:47 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth
Replies: 163
Views: 17026

Re: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth

Good match. Cummins dominant. Woke seems to be working . What you talkin bout Willis? Pat had some things to say about climate change and racism and the right wing media and all the slack jawed conservatives started calling him "Captain Woke" and how he'd fail...go woke go broke etc. So far he's ca...
by Thomas
Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth
Replies: 163
Views: 17026

Re: Test 1/3 Australia v Pakistan Perth

I guess you could call the current 8th best bowler in the world "useful"

Bloke could even get to 600 wickets.
by Thomas
Thu Dec 21, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9647
Views: 298000

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Oh god please no. Not the Randwick connection again!

Anyway, just saw an article about a 16yo prospect from Souths in Brisbane (U16 QLD player) heading over to France this Xmas to check out Stade Francais and Lyon and trial with them. He has a French grandmother so some clubs have reached out.
by Thomas
Tue Dec 19, 2023 11:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2061807

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

Susan Ley, ey? I'd cut her head off and shit down her windpipe. Just sayin', like. Sussan - nassty name. Almost as bad as Michaelia. No wonder they grew up hating the world. She added the extra S to Susan because of numerology. This person is an elected official. The unusual spelling didn’t draw an...