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by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scheffler
Replies: 23
Views: 933

Re: Scheffler

Topper wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:24 pm
Zakar wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 am Never heard of him.

Don't mind a hit and hack around a course, but fudge me, has to be the most boring sport on TV.
Like Snooker and test Cricket, it is incredibly relaxing viewing
Fair enough.

I don't watch sports to relax like that personally, but don't want to yuck someone else's yum.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

What the Fcuk is happening in Sydney https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-68817872 A bishop and several other people have been stabbed during a sermon in Sydney that was being streamed online, local media report. The incident reportedly happened on Monday night in the suburb of Wakeley. Police ...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentiou...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 10:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Rachel Riley is a smokeshow, and frankly I wouldn't care if she was running deathcamps for Labrador puppies, I'd still crawl naked through razorwire just to listen to her fart on a walkie talkie.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:35 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:24 am
Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:39 am Sydney siege was terrorism.

Motive was ideology. Mental illness of the terrorist doesn't negate that.
It's not a binary choice. It was both.
Yep. Absolutely. Wasn't suggesting it was binary
:thumbup:
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lonergan and Gordon may not have met each other before, which is why I believe pairing Lonergan (or White) with Lolesio is a safer bet. Kerevi will be getting a call-up. Schmidt said that 60/40 selection calls would go to the local players, but I don’t believe Kerevi/Foketi is in any way contentiou...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Margin_Walker wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:39 am Sydney siege was terrorism.

Motive was ideology. Mental illness of the terrorist doesn't negate that.
It's not a binary choice. It was both.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Scheffler
Replies: 23
Views: 933

Re: Scheffler

Never heard of him.

Don't mind a hit and hack around a course, but fudge me, has to be the most boring sport on TV.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

So… - league players and rugby players have the same time in the day to train - rugby has more elements to train, which means less time on others to train - every minute on a scrum machine, in lineout drills or ruck training is a minute that is not spent catching and passing. Imo, it’s akin to stat...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 6:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Aren't most mass shootings in the US done by home grown wacko white boys? Why not jump to that conclusion in this case? Or you know, wait for the facts before making an arse out of yourself. Equally, looking at the list of all mass murders (more than 4 being the threshold) in Australia shows no Isl...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

1. Slipper 2. BPA 3. Talakai 4. Frost 5. LSL 6. Swinton 7. McReight 8. Valetini 9. Lonergan 10. Gordon 11. Petaia 12. Foketi 13. Ikitau 14. Kellaway 15. Wright Tupou off the bench. Assuming Bell is out for the season? As I understand it there is a decent chance he is back for tests. Lolesio with Go...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 4:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Poor bastard , was he the one that attempted to hit the attacker with a bollard ? No, that was French tradie. In the spirit of everyone claiming everything to suit their own agenda, the was a thread on Russian forum Yaplakal where they claimed that dude was Russian judging by what they thought they...
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 1:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Eugenius wrote: Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:26 am Poor bastard , was he the one that attempted to hit the attacker with a bollard ?
No, that was French tradie.
by Zakar
Mon Apr 15, 2024 12:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3200

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Favourite Rugby Commentator
Replies: 82
Views: 2137

Re: Favourite Rugby Commentator

Who is your favourite rugby commentator. For me it would be Benjamin Kayser followed closely by Justin Marshall. Ridiculously good knowledge of the game and easy to listen accents. Same probably Phil Kearns used to make me laugh. Mexted was myopic but a legend all the same. Can’t stand the Scottish...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:03 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3200

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Have heard murmurings about this project. I was up in Mackay late last year and bumped into some QLD Hyrdo people who are looking to put a big fark off dam in the upper Pioneer catchment just below Eungella. Locals are either pissed or happy depending on if they work in the region (hoping tourism k...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 135
Views: 3200

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

QLD govts. Flagship PHES project is coming under environmental pressure https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/queensland/borumba-pumped-hydro-by-queensland-hydro-allegedly-on-pause-not-approved/news-story/19dae41535ed22f9365d0e59c20d7aa6?btr=8778694a99776c8ecdb5b433d87d1aff I reckon this will go t...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

There may be some truth in saying some League players in Australia have better catch and passing skills compared to some Rugby players in Australia. League is a simple game with players having to make fewer decisions and they tend to have a lot of short passes so I can see why they drop the ball le...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Investing
Replies: 530
Views: 21373

Re: Investing

Anyone do some 'wide moat' investing? I've got a bit of BerkshireHathaway but worried the arse will fall out of it once Buffet kicks it. I think I'll pull the trigger on the VanEks Wide Moat ETF. For your interest This guy follows Buffet quite closely https://youtu.be/wa35gfoVyuY?si=qtn3WvNs8DcnVCl...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Interesting read on Chriton in the Roar. From an expansive and free running centre (union) he’s played his pro career with his wings clipped. Trucks it up. Doesn’t pass. Occupies the same 15m channel week in week out. If you like training it sounds great. Doesn’t sound that fun to play. I played le...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. Interesting read on Chriton in the Roar. From an expansive and free running centre (union) he’s played his pro career with his wings clipped. Trucks it up. Doesn’t pass. Occupies the sa...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

TranceNRG wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:27 am So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues?
It was a stabbing?
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws. Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

This is very sad, but it would have been significantly more-so if it wasn’t for Australia’s gun laws. Big call. I’m old enough to remember when used semi-automatic or bolt action rifles were on sale for less than a week’s pay in army surplus stores, with sod-all questions asked. Yet the murder rate...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

mr bungle wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:38 am
Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:33 pm Channel 7 tentatively saying he was known to police and his name was Benjamin Cohen but this is Channel 7 so take a huge grain of salt with that.
Dangerous misinformation from 7.

Image
There is a lawsuit.
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 8:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Some random hot takes from the weekend: - Gibbon isn’t the guy. He struggled at times in the set-piece. - Uelese’s throw is fine until it’s not, and then it descends to a goat-fcuk - Oz teams across the board are the fittest they’ve ever been. It’s a great sign imo. - Harry Wilson needs to get bett...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

It's almost like focussing on handling, ball skills and fitness has benefits. The very things hoped for from players - mainly backs, of course - brought over from league. And likely cheaper. Retaining the most promising rugby / dual code youngsters would also be nice, but the problem there is the c...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:09 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9813
Views: 322800

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Force are apparently about to announce two significant signings Nic Dolly (hooker) and guy porter (centre/wing). Both Aussies capped for England, however will be shortly eligible for the Wallabies (dolly end of the year, Porter next year IIRC). Along with BPA, force are clearly strengthening the tea...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 4:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9380
Views: 313492

Re: Israel declares state of war

Floppykid wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:57 am
Zakar wrote: Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:34 am
Can you post some context when you share a twatter link?
Oh yeah sure. Will do, don't mean to cause anxiety.
:thumbup:

More of a time thing really
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 3:34 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 9380
Views: 313492

Re: Israel declares state of war

Can you post some context when you share a twatter link?
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Schizophrenia is a horrific condition. I had to study its interactions with the law when at uni.

It's pretty grim. People can live with it for years, then suddenly they are cooking their mother in a bullet smoker.
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 2:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

It’s being reported. At first I thought the daughter might have been the youngish mother. He really loves all his very extended family. I hope he can get through it. Yep, don’t wish this sort of thing on anyone. Wife just got home from what was supposed to be a quick ward round and turned into a 16...
by Zakar
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:33 pm Channel 7 tentatively saying he was known to police and his name was Benjamin Cohen but this is Channel 7 so take a huge grain of salt with that.
They probably paid for his meth and wristies
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 10:21 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7642

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

I saw one rugby league cooker on Facebook claim it was a false flag operation by the afl - because nobody actually walks around in a kangaroos jersey apparently.
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3551

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

How does that work as he kicked it when the clock was red? Because according to the ref, it wasn't red. Bloody homer ref! 👍 I am quite sure he knows the laws better than I do. Surely the ball would only be dead once the conversion happens or not? So if he kicked it at 80:01 then you would have to a...
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3551

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

booze wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:08 pm
Zakar wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:03 am
towny wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 7:49 am

Ignore this.
Checked the laws and the kicker has 90 seconds.

Saders’ fans have a legit gripe here.
He kicked it before the 90 seconds expired, which means Tahs can kick it off.
How does that work as he kicked it when the clock was red?
Because according to the ref, it wasn't red.
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Replies: 135
Views: 724

Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders

Look at the size of Talakais head. His poor mum :lol:
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:23 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Replies: 135
Views: 724

Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders

Rebels now in front of the Chiefs on the ladder.

Folou Fakatava not good on the mike :lol:
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Replies: 135
Views: 724

Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders

Yeah this Lancaster kid is alright.
by Zakar
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:14 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Replies: 135
Views: 724

Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders

towny wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:11 pm This is the best game Lowrens has played since his Tren days.
:lol:

Are those days past?