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by Thomas
Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sounds far beyond a domestic incident. Islamic terrorism making a comeback here? Hope terrorist 2 also cops a bullet. Baby stabbed too. The religion of peace strikes again? Might want to just ease up on the anti-Islam stuff until we know more, hey? Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jerse...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 11:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

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.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:13 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

:thumbup: Your planet thanks you, and the sunshine state Heaps of coal mines are putting them in to assist with auxiliary power. Hard to find a coal mine in QLD that doesn't have some sort of renewable energy generation. A simply fantastic piece of capitalism, dig coal export it to China they burn ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Bindi wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:10 am
Thomas wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:05 am
Enzedder wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:04 am

Absolutely none allowed unless hunting
Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe.
You need a licence (which I have). Handguns are very difficult and locked down. No semi- or fully autos.
Exactly.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Absolutely none allowed unless hunting Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe. What would happen if you carried one downtown or the cops found one in your car? Assume you had a licence. You'd be in big trouble, unless you w...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Enzedder wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:04 am
Deadtigers wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:31 am American here, What are gun laws?
Absolutely none allowed unless hunting
Nah, not at all. It's pretty easy to get a gun if you want to in Australia. My mates has a bunch of them in a safe.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 9:03 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Looks like he's off his chops.

He's also dead.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

bimboman wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:59 am
Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jersey.

Bloody league fans. Let’s ban em.
I've heard Rugby Australia is looking to sign him.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

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by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
Replies: 294
Views: 7068

Re: Bondi Junction Shooting

Sounds far beyond a domestic incident. Islamic terrorism making a comeback here? Hope terrorist 2 also cops a bullet. Baby stabbed too. The religion of peace strikes again? Might want to just ease up on the anti-Islam stuff until we know more, hey? Bloke was wearing an Australian rugby league jersey.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 6:01 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3318

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

Who's offering the cheap blowies?
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Cool. You doing much with batteries? Most work we do is with solar farms with a BESS attached. Loads in western downs and central QLD. I have no idea of the tech, I just work out where the water goes so they don't get flooded. Good stuff. Good niche to be in for your firm, get a name for being the ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

:lol: This thread is like catnip for Farva as well Oh, he'll be all over it. I reckon we've got over a dozen solar or wind projects on our books (we tell them where they can build etc). There's a massive push in regional QLD where, you know, it's REALLY FARKEN SUNNY. Issue with QLD is powerlink. Wa...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

:thumbup: Your planet thanks you, and the sunshine state Heaps of coal mines are putting them in to assist with auxiliary power. Hard to find a coal mine in QLD that doesn't have some sort of renewable energy generation. Cool. You doing much with batteries? Most work we do is with solar farms with ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

shanky wrote: Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:57 am :thumbup: Your planet thanks you, and the sunshine state
Heaps of coal mines are putting them in to assist with auxiliary power. Hard to find a coal mine in QLD that doesn't have some sort of renewable energy generation.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Disgraceful call out thread aimed at Fat Albert :lol: :lol: This thread is like catnip for Farva as well Oh, he'll be all over it. I reckon we've got over a dozen solar or wind projects on our books (we tell them where they can build etc). There's a massive push in regional QLD where, you know, it'...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 3:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Renewable Energy Tech
Replies: 120
Views: 2361

Re: Renewable Energy Tech

Never been totally convinced by wave energy, broadly speaking. The maths makes sense and the technology is relatively simple however the operating environment, connection process and lifecycle costs are far more complex then other simple solutions. I'm a structural engineer, so take anything I say ...
by Thomas
Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
Replies: 306
Views: 3318

Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread

I never thought Muttonmong would have competition for worst kiwi. I like to think he's someone's alt and he's doing this for shits and giggles. But a good chunk of me understands that although Kiwi fans on here are mostly gracious and will congratulate the opposition after a win this guy is literal...
by Thomas
Thu Apr 11, 2024 6:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 160
Views: 2497

Re: Rebels Drua

If you don’t know what your elbows are doing when they cock themselves and drive downwards, hard - then you have my deepest sympathies for your serious neurological condition :lol: He literally looks down at Canham, drives his elbow into his skull and looks away. Nothing accidental or reckless abou...
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 160
Views: 2497

Re: Rebels Drua

I think the Fijian media and their head coach feed the siege, everyone is out to get us mentality. Might fire then up, which is good and bad as we have seen. Fijians on social media are rabid and irrational at the best of times. This is like a can of petrol thrown at a fire. I usually have a bit of...
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

sunnybanana wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:40 am Good on the Aus judiciary for taking action :thumbup:
Our government will take any opportunity to deport a Kiwi.
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Brisbane based Samoan New Zealander gets charged with online Rugby trolling :blush: It was never in doubt once I read these paragraphs: Isaia, described as a devout Christian, sent abusive messages on Facebook to the television match official, Brian MacNeice, and his wife, reportedly mentioning the...
by Thomas
Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:14 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Ali's Choice wrote: Tue Apr 09, 2024 12:01 am Brisbane based Samoan New Zealander gets charged with online Rugby trolling :blush:
Thought you'd be keeping your head down. :lol:

Anyway, he's not actually from Brisbane. He's from Beenleigh (Methland).
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Uh-oh.... https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/09/nz-born-man-admits-online-abuse-of-rwc-match-official-family/ Isaia was born in New Zealand but now lives in Brisbane, and was described as a devout Christian. You just can't help yourselves can you. You'll never be gamekeepers at this rate. It also spea...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:48 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Slim 293 wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:48 pm
Thomas wrote: Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:46 pm Uh-oh....

https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/09/nz-b ... al-family/
Isaia was born in New Zealand but now lives in Brisbane, and was described as a devout Christian.

:thumbup:

When do we deport him?
Next flight to Auckland. :thumbup:
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........
Replies: 26
Views: 645

Re: The first prosecution for online Ref abuse goes to........

Uh-oh....

https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/09/nz-b ... al-family/
Isaia was born in New Zealand but now lives in Brisbane, and was described as a devout Christian.
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 11:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rebels Drua
Replies: 160
Views: 2497

Re: Rebels Drua

Didn't their reserve halfback get yellow for slapping a prone waratah a few weeks back as well? Along with the headbutt teams will be targeting rarking them up if they think there's an easy card I think the Fijian media and their head coach feed the siege, everyone is out to get us mentality. Might...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2061626

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

And to the question of how Lehrmann can afford all of these legal costs... https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/want-to-hear-from-bruce-lehrmann-about-the-justice-system-that-will-be-100-a-ticket-please-20240407-p5fhz4.html Ah yes, Bettina Arndt. The fake psychologist and well known nonce-sympath...
by Thomas
Mon Apr 08, 2024 3:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29346
Views: 2061626

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

And to the question of how Lehrmann can afford all of these legal costs... https://www.theage.com.au/politics/nsw/want-to-hear-from-bruce-lehrmann-about-the-justice-system-that-will-be-100-a-ticket-please-20240407-p5fhz4.html Ah yes, Bettina Arndt. The fake psychologist and well known nonce-sympath...
by Thomas
Sun Apr 07, 2024 8:13 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

Tussock wrote: Sun Apr 07, 2024 7:26 am Good guy's win 26-7...

Suck eggs Aus!
Stay classy, bro.
by Thomas
Sat Apr 06, 2024 12:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Endless Positivity Thread
Replies: 34
Views: 662

Re: The Endless Positivity Thread

We've discovered how awesome MSG is in cooking. Got a 500g bag in the cupboard.

UMAMMMMMMI
by Thomas
Fri Apr 05, 2024 5:52 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 30002

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

The dilution argument is bullshit peddled by morons. Indeed. People with a really limited understanding of the game in this country. You could easily put together a good standard SR team just from Aussies playing overseas. You cut a team and you'll just end up with more players moving either overse...
by Thomas
Fri Apr 05, 2024 3:23 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 30002

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

I mean, you can keep repeating that without providing any evidence of cause and effect... Australia's most successful period in Super Rugby was after the Rebels were introduced. Australian Super Rugby teams are currently no better than when there were four. As for the Wallabies reaching their lowes...
by Thomas
Fri Apr 05, 2024 2:36 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!
Replies: 852
Views: 30002

Re: Melbourne Rebels... SAVED?!

It's almost as if there are other factors that are contributing to these shortcomings that cutting a team didn't and won't solve... go figure? 100%. Has nothing to do with cutting teams etc. All that would do is force more talent overseas and we'd end up with a bunch of Mack Hansons running around ...
by Thomas
Thu Apr 04, 2024 6:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9646
Views: 297904

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Slim 293 wrote: Thu Apr 04, 2024 3:00 am Marky Mark looks like he's mentally checked out to league already... but there's no doubting how good he is in a gold jersey, and despite there being some good options in the position it might be worth carrying him until the end.
We're calling him Mungo Mark now. Pass it on.
by Thomas
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9646
Views: 297904

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I like the idea of Toole in gold this year but I still get the feeling he'll just get trampled like a small bird.
by Thomas
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14218

Re: 15 Minute Cities

Ted, I and a few others have noted that most of what's being talked about doesn't concern building a single.damned.thing. It's about controlling the way people access things already built. These are very different things. Adding lanes to roads or building new ones etc is how to make it easier to dr...
by Thomas
Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2910

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

My angry, bitter rant in bullet points: - Swain and Holloway are the best locks in Australia atm. - Tom Wright is unreal. - Hudson Creighton is the worst pro fly half I’ve seen and he cost the Refs another loss. You’re on notice Les Kiss. - Pollard isn’t ready to be a test hooker. - Brumbies’ packs...
by Thomas
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies
Replies: 207
Views: 2910

Re: SRP Rd 6 - Reds v Brumbies

Was HMP injured? I don't see what Creighton brings to the game other than bog-standard club rugby skills.
by Thomas
Sat Mar 30, 2024 4:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 15 Minute Cities
Replies: 570
Views: 14218

Re: 15 Minute Cities

I feel you are. Have you been to Oxford lately as its a nightmare to try use a care for a small city. Fcuk off . A cretin who disagrees immediately with are you a parody are you a multi TRry research sonny as your ignorance is apparent. Learn to wipe your arse 1st This is good content. Please keep ...