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- Tue Apr 16, 2024 7:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Jordie Barrett to Leinster !
- Replies: 201
- Views: 5780
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:39 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 9:14 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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 contentious...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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. No to Wright. Can't trust him. Put Kellaway there. I used to say the same about Latho, but he came good at around the ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 7:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
This is what I'm talking about. The basic skill set of a rugby league player (passing, catching and tackling) is better than his union counterpart. Purely because they spend more time on it. I don’t see why this remotely controversial. It’s almost certainly true. It may well be true for some union ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2024 5:38 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:25 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9376
- Views: 309524
Re: Israel declares state of war
I should apologise to everyone for going down this dumb side track, but I'm nothing if not easily diverted, so here goes one last try. My opinion of whether Hiroshima was ok or not is irrelevant. The only reason for my post is that I don't think they did it for the disgusting reason suggested by So...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 7:22 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Israel declares state of war
- Replies: 9376
- Views: 309524
Re: Israel declares state of war
Times have changed. 185 drone bombs, 110 ballistic missiles, 36 cruise missiles and this is not an open declaration of war. I remember the debates calling missile defense shields "fantasy" and a waste of money. The headline on Fox news is "the other cheek." On one hand I am impressed by the restrai...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 1:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
So how did this guy have a gun licence if he had mental health issues? ffs!! Do you know anything about what happened? Did you read a single article? And you posted this shit??? Calm the fk down Towny. I read the BBC article when it happened. That was yesterday. Then I came and read the thread titl...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 12:48 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
I agree. I agree too, mungoes always tell us they have the skillz, to only hit up for 5 tackles then kick away possession. 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 wit...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 11:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
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 back then is similar to now. Perhaps a minimal effect to the murder rate, but mass-murdering sprees b...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
After seven years of test match and Super Rugby…. Uelese’s lineout throwing isn’t going to improve. As for Gibbon - I thought he was unlucky to cop that penalty early in the game, but then he dominated his opponent… he’s definitely in consideration. He dominated, eh? I know how this place goes - I ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:37 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3545
Re: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
The ref having final say over when fulltime is, is nothing new. As Mr B mentioned the Crusaders only have themselves to blame after the players made a series of 4 ridiculous fundamental errors. I'm old enough to remember when Australia was in procession of the Bled and benefited from a number of 1 ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:36 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Uelese and Wilson both wrecked their chances this weekend. Some decent performances at 12 by Foketi and Paisami for a change. Desperately need depth there. https://media0.giphy.com/media/gjOm8eX75D83rWi3eC/giphy.gif?cid=6c09b952xm3so6ue6j4kgvxe3oqcc6arsw1dw22h3gpqz7dk&ep=v1_internal_gif_by_id&rid=g...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:35 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
After seven years of test match and Super Rugby…. Uelese’s lineout throwing isn’t going to improve. As for Gibbon - I thought he was unlucky to cop that penalty early in the game, but then he dominated his opponent… he’s definitely in consideration. He dominated, eh? I know how this place goes - I ...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:32 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:23 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
Re: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
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...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:42 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Union owned teams vs private ownership
- Replies: 17
- Views: 500
Re: Union owned teams vs private ownership
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:26 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
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 bette...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 6:12 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bondi Junction Shooting
- Replies: 294
- Views: 7621
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.
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Not sure what it adds to the conversation. But I also don’t believe it. Why would a league club be better than rep grade union. Sounds like BS. Well, if you read the replies we were discussing how good it is that players have come from sevens where there is a focus on skills. And then the discussio...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
There’s nothing wrong with Junior Rugby in Australia. The problem is the intermediary step between school/rep/academy footy and Super Rugby. Which is why sevens player look comparatively developed at entry to this level. To Thomas story above, We keep getting told the best players in league are goi...
- Sun Apr 14, 2024 5:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Union owned teams vs private ownership
- Replies: 17
- Views: 500
Re: Union owned teams vs private ownership
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 8:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Union owned teams vs private ownership
- Replies: 17
- Views: 500
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 5:52 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Heineken cup quarter final - Leinster vs La Rochelle
- Replies: 576
- Views: 6618
Re: Heineken cup quarter final - Leinster vs La Rochelle
La Rochelle fatties walking in midfield already. This bodes well for Leinster if they can keep the ball alive. How is Atonio a pro player he’s a complete joke Torq was right Skelton has also reverted to his fat pre-Sarries condition. He looks hefty and slow. Is this the first time you’ve seen Skelt...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Waratahs vs Crusaders Match Thread
- Replies: 306
- Views: 3545
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...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 2:08 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 1:05 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Not a bad call but Kellaway is probably the smartest and most reliable rugby back in the country. I wouldn't say that was a great performance. It was decent with plenty of mistakes. I think they would have easily lost against top teams but the signs are encouraging. I want y them to improve their d...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9763
- Views: 318797
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
The Oz teams seem fitter this year. It’s probably the first time in 20 years when the kiwis didn’t seem noticeably fitter.
That’s a good sign.
That’s a good sign.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:28 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Barrett-esque pickup at ankle height then hits the afterburners. Class. Yeah. That’s just elite. Some guys could make that catch but likely not erupt with such speed. Some can take a more standard intercept and hit the gas. Not many can do both so seamlessly. In the 80th minute….. BB is ridiculousl...
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:27 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
That was a good game!
Rebels get another win. If they keep going like this it might end up forcing RA to make a very expensive decision.
Rebels get another win. If they keep going like this it might end up forcing RA to make a very expensive decision.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:24 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:18 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
He’s mostly shit ffs.TranceNRG wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:15 pmAnd he's had plenty of decent games in the last few years. Towny being Towny...FairWeather_Aussie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:14 pmShut the Fck up. He's been great. Don't ruin him!!
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:17 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713
Re: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
Pretty good tackle by some bloke.
- Sat Apr 13, 2024 12:12 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: SRP Rd 8 - Rebels v Highlanders
- Replies: 135
- Views: 713