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by wamberal
Mon Oct 09, 2023 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bangkok 10s
Replies: 5
Views: 614

Re: Bangkok 10s

Great event. Wish they had it when I was working in Thailand.
by wamberal
Thu Oct 05, 2023 7:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312339

Re: War in Ukraine...

That would be awful - commiserations :thumbup: On the other hand, I have a skin problem which is diabolical, I would happily remain a teetotaller if that is what will help fix it! I have early onsite Psioratic Arthropathy - luckily, I don't have external symptoms bar itchiness. Hope it's not someth...
by wamberal
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312339

Re: War in Ukraine...

They have a new "Flagship" store in Martin Place now Staying off topic, I am a teetotaller at the moment by dint of a medication I am taking. Gee there are some horrible zero alcohol wines around! That would be awful - commiserations :thumbup: On the other hand, I have a skin problem which is diabo...
by wamberal
Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312339

Re: War in Ukraine...

They have a new "Flagship" store in Martin Place now Staying off topic, I am a teetotaller at the moment by dint of a medication I am taking. Gee there are some horrible zero alcohol wines around! Staying off topic These guys do a whole range of zero and low alcohol wines, apparently good, have not...
by wamberal
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53195
Views: 2312339

Re: War in Ukraine...

Pat the Ex Mat wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:02 am
Ellafan wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:54 pm Dan Murphys has a 'member special' on it ATM.
They have a new "Flagship" store in Martin Place now
Staying off topic, I am a teetotaller at the moment by dint of a medication I am taking. Gee there are some horrible zero alcohol wines around!
by wamberal
Sat Sep 30, 2023 12:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Official AFL thread - for all things AFL
Replies: 110
Views: 4438

Re: Official AFL thread - for all things AFL

ABC. Anyone but Collingwood.
by wamberal
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Rugby needs a Crawford report
Replies: 27
Views: 642

Re: Australian Rugby needs a Crawford report

No one in the world outside NSW/QL, Auckland and North England are thinking about League, when they hear the word rugby. They either don't know it exists or don't care. Yeah, that's why there are no Fijians, Tongans, Samoans, or Cook Islanders busting their guts to get a loig contract. All those gu...
by wamberal
Tue Sep 26, 2023 6:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Australian Rugby needs a Crawford report
Replies: 27
Views: 642

Re: Australian Rugby needs a Crawford report

Love it. As much as the NRL types may be loving this. The Wallabies do represent the Australian national brand. For the Wallabies to be a joke isn’t, while not catastrophic, good for the country. Yep, safe to say there is a global stereotype that 'Aussies love rugby'.. particularly amongst national...
by wamberal
Mon Sep 25, 2023 6:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

I saw this from a mile away hence I was calling for Foley to be taken. People were mocking me for it but here we are. Popgun Foley? Do you really think that he would have made a difference?
by wamberal
Mon Sep 25, 2023 3:35 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Congrats Wales
Replies: 21
Views: 692

Re: Congrats Wales

My favourite NH team since the good old days of JPR et al. Hope you win the Cup!!!
by wamberal
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

There may still be a Rod Macqueen out there to replace Eddie (although that’s not a flattering analogy for the far more likable Greg Smith). Tough times and very hard to see Wallaby rugby in this state. Apart from some of Eddie's weird selections, we just do not have the depth to do without both Tu...
by wamberal
Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:04 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Spinbad wrote: Mon Sep 25, 2023 2:00 am Not even a try. I mean, in a situation where a 4-try bonus point was crucial they failed to bag even one.
For all of our weaknesses, which were many, Wales played absolutely out of their skins.
by wamberal
Sun Sep 24, 2023 11:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1067
Views: 16833

Re: Wales Vs Australia • OFFICIAL RWC Match Thread • Group C

Under Rennie they beat both SA and NZ... SA more than once... ran France close in Paris last Autumn 30-29 and only lost to Ireland in Dublin last year 13-10.... they looked a decent side... It's not that easy to compare results, without looking at the team lists of the sides. Rennie had some very g...
by wamberal
Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Kahu wrote: Sun Sep 24, 2023 9:21 pm Does the ARU have the coin to get rid of Eddie?
If Jones had an ounce of self-respect he would offer his immediate resignation,
by wamberal
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

It could be that Valetini is not buying into EJs game plan, along with White and Kerevi. Most likely a few others too. The majority of fans and experts in the know now question Jones’ methods and selections so why not the playing group? So the anti Eddie group want to go down in flames? :uhoh: No. ...
by wamberal
Wed Sep 20, 2023 12:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Olo wrote: Tue Sep 19, 2023 11:48 pm It could be that Valetini is not buying into EJs game plan, along with White and Kerevi. Most likely a few others too. The majority of fans and experts in the know now question Jones’ methods and selections so why not the playing group?
So the anti Eddie group want to go down in flames? :uhoh:
by wamberal
Mon Sep 18, 2023 6:08 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1110
Views: 15982

Re: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C

I wonder if Kerevi is thinking he should of swapped to Fiji? Not really suggesting it seriously, but he was certainly not involved a lot was he? Not sure if his injury is keeping him quiet or what? Would he even make the team ahead of Josua Tuisova though? That's the crazy bit. Looking at this Wall...
by wamberal
Mon Sep 18, 2023 1:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

TranceNRG wrote: Mon Sep 18, 2023 12:48 am It is an Eddie selection and gamelan problem. I'm not saying Wallabies would be world beaters but we have the players to play better rugby than that.
So what would your "better" team be?
by wamberal
Fri Sep 15, 2023 1:28 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1110
Views: 15982

Re: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C

kiap wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:56 am
Zakar wrote: Thu Sep 14, 2023 11:46 pm No problem with starting side, but Frost or Phillip on the bench please.
+1
Olo wrote: Fri Sep 15, 2023 12:06 am Yes, need another second rower on the bench and hopefully Kellaway in place of Suli. Just gives us more balance. Wales were opening up the Fijians out wide.
+1
Frost is injured, apparently.
by wamberal
Thu Sep 14, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

As you know, your 10 doesn't need to be the kicker - seems like a full half of the teams are using a fullback or winger. If I were an Aussie player on the bubble of selection, I'd be kicking sticks in every spare moment. A hooker was England's goal kicker back in the seventies: John Gray.
by wamberal
Wed Sep 13, 2023 8:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Beale might have been a good addition, if only. And he can kick.
by wamberal
Wed Sep 13, 2023 3:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Your father's favorite player.
Replies: 41
Views: 1359

Re: Your father's favorite player.

George Best. 8)
by wamberal
Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 1110
Views: 15982

Re: AUSTRALIA v FIJI • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C

Bindi wrote: Wed Sep 13, 2023 12:26 am Time for some spite.

Palm trees are overrated.
So's Kava. And Methodist hymns.
by wamberal
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Bindi wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:07 pm Oz have to beat Fiji now or a good chance of going out in the group. Will be a bit scary.
We can beat Wales, shirley.
by wamberal
Mon Sep 11, 2023 1:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

6.Jones wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 3:45 pm That’s one advantage of picking a young squad. Almost anyone has the potential to be world-class. Look at the 1991 squad. We forget how young they were then.
The good old days when the game was (kind of) amateur, and we were able to keep most of our players at home.
by wamberal
Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: How old are you?
Replies: 154
Views: 3840

Re: How old are you?

I win. So far. 81.
by wamberal
Fri Sep 08, 2023 1:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: AUSTRALIA v GEORGIA • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C
Replies: 414
Views: 7208

Re: AUSTRALIA v GEORGIA • 2023 RWC Match Thread • Group C

CrazyIslander wrote: Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:55 pm
Sensible Stephen wrote: Thu Sep 07, 2023 11:35 pm I don't like it. What if Gordon and Donaldson both pick up niggles?
What would you say to...Edmed?
He is not ready (and I speak as a supporter of his club, Eastwood).
by wamberal
Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042854

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

6.Jones wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2023 7:34 am
wamberal wrote: Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:33 am BRING BACK ANSETT!!!!!!!!!
Image
Great airline. A bit before your time, I take it?
by wamberal
Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042854

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

BRING BACK ANSETT!!!!!!!!!
by wamberal
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042854

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

I doubt many in the Yes camp are Marxists. Proper leftists in Oz are like thylacines: rarely spotted, likely extinct. They only exist under Rupert Murdoch's bed [alongside his past wives]; and in the imaginations of his readership. How times have changed. Many years ago I worked at the Port Kembla ...
by wamberal
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: All time Indigenous Australian Pro XV
Replies: 64
Views: 1804

Re: All time Indigenous Australian Pro XV

kiwigreg369 wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2023 2:23 am I appreciate the parameters but it just looks so odd without Ella’s…
And Uncle Lloyd Walker.
by wamberal
Sat Sep 02, 2023 9:07 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Australian Politics Thread
Replies: 29275
Views: 2042854

Re: The Australian Politics Thread

The indigenous people I see in the No campaign are right wing conservatives. This referendum is shaping up along party lines, with the No vote running a far more affective campaign. Linda Burney is not a very persuasive public speaker, unfortunately. On the bright side, Johnny Farnham has agreed to...
by wamberal
Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Slim 293 wrote: Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:04 am Yeah, he doesn't hold a candle to Gordon Bray...
In your opinion.
by wamberal
Thu Aug 31, 2023 1:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Stan is good but Fox did it well too. Greg Clarke is, or was, the worst commentator of all time. Thats crap. Intelligent and incisive, as usual.
by wamberal
Wed Aug 30, 2023 9:57 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Stan is good but Fox did it well too. Greg Clarke is, or was, the worst commentator of all time.
by wamberal
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Some real positives. Blimey. A blast from the past. Where have you been? :) The world cup tempted me back. Some fool moderator actually banned me for a political comment way back when and I just thought fuggedaboutit. Do we still have this juvenile crapola when you type Trump? I have no idea.
by wamberal
Mon Aug 28, 2023 9:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

6.Jones wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:38 pm And it seems I wrong about Vunivalu.
I put the reverse mockers on him. It was me.
TranceNRG was earlier, more vehement, and even more wrong. Humble pie all around.
by wamberal
Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Zakar wrote: Mon Aug 28, 2023 3:26 am As an aside, Schoupp having the nickname Costco is the best Aussie rugby nickname in years.
We don't do clever nicknames any more.
:(
by wamberal
Mon Aug 28, 2023 2:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Some real positives. Blimey. A blast from the past. Where have you been? :)
by wamberal
Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9129
Views: 285253

Re: Wallabies 2023

Zakar wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 10:12 pm
wamberal wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 9:49 pm
CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Aug 27, 2023 7:41 pm So basically Foley should be coming in right?
No thanks. Gordon can kick.
Can he?
Of course he can. He is the best fly half now, and he needs to take the responsibility that goes with it.