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by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Regardless, Toole is significantly bigger than Kolbe, so I’m keen to learn from those stating definitively that Toole if Kolbe is too also small to make it as a professional player. And how would Kolbe go as a Wallaby winger? He’s the best winger in the world, so I dare say he’d be fantastic. Or am...
by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:18 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2658

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

I'm not personally attacking the scrum when I say I like the drop out. I am attacking unambitious teams keeping possession in excellent positions and doing little with it, being held up and then being rewarded with one of the best options in the game to score a try from. And hey, if they fail they ...
by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2658

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

15 scrums each game at 45 seconds set-up times means 15% of the game is dead.
Some people seem to believe the answer is more scrums.
by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:45 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2658

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

65m kicks, eh? And the players are allowed to run it back, right? Is that the problem? The running with the ball? The problem is less about the scrum and more about the setup. People seem to want more ‘rugby’ and less ‘standing around’. Watched a few mins of a waikato Auckland game from 1980 the ot...
by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
Replies: 181
Views: 2658

Re: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years

65m kicks, eh?
And the players are allowed to run it back, right? Is that the problem? The running with the ball?

The problem is less about the scrum and more about the setup. People seem to want more ‘rugby’ and less ‘standing around’.
by towny
Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Not really. South Africa have massive forwards, massive centres and smaller wings, but generally I’d say that Lomu brought in the age that the entire backline had to be big. And Toole isn’t. He tackles above is weight, and his speed means that he can run down any flier who is behind him. But he is ...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:53 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post 6N Lions
Replies: 47
Views: 1914

Re: post 6N Lions

Last time I got very hot and bothered this far out from the Lions was 2004 when Ireland had a good year and the rest of the home nations were average to poor. A lot can happen (and did back then) in the intervening period. Given some of the ages of our players, it's likely we'll have less represent...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:38 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53170
Views: 2310030

Re: War in Ukraine...

Trump decided on the US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan unilaterally, without consulting his coalition partners. While he was kept in check by his administration in Korea, he will have learned from his first mandate and the books that were written about him by his former staff... He blocked mili...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819034

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

Mr Mike wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:02 pm Unsurprisingly, the bond amount was reduced on appeal to $175MM, along with other relief.
That’s very disappointing in one sense, but seemingly ‘fair’, imo at least.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
Replies: 83
Views: 8170

Re: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan

Loving it so far, the Japanese crew really helped with the reality feel, and to give credit where credit is due, the detail James Clavell put into the book. Two things are a pebble in my shoe, it was shot in Canada and looks like it most of the time. Cosmo Jarvis, sounds, and looks, at times like a...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:51 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1304

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

True Blue wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:21 pm Ernie is 6'3" so she's tall as hell for a chick. Is she playing lock?
I’m not sure if that’s Ernie next to her in the pic.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:49 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

I haven’t seen this much excitement about a smallish speedster since Rocket Rod Davies.
Forgive me if I hope that Joe starts with with Mungo Marky, Kellaway and/or Petaia; however I think deserves a call-up to the squad.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:11 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 am
towny wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:24 am

Best Australian player ever was Phil Smyth.
Huh?
I’ll admit I haven’t watched an Australian basketball game since the early 80’s.
Or All Black games if you think Jordie Barrett is 6’1”
Beauden Barrett is probably taller than that.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

It's he that small? Looks way bigger than Williams to me. I suspect FairWeather is speaking comparatively and not absolutely. Williams' peer group of outside back opponents would, AFAIK, be smaller than Toole's. Not really. South Africa have massive forwards, massive centres and smaller wings, but ...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819034

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

it rather looks like there isn't a business so in theory the shares would lose value and then no he'll not make billions. he likely can't sell at the moment as there really should be a limitation on him doing so for months, maybe even a year or so, but maybe the company can give him a waiver there ...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:39 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819034

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

it rather looks like there isn't a business so in theory the shares would lose value and then no he'll not make billions. he likely can't sell at the moment as there really should be a limitation on him doing so for months, maybe even a year or so, but maybe the company can give him a waiver there ...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Bath complete deal for Saffa lock.
Replies: 6
Views: 666

Re: Bath complete deal for Saffa lock.

BokBok wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:23 pm "Journey". Can't people speak plain English anymore?
Agree. All this corporate yoga babble does my head in.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:38 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819034

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

Knoath wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:27 am For me, not an American. If I was to go into a pub/ bar and was having a drink with Trump and then Biden, who do I feel most comfortable leaving my wallet behind with, whilst I went to the bathroom.
Trump doesn’t drink.
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1304

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

mrbrownstone wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:59 am
sunnybanana wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:35 pm
HighKingLeinster wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 11:10 am

I am saying she is not overly attractive. Has a face like her old man

Edit, are you reading my post as "them" rather than "her"?
You come across as a complete c*nt
:thumbup:
:thumbup:
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:06 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Replies: 28
Views: 1304

Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain

sunnybanana wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 am
HighKingLeinster wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:47 pm
mdaclarke wrote: Fri Mar 22, 2024 8:45 pm She’s really tall.

Good rack too.
The rest of her is a fùcking disaster though

x(
:uhoh:
This
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ponies v MP
Replies: 53
Views: 1573

Re: Ponies v MP

shanky wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:06 pm You are taller than me

But I’m still the quarterback, and you’re still the tight end
That turns you on, doesn’t it?
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: U.S. politics thread and Joe Biden-the Ronan O'Gara of U.S. Presidents
Replies: 18091
Views: 819034

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

Is cadet Bonespurs really about to trouser a few billion after selling Truth Social? If he does, I will forever mothball my claims that he is a sh1t businessman. Despite the multiple, repeated and risible business failures of his over the years, if he can score a few yards for selling that tinpot e...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:24 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:53 am
FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:58 am According to Wikipedia, Jordie Barret is also 6’4”. That’s basketball tall. I think it is fair to say most players heights are rounded upwards with one inch added.
That's like point guard tall at best.
Best Australian player ever was Phil Smyth.
Huh?
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Charlie Cale doesn’t look particularly tall. Maybe the same height as Jordie. So I’d guess 6’1 or 6’2. Still a hell of a future Wallaby. That's a crazy take. He doesnt look much shorter than the locks. I did say same height as Jordie. I suspect Jordies height does actually round up to 6’3 although ...
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Slim 293 wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 7:00 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:42 am
Zakar wrote: Mon Mar 25, 2024 3:34 am

He's 6'4 FFS
105 kg. Too small

About 10kg heavier than Ardie Savea...

But more importantly the guy is in his breakout professional year. :roll:
Ardie Savea was 95kg? So, lighter than Michael Hooper? Okay….
by towny
Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:49 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

Yes, and he's improved out of sight as a commentator now he's not surrounded bu the rest of them. And Clarke does the Drua games, you know that right? I think freeing those guys from Fox has been the most important change. Clarke is out of this world improved. He actually seems to enjoy his job now...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:34 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v Reds
Replies: 51
Views: 1384

Re: Force v Reds

Genuinely, it's hard not to love the fight. He's also got the skill set. He's not first cab off the rank, but I'd have him just behind McReight right now. Gamble has been OK, but hasn't captured his form from 2022. Wilkin injured. Reimer good too but jobsharing with Brown and Scott. If McReight was...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:31 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
Replies: 26
Views: 1127

Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator

I rate him.
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Jeff Bridges is one of the legitimately coolest men on the planet.

How good was this place when Shanky had f*cked pff??
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53170
Views: 2310030

Re: War in Ukraine...

henry wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:55 pm
redderneck wrote: Sat Mar 23, 2024 10:14 pm Jesus. Don't stir a bucket of shit with your face.
:lol:
:lol:
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ponies v MP
Replies: 53
Views: 1573

Re: Ponies v MP

shanky wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:53 pm He’s 6’5 you bloody clown

:lol:
He’s just shy of that actually. Same height as me, which is possibly massive to your good self, but it’s all perspective.

My point is waa that he’s light for an 8.
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Whoah!
When’s Jeff Bridges been not good?
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:01 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v Reds
Replies: 51
Views: 1384

Re: Force v Reds

:thumbup: He spent some time at the Tahs when they had injuries, but not a Tah reject in the same vein as LSL, BPA, Tuipolotu, Nadolo, Pete Samu, George Smith, Owen Finegan, etc, etc, etc. Apparently he's a right prick. Going 100% at training at Hooper etc. Didn't fit in with the tahs soft culture....
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Toole deserves a shot. Might be great. Might be Rod Davies Mk. 2. The Wales games seem as good a time as any. Hes worth 5-15 points a game. These aren't mugs he's running around either. His defence seems better this year too. If kellaway and Nawaqanitawase are the other members of the back three, t...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

FairWeather_Aussie wrote: Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:13 am I’d say Tate and Smith were the better players for the Reds. A lot of players should have put their heads down for their performances. It wasnt those two.
Tate tried hard but his unforced errors were very costly. Same with Ryan Smith.
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lots of movement in the respective Power Rankings this week. Nic White and Donaldson are probably leading the way at 9 and 10. And Tom Horton is a potential bolter. Meanwhile, losers include Liam Wright, Mongo, Jock Campbell, Ryan Smith, Tate and Vunivalu. I’m not sure Ryan Smith and Tate should be...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:25 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Ponies v MP
Replies: 53
Views: 1573

Re: Ponies v MP

Toole is looking more like a more rounded, XV's player this year... if he keeps up this form he'll definitely be in the Wallabies' squad. Cale was a welcome addition back - so athletic, but puts in the hard work around the field and is great in the line out - he's got a bright future. And when Wrig...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:21 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: post 6N Lions
Replies: 47
Views: 1914

Re: post 6N Lions

What's the aussie scrum like? Porter on bench would be a much better option Tupou makes the Boks’ scrum his plaything. Bit of a drop in standard after that tbf. And the big fellow looks to have skipped pre-season training but made up for it in doubles for breakfast, brunch and morning tea. Edit - B...
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:48 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Replies: 9100
Views: 284382

Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)

Lots of movement in the respective Power Rankings this week.

Nic White and Donaldson are probably leading the way at 9 and 10.

And Tom Horton is a potential bolter.

Meanwhile, losers include Liam Wright, Mongo, Jock Campbell, Ryan Smith, Tate and Vunivalu.
by towny
Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Force v Reds
Replies: 51
Views: 1384

Re: Force v Reds

He's a Perth product to be fair. :thumbup: He spent some time at the Tahs when they had injuries, but not a Tah reject in the same vein as LSL, BPA, Tuipolotu, Nadolo, Pete Samu, George Smith, Owen Finegan, etc, etc, etc. Apparently he's a right prick. Going 100% at training at Hooper etc. Didn't f...