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- Tue Mar 26, 2024 10:17 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:18 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
- Replies: 181
- Views: 2768
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 ...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 9:15 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
- Replies: 181
- Views: 2768
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.
Some people seem to believe the answer is more scrums.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:45 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
- Replies: 181
- Views: 2768
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...
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:33 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Stupid laws world rugby have created in recent years
- Replies: 181
- Views: 2768
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’.
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’.
- Tue Mar 26, 2024 8:24 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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 ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:53 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: post 6N Lions
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1975
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...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:38 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53176
- Views: 2311463
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...
- 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: 18094
- Views: 819617
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 4:41 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Shogun - A Miniseries of Japan
- Replies: 95
- Views: 8424
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...
- 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: 1320
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 2:49 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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.
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.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Or All Black games if you think Jordie Barrett is 6’1”FairWeather_Aussie wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 11:44 amI’ll admit I haven’t watched an Australian basketball game since the early 80’s.
Beauden Barrett is probably taller than that.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 12:09 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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 ...
- 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: 18094
- Views: 819617
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 ...
- 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: 18094
- Views: 819617
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 ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Bath complete deal for Saffa lock.
- Replies: 6
- Views: 666
- 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: 18094
- Views: 819617
- 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: 1320
Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
mrbrownstone wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:59 amsunnybanana wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:35 pmYou come across as a complete c*ntHighKingLeinster 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"?
- 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: 1320
Re: Ernie Els's daughter is making her Springbok rugby debut against Spain
Thissunnybanana wrote: ↑Sat Mar 23, 2024 12:27 am
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:59 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ponies v MP
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1671
- 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: 18094
- Views: 819617
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...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:56 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Huh?FairWeather_Aussie wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:24 amBest Australian player ever was Phil Smyth.Zakar wrote: ↑Mon Mar 25, 2024 5:53 amThat's like point guard tall at best.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.
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:55 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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 ...
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:51 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Ardie Savea was 95kg? So, lighter than Michael Hooper? Okay….
- Mon Mar 25, 2024 8:49 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1131
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:34 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force v Reds
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1443
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:31 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
- Replies: 26
- Views: 1131
Re: Sean Maloney - Aus commentator
I rate him.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 4:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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??
How good was this place when Shanky had f*cked pff??
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:19 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: War in Ukraine...
- Replies: 53176
- Views: 2311463
Re: War in Ukraine...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:06 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ponies v MP
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1671
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Whoah!
When’s Jeff Bridges been not good?
When’s Jeff Bridges been not good?
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 2:01 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force v Reds
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1443
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....
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 12:02 pm
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 11:22 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
Re: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
Tate tried hard but his unforced errors were very costly. Same with Ryan Smith.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.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:43 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:25 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Ponies v MP
- Replies: 53
- Views: 1671
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 10:21 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: post 6N Lions
- Replies: 47
- Views: 1975
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...
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:48 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Wallabies 2024 (2023 never happened)
- Replies: 9100
- Views: 284727
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.
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.
- Sun Mar 24, 2024 9:40 am
- Forum: Rugby Forum
- Topic: Force v Reds
- Replies: 51
- Views: 1443
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...