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He is still a monsterGhost-Of-Nepia wrote:Some up-and-coming lock named Brad Thorn turned out for the Taieri Eels premier 2 team yesterday...
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Diego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
That's Zingari Richmond. Unsure when exactly they first used those colours but they were incorporated in 1878, 43 years before Waikato were founded. And 50 years prior to the current Waikato colours. Just some useless information for you.RuggaBugga wrote:Wouldn't want to meet the geezer in the faux Waikato strip in a dark alley either.
The bearded guy in the red jersey is giving him tons of space in the lineoutDiego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
wouldn't you?Kiwias wrote:The bearded guy in the red jersey is giving him tons of space in the lineoutDiego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
fudge no, I'd be in his face, niggles and little shoves all the timeOgre wrote:wouldn't you?Kiwias wrote:The bearded guy in the red jersey is giving him tons of space in the lineoutDiego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
Hore has been turning out for the Maniototo all season since we're on the subject. They knocked over Wakatipu.jdogscoop wrote:Dead set legend.
In other news, 37-year old Regan King played on the wing for Southern in Mid Canterbury club rugby this weekend. He of Waikato, Llanelli, Clermont and Stade Francais fame. Nice.
Internet hard man alert. Hes 40kgs heavier and 40 years youngerKiwias wrote:fudge no, I'd be in his face, niggles and little shoves all the timeOgre wrote:wouldn't you?Kiwias wrote:The bearded guy in the red jersey is giving him tons of space in the lineoutDiego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
Ogre wrote:Internet hard man alert. Hes 40kgs heavier and 40 years youngerKiwias wrote:fudge no, I'd be in his face, niggles and little shoves all the timeOgre wrote:wouldn't you?Kiwias wrote:The bearded guy in the red jersey is giving him tons of space in the lineoutDiego wrote:I would be scared absolutely shitless if I saw him line up against me, even now.
Why won't anyone believe me?CrazyIslander wrote:Stop smoking that grass kiwias.
The kids can help carry their walletsSeneca of the Night wrote:We should encourage much more of this. Ex pro-players are perfectly capable of playing club rugby well into their late 30s / early 40s. Great for young players coming through and for club journeymen to play with the ex-pros back from Europe.jdogscoop wrote:Dead set legend.
In other news, 37-year old Regan King played on the wing for Southern in Mid Canterbury club rugby this weekend. He of Waikato, Llanelli, Clermont and Stade Francais fame. Nice.
I was just about to post that someone posted something about Randell getting iced a couple of years back.ukjim wrote:Taine Randell (sic) lined up for UCSOB vs My team a good few years ago. We had a kiwi on our team who lined him up with a massive hit off the first kickoff. we figured it was a kiwi thing and let them get on with it.
Bowens wrote:I've probably watched this a dozen times, never gets old. Thorn has a lot of pride in where he's from originally.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s3HX0xERb4g
One of my favourite all time players. Great to hear. Guy is 100% class.jdogscoop wrote:Dead set legend.
In other news, 37-year old Regan King played on the wing for Southern in Mid Canterbury club rugby this weekend. He of Waikato, Llanelli, Clermont and Stade Francais fame. Nice.
Former All Black and Kangaroo Brad Thorn plays for the Taieri premier two side at Peter Johnstone Park on Saturday.
Taieri premier two coach Murray Matheson said Thorn had been in Dunedin as part of the coaching staff for the Reds, which played the Highlanders on Friday night. Thorn was staying with relatives in Outram over the weekend and they had contacted Taieri as Thorn was keen to turn out for the club.
The Taieri premier one side had a bye so he played for the premier two team which took on Zingari-Richmond.
Thorn came on early in the second half and played lock for the rest of the game. Taieri was a comfortable 62-7 winner.
Thorn (42) was born in Mosgiel and played his first game of rugby for Taieri when a youngster. He then moved to Bannockburn and then Brisbane, embarking on a rugby union and league career right round the world for more than 20 years.
Matheson said Thorn spoke to both teams after the game about his love and passion for the game. He also discussed playing techniques, and met some older members of the club. He was scheduled to fly back to Brisbane yesterday afternoon.
Can you imagine the opposing lock seeing the team sheet....Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote:The background to it:
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/duned ... -all-began
Former All Black and Kangaroo Brad Thorn plays for the Taieri premier two side at Peter Johnstone Park on Saturday.
Taieri premier two coach Murray Matheson said Thorn had been in Dunedin as part of the coaching staff for the Reds, which played the Highlanders on Friday night. Thorn was staying with relatives in Outram over the weekend and they had contacted Taieri as Thorn was keen to turn out for the club.
The Taieri premier one side had a bye so he played for the premier two team which took on Zingari-Richmond.
Thorn came on early in the second half and played lock for the rest of the game. Taieri was a comfortable 62-7 winner.
Thorn (42) was born in Mosgiel and played his first game of rugby for Taieri when a youngster. He then moved to Bannockburn and then Brisbane, embarking on a rugby union and league career right round the world for more than 20 years.
Matheson said Thorn spoke to both teams after the game about his love and passion for the game. He also discussed playing techniques, and met some older members of the club. He was scheduled to fly back to Brisbane yesterday afternoon.
"B. Thorn? I don't recall playing him last round.Pat the Ex Mat wrote:Can you imagine the opposing lock seeing the team sheet....Ghost-Of-Nepia wrote:The background to it:
https://www.odt.co.nz/sport/rugby/duned ... -all-began
Former All Black and Kangaroo Brad Thorn plays for the Taieri premier two side at Peter Johnstone Park on Saturday.
Taieri premier two coach Murray Matheson said Thorn had been in Dunedin as part of the coaching staff for the Reds, which played the Highlanders on Friday night. Thorn was staying with relatives in Outram over the weekend and they had contacted Taieri as Thorn was keen to turn out for the club.
The Taieri premier one side had a bye so he played for the premier two team which took on Zingari-Richmond.
Thorn came on early in the second half and played lock for the rest of the game. Taieri was a comfortable 62-7 winner.
Thorn (42) was born in Mosgiel and played his first game of rugby for Taieri when a youngster. He then moved to Bannockburn and then Brisbane, embarking on a rugby union and league career right round the world for more than 20 years.
Matheson said Thorn spoke to both teams after the game about his love and passion for the game. He also discussed playing techniques, and met some older members of the club. He was scheduled to fly back to Brisbane yesterday afternoon.
That's ace. Pity his Dad didn't really get to see any of his career (maybe his very early first grade games) especially him making the AB's.Bowens wrote:I've probably watched this a dozen times, never gets old. Thorn has a lot of pride in where he's from originally.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s3HX0xERb4g
Thanks for that. It really sums up the man.Bowens wrote:I've probably watched this a dozen times, never gets old. Thorn has a lot of pride in where he's from originally.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=s3HX0xERb4g
RuggaBugga wrote:Gloves
Is Tom Carter still absolute dickhead?_fatprop wrote:Tom Carter is still playing each week in Sydney Club for Uni and Stephen Hoiles has been playing the odd game for Randwick
I am quite sure he is still yapping away to the annoyance of everyone, but he is a real clubman and competitorThomas wrote:Is Tom Carter still absolute dickhead?_fatprop wrote:Tom Carter is still playing each week in Sydney Club for Uni and Stephen Hoiles has been playing the odd game for Randwick
The Manly crowd think so...Thomas wrote:Is Tom Carter still absolute dickhead?_fatprop wrote:Tom Carter is still playing each week in Sydney Club for Uni and Stephen Hoiles has been playing the odd game for Randwick