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I am passionate about the game played in Heaven in general and the Western Force in particular.
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Last week I waved the Force flag at the Bledisloe game in Sydney. Today, I point a finger at the rugby establishment. No, not…
Nothing wrong with either his IQ or his EQ. Just a self-indulgent sense of outrage borne of an exaggerated perception of entitlement.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Well said KPM – but to go one step further, in my view “our” Super Rugby should be an Aussie based competition. There is no need to involve NZ or the likes of Fiji etc at all. That comes in at the Rugby Championship level. I have said it dozens of times before: Australia must stop feeding NZ sides the opportunity to preview the Oz player opposition. It doesn’t happen in the NH so why have it here. We need our own domestic SR programme with multiple games that act as local derbies and growth in the number of teams to create the professional pathway to the international competition.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
Hey Cam – Yes, I believe that it can. When someone engages in playing a game like rugby, they voluntarily assume a risk of injury caused either by the either general play within the rules of the game or the negligence of others. They do not sign up for intentional actions of others to cause injury. There may at times be a grey area between those 2 situations but Lomani’s case must sit outside the grey area.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Great article Geoff – Actually, Lomani has no place in our game. Just look at the disbelief that enveloped his face and his aggressive response to the Ref when carded. This coupled with his latest actions indicates that he feels no remorse whatsoever. As you and many others have said, it makes total nonsense to give someone in his position a huge discount for an early plea where their guilt is obvious. An early plea should only apply where the player before the judiciary is potentially at fault for exhibiting poor technique etc. And then saves all concerned the trouble of a lengthy appearance before the judiciary to examine and resolve the matter. It is NOT for blatant and intentional foul play that is intended to hurt, is forcefully applied and results in actual injury.
The Wrap: Why SANZAAR must hold Frank Lomani accountable for 'going back for his hat'
Bugger, in the moment I forgot Carter, Nic, Horton and …… just shows how all in the team played as it could!
Beale, Rodda shine on Super Rugby return as Force smash Crusaders to keep finals hopes alive
OMG – I am in Bali to celebrate a milestone birthday with my family: 2 daughters, their men and 2 grandi’s, so could not be at HBF tonight, but managed to watch on a computer. So chuffed with the boys – they absorbed so much pressure (17 phases at one point, I think) and grew as the game progressed. As Christy said, so many contributed and to my mind the bench was great. Izack, Kurtley, Carlo, Hamish and Dono stood just a little above many who stood tall tonight. Well done to Crono and all the guys!!
Beale, Rodda shine on Super Rugby return as Force smash Crusaders to keep finals hopes alive
“get us off the bottom rung” … But only if we don’t persist in kicking possession away at every opportunity.
Wallabies star set to make timely return against Crusaders in must-win clash for Force
Hey Coker, Yes, but the potential for a really serious injury (to the back of the head) has to be considered in Lomani’s thuggery. His victim was lucky to escape with 20 stitches. McDermott’s victim was virtually unscathed. Frankly, to eradicate this type of “play”, each should have received the maximum penalty available. There is no place in rugby circa 2024 for that sort of approach to the game and others should be given the chance to take the field to prove themselves.
'Not ideal': Reds star duo cop Super Rugby bans after red cards - but where's the consistency?
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'Not ideal': Reds star duo cop Super Rugby bans after red cards - but where's the consistency?
Yeah – your “remorse” comment sits in the same box as a discount for “an early plea” given all the camera evidence on open display.
'Not ideal': Reds star duo cop Super Rugby bans after red cards - but where's the consistency?
And Marley Pearce of The Force copped 4 WEEKS STRAIGHT in Feb. But then, I almost forgot, his unintentional but poor tackle technique was on royal game in the form of a Barrett. Still it is 2/3rds of the punishment that was dished out for Lomani’s blatant, vicious and intended assault that could have killed or maimed but ended in 20 stitches for the recipient. Perhaps Marley, by breaking his own nose and spraying some claret on Barrett, deserved a far greater penalty than for an intentional headbutt or indeed a swinging arm retaliation blow – Lol. 😡
'Not ideal': Reds star duo cop Super Rugby bans after red cards - but where's the consistency?
Charlie – he has paid a big price for whatever he may have done. A year in the criminal justice system will have had a huge impact on him. He must live with any aberrant behaviour he may have displayed in the past for the rest of his life. I do not condone his failings in any way but, respectfully, he has been through the system and it is now time to move on. The Force must, however, keep him on a short leash with zero tolerance for any breaches.
What Joe Schmidt told Kurtley Beale about his Wallabies future
“Drua ‘shocked at racial abuse’ “ – Racial abuse cannot be condoned at any level. But Fiji, I am shocked at the appalling way your teams play to injure the opposition on the rugby field. Physicality is one thing but when taken to the extreme, it is what it is, unacceptable abuse. This is exemplified in Lomani’s case where he took an opportunity to hurt and he did. He is a hotheaded thug and you just need to look at the menace he displayed in his choke hold of Nick White’s neck and throat in the Drua v Force game 2 weeks back to see this. Look also at his reaction to the Red Card when given by the Ref – total disbelief that this should be happening to him meaning not a second though about the actions he has just perpetrated. The entry point of 10 weeks should have been added to and the ban should have been at least a year out of the game. As for the idiot who sprayed his (alleged) racial abuse at Lomani – if he did that then there is no place for him in the rugby stadium stands and he should be banned from attending games for 5 years – but perhaps discounted by the same margin that Lomani achieved.
Drua 'shocked at racial abuse' as Lomani faces judiciary over Canham blow
Lets just give him a chance and see. The guy has been out of it for a year, carries no injuries, looks fit and expresses maturity and goodwill. Snide comments about his Court situation must go as he was acquitted. The Force needs injury cover of some standing desperately and KB needs the opportunity (probably his last). Look at how many chances James O’C was given and that, other than for injury, proved to be positive for the Reds. Good luck KB – play like a man possessed!
What Joe Schmidt told Kurtley Beale about his Wallabies future
Hey Paul – You will find in the fine print that he also has to attend the WR “How to headbutt and make it count” remedial course! 😁
Lomani gets huge discount on ban for shocking elbow after guilty plea, teammate has penalty halved
All good points Piru – but I am a bit old school. My main issue was with the suspending of the sentence. IMHO he should have had his wallet impinged. Incidentally, the first definition of “devout” that I hit on a Google search is: “having or showing deep religious feeling or commitment”. Using “Devout” and “drunk” together seems somewhat incongruous to me!
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
JN – I hear what you say. But I must say that I lived in South Africa for 12 years and reckon that a conviction there would also have been upheld and a sentence that is more than a slap on the wrist would have ensued. Indeed, in some countries, the removal of the hand at the wrist might also have applied – Lol. I also agree that it is good that the precedent of a conviction has been achieved for WR and the match officials as a group. We simply don’t need these people in our community and I detest the opportunities to snipe from the apparent cover of darkness that social media gives these cowards.
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
We are so soft in this great country of ours. For all the pain and anguish Isaia would have caused to the match official and his family, the time and cost to WR to weed out this grub and then because in essence this devout christian and youth worker (role model??) was intoxicated at the time and felt remorse, he only gets a $1,000 fine: And then even that is suspended for 12 months. 🤢 🤢 🤢
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
Thanks Piru. I accept that. RahRah, no personal offense intended. Be disappointed but calling the guys “an accumulation of losers” is going too far. All it does is wind up the haters. IMHO we need critical but positive comment on this site.
The Wrap: 'Take them to a dark place' - A quiet round grabs eyeballs for all the wrong reasons
Well said – thanks Geoff! RahRah’s comments are in poor taste and invites regurgitation of all that which went down circa 2017/18 when clearly the wrong team was cut. The Rebels were toast then and only survived due to the resupply of players and coaches via the decision then made to cut the Force. And, history has proven that between 2018 and 2024 the Rebels have continued to flounder when it comes to financial management at Board level. For RahRah to characterise the Force as “an accumulation of losers who can’t or won’t make an effort on the day” suggests to me that he is judging the team by his own limitations in life.
The Wrap: 'Take them to a dark place' - A quiet round grabs eyeballs for all the wrong reasons
“but both will likely have a lengthy stint on the sidelines following the brain explosions.” Lomani deserves much more than that. This was not, in his case, an isolated incident. It is how he plays week in and week out. He looks to hurt and this is part of his rugby DNA. Only last week he grabbed Nick White in a full choke hold around the throat and neck, clearly with the intent to do damage. Then he realised that he had a camera on him, pulled out and made a big joke of what he had done. Frank, you may have sublime skills but you are a nasty piece of work who has no place in Rugby. Our kids watching the game don’t need to learn from your wanton and unrestrained aggression.
'Insane and total stupidity': Drua have two SENT OFF as Rebels score 33 unanswered points to win again
With you BigD: I live 3 hours south of Perth and yet make it to all Force home games and some further afield! If you love the game, you love the game!
PE backed consortium 'in final stages' to save Melbourne Rebels with $30m injection and link with A-League club
I truly hope, for the betterment and benefit of Rugby Union in Victoria, that this plan will work.
PE backed consortium 'in final stages' to save Melbourne Rebels with $30m injection and link with A-League club
Touche
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