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Geoff – it was a great article until this

“dwarfing the bad luck they suffered at the 2015 tournament when they were denied a famous victory against Australia in a thrilling quarter-final.”

Incorrect statement. Apparently the correct ruling was an Australian scrum feed and therefore likely to obtain possession. Who knows what would happen then. Also, the penalty still had to be kicked.

Their victory was not guaranteed at all as it was a high scoring and free flowing game.

It was a marginal call, and I think you have been drinking the home nation (and whining kiwi) kool aid on this one.

By these standards France “suffered bad luck in the 2011 Final when they were denied a famous Victory against the All Black’s” – see where we are going here.

Week 3 World Cup reflections: How rugby's crazy Cup just got crazier

Seriously? VFL expansion and license/TV fees/deals to AFL saved some of these clubs you are referring too. This is typical hypocritical VFL rubbish.

Gold Coast gifted not one, but four priority picks by AFL

Not definitely correct on Davies. Other Welsh clearly forward of last feet and static. Good response below.

The Wallabies didn't lose because of Romain Poite, but World Rugby, we do have a problem

The point went over your head.
It should have been checked. Welsh forwards are well forward of the last feet anyway making him look better.
Regardless home unions whined no end about the Scotland result? Or do you have selective memory.

The Wallabies didn't lose because of Romain Poite, but World Rugby, we do have a problem

Kind of like Scotland in 2015?

Hypocrisy of the home unions knows no bounds.

The pressure put on World Rugby to admonish Joubert was incredible.

Davies come from an offside position behind Poite and he doesn’t even check.

Even if he was only just offside on the stills being proudly displayed by the Welsh on Twitter there are forwards well ahead of the last feet.

Anyway – maybe Toomua wouldn’t have come in early if not for that so who really knows but to me the problem goes deeper than last week and all the way back to 2015.

The Wallabies didn't lose because of Romain Poite, but World Rugby, we do have a problem

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Wales withstand Wallabies' second-half fightback

Yato fended Hodge like that. Definitely once before the controversial tackle and he tried to again in that tackle.

Wales withstand Wallabies' second-half fightback

Actually more relevant is actual Rugby and perhaps the legendary Sir C Meads. How do you think he would have gone in today’s game? He certainly would have called your soft attitude out. Imagine if he found you whining over a ??red for that tackle.

The Uruguay captain's reaction to huge Fiji win is what the Rugby World Cup is all about

Actually this result suggests Fiji would have lost to 14 Aussies. 14 All Blacks can’t beat 15 Aussies though. Just waiting for more ABs to do something silly… SBW? Barrett?

The Uruguay captain's reaction to huge Fiji win is what the Rugby World Cup is all about

Did you see the side on footage? There is nothing clear about this decision. The strong suggestion though is right arm is forward of the body at the moment of impact.

So minimum it follows the high tackle pathway and is mitigated by Nic Whites tackle dropping head lower.

Frothing in your anti-wallaby rant is as bad as Kearns. But I’m not expecting objectivity on here at this time of year.

Reece Hodge cited for high tackle

That’s from the moment of impact and is the same video that I bet will be used in his defense. Also, Nic White’s tackle from behind pushed the head down. So that’s a mitigating factor as per the protocol – therefore down to yellow. Unless it was a missed Red my understanding is no further action.

Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Wallabies vs Fiji

Definitely was pushed forward and down by White from the back. So that’s one that even you could probably see..

Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Wallabies vs Fiji

Reece Hodge’s hit

Wrong. The right arm was raised.

I’d argue Yato led at Hodge’s head with his forearm and not an open arm.

So it’s unfortunate but really just one of those things.

Rugby World Cup: Five talking points from Wallabies vs Fiji

Terrence Ferguson has shown some brilliance at OKC. However he did not dominate the NBL at all. You are right in saying it is still a man’s league

NBL 2019-20 ladder predictions

If McGrath wasn’t injured in 2005…..

Etc.

You are spot on nudge

How Australia rediscovered their golden era mojo

Modern religion is great

Tom Banks, Nic White named to start as Wallabies side to play South Africa is revealed

Where is Folau?

Tom Banks, Nic White named to start as Wallabies side to play South Africa is revealed

Good article. Living and dying very much by the flaming sword comes to mind.

It was the 2 best players of the WC against each other and the ease with which Starc dispatched him set the tone of the rest of the battle.

I’m looking forward to the defense. I doubt it will be the same teams in the final.

The Roar’s Cricket World Cup countdown: McCullum goes down swinging

Giannis is better than Leonard (just).

But with Gasol I think Toronto’s other players are better.

Agree – Raptors in 6

Jordan vs Shaq in 2019 Eastern Conference Finals

Completely agree Timbo. Freo would have lost by the same % margin 130-105 but at least Lyon’s gameplan gave them a shot.

It was actually quite a tense match and I enjoyed it.

Eight talking points from AFL Round 7

From a medical perspective a lot of what Mary has stated makes absolutely no sense. It is an emotive argument only.

You are spot on.

In a society where gender is increasingly less relevant women’s events are now effectively protected as you state.

It is therefore up to the governing body to determine this level of protection.

Some won’t like it but life isn’t fair.

Caster Semenya loses landmark case – possibly ending her career

The BBL has struggled for top flight international talent over the past few years. Now we can’t even retain one of our own. With all this TV money can’t Watto be paid enough? Too many games perhaps?? I don’t know the answer but this is a massive concern.

Shane Watson retires from the BBL

Spot on Chris and GB.

LARS was essentially recycling ideas that failed 20 years prior – albeit with new technology.

Perhaps worth the risk at the end of a career but not a sustainable option for most athletes.

There may be some long term data on LARS now – I’ll have to do some research as knee’s are not my sub speciality area.

The rise and rise of the ACL injury

How about before the Suns popped up?

Eight talking points from AFL Round 3

A good introduction to a problematic topic.

A few things –

Even only 10-15 years ago very few players ever regained their pre-ACL injury form (research done by Dr Matt Liptak). Now, modern surgery and probably more importantly, rehabilitating techniques allows the majority of professional athletes to play at the same level again.

Contact injuries may be made more risky by the size, speed and weight of the modern day player but I think many of these are luck.

Non-contact or minimal contact injuries are the big worry. They are definitely more common in women. There are anatomical factors such as a narrow notch where the ACL inserts on the femur that can not be changed. There are proprioceptive factors as well – some of these can be trained to reduce risk and these form the basis of netball and NCAA programs.

I think fatigue and overtraining may also be a big factor.

An interesting area even before the best reconstruction technique is discussed!

The rise and rise of the ACL injury

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