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In my first ever Roar article I ask if we may take what is currently good and functional about Australian rugby, and deploy it…
“ Can the Waratahs restore parity. Nope!”
That didn’t age well.
Nek minut.
'Brain explosion': Wallaby stars sent off as Queensland left red-faced in Moana Pasifika shocker
To be fair, we ‘blokes in nsw’ are a very broad church.
'Last few years have been hell': Iceman 2.0 Harrison gets 'dream come true' in Tahs' stunning golden point win
It was still a great game Cec. And a real one.
I agree that we shouldn’t let our excitement inform personal WB selections, fully aware that 2014 won us a trophy, a tough (but limited) 10 and some teflon we couldn’t wash off.
'Last few years have been hell': Iceman 2.0 Harrison gets 'dream come true' in Tahs' stunning golden point win
Ken Catchpole. There I’ve said it.
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
You might be already there Mo.
Finding the right kind of violence: Why rugby has never been harder to play
I agree with you Brownie. I’ve always liked JP, but if Joe doesn’t like him enough to pick him, will he stay?
Super Rugby teams round 8: Tahs drop Marky Mark, Kellaway returns for Rebels, HMP replaces Lynagh
Well Ray, I’ve known a few who’ve abused the English language Ray, vowels specifically (how many do you run with? 😛 )
But some might say that’s a bit rich coming from an Orstalian.
Which it is. But on the internet no one can hear you in print.
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
I know you’re joking mate, but sadly that is kind of like the logic of some defendants.
As a general thought on threads like this, I’d offer that some people do a lot wrong almost as a habit.
And others ‘never put a foot wrong’.
One thing that the former might have over the latter is that they at least have an idea where the line is.
Some read the book
Some swear on it.
Some chuck it at every transgressor they spot. (a few chuckers are here today)
And some actually do what it says.
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
If only the Tahs could be more like the Reds with their zero tolerance policy of underperforming wingers.
Super Rugby teams round 8: Tahs drop Marky Mark, Kellaway returns for Rebels, HMP replaces Lynagh
Sekope, great Wallaby.
Thanks for the memories, Sekope.
Where does the 2014 Waratahs title rank for Sekope Kepu? - The Roar Rugby Podcast
Piru, I get the differential you identify, but we still are here on a social media platform.
There is some irony in this thread today.
Angry rants happen here too.
(though granted Ive not seen here threats made to referees and families)
But I have seen one poster add a qualifier regarding the state of his sobriety. 😛
Brisbane rugby fan convicted for 'vile and toxic' online abuse of TMO during RWC, as WR goes troll hunting
Short Arm, the words may have sounded the same to you. But Cale looks different to me. (To be clear Cale has more points to prove yet).
H. Wilson demonstrated big promise too, promise that is yet to solidify imo.
It’s hard to stay at the top, game after game, year after year.
In some ways big back rowers are like playmakers. It’s a slippery slope at the top. Some kids slip and then find it hard to climb again. Even Fardy. He showed promise as a school boy, only to break a leg, miss honours, then went overseas to rise, which he did, then to become a Wallaby on return. Even then after all was proven, a coach’s red ink saw him gone, to star again in Europe.
Cale is building a nice highlights reel.
Wilson has one already.
Joe has some headaches. Stars who slip make it easier for him.
Brumbies make it 12 straight against Tahs as Bell hobbles off in worrying sign for Wallabies
Great question Jimbo.
It runs counter to the Tah cash splash line running here atm.
(Though I agree- there’s quite a bit of silly cash spent in all sorts of subjectively chosen places).
Brumbies make it 12 straight against Tahs as Bell hobbles off in worrying sign for Wallabies
Thanks for the background Mugs.
With a twist.
Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM
Not the craziest idea BJA.
But it probably won’t fly as the Great Australian Ten Debate rumbles on.
Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice
“ Is every player who does some fantastic tackles a thug? IS every hard tackle thugery?”
Wellllllll we could ask Bismarck Jacko 😛
Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice
Was it coached in?
Ask Poey’s chiropractor.
Five things we learned: One area Gordon must fix to convince Wallabies boss, ABs bruiser should be on notice
“ the Chair cannot explain to us why each director has been appointed”
I’m still hoping that the reverse explanation is delivered ie. Please explain how the cowboy got the reins.
Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM
Who would McLennans mates be JD?
Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM
Yes mj, what we have here is a failure to communicate.
Sober, accurate measure is the order of the day. If the only tool in the shed is a guillotine then soon every problem starts to look like someone with too many heads.
I’m on record here asking for accountability from the Board responsible for giving the keys of the limo to a cowboy. But that is a different quest, in theory at least, to a total flush out of the boardroom.
That said, I’d be interested in what ‘faction’ Dick Marks is part of, and their manifesto to MARGA.
Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM
tsuru, I’m pretty sure that a few ‘first drafts’ have made it to print.
Exclusive: Herbert claims 'steady progress' in rebuilding trust as RA seeks to avert more board bloodshed at AGM
Perhaps not, but why is it in the conversation if not as an implication?
No doubt racism exists, and should not.
I’ve witnessed it in Australia, in NZ and in the US.
But that is another thing from the guilt or innocence of one person at one time.
Drua 'shocked at racial abuse' as Lomani faces judiciary over Canham blow
The commonality of racism in Australia, if true, is not an argument for the guilt of one fan at one game.
Drua 'shocked at racial abuse' as Lomani faces judiciary over Canham blow
Racism common in Australia?
I’ve found fallacious thought processes even more common.
Drua 'shocked at racial abuse' as Lomani faces judiciary over Canham blow
In fairness, in a more correct world, this game would’ve been a draw.
A sensational rugby wrestle either way.
'Last few years have been hell': Iceman 2.0 Harrison gets 'dream come true' in Tahs' stunning golden point win