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The Waratahs' leaders, not Israel Folau, have led to this disastrous season

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Danny said Roar Pro

Now

It’s close to but still slightly away from one, which allows us to retain the shoulder chip. 🙂
Danny said Roar Pro

3m

More specifically, appalling if any court rules that religious freedom takes precedent over employment or other applicab…(more)

Ralph said Roar Guru

5m

I don’t at all agree with your narrow categorisations.

Faith in the context of Hebrews 11:1 is exactly trust because t…(more)

taylorman said Roar Guru

9m

Ha ha, played with Chris Pringle, indoor in Superleague. explosive bowler and could certainly guzzle em down after match…(more)

taylorman said Roar Guru

11m

What about ball tampering then being allowed to play world cups again? Condoning chea)ts is just not on.
Neil Back said Roar Rookie

13m

Hadn’t seen this Sage. Good summary, thanks for forwarding.
Neil Back said Roar Rookie

59m

Jacko, I find it hard to believe you and others like you (stillmissit for example) still think you can get away with thi…(more)

Sage said Roar Rookie

1h

Although it seemed a bit hard for Israel to refuse to comment it seems. Mmm interesting.
Paulo said Roar Rookie

1h

No, NZD to AUD. I just guessed anyway, no idea what the rate is right now.
Paulo said Roar Rookie

1h

I’m not sure what your point is to be honest, that’s not what Folau was reprimanded for. I agree your list more it l…(more)

Sage said Roar Rookie

1h

I see your Steve Smith and raise you a Chris Pringle – the man who ball tampered with a bottle cap and nearly one a test…(more)

Mitch Marsh must replace Marcus Stoinis

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Jeff said Roar Rookie

1m

Touche
sheek said Roar Guru

42m

“Mitch Marsh must replace Marcus Stoinis”.

My, how the worm has turned! The much maligned Marsh brothers are back in fa…(more)

Junior Wallabies surge into historic World Championship final

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Paul D said Roar Rookie

2m

Alot of them are already signed up with Super rugby sides
Brumbies have Frost, Lolesio
Reds have McReight, Wilson, Lucas…(more)

jeznez said Roar Guru

3m

Scrum has struggled all tournament.

I’ve been touting Wilson’s praises on the limited footage I’ve seen this tournament…(more)

Zenn said Roar Rookie

6m

Harry Wilson replaced Will Harrison…
jameswm said Roar Guru

10m

True, but he was far from our best player. McReight, Wilson, Wood, Donaldson all better
Ralph said Roar Guru

10m

You only missed who the coach was?
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg said Roar Guru

11m

So it’s not all bad news in green and gold.
Great to read this.
And it seems that Lucas is coming along well.
DJ DJ said Roar Rookie

17m

That second half performance was something to behold. The key question is, who specifically at RA is responsible for kee…(more)

jeznez said Roar Guru

18m

Well done the J-Wobs! Watched the highlights this mornig, awesome effort. Will be tuning in for the final on Sunday morn…(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

18m

I watched this, smarts (with a few exceptions), skill, and ticker. Good to see.

In summary:
– skipper and opensider …(more)

The Brumbies: The best Australian team is the one we’d all forgotten about

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Zado said Guest

3m

Michael Cheika has had nearly 5 years to mould a Wallaby team and he still cant do it.You know why.It`s because he has t…(more)

Phil said Guest

3m

Waxhead,the Brumbies have always been my 2nd team(usually ended up as 1st one when the Tahs missed the finals),so I am d…(more)

Geoff Parkes said Expert

5m

Nice piece mate, just the right tone!

Remember when we had a beer straight after the round one loss to the Rebels, and …(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

6m

Yes, definitely..
Ralph said Roar Guru

15m

If hate is your answer – then you are asking the wrong question.
Kiwikrs said Roar Rookie

17m

Is that additional to the warming comforting layer of alcohol I’ll have?

🙂
Humey said Guest

21m

If Foley is Wallaby 10 and not CLL or QC i`m barracking for the other team. Enough of the Foley cr@P .He has been pathet…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

31m

What a very strange last line, Patto.

It’s entirely possible to be critical in a civil and meaningful way without needi…(more)

Jacko said Guest

32m

As a Chiefs fan I would LOVE to see the Chiefs land in Canberra next week……54-17 losses tend to bring the best out o…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

37m

That’s the question, I think.

Back youth now and accept there will be some losses, or pinch hit with a bit of experienc…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

39m

They’ll get the message eventually..
Bobby said Roar Rookie

44m

Yep and I think Slipper was the “buy” of the season. Has added a lot to the team. AND I understand the Reds are paying …(more)

moondoggie said Roar Rookie

51m

There are a few coming through pleasingly. Ideally CL would have played one more year but in a transitional capacity to…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

52m

Cheers Dave..
Brett McKay said Expert

52m

Brown’s been excellent Connor, and thoroughly deserving of his new 2yr deal. But all the backrowers have been.

Cusack h…(more)

Bobby said Roar Rookie

54m

Who ????
Brett McKay said Expert

56m

Plenty of love, Chookman..
Brett McKay said Expert

56m

Yep, all valid points RT..
Brett McKay said Expert

57m

Fair points about last season Sinclair, and the Brumbies admitted themselves they were caught between methods last seaso…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Bring another layer, Kiwi. It’s going to be brisk on Saturday!
Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Sadly David, the reality of society these days is that scandal sells.

But there’s always room for good news..
Patto said Guest

1h

My sincerest apologies in advance Brett. Cheika doesn’t pick and stick with Brumbies.The Wallabies will ultimately be st…(more)

Brett McKay said Expert

1h

And as history has shown, Waxman, there’s plenty of room on said bandwagon..
Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Yeah, Brumbies fans are Chiefs fans this week Bobby, for sure..
Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Even at flyhalf Moondoggie, the depth is there, it’s just very young..
Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Indeed, Exile..
Brett McKay said Expert

1h

Flyhalf becomes a really interesting conundrum, Fionn.

There’s no doubt that Hansen and Lolesio are the future there, b…(more)

WithTheDawn said Roar Rookie

1h

Will be interesting to see what the narrative will be if they lose on Saturday though – all of a sudden the wins t…(more)

Panic: It's the NSW way

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elvis said Roar Rookie

4m

It’s the NSW way. Qld would never win if NSW built up combinations, so it evens up the lack of Qld depth.
Iron Fist said Guest

57m

Let’s not get too hysterical about the number of changes. 3 were through injury. I am perplexed by some of the replace…(more)

Security guard attempts to break up fight between two players

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Mattician6x6 said Roar Rookie

5m

He’s a labour hire contractor who nearly made a mistake, happens everyday in Australia as we have become a labour hire w…(more)

Can Afghanistan spring an upset against England?

3
Rafiqul Ameer said Roar Guru

7m

The Afghans have been a big disappointment in this event. The batting has looked very poor.

Did Gus Gould play a hand in Latrell Mitchell's Origin 2 omission?

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Nat said Roar Guru

7m

Mitchell had a strong year last year built on a very strong Roosters team and enthusiastic NSW victory. However, for all…(more)

Paul said Roar Pro

11m

It may be old school as you suggest Nat, but clearly Mr Mitchell needs something to kick start him playing top class foo…(more)

Albo said Roar Rookie

21m

In State of Origin one of the most important aspects for success is getting metres off your own line. You must get good …(more)

Kris Swales said Expert

24m

First it was Bozo pulling the selection strings, now Gus – as a Queenslander, looking forward to the day that Gal steps …(more)

Nat said Roar Guru

42m

It’s old school thinking that players these days will respond to a kick in the pants. How often do these young guys get …(more)

sheek said Roar Guru

52m

Ryan,
I don’t know about all this Gould domination stuff. You’re indirectly suggesting Fittler can’t make up his o…(more)

Superspud said Roar Rookie

1h

A little harsh on his game against the Dogs. I don’t get to see much group 9 reserve grade but it must be a better comp …(more)

The one major mistake at this Cricket World Cup

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spruce moose said Roar Guru

7m

What does need to be asked, repeatedly, is why there aren’t reserve days? And supplementary to that question is why ar…(more)

Team is king: Deciphering the new prose of Michael Cheika

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jeznez said Roar Guru

8m

Harry, a joy to read as always. I can smell that grass and am smiling ruefully at a few injuries as I read this.
Ken Catchpole's Other Leg said Roar Guru

17m

Harry, just saw this.
Most of my fellow Australians responding to you here have been distracted by the subject – the hon…(more)

TimO said Roar Rookie

34m

It’s his new justification for picking his Tahs favourites, regardless of form or ability. Supposedly team dynamics dema…(more)

Australia made a massive mistake not picking Hazlewood for the World Cup

14
jameswm said Roar Guru

11m

Even better

1 Warner
2 Finch
3 Smith
4 Handscomb (wk)
5 Maxwell
6 MMarsh/Stoinis
7 Turner
8 Cummins
9 Starc
10 JRichard…(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

15m

The non-selection of Turner is a bigger issue, taking the easy way out and picking samey batsmen like Marsh and Khawaja….(more)

jameswm said Roar Guru

16m

Plus fulfilled a too similar role to Starc and Cummins
Brian said Guest

23m

Not picking Handscomb and then not making the tough call allowing Khawaja to open has backfired. We have Khawaja floatin…(more)

JamesH said Roar Guru

1h

Imagine, for a moment, that this was the squad we currently had available:

Khawaja
Finch
Smith
Warner
Handscomb (wk)
Ma…(more)

Make the AFL a safer place for everyone

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Mattician6x6 said Roar Rookie

14m

Nah won’t happen, would be funny to watch poor old Queensland suddenly have to prop Victoria up on its own. If it …(more)

Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

27m

Are you a parking officer Bobbo7?
Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

30m

I’ve always thought W.A should secede and form their own country. This confirms it. In fact, what’s happenin…(more)

Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

31m

I’ll give you 3 to 1 they don’t.

Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

32m

Just cage the mosh pit and make it no rules – no punishments. You enter but may not ever leave?

Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

34m

That’s because you actually have to go to a game Anon. I suspect you haven’t been to a game in the past 20 years.

Clarkson hopes Roughead recall for farewell match

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Brian said Guest

15m

Round 22 against Gold Coast we should farewell Roughead, Burgoyne, Puopolo, Schoenmakers, Birchall, Mirra and Frawley. P…(more)

Professional sports versus schoolyard games

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Pope Paul VII said Roar Rookie

17m

Like school teachers, the umps have that uncanny ability to NOT punish the bullys.
Pope Paul VII said Roar Rookie

19m

The reason Stratton did it is because he knows no one is going to belt him, as they would have in the old days.

Annesley addresses the controversial decisions from Tigers-Cowboys clash

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Rob said Guest

23m

BA, how is it you’re actual able to come up with the correct decision making process yet 5 NSW based officials being pai…(more)

The Wrap: Only one Australian finalist a poor Super Rugby return

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Patto said Guest

24m

You cant remember ? (a river rock could work it out quicker)……You keep going Princess!
I think genetics is the reaso…(more)

Jacko said Guest

57m

I remember Kurt McQuilkin…..Wasnt his old man Noel the King country coach for a while? Pretty Sure he was in my class …(more)

Should we axe golden point?

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watda said Guest

33m

Why not, 3 points for the win, 2 points for golden point win, 1 point for a draw.

Why this Super Rugby season will see a huge shake-up at the Wallabies

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TimO said Roar Rookie

37m

There is a legit debate about how much you pick based on form. Firm is temporary, but class (or lack of) is permanent. T…(more)

Reedy said Guest

39m

Faaingaa and Arnold are no certainties with Cheika as coach and selector. He called FF fat and lazy on rugby central and…(more)

Doctordbx said Roar Rookie

1h

Every coach needs their sacrificial lamb.
Marlin said Roar Rookie

1h

AND possibly appoint the bloke (Gibson) as the attack coach…

Why I support the AFL's fan crackdown

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Peter the Scribe said Roar Guru

41m

Let’s take that even further and have a new reality TV series started called ‘” so you want to be an AFL umpire”…”and …(more)

DTM said Guest

52m

Can you explain why you think one of the best players of all time “deserves” to be hounded?
I’m not a Geelong supporter …(more)

Andrew Young said Roar Guru

1h

I can certainly see the benefit of such a decision, but one of the great things about the AFL is the mixing of supporter…(more)

Fans and why I hate them

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Spanner said Roar Rookie

44m

One of my faves is “are you a cricket umpire – because you havent moved from the cricket pitch all day ?”

Sam Kerr's childish sledge lacked class

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Jordan Kingsporn said Roar Guru

47m

20 hours out from our next world cup match
And we’re still talking about this non-story.
Lionheart said Roar Rookie

48m

Thanks Stuart. I hadn’t seen that.
And no, I don’t think you dislike Sam. But she doesn’t fit the mould of a normal Aust…(more)

Matildas gunning for five goals against Jamaica

4
Jordan Kingsporn said Roar Guru

50m

Finally. Something not about Sam Kerr’s interview.
We need to finish 2nd.

Australia finally announce replacements for Pat Howard

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Spanner said Roar Rookie

55m

Give it time, Sidey ! Snouts in the trough – snort, snort.
Spanner said Roar Rookie

58m

Hi E-Man – not an employee, just a long suffering fan – sigh. They’re a hard team to follow.

2019 AFL Power Rankings: Round 13

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Steve J said Roar Guru

58m

The thing the hawks will be hanging their hopes on in 2020 is the return of Tom Mitchell and the hope of somehow buying …(more)

Will the AFL fan crackdown affect other codes?

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lesterlike said Roar Rookie

1h

Pffffft A-League clubs already lost a stack of it’s active support after people got sick of psychopath riot-cops were br…(more)

Boredom fears after World Cup semi finals take shape

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DTM said Guest

1h

Australia cannot afford to lose or draw with Bangladesh – our last 3 games (Eng, NZ and SA) are no locks. I’m sure SA wo…(more)

What I want to see in North Melbourne's next senior coach

6
Pope Paul VII said Roar Rookie

1h

Also Pagan and Carey have been publicly pushing old comrade Longmire’s barrow. Neither are involved with the club so an…(more)

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