The All-Airport XV.

[Drew]

On looking it up McGoldrick made a bar in his backyard with a strippers pole in the North of England as his coach wanted the team staying out of the local pubs. He also tried eBaying himself for each game. A lateral thinker. Unions loss was leagues gain

 

[swingpass]

if we are going way back. Garick Fay in the second row, "like a boarding house cup of tea", big and weak !

 

[Tex]

Controversial suggestion: Sebastian Chabal.

Famous for:

1. Ali Williams breaking his jaw while trying to tackle him
2. Lining up Chris Masoe from his blind spot
3. Yelling at a haka (who hasn't fucked around at a haka these days?)
4. Being unkempt
5. Good nickname (see point 4)

 

[Drew]

I always wondered if his appearance got him more attention than his play

 

[Tex]

Can't forget the time he told a pommy journo to get fucked at a press conference.

'In Fronce, oui speek French'

 

[Dismal Pillock]

of course, Chabal. Usurps poor Akira in starting XV.

Team taking shape now.

1 Matt Dunning
2
3 Rodzilla
4 Isaac Ross
5 Mark Chisholm
6 Sione Luaaki
7 Sebastian Chabal
8 Pierre Spies (C)
9 Matt Henjak
10
11
12 Sam Burgess (OMG this guy was totally shit at rugby)
13 Tom English
14 Timana Tahu
15 Yamanaka

bench

Al Baxter: still not convinced his early rep for crap scrumming didnt just follow him around thus allowing lazy refs an easy out
Mitch Inman
SONNY BILL WILLIAMS
Sitaleki Timani
Lopeti Timani
Mark Cooksley
Caderyn Neville
Akira Ioane

open case files:

Wendell Sailor
Luke Burgess
Sam Norton Knight
Paddy Ryan
Nick Phipps
CFS (?)
Ainsley
Butch James
Alex Cuthbert
Ryan McGoldrick
Garrick Fay

there must be a whole raft of Auckland schoolboy superstars I'm forgetting. All those huge fast plonkers who carved up early at the expense of developing any other skills that would see them stand out at the next level up when everyone else is just as goddamn big as them

 

[Ignoto]

If we're looking for a Flyhalf, what about Luke McAlister. Built like a fridge, showed glimpses of brillance but more often than not had major brainfarts on the pitch.

 

[Tex]

Good call. I'm thinking the backline can be either ripped gym specimens or potential bachelor contestants.

I've got a massive soft spot for the Badger but he clearly fits the above categories like a glove. Handy-ish player though

 

[Dctarget]

Was Digby too good in his day?

 

[Dan54]

if we are going way back. Garrick Fay in the second row, "like a boarding house cup of tea", big and weak !

Still remember him getting into a punch up with Grant Batty, who was a good 2ft 6in , in a test with ABs. If it had carried on I had money on Bats!

 

[Dan54]

If we're looking for a Flyhalf, what about Luke McAlister. Built like a fridge, showed glimpses of brillance but more often than not had major brainfarts on the pitch.

McAlsiter played pretty reasonable rugby at 12 which was his proper position though!

 

[Dan54]

Good call. I'm thinking the backline can be either ripped gym specimens or potential bachelor contestants.

I've got a massive soft spot for the Badger but he clearly fits the above categories like a glove. Handy-ish player though

Yep but in truth was never more than an average Super player, who just gave it his all!

 

[Tex]

Kinda like Chabal in that his reputation was built on everything other than his rugby career!

 

[zer0]

Vaea Fifita would have to be in there somewhere. Frank Halai a possibility for #11. Liam Coltman has the mountain man look but typically the impact of a southern belle.

I think this team needs the complimentary looks-like-a-fat-c*nt-but-isn't-too-bad-XV thread. For such a team I'd immediately nominate Andy Goode as starting first five, team captain, and immediate hall of famer.

Also Ben Tameifuna, and Andrew Makalio's dumpy little legs.

EDIT: And early season Piri Weepu, of course.

 

[Drew]

Turinui was pretty big for a centre.

 

[brokendown]

Farrell played a season over here in the Perth club comp,didn't exactly shine

 

[brokendown]

perhaps we can have thread for the worst possible wallaby team v the worst possible all black selection?

 

[Dismal Pillock]

Vaea Fifita would have to be in there somewhere.

ha, exactly what i was just about to post. Him and Aumua dangerously close to selection. As is Moeakala or whatever his name is, that enormous Chiefs winger from last season who played like a giant confused big fat dopey baby

Coach nominees: Scott Johnson, John Kirwan and TODD BLACKADDER

 

[Drew]

Ben volavola for five eighth. Always wondering if it’s rocks or diamonds if he’s on your team. Kicks the ball like it’s a tissue box.

 

[Adam84]

Must say I object to the Matt Dunning selection, at no point did he look like an impressive specimen or professional athlete, if anything his performance on the field exceeded his airport appearance