Un-Australian Activities 2019
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Dismal Pillock
Michael Lynagh (62)
haha of course the Cantabs win on a 79th min missed Whitelock knock-on
Canes cranked the Millenium Falcon up to hyper-warp murder speed but the Death Star withstood the barrage.
Canes cranked the Millenium Falcon up to hyper-warp murder speed but the Death Star withstood the barrage.
Playing at that ball = penalty; slapping it down = penalty. At the very least, a knock-on. Can't believe it was missed on all counts.
ACT Crusader
Jim Lenehan (48)
McCaw used a cloak, Whitelock has gloves
ACT Crusader
Jim Lenehan (48)
I think we just watched the two best teams this year.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Highlights:
The Final has a hard act to follow.
EDIT: rucks have been a free-for-all pretty much all season so not sure why people are suddenly blowing up about one in the 79th minute of the second-last game.
It could be argued that Berry called "advantage over" prematurely in the lead up to Laumape's try and/ or that there was a pass in the lead up to Lam's* try that was worth taking a look at, both of which had an actual as opposed to potential bearing on the scoreline.
EDIT: * make that TJP's try.
Tony Johnson (Mr Fair & Just Himself
) did a Rugby Nation piece on the alleged Whitelock knock-on & concluded that the ball was out; SW was onside; that it was a letter-of-the-Law rip therefore not a knock on by him; but that by then coming off TJP's leg & contactng ASav it's either a knock on or accidental offside. Obviously we don't know if that's how Berry saw it but looks like the correct outcome was reached, whether by accident or design. Or then again maybe TJ's just the only one-eyed Cantab fronting a Sunday afternoon rugby show
The Final has a hard act to follow.
EDIT: rucks have been a free-for-all pretty much all season so not sure why people are suddenly blowing up about one in the 79th minute of the second-last game.
It could be argued that Berry called "advantage over" prematurely in the lead up to Laumape's try and/ or that there was a pass in the lead up to Lam's* try that was worth taking a look at, both of which had an actual as opposed to potential bearing on the scoreline.
EDIT: * make that TJP's try.
Tony Johnson (Mr Fair & Just Himself
) did a Rugby Nation piece on the alleged Whitelock knock-on & concluded that the ball was out; SW was onside; that it was a letter-of-the-Law rip therefore not a knock on by him; but that by then coming off TJP's leg & contactng ASav it's either a knock on or accidental offside. Obviously we don't know if that's how Berry saw it but looks like the correct outcome was reached, whether by accident or design. Or then again maybe TJ's just the only one-eyed Cantab fronting a Sunday afternoon rugby show 
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
FFS I a Canes man, and had no probs with reffing, the best team won, which is what I want, but I stoked that the Canes went so bloody close.
I imagine Shag Hansen will be pretty contented man after watching that, all his big players did the business and looked in reasonable form coming into test time. Canes I thought Ardie ,BB,JB ,TJ and Dane Coles were all bloody good, for the Crausaders , Barrett, Whitelock, Reid, Taylor were all very good as were Mounga,Crotty, Goodhue, Bridge etc. there was some serious talent on show I thought, and I will take that as a semi final anyday!!
I imagine Shag Hansen will be pretty contented man after watching that, all his big players did the business and looked in reasonable form coming into test time. Canes I thought Ardie ,BB,JB ,TJ and Dane Coles were all bloody good, for the Crausaders , Barrett, Whitelock, Reid, Taylor were all very good as were Mounga,Crotty, Goodhue, Bridge etc. there was some serious talent on show I thought, and I will take that as a semi final anyday!!
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
You can always rely on Dan54 as an antidote to the whingers on, for example, stuff.co.nz .
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waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
ScoBar & Crotty need x-rays to determine if they've broken a digit. Mo'unga's OK after Coles' late shot, as is Moody who was also nursing a sore shoulder post-match.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...availability-of-key-all-blacks-for-final?rm=a
Meanwhile there's mounting speculation that both Beaugan & JBar are about to sign for Loss Bleus & CruSadists, respectively.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...tt-played-their-last-games-for-the-hurricanes
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...availability-of-key-all-blacks-for-final?rm=a
Meanwhile there's mounting speculation that both Beaugan & JBar are about to sign for Loss Bleus & CruSadists, respectively.
https://i.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/s...tt-played-their-last-games-for-the-hurricanes
Blake
Ted Fahey (11)
Jez, if thats true I can’t see the crusaders being beat next year. Every team is being gutted by the departures
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
Final confirmed for 17:35 Saturday AEST. I'm guessing they'll be installing the 2000-seat temp stand & hope to break even or at least not make too much of a loss.
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
I can see Beauden maybe going, but buggered if I can see Jordie at Crusaders, not sure they looking at grabbing any midfielders of FBs with roster they got.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
^ doesn't make sense to me either esp if JBar wants to play midfield rather than back-3.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Looking at it all wrong.
Hurricanes are their closest competitors and Jordie one of their better players. Having him on the bench still helps them.
zer0
John Thornett (49)
Best Barrett better be okay for the RWC.
It also seems clear to me that it's far too risky to let All Blacks take any further part in Super Rugby. Thus, for the greater good, and regardless of which team they play for, I believe that all capped All Blacks should immediately be withdrawn from the rest of Super Rugby. Best include serious fringe candidates like Ennor and Jordan as well, just to be safe.
For the greater good.
It also seems clear to me that it's far too risky to let All Blacks take any further part in Super Rugby. Thus, for the greater good, and regardless of which team they play for, I believe that all capped All Blacks should immediately be withdrawn from the rest of Super Rugby. Best include serious fringe candidates like Ennor and Jordan as well, just to be safe.
For the greater good.