@KiwiMurph said in All Blacks vs Pumas I:
On Patty T - for what it is worth he was brilliant against Southland last Friday. His form also got better and better for the Blues as the season went on (a bit like Moala) so not sure what the go is.
I've heard that Hansen mistakenly thinks he plays for the Hurricanes, hence why he's not selected....
@kiwiinmelb said in Things that annoy you about rugby...:
Ex front rowers who become commentators that get over excited over fat unco blokes running slowly with the ball
Speaking of front rowers, one little annoyance is a packed stadium yelling out BEAST, every time said beast gets the ball and makes less yards carrying it than Owen Franks....
Come on fellas, some of the provincial stuff coming out now and fluffing is terrible.
But hasn’t Richie, Whitelock and Goodhue played well
@majorrage Timmy came up with some big moments with both bat and ball. Had the odd “big” moment in the field that let us know our hearts were working too!
Really was a strange test but what a great result. The fact that the 4th innings was the best to bat in adds to the mystique of it. Whoever said it, low run tests tend to deliver the drama.
Also on Virat, I reckon he’s a class act. Think that we had to endure Ganguly and others. In fact it’s hard not to like this Indian side. They are a professional outfit with hard workers. Not unlike our beloved Blackcaps. Fitting final in my view.
@barbarian you’re doing a pretty amazing job bro. Holding down a job, being a dad, supporting your missus. Things that might seem like every day stuff, but cannot be sniffed at in these uncertain times.
That’s not to say that even when we are putting forth our best effort we don’t experience the highs and lows, emotionally and physically.
After lockdown 5 in Melbourne was announced I was pretty emotional about it because one of my daughters (just turned 11yo, grade 5) who had just got back into the swing of going back to school again was going to be taken out again and then all the readjusting would have to happen in two weeks. Lockdown 6 then happens and earlier this week she can’t help but feel excited about going back to see her friends at school, lockdown extended and yesterday was a tough day for her. Nothing I can do about the situation other than love her, talk to her, encourage her.
Sometimes things simply do not work out the way we think - relationships sour, kids get depressed, jobs are lost, businesses go under, another lockdown, families can’t be visited, loved ones are lost - things that are sometimes outside of our control. Something my old man taught me back when I was going through a challenging time, resilience isn’t about not experiencing the bad things in life, but maintaining a positive outlook when there are a thousand reasons not too.
Not always easy but I believe that each day there is a chance to put it to the test. Sometimes it’s during a walk outside or quiet moment at home, or an epiphany like moment that @mariner4life had 
that we can reflect on our life and make a choice.
@Jaguares4real said in SR Final: Crusaders v Jaguares:
How to pronounce Jaguares properly
It’s pronounced ruh-nurs ah-p
@Chris said in RWC: All Blacks v South Africa (Pool 
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Shitty unconvincing win we need to be a lot better then that to win the WC
No we don’t. All we need to do is win the game. Who really cares how.
There is a randomness that Garces brings and I’m pleased we dealt with it relatively well. No cards is a big tick for me.
@BartMan said in RWC: England v New Zealand (SF1):
I think the only real beating up of the ABs the last few years is Paddies in Chicago and Convicts in Perth. The rest of the losses are just the ABs running out of time to win 😉
The arrogance of new posters never ceases to amaze.
😎
@donsteppa said in NZ tour of India:
Sir. Sir Ajaz Patel.
10 wickets, he’ll be in the side for the next 10 years 😎
Even got a little dusty in the ACTC house when they all ran to him after the 10th.
@donsteppa said in NZ tour of India:
@act-crusader said in NZ tour of India:
Can Ajaz do a Paddles? 😉
Let's hope so.
Forget Paddles, he could do a Kumble
Can Ajaz do a Paddles? 😉
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Warriors break the Suns streak with the return game.
How good is the ‘Mitten’? Man he’s got some bounce.
@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 21/22:
oof
Memphis 152 - 79 OKC
Yes OKC rested a couple, but Memphis was sans Morant.
That's an epic bet down
I’ve seen some 40 point and 50 point wins, but a 73 point win. That was ridiculous. These no name bench guys for the Grizzlies getting career highs 😃
@booboo said in NZ tour of India:
Holy shit.
Last time I looked it was the 67 for 0 ...
Well go back to bed then 😉
@machpants said in AB Props:
I just watched second test versus Wales in 2016, the props there passed it otherwise made use of the ball in open play more times in a half than the '21 versions did all year. Even Owen Frank's acted often at first receiver
It was an effective game plan. Using one of our tight forwards in that role.
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