@Duluth said in The recent troll account:

It was obvious the guy was trolling quite early on. We were discussing it in the mod area months ago. So I checked his IP addresses etc, that basically confirmed who it was (a mental patient who is obsessed with TSF)

Why wasn't he banned immediately?

He wasn't that disruptive but was wasting hours and hours of his life. I enjoyed watching him waste so much time for zero payoff. I think he was hoping for a bigger reaction that never came

No harm to TSF, most members here ignored his lame crap. He wrote 600+ posts hoping to get a reaction so he could shit on everyone here and he failed

At least have some humour if you're going to make a troll account. This was just dull.

Oh well back to the rugby

Wow, shows how observant I am. I didn't even notice anyone behaving any sillier than usual....

That was one of the best rugby nights I've ever had. The crowd was awesome, so much spirit, urging the girls on when we were down and the joy each time we scored was amazing. I don't know where women's rugby in NZ goes from here, but that night will rest in the memories of those black fern players forever

@antipodean said in Has Hansen gone stale?:

2011 was cathartic for me. Going back to back in 2015 made me as happy as Test rugby could. If we do the three-peat in 2019, I'd suggest the RWC could be irrevocably damaged.

Let it burn

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12083944

The lions strike back

@NTA said in The Current State of Rugby:

@Crucial agreed. Every time Campo has a sook about the state of Rugby, I remind myself that laws were very loose when he started, didn't change much while he played, and he still doesn't know a lot about any of them.

He would fit right into the Fern

With no usual visitors from Melbourne to stay over Xmas it will be more quiet.... But the eating starts in earnest tonight, pork belly and picanha on the bbq, then turkey at the in laws tomorrow. Friends for another BBQ on Boxing day, and a NY22 bbq turkey on the 31st. I think I will get a few hand made vodka martinis in there as well.

Merry Xmas virtual Polish family 🥰

Ardie. Best 12 in the business

@Hooroo said in Coronavirus memes:

@MiketheSnow said in Coronavirus memes:

My next door neighbour has just been diagnosed with COVID-19 and rushed to hospital.

He's been put on one of the new Dyson ventilators.

He's picking up nicely now.

Oh Man! I was typing a reply saying that is a good news story and then realised the thread I was in.

You almost got sucked right in..... I'll get my coat

https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/131619166/christopher-luxon-wonders-about-a-marama-davidson-apology-for-white-men-pm-chris-hipkins-says-its-done

This is funny, Apparently when comrade Davidson said her comment about white men she actually didn't mean white men

Much like the Breakers, I'm happy for Webster to build the team on a defensive foundation, defence will keep you in games. Great to pick up wins that we should get, as the team becomes more familiar with each other hopefully our offense improves and we pick of a few of the better teams. I think most warriors fans would be happy if they were offered this kind of start before the season started, even though we haven't played many good teams

@mariner4life said in NBA Season - now 22/23:

Lakers are better without LeBron James. Fact.

The West is that fucking tight that every win and loss counts now. 3 win difference between finishing top 4 and missing the play-in.

The lakers and the Thunder will be happy that Dallas have completely imploded.

Surely this leaves no doubt that Kyrie is locker room poison? Drama follows him around

@bayimports said in NRL 2023:

@canefan SJ has had some good moments in last last two weeks, seems to be digging in at the line more before passing committing extra defenders. His enthusiasm is infectious and when he is smiling it lifts others.

He is still guilty of too many nothing bombs that are either not too high or deep enough on the fifth tackle but it is nice to see some positives that has been missing for a while for sure.

Kosi (apart from allowing the fox go on the outside for that 80m try is another who I frequently bag for stupid mistakes but for the most was outstanding on the wing today and made massive early yards.

A lot to like from this set of Warriors so far. Lets see if injuries catch up with them and how they go against some strong teams..so far better than we all expected!

SJ's kicking game definitely needs work, although he kicked for touch at the death to basically seal it. As you say too many non-competitive bombs. Our back 3 were super solid running it back and under the high ball

@bayimports said in NRL 2023:

@ACT-Crusader said in NRL 2023:

I’m numb to us getting screwed by the refs.

absolutely, by letter of the law I don't think SJ's try counts..but given we got stiffed with Kikau's supposed non strip it was nice something went our way.

No Egan or Barnett, then lose Tohu and Niukore playing broken..that was some serious dig deep effort.

Also lucky Canterbury's only attack was give it to Burton, so when under pressure, they had nothing late.

Martin should take more last play kicks still for mine and let SJ run other times

Still massive win under pressure

It was crazy at the ground. We had the misfortune to be seated behind a bunch of Bulldogs supporters, who were more vocal as the game wore on. Then they all went quiet....

It was a most un-Warrior-like win, apart from the soft first try an the end to end runaway try that almost broke us, our defence was very solid. I have been sceptical of SJ, but he made all his tackles and that run to score the winner was like SJ of old.

Watched the game at Mt Smart. Fuck we got totally screwed over by the ref and somehow managed to grind out a win. The ref was disgraceful

Wickets coming fast now. Shipley gets Shanaka at it's 31-5

@nzzp said in Blackcaps v Sri Lanka:

@canefan said in Blackcaps v Sri Lanka:

14-2 and SL have something to think about

20/3

Shipley bowling a mix of excellent and dross, but he's got the figures

He's for decent pace, and being a tall man seems to be getting troubling bounce. 31-4

14-2 and SL have something to think about

Farcical run out. That's pub league stuff