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Gotta give Crispy his flower’s, had the acid put on him all week and comes out with 10 clearances. Maybe not a superst…(more)
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Fair call. I find most of the experts here are fine with criticism. The mods, not so much.
Dem and Cam are always good …(more)
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I agree Ace, based on recent form. Have Kayo now, so can also watch the mighty bombers take on the Eagles today.
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The match for me Chris from three good ones
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He kicks that in the first 5 minutes of the game and it wouldn’t even get a mention. Players would kick those during tra…(more)
I like GWS, but tough match today against swans might tell a story that suggests i am right or wrong.
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An interesting stat for Sullivan was that he had 8 score involvements from his 10 possessions, 2 more than any other pla…(more)
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i agree, stupid decision given the context and time left. Odds were against McKay having that type pf prevision given th…(more)
My thoughts as well Doc. Walsh is a one man band and just lacks support. The on ball brigade are big blokes ..Walsh exce…(more)
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I’m rapt for Frampton. He is such a raw talent that has been tried as a ruck, a key forward and a key back without ever …(more)
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We are sensitive – I noted the extravagant headline. I don’t think the Pies are so different from last year. They have…(more)
Harrison looks quality. Sullivan was good at the centre bounces I thought. Small won’t be a problem if he can keep it …(more)
Sullivan looked a decent inside player though a little small, but Harvey Harrison could be a beauty. Very clean and quic…(more)
McKay handed this game to Cwood. It is bad coaching when McKay thinks it is ok to not hold up play at that stage of the …(more)
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Bill, if Turbo gets injured then the rest of the season looks pretty shaky – based on your analysis.
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The positive for me is that in previous years the issue is that they have beaten up lesser sides, and then not competed …(more)
Yep Top 4. Terrible stuff.
Manly’s biggest issue is they are innovative and exciting when chasing points. But get a …(more)
It’s a big win for the young Raiders in particular.
Cotric needs to play in the forwards though. Have a look at his c…(more)
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More elite than many understand – Back to back coaches award prior to his shenanigans. I just hope it’s not a tiger w…(more)
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Fritsch is better than him!
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Maybe, but I very much doubt that a future merger for MFC is on the cards. The facts just don’t balance. Teams may merge…(more)
There’s too many Melbourne clubs for the AFL to be considered a truly national competition – some will have to go even…(more)
More of a dismissal than a retort
Show support RA, so we can sue you for 8 million, with the possibility of 3 other franchises then following suit!
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‘May’ but unlikely if you’ve structured things appropriately. The ATO is also unable to extract blood from a stone.
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The Waratahs have had a bad year whichever way you cut it. Unlike the Rebels they looked into the future, saw nothing th…(more)
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To be honest ASIC’s appetite for pursuing trading while insolvent (not ATO) is quite low. It has to basically be to the …(more)
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” now force RA to put out its vision and plan for rugby in Victoria”
I don’t think that RA will dare put forward its pl…(more)
The DOCA requires the ATO to release the directors from DPN’s which allow them to sue the directors personally for aro…(more)
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Tanker?
To be honest, if rugby in Australia with all its problems and the loss of the income from South African etc… has come …(more)
Insolvency is typically difficult to prove, but they will certainly be pushing the limits of credulity on this one. I wo…(more)
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I’m with RA and the ATO.
The $25m figure is being thrown around by people who stand to lose $11.5 million if Rebels ent…(more)
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The consortium as represented by Clifford (who just happens to be Widdup’s father) before the DOCA details being publi…(more)
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Jacko are you confusing bailout with the money RA paid all SR franchises? If not, please show where the $8 million was t…(more)
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Actually they’ll probably make it without accumulating another competition point.
They are 10 points ahead of 9th.
T…(more)
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BB, the Tahs released their financials and surprise surprise they are nowhere near as bad as the Rebels. They made a los…(more)
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You talk about RA wanting three teams but have nothing to support this. Maybe it is you doing the dreaming.
Well summed up
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That would mean a lot of people putting the games interest ahead of their own . Self interest trumps all .
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One of the “appropriate steps” is to put the company into administration
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So why hand back the licence if no debt? I call BS somewhere.
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So another RA lie?????? Do you really believe the Tahs would have handed back the control for 700K? I have a bridge goin…(more)
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RA actually isn’t mean to be developing rugby at all levels. That’s what the state unions are for.
Do you realise every team needs money from RA?
Why wouldn’t the consortium be willing to continue if the DOCA sinks. I thought they were doing everything for the good …(more)
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“The measure that makes my team look best is probably reflective of the true grass roots support of each state”
Key issue TWAS. The problem isn’t just Rebels, though its board hasn’t covered itself in glory. The problem is every SR …(more)
So basically half the comp aren’t super rugby standard every year then? That’s stupid
Mate, I’ve actually seen people arguing for just that.
Is George Piggins available for consultation? Stay with it Rebels tap into the old Rabbitohs spirit and stick it to the…(more)
They have and this supposed debt being bounded about has turned out to be an nothing-burger. There was and is no huge ou…(more)
It says they were beaten by the rebels. Surely no one is arguing the highlanders, drua, waratahs, moana pacífica or for…(more)
OK, Yes then you are absoutely right in what the exact vote meant.
Personally think the Rebels have stepped up this year and last night they stood up to the Blues (unlike the Brumbies).
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Doesn’t matter what the mechanism is, or if it even exists. Just pointing out that it’s incorrect to say that RA vot…(more)
Don’t think so – I looked at the ASIC website around trading whilst involvent and pretty clear Director’s are up for the…(more)
There is concern. A significant amount of money gone and bottom of the table performances again.
They will actually be 2.3m in credit once the pro team hand over is complete.
Hand negative 3m in equity to RA but als…(more)
And what different mechanism is that?
Unless 11 Million appears – hard to see how ATO will accept anything less. Especi…(more)
I don’t think it’s the ATO waiving the debt, it’s the ATO waiving the directors personal liability. So…(more)
I am not seeing any wins looking at the draw.
‘Aside from winding it up and possibly phoenix-ing it into some other sort of Australian franchise somewhere, it’s not…(more)
A few things came up this week such as five players at 10 being decent and others not getting a look-in, then these two …(more)
It says probably, not certainly.
The receiver didn’t report they had.
A figure that is made up and has no factual basis
Why would RA show their hand before the DOCA vote?
RA didn’t vote against paying the players. They voted not to accept the DOCA that guaranteed they would be sued. The dir…(more)
“That isn’t actually proven remember.” – The receiver’s report makes that statement – that is pretty black and white I…(more)
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Biscuit boy didn’t I see you at GIO last weekend with your Brumbies jersey on? You were trying to get Tom Wright’s autog…(more)
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I’m a Reds fan mate. Not sure what kind of crime I’d need to commit to be made to wear a Waratahs Jersey but it’s probab…(more)
Seems the discussion re Waratahs needs to be about what change is needed to win…. both the players now, and the player…(more)
Not really, an optimistic interpretation of Waratah performance and prospects just rubs salt in the wound. Finals prospe…(more)
Hopefully my Reds can show up today.Not confident, but go you good things.
Happened in Wellington Wallabies vs All Blacks 1996. Wallabies ignored the Haka, Wallabies did not score a try that day
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No need, your article focussed on the positives and is a well earned article by the clubs and players involved.
It’s…(more)
Arzani had a great season but he only got 7 assists because so many chances were missed. Penha only got 4 assists this s…(more)
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Starc was class last night. Got his length right most of the time while being punished if he slightly got it wrong which…(more)
NSW had a silly mindset of picking bodies and not footballers…..We approached QLD with the ”bruise brothers&…(more)
Talking about game one and we recall Fitler chose two crocks in Addo-Carr and Turbo…..As soon as Slater saw that he bo…(more)
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Yeah. I get it.
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I get that we abbreviate and generalise, and dropping off the brachii is consistent with that, but dropping one letter f…(more)
I’m happy to go as far as you want 😂
Does it?
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My point wasn’t that it was the same. That something I’d consider formative I would not wish on others
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When less players get injured due to gradual protocols that will give the clubs more time for serious training…
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You want me to provide overwhelming evidence of the link between wrestling and concussion?
Are you serious???
Are you …(more)
He must be making a difference. It was boys vs men when they played Argies in Perth.
Yep the Australian teams went well, as both were without key players. I honestly though that with no Caslick there to di…(more)
Angus Crichton over Koloamatangi, if Cleary won’t play. Hynes at halfback
Retarded? People stopped using that word 40 years ago.
May the 4th be with you!! Go Sydney 😁
Too many Aussie Super Rugby teams fail to go the distance!
So true about Reiko, as i’ve been saying that since both Foster & McDonald started playing him at centre. His awaren…(more)
So not, I certainly don’t subscribe to such a belief.
Me neither (plus bowlers win matches anyway!). Though…(more)
The ATO role in this is complex and they are certainly culpable, as in all insolvencies, for letting the company dig its…(more)
Dispassionate observer of facts.
Do you want to make a specific point or disagree with one of my statements?
Proba…(more)
Did boak celebrate his goal too early on thur night ? Should he have waited for the umpire? ????
Not much of a highlights reel, but a tonne of highly effective work, both sides of the ball. And leadership qualities wh…(more)
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Footy Fix: Bad blunders, unsung heroes and THAT Nick Daicos moment - the 232-second story of another Pies-Blues classic
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Gotta give Crispy his flower’s, had the acid put on him all week and comes out with 10 clearances. Maybe not a superst…(more)
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Fair call. I find most of the experts here are fine with criticism. The mods, not so much.
Dem and Cam are always good …(more)
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I agree Ace, based on recent form. Have Kayo now, so can also watch the mighty bombers take on the Eagles today.
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The match for me Chris from three good ones
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He kicks that in the first 5 minutes of the game and it wouldn’t even get a mention. Players would kick those during tra…(more)
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I like GWS, but tough match today against swans might tell a story that suggests i am right or wrong.
24m
An interesting stat for Sullivan was that he had 8 score involvements from his 10 possessions, 2 more than any other pla…(more)
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i agree, stupid decision given the context and time left. Odds were against McKay having that type pf prevision given th…(more)
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My thoughts as well Doc. Walsh is a one man band and just lacks support. The on ball brigade are big blokes ..Walsh exce…(more)
59m
I’m rapt for Frampton. He is such a raw talent that has been tried as a ruck, a key forward and a key back without ever …(more)
1h
We are sensitive – I noted the extravagant headline. I don’t think the Pies are so different from last year. They have…(more)
1h
Harrison looks quality. Sullivan was good at the centre bounces I thought. Small won’t be a problem if he can keep it …(more)
1h
Sullivan looked a decent inside player though a little small, but Harvey Harrison could be a beauty. Very clean and quic…(more)
1h
McKay handed this game to Cwood. It is bad coaching when McKay thinks it is ok to not hold up play at that stage of the …(more)