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by gerg
November 9, 2024, 12:50 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Let him cook, guys! His boy Trump is returning to his seat of power and this time America has gone full fascist, this is 100% dubby's time to shine Trump is not a fascist. Neither are his supporters. A fascist would limit free speech, would tell you what you can and can't say and moderate the heck ...
by gerg
November 9, 2024, 12:36 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

I've not learned a lot about RFK. I just found his interest in the overall decline in health quality in the US interesting, and I caveated that by saying I found his interview with JP interesting. I'll gladly admit I didn't know he was an anti vaxxer. I'm happy I learned something today. That's the...
by gerg
November 9, 2024, 12:32 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

I feel like this is kind of like explaining the hearsay rule but there is a difference between asserting an opinion versus asserting a fact. An asserted opinion that “the macro conditions of US economy are quite good” is an opinion which should not require a “source” to verify. How can it? What con...
by gerg
November 8, 2024, 9:38 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Your perception of Jan 6 is severely distorted its beyond the point of trying to discuss with you. Rather than just throwing the toys out of the cot and saying there's no point discussing this, I'd genuinely love for you to explain to us how you think January 6 went down? Because, I largely agree w...
by gerg
November 7, 2024, 10:09 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Turns out, yes, we were all wrong. Precedence has been upended, and we will learn from it and have to (tragically IMO) adjust to a new political paradigm where the foundations and pillars of liberal democratic institutions are not as steadfast as they once were. Indeed... i've been stuck in the wor...
by gerg
November 6, 2024, 10:56 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Disappointing but not surprising. Now let's all sit back and watch him make America great again ...

Welcome back to the **** where any form of scrutiny is either censored or labelled as fake news.

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by gerg
November 5, 2024, 9:45 am
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3409
Views: 337196

Re: Health and fitness

Off the crutches and back onto the trekking poles? I imagine it's going to take quite a few months to get back to where you were, particularly after 18 weeks of relative inactivity?

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by gerg
November 3, 2024, 6:31 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 England Test Series
Replies: 29
Views: 3259

Re: 2024 England Test Series

Considering Samoa are is full of NRL players, I’m surprised they have played so poorly against England. Much like the Panthers getting beaten every year in the World Club Challenge. These are guys who get carved up by the likes of Bevan French and Matt Dufty, how are they so hard to beat? I only wa...
by gerg
November 1, 2024, 9:52 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 2748
Views: 96202

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

No. I think it’s an indictment on human intelligence. Because you don’t fix the problem you raise by electing Trump. You don’t get better government by voting in someone worse. I think the Republicans (and perhaps the LNP here…) know that this election or next the public will tire of the incumbents...
by gerg
November 1, 2024, 11:14 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 England Test Series
Replies: 29
Views: 3259

Re: 2024 England Test Series

Is there any reason why Samoa is playing this series instead of participating in the Pacific series? Did they just opt out? In last week's matches (Pacific) they were talking about promotion and relegation between the Pacific groups and I was curious as to where Samoa fit into that. Maybe they stru...
by gerg
November 1, 2024, 9:47 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 England Test Series
Replies: 29
Views: 3259

Re: 2024 England Test Series

Is there any reason why Samoa is playing this series instead of participating in the Pacific series? Did they just opt out? In last week's matches (Pacific) they were talking about promotion and relegation between the Pacific groups and I was curious as to where Samoa fit into that. Maybe they struc...
by gerg
October 27, 2024, 9:44 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day
Replies: 104
Views: 3457

Re: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day

Kiwis need a better option at 6. Maybe Dylan Brown is injured, but CNK should be at fullback and play Kino as an impact player off the bench. Even Foran would be a better option than CNK.

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by gerg
October 27, 2024, 5:19 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day
Replies: 104
Views: 3457

Re: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day

NoMan wrote:Is it just me or does Klein seem extra screamy today?
Like a pre-pubescent kid with the voice breaking every second sentence.

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by gerg
October 26, 2024, 11:10 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Recruitment
Replies: 8
Views: 584

Re: Recruitment

We have made it known we have backed the youth path. No doubt it's played out that way because of the lack of first grade talent coming our way. But we have recruited the top of the class youth. Sticky and the club are backing themselves to turn them into first grade talent . It's going to be bumpy...
by gerg
October 26, 2024, 10:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders withdraw interest in signing Danny Walker
Replies: 350
Views: 27910

Re: Raiders withdraw interest in signing Danny Walker

I guess there has been no interest in Levi from other clubs, so we've just accepted he'll be here. Such a dumb move to re-sign him.

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by gerg
October 26, 2024, 10:24 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day
Replies: 104
Views: 3457

Re: 2024 Week 2 Pacific Championships - Teams and Game Day

Some good moments from Wigmore, mixed in with a few poor defensive mistakes. But up against a very experienced Jennings and Kikau combination. The young fella really gave it a good go though. I'll be keen to see how he develops.

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by gerg
October 26, 2024, 12:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raiders... where are they now?
Replies: 4385
Views: 628465

Re: Ex Raiders... where are they now?

It's been reported Manly may look to sign Bateman. Has 2 years left on his contract at the Tigers. This one makes perfect sense to me. I hate him as much as the next Raiders fan and I think he’s severely regressed as a player. But If Manly want to win a comp while DCE is still kicking then their bi...
by gerg
October 24, 2024, 9:17 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews
Replies: 89
Views: 6691

Re: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

I think Nicholson will get the starting spot ahead of Hoskingsons. Hoskingsons is a pretty useful bench utility. Edit. Preferably one of the younger guys gets a crack before Hopoate. And it took most of the year for the coaching staff to realise our side was better balanced by splitting Tapine and P...
by gerg
October 24, 2024, 2:06 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Corey Harawira-Naera has likely played last game in green
Replies: 587
Views: 115767

Re: Corey Harawira Naera’s career remains in limbo

The Canberra Times have now reported that the club will let CHNs $700k contract for 2025 run out, with him performing the role of runner for the NSW Cup team. He has a contract option in his favour for 2026, but it would require him to play a certain number of games to trigger the option. Basically...
by gerg
October 24, 2024, 11:54 am
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3409
Views: 337196

Re: Health and fitness

Back in the real world now. @Coastalraider it felt a bit unnecessarily difficult though. Never want to see people getting hurt for a hobby and there was a bit too much of that for my liking. Maybe I need to be a bit more selective as at times it felt like the RD has tried to hit an arbitrary elevati...
by gerg
October 14, 2024, 1:08 pm
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3409
Views: 337196

Re: Health and fitness

@Dr Zaius @Coastalraider, or other frequent travellers We're all set to fly to Jeju Island an Wednesday night, overnighter. Race is Saturday morning. I haven't been able to sleep on planes even for long haul flights overnight for a long time. I also really hate sleeping pills so don't really want t...
by gerg
October 8, 2024, 11:23 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews
Replies: 89
Views: 6691

Re: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Sportsbet has us at $81..... ouch! I mean, i knew we were a bad team, but i didnt think we were THAT bad... we only just missed the 8 on for and against, and our team didnt lose that many players this year... what do they know that we dont :? They did similar this time last year. Can’t stand the do...
by gerg
October 7, 2024, 9:30 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews
Replies: 89
Views: 6691

Re: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Anyone wishing to bet the roosters for the spoon, please just donate that money to a worthy charity instead Indeed. All good lads. Me and a mate put $125 each in our sportsbet account 6 years ago and we're still playing with that money. Not winning big but our kitty is over $450. Roosters are a per...
by gerg
October 7, 2024, 12:00 am
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Health and fitness
Replies: 3409
Views: 337196

Re: Health and fitness

@Dr Zaius @Coastalraider, or other frequent travellers We're all set to fly to Jeju Island an Wednesday night, overnighter. Race is Saturday morning. I haven't been able to sleep on planes even for long haul flights overnight for a long time. I also really hate sleeping pills so don't really want to...
by gerg
October 6, 2024, 10:04 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

What a great team and another great performance. I'm disappointed about that Howarth no try call. Looked pretty good to me and would have setup a really good finish. Even though Luai, JFH and Turuva are leaving they're still a really solid squad. But maybe not good enough to cover the loss of those...
by gerg
October 6, 2024, 9:59 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 401
Views: 19069

Re: Rugby League 2024

dubby wrote:
greeneyed wrote: October 5, 2024, 5:02 am Incredible atmosphere at Hull. Nothing manufactured about it. No music during scrums needed.
If you need music to create atmosphere you have a crap product imo.
How do musicians create atmosphere then?

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by gerg
October 6, 2024, 9:34 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

And now the rugby league withdrawals really kick in.

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by gerg
October 6, 2024, 9:32 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

What a great team and another great performance. I'm disappointed about that Howarth no try call. Looked pretty good to me and would have setup a really good finish. Even though Luai, JFH and Turuva are leaving they're still a really solid squad. But maybe not good enough to cover the loss of those...
by gerg
October 6, 2024, 9:22 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

https://www.instagram.com/p/DAx0oIMJK50/ Interesting angle on the Storm no try. Was a try by the naked eye. Just Atkins again showing why he's not up to it, whether onfield or in the bunker. He just backed the onfield call without actually taking a little longer to really examine it. In a big game ...
by gerg
October 6, 2024, 9:08 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

What a great team and another great performance. I'm disappointed about that Howarth no try call. Looked pretty good to me and would have setup a really good finish. Even though Luai, JFH and Turuva are leaving they're still a really solid squad. But maybe not good enough to cover the loss of those ...
by gerg
October 6, 2024, 3:36 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day
Replies: 307
Views: 9127

Re: 2024 NRL Grand Final: Teams and Game Day

NoMan wrote:Big upset for Norths to win that game, QLD teams have been getting flogged for a while.
North's had their GF two weeks ago and Gus was claiming that Jets have been on a bender all week.

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by gerg
October 5, 2024, 10:34 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews
Replies: 89
Views: 6691

Re: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Roosters aren’t going to do anything next year. Losing Keary, Suaali’i, JWH, Manu, Tuponuia and Walker and Smith are out for a period. Enter Townsend, who had been dropped for Jake Clifford. Radley will be suspended half the year. Tupou and Tedesco another year older. $12 is way to short. I reckon ...
by gerg
October 5, 2024, 10:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Raiders player signing speculation 2024
Replies: 2694
Views: 202681

Re: Raiders player signing speculation 2024

Walters ? We're still trying to offload Levi. Let's not double down on bad recruitment at hooker. I wouldn't be at all surprised if a factor in sacking Kevvie was player discontent and potentially players threatening to leave if he wasn't sacked. Rumours of Staggs and Cobbo leaving. Might simmer dow...
by gerg
October 5, 2024, 7:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews
Replies: 89
Views: 6691

Re: 2025 Round 1 v Warriors: Teams and Previews

Good odds for the Broncos, if I'm being objective. But **** the Broncos.

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by gerg
October 4, 2024, 9:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Papalii charged after alleged incident at Raiders Gungahlin
Replies: 65
Views: 7274

Re: Papalii charged after alleged incident at Raiders Gungahlin

As the old saying goes nothing good happens after midnight so go home For the public purse sake I hope this isn't another beat up and there is more than just the police's word that he did intimidate them. It sound more of a john thing that a josh thing but let's be honest it hasn't been a great yea...