Search found 12478 matches

by gerg
February 12, 2024, 11:06 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 14539
Views: 882305

Re: NFL Thread

gerg wrote:I think the game will be all but over by half time, with the Chiefs dominating. 9ers to get a few garbage time TDs to make the score respectable. 28 - 20.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
Haha. Nailed it.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 11, 2024, 11:29 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

A long, long time ago I can still remember how that music Used to make me smile And I knew if I had my chance That I could make those people dance And maybe they'd be happy for a while But February made me shiver When every touring music act did dither Bad news on the doorstep I couldn't take one m...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 11:16 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Ole Barnaby is the gift that keeps on giving. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Barnaby Joyce must explain himself, after Nationals MP was filmed lying on Canberra footpath: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-02-11/barnaby-joyce-asked-to-explain-canberra-footpath-footage/103453420 Sent from my SM-G...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 8:56 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 138
Views: 5590

Re: Rugby League 2024

Fox Sports, Channel 9 join push for North Sydney Bears comeback, expansion plans Foxtel and Channel 9 are backing Peter Vlandy’s plan to bring back the North Sydney Bears, with the comeback push gains momentum as part of expansion plans for an 18th team. “It’s a good idea and I’d back it,” said Fox...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 8:03 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

No, the point is that Canberra stadium needs an upgrade or rebuild and everyone knows the benefits of building that stadium in the city. The current stadium is drawing crowds of 15 to 20k twelve times a year, and more when we make the finals. It's also being used by the local rugby side and likely t...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 6:52 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Yep, all those acts plus Pink, Post Malone AC/DC, Lorde, Midnight Oil, Public Enemy, Crowded House, Dire Straits, Powderfinger, Silverchair, Elton John.... Having them all play in Canberra definitely prove our music scene is dead and we should most certainly not make available facilities to host an...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 5:32 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Yep, all those acts plus Pink, Post Malone AC/DC, Lorde, Midnight Oil, Public Enemy, Crowded House, Dire Straits, Powderfinger, Silverchair, Elton John.... Having them all play in Canberra definitely prove our music scene is dead and we should most certainly not make available facilities to host an...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 5:08 pm
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: NFL Thread
Replies: 14539
Views: 882305

Re: NFL Thread

I think the game will be all but over by half time, with the Chiefs dominating. 9ers to get a few garbage time TDs to make the score respectable. 28 - 20.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 11, 2024, 2:45 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Yep, all those acts plus Pink, Post Malone AC/DC, Lorde, Midnight Oil, Public Enemy, Crowded House, Dire Straits, Powderfinger, Silverchair, Elton John.... Having them all play in Canberra definitely prove our music scene is dead and we should most certainly not make available facilities to host an...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 12:15 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Woden would be the other best location, behind Civic. Phillip Oval? If the Green Room can't survive in Phillip nothing can It didn't survive at Bruce either. The live music scene is dead in Canberra and Seif is the only one that doesn't realise it. Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk OK. Sent from...
by gerg
February 11, 2024, 11:47 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders to feature in Origin 2024?
Replies: 34
Views: 3838

Re: Canberra Raiders to feature in Origin 2024?

I am trying to find a full list of Dally M votes for last season, not sure why this is so difficult to find. Maybe I need to trawl through every gameday result. I did find a list of the first 10 rounds and Olakautoa polled votes in 3 out of 10 games. I think there were some similarities with Fifita ...
by gerg
February 10, 2024, 11:50 pm
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Lucy's back
Replies: 21
Views: 898

Re: Lucy's back

T_R wrote:
gerg wrote:I give it 3 days.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk
I've circumvented process and just banned him. I mean, what's the point?

Sent from my SM-G998B using Tapatalk
3 hours then?

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 10, 2024, 10:50 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Robert the Bruce wrote:
Dr Zaius wrote: February 10, 2024, 5:14 am
greeneyed wrote:Woden would be the other best location, behind Civic.
Phillip Oval?
If the Green Room can't survive in Phillip nothing can
It didn't survive at Bruce either. The live music scene is dead in Canberra and Seif is the only one that doesn't realise it.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 10, 2024, 10:48 pm
Forum: The Lime Lounge
Topic: Lucy's back
Replies: 21
Views: 898

Re: Lucy's back

I give it 3 days.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 10, 2024, 7:47 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 138
Views: 5590

Re: Rugby League 2024

Yeah it's a pretty good video. I wish there was more build up with other high profile Aussies living in the US. But maybe there is and we aren't seeing it.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 10, 2024, 5:40 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

I agree that restaurants and bars will not be successful solely on the back of a sports stadium. However, good bars and restaurants in suburban areas do well irrespective. At the end of the day, there's no question the city will be far better served with a decent entertainment centre on that pool s...
by gerg
February 10, 2024, 12:59 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: A new Canberra Stadium
Replies: 2472
Views: 233726

Re: A new Canberra Stadium

Politics is like clockwork. I'm just glad they seem to have stuck a fork in that ridiculous stadium redevelopment idea. **** me that was dumb. But, I genuinely believe that an AIS located stadium is the most sensible outcome. If the University of Canberra can build an indoor stadium nearby, the Fed...
by gerg
February 10, 2024, 11:26 am
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 138
Views: 5590

Re: Rugby League 2024

Hard to find a timezone that works for both markets. That Pacific timezone that catches the large NY viewership is tough. Origin time .. kick off at 8pm in Australia was very early in the morning, from memory 5 or 6 am. I remember getting up for that debacle of a Saints game where Wighton threw that...
by gerg
February 7, 2024, 9:55 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Trump loses his court battle for full presidential immunity. When a president is not allowed to assassinate his political rivals with impunity it surely shows how far the woke left have gone in destroying democracy. dubby and his cohorts will be furious Let's not be too hasty. We have to get throug...
by gerg
February 6, 2024, 9:22 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

I'm only part way through episode 1 and couldn't help but laugh at Morrison proudly sporting his most fabulous **** eating grin from his first appearance. It's almost like it's his default facial expression since becoming PM.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 4, 2024, 1:26 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols
Replies: 23
Views: 1181

Re: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols

I have little concern about how boxing etc run their sport. I’m concerned about rugby league. And when the NRL is considering the measures they’re considering right now… the very first thing they should do is rule out the participation of rugby league players in any sport or activity which has high...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 10:31 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols
Replies: 23
Views: 1181

Re: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols

Concussion protocols ramped up as NRL considers limiting contact training The NRL has reportedly ramped up concussion protocols during training and is considering limiting contract in a bid to reduce risks of brain injuries in the game. All clubs must now film every contact training session held th...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 10:28 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols
Replies: 23
Views: 1181

Re: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols

Everyone knows what they're signing up for in combat sport It's the expressed stated goal of the sport in knock the other person out concussion and head trauma are an unintended side effect for collision sports. It's very silly to try to compare the two or expect both sports to treat head trauma th...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 2:21 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Gangers beat me to it. Trying to post and cook brunch takes time.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
February 3, 2024, 2:18 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Again, you're confusing free speech and assault. Our legal system does not - or should not - anticipate crimes. Im surprised how conservative the views are from some people here. Again, I'm not sure the legal system will satisfy somebody who has just lost a loved one because the police were hanging...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 11:27 am
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Ah the old T_R create silly straw men and ridicule strategy. P.S. your story is wonderful. But it’s fantasy to think laughing at a neo Nazi group isn’t a high risk occupation. Please T_R attend the next Nazi rally and employ those tactics. Make sure you live stream it and post a link for us. Save y...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 10:08 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024
Replies: 46
Views: 3161

Re: Jamal Fogarty named Raiders vice captain for 2024

There's 2 or 3 reasons Fogarty has been given this role. 1. He is on the field for 80 minutes. Elliot won't be this season. Neither will Tapine. 2. He speaks a hell of a lot clearer than Elliot. Anyone who has watch a press conference or an interview can see that his accent is very thick. When he i...
by gerg
February 3, 2024, 9:59 am
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols
Replies: 23
Views: 1181

Re: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols

But there is no amount of protocols to diminish the fact that the end goal of combat sport is to cause so much head trauma to your opponent that they can no longer coherently compete or even stand up. Of course this excludes submissions. However the preferred winning method is to KO your opponent. Y...
by gerg
February 2, 2024, 11:11 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols
Replies: 23
Views: 1181

Re: Ex Raider Sam Williams backs new concussion protocols

Just as a segway from Cats point, it will be interesting to see how the NRL responds to players requesting to box in the off season. I think other posters on this site have raised this issue previously. I'm not sure how the NRL could be held liable for CTE if a player takes up boxing, during or afte...
by gerg
February 2, 2024, 10:32 pm
Forum: Rugby League
Topic: Rugby League 2024
Replies: 138
Views: 5590

Re: Rugby League 2024

Hmmm. I couldn't name any of the 8 Commissioners. V'landys and Abdo I know but who are the 8.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk


by gerg
February 2, 2024, 10:22 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

The conversation is getting a bit silly at this point. Firstly, you have no idea if these people are preaching genocide – the media have described them as neo-Nazis, but that’s as far as it goes. You don’t know what they are preaching because they have not been able to speak freely. As for being ac...
by gerg
February 1, 2024, 10:14 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

But by your own admission a line needs to be drawn somewhere. Why not there? I think that we both know these are more than just a bunch of middle aged guys chanting in the park. They had mobilised all around the country and have history of insighting violence. There are both civil and legal remedie...
by gerg
February 1, 2024, 10:04 pm
Forum: Canberra Raiders
Topic: Canberra Raiders to feature in Origin 2024?
Replies: 34
Views: 3838

Re: Canberra Raiders to feature in Origin 2024?

Olkau'atu strikes me as a bit of a flat track bully at this point in his career. Huddo would have to play his best footy but I don't think he would really be behind anyone but Martin and Koloamatangi (since he is incumbent). I'm sure Madge is a fan as well. I agree. He reminds me of TPJ. All the ta...
by gerg
January 31, 2024, 9:40 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Looks like Papa's utopia is falling apart right before our eyes. This fantasy that everybody can be happy is pure fantasy.

Sent from my SM-G975F using Tapatalk

by gerg
January 29, 2024, 9:38 pm
Forum: Current Affairs
Topic: The Politics Thread 2024
Replies: 450
Views: 22402

Re: The Politics Thread 2024

Kyle on Kyle and Jacki O made an interesting point... That would be a first. Kyle is a dead set bogan with no idea. He's never made a point deliberately, he just slurs and mumbles away his nose beer hangover. [emoji848] without listening to Kyle I reckon he'd be a big Trump fan and pretty vocal on ...