Just finished watching this fantastic documentary of the 2005 World Cup Qualifier vs Uruguay, 20 years on.
Goes through the all that agony of years past, found myself getting emotional reliving the 97 game vs Iran, I said to myself "do not cry, you cried enough at the time!"
Then Marco...
After pyjama cricket tours of India and South Africa, will be good to see New Zealand and England back in the whites even though the Test matches are not part of the World Test Championship.
The 2nd ever Day/Night test in NZ will be an interesting watch if the 1st one is anything to go by
Surprised not to see a thread about this but In case you have missed Bruce on the C7 footy coverage telling us at every opportunity.
The Commonwealth Games start tomorrow. 25 disciplines over 11 days.
DISCIPLINE
28-Jul
29-Jul
30-Jul
31-Jul
1-Aug
2-Aug
3-Aug
4-Aug
5-Aug
6-Aug
7-Aug...
Pretty similar to Velogames but just on here...I saw this on Twitter thought I'd bring it here and see if anyones interested.
I am more than happy to run it and will update the results as we go.
Rules.
Pick any 8 riders however you are limited to 1 per nation. (eg: Pogacar or Roglic, Matthews...
We all know somebody who is a w***er about one thing in particular
To give you an idea there are
Beer w***ers, who wont have anything made by CUB it has to be made with Fermented Echidna droppings, Lychee scented and filtered through a virgins underwear.
Coffee w***ers, If your order is more...
Not sure where to post this, Mods move as appropriate.
Just thought I'd let you know that former Carlton player Leo Brereton died today aged 83
Games : 72
Goals : 129
Guernsey No. 6
Last Game: Preliminary Final, 1962 vs Geelong, aged 25 years, 318 days
Height : 174cm
Weight : 70kg
DOB : 1...
As mentioned in the off the ball thread by Reynolds Number Rugby League looks to be the 1st sport played at the new Perth stadium, although it won't be the 9's as speculated, but a double header with South Sydney Rabbitohs and Canterbury Bulldogs to face yet to be named opponents on Saturday...
New Rugby League Video game announced.
From HBK619 on the Video game's thread.
Rugby League Live 4 is coming in 2017.
http://www.nrl.com/rugby-league-live-4-due-for-2017-release/tabid/10874/newsid/106558/default.aspx
Alright, new season is all set up and I've sent invites via the site to previous competitiors.
Looks like the link still works too.
http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Bigfooty_NRL_tipping_comp
C'mon AuckMel pick your game up :p
Round 22 is the Women in league round, which kicked of with a 12-8 win to the Storm, sorry Broncos (gee they looked like the storm) over the Dragons.
The Eels host Manly on Friday, Saturday sees Knights vs Bulldogs, Sharks vs Raiders in what should be a...
There has been a bit of talk since the death of Mohammed Ali about 'The Greatest' and who else could be considered in that company.
I reckon you can only go by who you witnessed, not who you were told about.
So the top 10 of My generation would be:
1980 - 2016
Ayrton Senna (BRA) - Motor...
This video popped up on my Facebook feed the other day, whilst watching it I thought "Gee every jumper/uniform is perfect!"
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=310673512390060&id=243076959149716
Mero take from footyjumpers.com
Points of note:
Collingwood: Black stripes on white...
I am pretty sure AuckMel is still in mourning over The Black Caps loss, hence I decided to start the discussion thread for this week.
Canterbury-Bankstown V South Sydney - Rabbitohs by 6
Gold Coast v Brisbane - Broncos by 12
Manly-Warringah v Canberra - Sea Eagles by 14
Newcastle v St...
Did a quick look at the clubs websites today and compiled a membership ladder.
Collingwood 69,759
Hawthorn 66,966
Richmond 66,244
Adelaide 60,383
Port Power 58,140
West Coast 56,729
Essendon 50,057
Fremantle 48,939* (as at...
For those interested I've created a Bigfooty tipping comp, tips not entered get you the lowest score for the round. So if you don't see this till after round 1, you can still compete.
http://www.footytips.com.au/comps/Bigfooty_NRL_tipping_comp
Happy to post ladders in here if enough interest.
An apparently genuine Fitzroy Bulldogs jumper has found its way on to ebay. If anyone has a spare 2k. Personally if it could be confirmed geniune, I think it belongs in the Fitzroy museum.
http://m.ebay.com.au/itm?itemId=201165996428
NRL Grand Final tickets went on sale today to existing club members. Prices were Similar to last years.
I was just wondering who else picked up theirs?
PRICES:
DIAMOND - $380
PLATINUM - $310
GOLD - $245
SILVER - $165
BRONZE - $80
2014 Looms as a massive year for us this year, with back to back preliminary final defeats still stinging our boys should be primed for our march to 21.
2014 Draw
***** (h) THU
Manly (Bluetongue) (a) FRI
Tigpies (a) FRI
Raiders (h) SUN
St Merge (SCG) (a) SAT
Panthers (a) FRI
Dogs (Good Friday)...
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/football/world-cup-villain-fabio-grosso-planning-a-new-trip-this-time-to-the-a-league/story-fn63e0vj-1226366135641
The word is Western Sydney are the ones chasing him , If he does come join the A-League personally I hope Kev Muscat comes out of...
Yes that time of year is upon us, Yep Europe's most famous Eye stinging, ear burning song contest. You either love it or hate it and usually its for the same reasons!
Obviously the result will be known as the finals take place before they are shown on TV here in Aus. So please try not to give...
I thought this would be a good thread to post whenever you know a roys segment will be or has been in the Media.
1st up an interview that was on SEN yesterday with Brett Stephens & Jamie Cooper
http://www.sen.com.au/audioplayer/Audio/Jesaulenko-You-Beauty---Part-1/4659...
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Ding dong the witch is dead!!
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2771920,00.html
New signing Brett Holman was also asked to comment
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/every-second-counts-it-can-change-a-life/story-e6frf9jf-1226352499853
Excellent article in todays Hun, for those of you too young to know, Footscray player Neil Sachse was made a Quadraplegic after falling into Fitzroy player Kevin O'Keefe's hip.
Excellent article about Kevin O'Keefe in todays Hun
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/afl/more-news/every-second-counts-it-can-change-a-life/story-e6frf9jf-1226352499853
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Would have loved to see the Shanaban on this one, he recieved a game misconduct and 4 matches (effectively the remainder of the Tournament).
That being said in what was a recipe for disaster the Kazak skater recieves a suicide pass then with his head down it was always going to...