Rhodes

[Captain Sensible]

I was hoping this thread was about the Collosus of Rhodes and some interesting discusson about ancient history.

On that subject, I always went for Carthage - Hannibal's surprise attacks with elephants sure gave the Romans something to think about.

Thats a tactic DR. Our old coach and tactic should never be referred to in the same thread.



Now I'm confused.

 

[Cyberdoggie]

I was hoping this thread was about the Collosus of Rhodes and some interesting discusson about ancient history.

On that subject, I always went for Carthage - Hannibal's surprise attacks with elephants sure gave the Romans something to think about.

yeah 217b.c. was his year i think.
was in his prime. Fell away a little bit after that, was a marked man,
couldn't shake a tag.
tragic ending though.

 

[Captain Sensible]

yeah 217b.c. was his year i think.
was in his prime. Fell away a little bit after that, was a marked man,
couldn't shake a tag.
tragic ending though.

Of course his big problem was flooding.

 

[Aquamarinejewel]

Rhodes...A Beautiful Greek Island being the third largest of the Islands. Rhodes has around 300 sunny days a year, infact has more sunny days than anywhere else in Europe. Great beaches, restaurants and the scenery is breathtaking. Ahhhh, such a beautiful place to visit, fellow Bulldog Posters if your planning a trip to Greece and the Islands..Rhodes is a must!

 

[Dry Rot]

yeah 217b.c. was his year i think.
was in his prime. Fell away a little bit after that, was a marked man,
couldn't shake a tag.
tragic ending though.

Yes, a great skipper and one team clubman. Interesting draft and trading system around then, with players known as "slaves".

His team had some great forward tactics, went too tall and ultimately couldn't get enough men to the ball, then their defence fell apart and lost on their home ground.

Could have been premiers.....

 

[madtiger2005]

i guess I got my Rhodes Fender electric piano confused with ROHDES

 

[birssyboy40]

i guess I got my Rhodes Fender electric piano confused with ROHDES

No s .

 

[scooter600x]

i guess I got my Rhodes Fender electric piano confused with ROHDES

And still got it wrong, you goose.

 

[scooter600x]

Cecil Rhodes

Drafted by South Africa 1870. Original club England.

Traded to Rhodesia as captain coach 1873.

Returned to South Africa as coach 1890 although faced controvesy over selection policies (preferred lumbering white KPPs than the quicker but lighter black flankers).

Also a talented cricketer although frequently batted for the other side.

 

[Rodney Dangerfield]

Just popping in to say this is the funniest thing I have ever seen.You blokes take the ******** better than on our board.Good luck for this week.

 

[Aquamarinejewel]

RhodeSIAN Ridgeback....

The RhodeSIAN Ridgeback is a large muscular hound. It's name describes it's most unique characteristic, a clearly defined symmetrical ridge running the length of its back, formed by hair that grows in the opposite direction from the rest of its coat.

 

[Aquamarinejewel]

Just popping in to say this is the funniest thing I have ever seen.You blokes take the ******** better than on our board.Good luck for this week.

Thanks RD, this thread is a laugh...and good luck to you for next week that is...

 

[Dry Rot]

i guess I got my Rhodes Fender electric piano confused with ROHDES

That's OK - maybe you were thinking of rhodes grass or Chloris gayana, a native to southern Africa but widespread in warmer parts of Australia.

It helps prevent soil erosion.

 

[The Doctor]

I was hoping this thread was about the Collosus of Rhodes and some interesting discusson about ancient history.

On that subject, I always went for Carthage - Hannibal's surprise attacks with elephants sure gave the Romans something to think about.

A few observations and questions for you DR.

It looks to me as though Hannibal was a Tolkien fan. The use of elephants (clearly used in the absence of oliphants) against the Romans was copying the strategy used by the dark forces of Mordor on the plains of Pelenor when attacking Minas Tirith.

Therefore, if this tactic surprised the Romans, as you suggest, one could argue that the Romans were not Tolkien fans or were ignorant of such important literary works. Do you think that this could be the cause of the downfall of the Roman Empire?

Also, I am beginning to think that Hannibal Lectur, from Silence of the Lambs, is actually an orc. What do you think?

 

[footscray1973]

A few observations and questions for you DR.

It looks to me as though Hannibal was a Tolkien fan. The use of elephants (clearly used in the absence of oliphants) against the Romans was copying the strategy used by the dark forces of Mordor on the plains of Pelenor when attacking Minas Tirith.

Therefore, if this tactic surprised the Romans, as you suggest, one could argue that the Romans were not Tolkien fans or were ignorant of such important literary works. Do you think that this could be the cause of the downfall of the Roman Empire?

Also, I am beginning to think that Hannibal Lectur, from Silence of the Lambs, is actually an orc. What do you think?

Yes Doc, but what was Hannibal like as a coach? He may have inspired some of our recent coaches with his attack by elephants, namely Alan Joyce with his recruitment of Allen Jakovich. Come to think of it, history shows us that the flood can be countered as well, teams just need to build an Ark and station it deep in their forward line, which may also explain the recruitment of Allen Jakovich! (Sorry I've just had one of those vitamin-enhanced fruit juices, and it's gone to my head).

 

[footscray1973]

Cecil Rhodes

Drafted by South Africa 1870. Original club England.

Traded to Rhodesia as captain coach 1873.

Returned to South Africa as coach 1890 although faced controvesy over selection policies (preferred lumbering white KPPs than the quicker but lighter black flankers).

Also a talented cricketer although frequently batted for the other side.

He'd fit right in as a character on Little Britain, in fact he encapsulates about 4 or 5 of the characters they already have!!

 

[the dog catcher]

Hasn't anyone thought of the past tense of moving your boat with a paddle yet?
And the guitar was named after Randy of Black Sabbath fame I think- an Ozzy b m chum any way??
This thread is out of control.

 

[Derek Zoolander]

Hasn't anyone thought of the past tense of moving your boat with a paddle yet?
And the guitar was named after Randy of Black Sabbath fame I think- an Ozzy b m chum any way??
This thread is out of control.

Fender Rhodes wasn't a guitar, it was a piano/keyboard from the 30's/40's

 

[doggies]

Yep they have already suffered, they have had one of the(if not the hardest) pre season, and they are already seeing the rewards, by becoming a whole lot fitter and being able to run games out, take notice on sunday.

yeah. u had better hope u are atleast 5 goals up at 3/4 time!

 

[Borgsta]

i guess I got my Rhodes Fender electric piano confused with ROHDES

Ah you got confused with the piano and the Maestro Frederick Rohdes? I see now. The last true master of fencing. A good man but I still dont see the relevance to the Bulldogs, maybe Im missing something.