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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 4:31 AM ET #1

    Has to be one of the worst fuking forms of football in mankind.....

    What the hell, a team scores 5 tries to 3 and still gets flogged?

    No wonder why that sport went downhill fast

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    Has to be one of the worst fuking forms of football in mankind.....

    What the hell, a team scores 5 tries to 3 and still gets flogged?

    No wonder why that sport went downhill fast

     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 5:42 AM ET #2

    It's becoming harder and harder to watch for sure

    Mostly because of the continual rule changes every season so not only are the spectators confused by even the players look like they are

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    It's becoming harder and harder to watch for sure

    Mostly because of the continual rule changes every season so not only are the spectators confused by even the players look like they are

     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 5:55 AM ET #3

    The code needs an enema. Infact, it needed one years ago.

    I think Rugby has a hell of a lot of potential as a spectacle. There are certain elements to the game that have the potential to be breathtaking at times. Think back to some of those classic Bledisloe Cup games from the 90's where plenty of tries were scored.

    But good games, played and refereed the right way are as rare as hens' teeth nowadays. I don't know how the IRB can shake things up, and they appear to be too arrogant to entertain anything too radical, so.......

     

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    The code needs an enema. Infact, it needed one years ago.

    I think Rugby has a hell of a lot of potential as a spectacle. There are certain elements to the game that have the potential to be breathtaking at times. Think back to some of those classic Bledisloe Cup games from the 90's where plenty of tries were scored.

    But good games, played and refereed the right way are as rare as hens' teeth nowadays. I don't know how the IRB can shake things up, and they appear to be too arrogant to entertain anything too radical, so.......

     

     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 5:59 AM ET #4

    Watching Patrick Phibbs is excruiating. He must have dropped the ball at least 5 times so far tonight and he is the scrumhalf for the team
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    Watching Patrick Phibbs is excruiating. He must have dropped the ball at least 5 times so far tonight and he is the scrumhalf for the team
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:02 AM ET #5

    Another dropped ball

    Can't believe I am saying this but the Reds are quite easily the best team to watch of all the Australian teams in the s14

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    Another dropped ball

    Can't believe I am saying this but the Reds are quite easily the best team to watch of all the Australian teams in the s14

     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:04 AM ET #6

    So many professional fouls committed in this game and nothing done about it

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    So many professional fouls committed in this game and nothing done about it

     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:06 AM ET #7


    I feel better now.Thanks guys..I thought I was the only one on here that did not enjoy the sporting eqivalent of watching paint dry or grass grow..Choose your sufference..Coz let`s face it...Why would anyone outside of Riverview,Shore ,Kings and that whole lot actually be entertained by this junk..Trust me I have to endure it every weekend(Nephew) and it`s HELL..Why,when Ya got the league man??No comparison in my opine.None...Referee issues and all that is the NRL...



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    I feel better now.Thanks guys..I thought I was the only one on here that did not enjoy the sporting eqivalent of watching paint dry or grass grow..Choose your sufference..Coz let`s face it...Why would anyone outside of Riverview,Shore ,Kings and that whole lot actually be entertained by this junk..Trust me I have to endure it every weekend(Nephew) and it`s HELL..Why,when Ya got the league man??No comparison in my opine.None...Referee issues and all that is the NRL...



     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:07 AM ET #8

    Bring back Joe Roff
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    Bring back Joe Roff
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:39 AM ET #9

    Roff Roff..
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    Roff Roff..
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 6:55 AM ET #10

    This is the only game where the refs interpretation of the rules or lack thereof has much more bearing on the results than any other footy code. Can be very frustrating from a punter's point of view.

    The ebb and flow of the game is NOTHING like league. It's no wonder then that all the big name league defactors who've left for the big $$$ has returned to the more exciting game of league.

    This is not to say that NRL is perfect by any means, far from it.But at least this game is so much more entertaining to watch.        
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    This is the only game where the refs interpretation of the rules or lack thereof has much more bearing on the results than any other footy code. Can be very frustrating from a punter's point of view.

    The ebb and flow of the game is NOTHING like league. It's no wonder then that all the big name league defactors who've left for the big $$$ has returned to the more exciting game of league.

    This is not to say that NRL is perfect by any means, far from it.But at least this game is so much more entertaining to watch.        
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 3:32 PM ET #11

    Reds threw the ball around again, great to watch
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    Reds threw the ball around again, great to watch
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 3:44 PM ET #12

    Loves a ball being thrown around does the Rod
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    Loves a ball being thrown around does the Rod
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 4:13 PM ET #13

    Hates to sleep does the Ace
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    Hates to sleep does the Ace
     
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    Posted: Mar. 26, 2010 - 4:20 PM ET #14

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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 2:23 AM ET #15

    i like it when a whale beaches and the game stops for 5 minutes about every 2 minutes.
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    i like it when a whale beaches and the game stops for 5 minutes about every 2 minutes.
     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 5:30 AM ET #16

    Berrick Barnes is the biggest flop this season. Please go back to Queensland
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    Berrick Barnes is the biggest flop this season. Please go back to Queensland
     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 6:17 AM ET #17

    At least Hickey realises how shit Barnes is playing and hooks him with 25min to go

    If Cooper and Giteau aren't the 10 and 12 for the Wallabies sack Deans I say

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    At least Hickey realises how shit Barnes is playing and hooks him with 25min to go

    If Cooper and Giteau aren't the 10 and 12 for the Wallabies sack Deans I say

     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 6:18 AM ET #18

    These kiwi teams in th super 14 are absolutely horrendous
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    These kiwi teams in th super 14 are absolutely horrendous
     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 6:20 AM ET #19

    Brumbies, Tahs and Reds all win

    Now we only need the Farce to beat the Bulls and the Aussies get a clean sweep this round

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    Brumbies, Tahs and Reds all win

    Now we only need the Farce to beat the Bulls and the Aussies get a clean sweep this round

     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 6:21 AM ET #20

    Quote Originally Posted by Ace77:

    These kiwi teams in th super 14 are absolutely horrendous

    Crusaders the only Kiwi team worth watching this season. All the other teams can't even do basic things like catch and pass

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ace77:

    These kiwi teams in th super 14 are absolutely horrendous

    Crusaders the only Kiwi team worth watching this season. All the other teams can't even do basic things like catch and pass

     
     
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    Posted: Mar. 27, 2010 - 6:25 AM ET #21

    Tahs v Brumbies on ANZAC day weekend will determine which of the Aussie teams make the semi final IMO
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    Tahs v Brumbies on ANZAC day weekend will determine which of the Aussie teams make the semi final IMO
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