Stephen Jones accidentally reveals he's a time traveller
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Insane_Homer
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Google reveals link to article in the Times that now shows as deleted.
“Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true.”
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Dinsdale Piranha
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Fortunately the Internet doesn't forget!Insane_Homer wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 4:26 pm
Google reveals link to article in the Times that now shows as deleted.
https://archive.is/kuzVH
In fairness, he's not wrong about Canada's and the US's obsession with 7s ruining our respective XVs teams.
I've said it before, but think WR missed a trick by not pumping up 10s. Three extra players could make for some more attacking combos, bring in some different body types to provide more variety than swinging the ball from sideline to sideline to find the speedster.
I've said it before, but think WR missed a trick by not pumping up 10s. Three extra players could make for some more attacking combos, bring in some different body types to provide more variety than swinging the ball from sideline to sideline to find the speedster.
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He’s right of course, sevens is shit
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages, What feats he did that day
Let's not be hasty now
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Paddington Bear
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Broken clocks etc
Old men forget: yet all shall be forgot, But he'll remember with advantages, What feats he did that day
Monkey typing Shakespeare.Paddington Bear wrote: Sun May 14, 2023 8:17 pmBroken clocks etc
I'm not a huge fan of 7s as its discriminatory against fatties like myself.
I played in a 10s tournament a couple of years ago and it was excellent. Plenty of space on the pitch for nippy bastards, but makes an allowance for fat kunts as well
I played in a 10s tournament a couple of years ago and it was excellent. Plenty of space on the pitch for nippy bastards, but makes an allowance for fat kunts as well
Ian Madigan for Ireland.
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My suspicion is he's used his time travelling ability to go far far into the future to try to find a Welsh WC win and found nothing, hence why he's such a bitter asshole.
“Facts are meaningless. You could use facts to prove anything that's even remotely true.”
I didn't need a TARDIS to know that fact...Insane_Homer wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 7:55 am My suspicion is he's used his time travelling ability to go far far into the future to try to find a Welsh WC win and found nothing, hence why he's such a bitter asshole.
I love watching little children running and screaming, playing hide and seek in the playground.
They don't know I'm using blanks..
They don't know I'm using blanks..
Och, he’s paid to express controversial opinions. I try not to read them (tho I’ve given up on the papers doing anything approaching actual analysis).
On this occasion tho (first time for everything!), I actually do agree with him. When I was younger, I found the big events fun social occasions. But I’ve always found 7s almost unwatchable, tbh (was a lot of fun to play though).
On this occasion tho (first time for everything!), I actually do agree with him. When I was younger, I found the big events fun social occasions. But I’ve always found 7s almost unwatchable, tbh (was a lot of fun to play though).
I got bored with it being a ‘World Cup’ 8 times a year, and then they try and hype the actual 7s World Cup… “Yeah, but these are the same teams I saw play two weeks ago!” And the Olympics has fewer teams, including absolute no-hopers wasting everyone’s time.Simian wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 11:21 am Och, he’s paid to express controversial opinions. I try not to read them (tho I’ve given up on the papers doing anything approaching actual analysis).
On this occasion tho (first time for everything!), I actually do agree with him. When I was younger, I found the big events fun social occasions. But I’ve always found 7s almost unwatchable, tbh (was a lot of fun to play though).
I liked that short Prem 7s series they did, but wouldn’t want a full season of it. I really liked the Brisbane 10s a number of years ago. Super sides, at least Samoa as a national team with them, mix of players we know and some hot young prospects.
Yeah, imo, 10s is a much more watchable game. I haven’t watched much of it, but RL 9s was also quite engaging.Niegs wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 3:59 pmI got bored with it being a ‘World Cup’ 8 times a year, and then they try and hype the actual 7s World Cup… “Yeah, but these are the same teams I saw play two weeks ago!” And the Olympics has fewer teams, including absolute no-hopers wasting everyone’s time.Simian wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 11:21 am Och, he’s paid to express controversial opinions. I try not to read them (tho I’ve given up on the papers doing anything approaching actual analysis).
On this occasion tho (first time for everything!), I actually do agree with him. When I was younger, I found the big events fun social occasions. But I’ve always found 7s almost unwatchable, tbh (was a lot of fun to play though).
I liked that short Prem 7s series they did, but wouldn’t want a full season of it. I really liked the Brisbane 10s a number of years ago. Super sides, at least Samoa as a national team with them, mix of players we know and some hot young prospects.
Since our team got to play 10's at the tail end of a season I much prefer it to 7's.Simian wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 10:47 pmYeah, imo, 10s is a much more watchable game. I haven’t watched much of it, but RL 9s was also quite engaging.Niegs wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 3:59 pmI got bored with it being a ‘World Cup’ 8 times a year, and then they try and hype the actual 7s World Cup… “Yeah, but these are the same teams I saw play two weeks ago!” And the Olympics has fewer teams, including absolute no-hopers wasting everyone’s time.Simian wrote: Mon May 15, 2023 11:21 am Och, he’s paid to express controversial opinions. I try not to read them (tho I’ve given up on the papers doing anything approaching actual analysis).
On this occasion tho (first time for everything!), I actually do agree with him. When I was younger, I found the big events fun social occasions. But I’ve always found 7s almost unwatchable, tbh (was a lot of fun to play though).
I liked that short Prem 7s series they did, but wouldn’t want a full season of it. I really liked the Brisbane 10s a number of years ago. Super sides, at least Samoa as a national team with them, mix of players we know and some hot young prospects.
both are enjoyable however 10 is a more complete game that allows the larger players into the game .
Random thoughts as usual:
- we saw a massive take up in the girls game here once 7s became an Olympic sport.
- HSBC 7s is about the only meaningful show in town for us so has a very big role in introducing newbies to the game
- most of our international schools only play 7s as they don’t have enough fat kids anymore
- 10a is a wonderful format to play and to watch
- as kids progress through our junior club age groups, they play 10s then 12s and then 15s. 12s is also a cool format (although maybe a little close to that other bunch)
- we saw a massive take up in the girls game here once 7s became an Olympic sport.
- HSBC 7s is about the only meaningful show in town for us so has a very big role in introducing newbies to the game
- most of our international schools only play 7s as they don’t have enough fat kids anymore
- 10a is a wonderful format to play and to watch
- as kids progress through our junior club age groups, they play 10s then 12s and then 15s. 12s is also a cool format (although maybe a little close to that other bunch)