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The live sites in Peking and Bombay have been cranking from what I’ve read.Quote:
Originally Posted by q-money
Is it still going?
just warming up mate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jeterpool
they are playing in Darwin tonight obviously because no stadiums in sydney and melbourne could fit the crowd in.
Why are they playing in PNG?... doesn't make senseQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
all that talk about Joey getting immortal status for taking a few pills but they forgot to screen the bloke that fiddled with a few kiddies back in the day.
greatest game of all apparently
There has been rumours for years about another high profile / former great as well still involved in the game.Quote:
Originally Posted by plague
Whether or not there is any substance to it is another thing altogether.
In Langlands case he's not long for the world anyway nor is he capable of defending the charges against him.
As for the victims it's difficult to imagine how anything could ever ease their pain and suffering.
Especially when it takes 30 years or so for action to be taken.
"but im bigger than the world"Quote:
Parramatta Eels recruit Tony Williams has been fined $1000 and had his driver's licence suspended for 12 months by a Sydney magistrate for being "shockingly intoxicated" while driving with three children in the car.
http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/l...14-h0w2bs.html
So over this...another wrap on the knuckles.
Many years ago I was waiting for a chinese takeaway at a Kahibah restaurant. An extremely high profile Knights player staggered in, shirt untucked, to pick up his takeway. His wife and toddler in tow.
Obviously pissed as a nit, he proceeded to collect his order and go back to his car. His wife got in the back seat and he strapped the two year old in the FRONT seat, then got behind the wheel and slowly drove off.
I often wonder what could have happened...and such was his profile any cop pulling him over would have let him off with an autograph.
That changed my outlook on league boys forever....no thought for his family at all let alone others driving at the time.
One of the most bizarre experiences of my life.
And the stupid part of Williams story....his lawyer asked for his license to be reinstated so he could get to training ffs.
Obviously not league, but I remember Bernard Tomic got done years a few years ago for speeding. He lost his licence because he was already on a good behaviour period after previous traffic fines... then he proceeded to have a big cry because he wouldn't be able to get to tennis practice.Quote:
Originally Posted by Jetmaster
holy shit, I just saw a thing on 7:30 on Matthew Lodge
bloke broke into a families home in New York and assulted the homeowners, not to mention a domestic violence conviction
now after jail and not paying the full compensation to the family, he's signed for the Brisbane Broncos, who say he's a good bloke because he's good at footy ay
you really think they can't get worse and then this sort of thing comes up time and time again
you are being nice and have given the most PG rated version of events.Quote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
anyone reading this post please go check out the detail on it. its beyond belief.
and from my understanding he has yet to pay ANY of the compo, let alone all of it.
there have been parallels made to a bloke named Russell Packer (footy head, beat a bloke up, went to jail, now back playing footy).
the one thing ill defend on that bloke was he served his time, showed genuine remorse and 'deserves' another chance to make a living.
this Lodge bloke has done nothing of the sort. How the hell this hasnt had sponsors/media/fans completely up in arms is a pretty sad indictment on the game of rugby league.
legit, a bloke who pretended to **** a dog, another who pissed his pants and another who pissed on his own face were run out of the game, this bloke threatens to kill a family then beats piss out of someone else just skates.
bizarre, cant wait for the lolz during 'women in league round'.
yeah it's an absolute disgrace
oh and Lodge already has domestic violence charges against his girlfriend and a drink driving charge in his past.
But just like those Wanderers fans, hes cleaned up his act and is getting his life back in order...............right up until the next ****up.
The dog rooter is now Knights captain - we now have some serious ethical ammo as the city's nice guys and family entertainers.Quote:
legit, a bloke who pretended to **** a dog, another who pissed his pants and another who pissed on his own face were run out of the game, this bloke threatens to kill a family then beats piss out of someone else just skates.
Rugby League will never emulate the atmosphere and passion witnessed on Saturday night...
That's why we love 'The Beautiful Game'.
I love my Rugby League not as much as Football but It's still great. Sure we have dickhead players but so does every code of sport
It's not what it was. I used to go down every couple of weekends to watch the big games in Sydney and absolutely loved it. It was tough, semi-professional and you could tell the difference between a half back and a prop forward. Scrums were a genuine battle for possession, and the "bomb" was used as shock tactic. Apart from when Hollywood Hartley reffed there was little controversy and there were "real" fights that were forgotten about soon after. Amazingly entertaining.Quote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Then came Super League and the new professional, a lack of brain matter plus alcohol plus whatever supplements they take is a bad cocktail. Whereas many football clubs overseas allow their players to have private parties to keep the dickheads behind closed doors, these nut jobs are let loose in public. Every year there are several NRL player drug/alcohol/violence scandals but these guys are given "counselling" and told to get back out and play footy.
What finally did me was the Coffs Harbour scandal - I knew one of the guys on the case. The girl was paid off and two high profile players (one who is an "ornament" to the game) should both still be in the slammer for what they did to her.
I haven't watched a game since and guys like Lodge with all their veiled apologies make me sick - NRL fans who fall for all that stuff deserve the game.
the bloke's a piece of shit no doubt, but how do these yanks expect to get their compensation if this bloke isn't playing rugby league?
they'll be waiting a hell of a lot longer if he goes back to crushing rocks etc
Glad you finally worked it out. gutgwQuote:
Originally Posted by StannyCFCJET
Anybody else watch the Knights last night? Nuh neither did I they're all fkwits
Funny part was, for all the ‘excitement’ over the win, the football itself was very drab and boring. Everyone is conceding that Melbourne’s style is the only style.
Now this won’t matter while ever they get those wins, but if they hit a flat spot then things might get interesting.
I didn’t expect much considering all the new players etc. just glad to see the kents have a dig and stand up in Defence finally
Yeah nah Parra play the most exciting football in the league and have a good side that wins games. Not everyone needs to copy the storm to winQuote:
Originally Posted by plague
Stick to the thread people....you want a thread to talk positive about eggball start one.
Plague started this one in 2012 with "boofheads, discuss".
Already today have bogans seeing me in a Jets polo going "carn da Nites"...ffs.
Get em back the 10
Doing it all daaaaay
Get em onsiiiiide
That better?
Bogans going all ape over bully ball. Its over
givem aids and fk em off. thats better. egg ball is for cunceQuote:
Originally Posted by Buddha
mongs
More like Why are Parramatta shit
oops. another accident. Supporters must be so proudQuote:
rising star Dylan Phythian was sacked by the club following a second positive drug test.
earlier in this thread I posed the question of what new crimes rugby league grubs would be charged with this season
smuggling wildlife isn't one I think many people would ahve expected but there you go
https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/...27-p4z6hr.html
what other crimes can they commit?
there's a good few in here...
https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au/#...t/1900/40/full
i like the odds of Clause 32 - "Impeding endeavours to escape shipwreck"
You can't make this stuff up, man. Those guys have too much free time lol.Quote:
Originally Posted by boz-monaut
https://www.theroar.com.au/tv/yep-th...rassing-gaffe/
i don't think i need to say anything really.
The stupid thing about this nickname mania over the last 10 years is the community bit has vanished. Rugby started it - I have no idea what country the "Stormers" or "Highlanders" are from, let alone what city.Quote:
Originally Posted by belchardo
Eastern Suburbs, Canterbury, St George and Balmain are all vanishing because of the franchisation of the game.
That is a great advantage of being called "Sydney FC" - you can't be anywhere else.
Big cry and respect my privacy after being an asshole. How can you like these grubs. Supporters must be fkd in the head.Quote:
North Queensland front-rower Scott Bolton has fought back tears as he addressed an allegation of indecent assault levelled at him following a night out in Bondi.
I would ask that you respect the privacy of my wife and my family who are supporting me through this difficult time."
Bolton was granted conditional bail and is due to appear in Waverley Local Court on June 19.
resshttps://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/bolton-fights-back-tears-as-he-addes-indecent-assault-charge-20180508-p4ze16.html
to be fair, he was asking them to respect the privacy of his wife and family.Quote:
Originally Posted by hawk
Really makes me wonder sometimes.
1. I can understand people see them as an easy target. If I rile them up, I can make the news or get some hush money. If I can sleep with him blah blah, if I can lead him on blah blah.
2. If you know you are in that position, which to be fair does require some self reflection and awareness of your surrounds, you don’t want to put yourself in any unforgiving circumstance.
3. How does one think it’s a good idea, or that they won’t be caught, when they presumably use that high profile to garner attention.
4. How do you go home to your wife and children and say, “so dear, they may be some story tomorrow about me harrassing another female. Don’t worry though, this isn’t like examples 1-100 who turns out they were guilty, I didn’t do anything.”
5. The press conference afterwards. “I’m deeply sorry and accept full responsibility for the actions I lied about occurring.”
You make your choices.
I just find it amazing they are only ever sorry for their actions 'after' they are caught.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bremsstrahlung
Never 'before'.