ryand
Warrant Officer
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Post by ryand on Oct 9, 2011 22:40:14 GMT 12
Hey Dave, The staff member killed was indeed part of production, was my old boss before I left. Was shocked to hear when it happened. Felt like a family member had been taken.
On a brighter note, Amazing games tonight huh?
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 9, 2011 23:16:21 GMT 12
Man, I'm sorry to hear that Ryan.
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 10, 2011 3:25:06 GMT 12
Hopefully those scum get locked away for a long time. This is the sort of garbage I left behind in Australia and that occured weekly. I think it's the first of this kind I have seen in the 3 years I've been here...
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Post by flyjoe180 on Oct 10, 2011 9:08:18 GMT 12
I see the NZDF beat the RAF 58-0 in Sydney a few days ago. Anyone know what the score against PNG was on 9th October?
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Post by Chris F on Oct 10, 2011 9:48:38 GMT 12
Well another great weekend of Rugby World Cup 2011. An even bigger one coming up. Hard luck to those teams going home. South Africa how did it all go so wrong...you were all over the Aussies? Argentina....a brave game against the odds. Ireland your fans will be missed as they have drunk many a kiwi pub well dry. England you will not be missed at all and are one team that I am glad are out of this country. You swapped balls....cheated. You ruffled female staff at your Dunedin Hotel. And you carried an arogant attitude. Plus you play a boring game that relied on a has been.
Any back to the good stuff....... Wales I pick will be too strong and disiplined for France. They are youthful and have not had any injury concerns and play a great game. There coach is firmly on the NZRU shopping list...well done Warren a great Mooloo man. France well I am not writing them off as they are a surprise package but they are playing a more settled outfit with youth on their side. Australia well how you got here is still a puzzle.....if the AB's rattle Cooper then its all on but I think the Aussies are very wounded and only just hung in against SA...do they have another game...I think not!
And the mighty AB's well you did win against a fighting Argentina and I thought that was the work out you really needed....bit concerning with an injury to Slade but Weepu with the goal kicking and Cruden stepped in well considering the short notice and lack of game time.
Well my picks will be this. Wales over France. AB's over Australia.
And Warren Gatland as next AB's coach.
Have a good week everyone. And................................
GO THE AB'S................................
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 10, 2011 10:50:11 GMT 12
What makes you think that Warren Gatland wants to leave Wales? He's happy there and has a great job. Also what makes you think we need to start thinking about a replacement for Graham Henry - he's the best and most successful coach the All Blacks have had in decades. Far better than Mains, Mitchell, Hart and all those wannabies, and he's far better than that Australian coach Deans that a lot of one-eyed southerners wanted to replace him after the last world cup.
If you are touting Gatland for an assistant coach, I think it's hard to see justification to relieve either Hanson or Smith in that role either.
I do find it hard to believe that South Africa were beaten by Australia as the Boks played so much better on the attack and the turnover. The Aussies just continually got the lucky bounces and lucky calls. It wasn't their offensive play that saved them, though their defence was great. But I'm pleased because the Aussies will be much easier for our team to roll than South Africa in my opinion.
I like the way with all the hype over Slade and all the concern over whether he was up to it, etc, that Weepu simply and quietly stepped up and did his job as kicker perfectly, and Cruden also did his well. We don't even need Slade, I hope they shelve him for the next match.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 10, 2011 11:23:38 GMT 12
I see that South Africa's coach Peter De Villiers has announced he's quitting. He has been one of the most controversial and colourful figures in modern rugby, but I don't think many will miss him.
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Post by nzompilot on Oct 10, 2011 11:32:00 GMT 12
Certainly an interesting time to be a Kiwi working in Australia with the semi looming. Got back to work today after a week off to find my cubicle draped in a "Go Wallabies" flag. Hope this time next week I'll be the one with the HUGE smile on my face
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Post by obiwan27 on Oct 10, 2011 15:22:27 GMT 12
Argentina played well but were allowed to kill our ball at ruck time and Weepu was ponderous at times in his clearances at the ruck. He definitely did his job in the kicking department.
Slade and Muliaina are out due to injury and replaced by Stephen Donald and Hosea Gear.
The key to winning the game against the Aussies is up front, if so then we can defeat them. If they gain parity up front then we could be in trouble. Still, go ABs!!!!
Hmm France v Wales - the youthful Wales team to make it to the final, unless France pull another blinder out.
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Oct 10, 2011 15:44:52 GMT 12
Sheep found wandering in central WellingtonThe Dominion Post | 1:16PM - Monday, 10 October 2011A SHEEP found wandering central Wellington after Saturday night's quarterfinals has police mystified.
Police have praised the behaviour of Rugby World Cup fans over the capital's biggest weekend ever, but as the crowds cleared Courtenay Place one woolly reveller was separated from the flock.
Inspector Simon Perry said police were called to Te Aro Park on Manners Street about midnight on Saturday "where there were reports of a lone sheep in the area".
Police managed to calm the sheep before the Wellington City Council's Animal Control arrived to assist.
"It's unknown as to how the sheep came to be in the central city," Mr Perry said.
There were 45 arrests on Saturday night but only two on Sunday night — one for breach of the peace and another for disorderly behaviour.
"Everyone was really well behaved, at the game and in town afterwards."www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/5761125/Sheep-found-wandering-in-central-Wellington
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 10, 2011 15:46:26 GMT 12
Stephen Donald? I hear the scraping of the bottom of the barrel...
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Post by Chris F on Oct 10, 2011 16:47:46 GMT 12
Dave after the World Cup Wayne Smith is going to the Chiefs,not sure about Hansen at all and Henry's contract ends. The talk in rugby circles is he does not want to persue the job any longer. As for Gatland most NZ born coaches want the altimate job of coaching the AB's and he has served his time getting international coaching time and if offered the job and a way out of his current contract I am sure he would take it with open arms. However the job at hand is not debating current or future coaching. Rather its giving 100% support to the AB's to continue the journey on and that I will and I firmly beleive this AB's team wants the cup more than any team gone before them.
GO THE AB'S..................
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Post by jonesy on Oct 11, 2011 10:52:33 GMT 12
Hopefully those scum get locked away for a long time. This is the sort of garbage I left behind in Australia and that occured weekly. I think it's the first of this kind I have seen in the 3 years I've been here... Darren, this sort of crap happens on a weekly scale here too. Its not just an Aussie thing. Just bullshit warrior mentality fuelled by booze and drugs, and the consequences for the offender are minimal. If that was my family member I'd be patiently waiting for that scum to be released...
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Post by oggie2620 on Oct 11, 2011 11:02:40 GMT 12
Wasnt really supporting England fully anyway but will be cheering the All Blacks on wholeheartedly to win that cup in their home country now!
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Post by Bearcat on Oct 12, 2011 14:06:00 GMT 12
As a Bok supporter the SA / Aussie game must have been one of the most frustrating games I have ever watched. Difficult to believe when a team wins virtually every aspect of the game except the score line The ref, Bryce Lawrence, is coming in for a fair amount of stick in the local press but there is also the realization that when the Boks had their chances they did not take them. I dont think anything can stop the Kiwi's from lifting the cup now !!
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Post by Darren Masters on Oct 12, 2011 16:04:42 GMT 12
I'm very much looking forward to Sunday
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Post by Chris F on Oct 12, 2011 18:49:52 GMT 12
I hope Richie McCaw is ok...watching the news tonight did not paint a pretty picture.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 12, 2011 19:42:58 GMT 12
As a Bok supporter the SA / Aussie game must have been one of the most frustrating games I have ever watched. Difficult to believe when a team wins virtually every aspect of the game except the score line I can understand your frustration and disappointment. We kiwis have been in the same position a few times in the Cup in past tournaments. I did feel sorry for the Boks who were doing all the work, making all the plays, making all the turnovers and doing pretty much everything right, yet the Aussies had lucky break after lucky break, and lucky bounce after lucky bounce on their side, almost like they'd sold their souls to the devil. I still don't know how they managed to win it considering the work the Boks put in was four times that of the Wallabies. It made for a great spectacle and a nail-biting game.
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Post by Luther Moore on Oct 13, 2011 15:51:29 GMT 12
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Post by sqwark2k on Oct 13, 2011 21:20:00 GMT 12
Red Checkers to fly before World Cup semis By Andrea Warmington 7:55 PM Thursday Oct 13, 2011
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The Red Checkers will take to the skies above Auckland ahead of both Rugby World Cup semi-final matches this weekend.
The Air Force's aerobatic flying team will descend over Auckland Harbour, near the Official Fan Zone at Queens Wharf, and perform a display as a prelude to the semi-final matches.
Known for their professional high standard of flying, the Red Checkers will perform a series of difficult manoeuvres designed to wow audiences below.
"We're proud to be flying at such a special event that marks our rugby history," said RNZAF Squadron Leader Jim Rankin. "We're backing the All Blacks all the way."
The displays are set to take place on October 15 and 16 at about 6.00pm, weather permitting. By Andrea Warmington
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