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Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Futtocks replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
One sloppy handover in the women's 4x100 might have lost another gold. Lots of "what if" stuff, but it did mean we were genuinely in the running for a win, rather than bringing up the rear. I'd rather that than "happy to be here" pluckiness. -
Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Futtocks replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
There'd have probably been an extra velodrome medal in the women's Omnium if the GB rider hadn't crashed in the first race and lost so many points she never could have got to the podium. That's a genuine bad luck occurrence. -
Welcome news for viewers of a certain vintage.
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I think, given the number of WNRL viewers and poster this forum has, we could just have a catch-all thread for the remainder of the season. Maybe a special one for the GF. Anyhoo, having an evening match each round is great for us in the UK time zone and the action I've seen has been good. I notice that some Olympic RU Sevens players are already signed up to WNRL clubs. It is remarkably soon after their Paris exploits, so maybe more will come across in the longer term.
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It's the difference between watching the game with one eye or two. In more than one meaning.
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Futtocks replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Poetry and Town Planning have been Olympic events in the past. Some sports get their chance and really become favourites, while some fall by the wayside. I'd certainly bring back Tug of War - if you've ever seen it at international level, it's a pretty decent watch and doesn't need a large or specialised venue. -
Film Thread (What have you been watching?)
Futtocks replied to John Drake's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
I'm going to watch the original as soon as I have time (i.e. once the Olympics are done). -
Seriously, keep us updated. Something similar could happen to any of us, so sharing the experience could be valuable.
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A bonus to be appreciated while it lasted and a gateway drug to encourage full subs. It'll be interesting to see how this switch pays off in the balance between people taking up the full subscription, those staying with what they have and those ditching it altogether in disgust. Or, of course, some moving to SL+ and Sky getting a smaller cut. But the real numbers Sky will be sweating over will be Football's.
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Film Thread (What have you been watching?)
Futtocks replied to John Drake's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
This trailer for Heavier Trip: Road to Wacken just turned up on YouTube. Could be interesting, in a "Spinal Tap directed by Aki Kaurismakii" sort of way. -
I have a slower than average broadband connection*, and the picture quality's better than SDTV on it. Of course, image quality can go down when the bandwidth is under high demand. I've only had buffering when things are really poor at my end. That's the same with most streams - I am currently experiencing varying picture quality while catching up a game on WatchNRL from earlier today. *It averages less than 10Mbps on https://www.speedtest.btwholesale.com
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Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Futtocks replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
An Australian breakdance competitor in action. Or possibly having some kind of fit. Either way, it's a distressing sight, -
Olympic Games: Paris 2024
Futtocks replied to Futtocks's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
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If the internet's taught us anything, it's to turn up with a wad of photocopied gibberish and shout about Magna Carta 'til they chuck you out.
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The NRL Round 23 Thread
Futtocks replied to THE RED ROOSTER's topic in The Australian Rugby League Forum
Parramatta 34:36 Penrith at the final hooter. Champion sides refuse to lose. -
The NRL Round 23 Thread
Futtocks replied to THE RED ROOSTER's topic in The Australian Rugby League Forum
Gutho's penalty kick to level the scores again... misses by a mile. -
The NRL Round 23 Thread
Futtocks replied to THE RED ROOSTER's topic in The Australian Rugby League Forum
Cleary's conversion gives the champions the lead. Astonishingly quick comeback.