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Remi Wilton joins York Valkyrie
unapologetic pedant replied to RBKnight's topic in The Women's & Girls Rugby League Forum
Is this a first? I'm not aware of any other sponsorships of shed celebrations. Couldn't understand a word. No unladylike language, I hope. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
I'm far too weak and lacking in moral fibre. Poor Rocket had salt rubbed in his ANZAC Day wounds. A heartfelt apology is due. We'll wait while the perpetrator summons up courage and strength. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
You ought to be. NRL and AFL are in tremendous shape. Good time to be a fan of both. A number of posters on L.U. saying they went to MCG and AAMI. -
Remi Wilton joins York Valkyrie
unapologetic pedant replied to RBKnight's topic in The Women's & Girls Rugby League Forum
Quick bit of research unearthed an article containing these quotes - "I started playing Union when I was in boarding school" "That was a 7s competition. I had a couple of friends that played, so they dragged me along to training. They got me into Union and I've stuck with it ever since." From the tone, wouldn't be a huge surprise if she were a League junior. Although curious that she says "Union" rather than "Rugby". I believe we should globally encourage as many overseas players as is practicable and affordable. Helps generate interest among media, sponsors and fans. Forges links between comps, clubs, players. All of which spreads awareness of women's RL. -
Remi Wilton joins York Valkyrie
unapologetic pedant replied to RBKnight's topic in The Women's & Girls Rugby League Forum
Sounds about right. How will she adjust to the bright lights? -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Confession - I used to think you were a woman. Possibly Harry Bath's granddaughter. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Always a mistake to apologize. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
"Unforgotten" sounds like a Clint Eastwood movie. In fairness to the lovely Anita, the sentence was easily misconstrued. Anita would not have been confused if the OP had put "Not forgotten". So despite the bum steer, Anita is not unforgiven. I doubt you were loling at Kyle Langford's behind, towards the end of the ANZAC match. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Cruel and uncalled for. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
No, indeed you didn't. That sentence makes perfect sense, now I read it again. Got led astray by Anita Bath. I take full responsibility for his deplorable error. -
Cult TV Episode Guides
unapologetic pedant replied to HawkMan's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
They unquestionably spent some lolly on Return of the Saint. Has the air of truncated versions of The Spy Who Loved Me or Moonraker. Original run went out around quarter past seven on Sunday evenings, generally considered a premium slot for high ratings. Presumably because everyone was at home, drawing a line under the weekend and preparing to go back to work/school. -
I can't stand the way they cut to low-angle cameras at crucial moments. Those are fine for replays. In real time, they ruin the coverage.
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AFL Announces Expansion To 19
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
Guessing Magpies fans enjoyed the wayward effort more than Bombers fans. Could be wrong. Routine miss, for all I know. Perhaps our favourite Fumbleball troll (and Essendon fan) could shed some light? -
Remi Wilton joins York Valkyrie
unapologetic pedant replied to RBKnight's topic in The Women's & Girls Rugby League Forum
Don't recognize the name. Definitely never played for the Raiders. -
AFL Announces Expansion To 19
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in Any Other Business / Any Other Sports
The MCG ANZAC Day clash ended in a 85-85 draw. Magpies were leading 85-84. Bombers equalized with a miss. Looked a pretty bad miss too. Still, a miss is a miss. Real shame AFL don't have golden miss extra time. Ditto NRL. Shaun Johnson's missed FG attempt would have beaten Manly a fortnight ago. Seven's commentators are constantly at fever pitch. One of them doesn't just sound excited, but emotional. As though he could burst into tears at any moment. -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Must mean "forgotten" or "unremembered". -
Lest We Forget
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
My ties to Rugby League obliquely stem from a great-grandfather. He was 17 in 1914. Lied about his age to volunteer. Fought in the Dardanelles campaign where he lost an eye. The family kept a casket with his glass eyes, medals, and other memorabilia. As a child, I was fascinated by the contents. After the war, he worked at the Agecroft Colliery. Got photos of him on a works outing to the Challenge Cup final. Died from emphysema before I was born. Assuredly not forgotten. -
This is an observation rather than a gripe - Thought the ref should have called more ruck infringements in the first half. When defences are too good, we need a quicker ruck. Can understand why refs let things go, but the consequence of leniency is defenders start feeling entitled to slow it down even when they lose the tackle and floor. Saw the difference, second half.
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The Worst Last Post Ever?
unapologetic pedant replied to Sports Prophet's topic in The General Rugby League Forum
Best to take one's leave section by section. I've flounced off Politics and Australian. Both vintage displays.