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| Quote: Ron "Chris Riley was in the year above me at High School, pretty sure his not an Aussie.'"
How unfortunate to be a 22-year old with the name Ron. Your parents must hate you. |
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| Quote: Wigg'n "How unfortunate to be a 22-year old with the name Ron. Your parents must hate you.'"
My name isn't Ron.  |
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| Quote: Ron "My name isn't Ron. ![]()
Do you just fancy that ginger lad from Harry Potter?
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| Quote: The Ginger Pearl "Do you just fancy that ginger lad from Harry Potter?'"
Who doesn't?  |
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| Quote: Ron "My name isn't Ron. ![]()
Makes sense.
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My name isn't Horatio, i hate my parents for not giving me a cool name.
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Going back to the original thread.....
Wigan won because of their great defence, but as a 'spectacle' I just hope it's not the way forward for other teams.
I was distinctly underwhelmed by the match. Glad I wasn't paying.
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ok, the game wasn't a classic but semi finals can be tense and nervous for the teams taking part. There is a lot to gain and also lose in a semi. IMO getting the victory is the most important thing, if the game is a classic that's a bonus.
Lose a semi and the wembley dream is gone. The Wire have lost numerous over the years so we know what its like. Fortunately we have had the pleasure of the two wins.
Wigan seemed to have the edge over saints today, even with all the saints possession in the first half. Good comeback by saints but a little too late.
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| Quote: the flying biscuit "was never sure about this game before today, But there is absolutely nothing to like about Wigan.
Sam Tomkins is a flickering light in a dreadful side that wouldnt play attractive Rugby if their lives depended on it.
never the less I shall sit through the next half of this crap and hope saints carry the torch for attacking rugby sides.'"
Is that the dreadful side that put 44 points past you a mere two weeks ago ? |
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| Quote: WarriorWithin "Is that the dreadful side that put 44 points past you a mere two weekes ago ? ![]()
I think he was making out you're boring and tedious to watch, not that you aren't effective... Like Vladimir Klitchko is very effective but is also boring to watch.
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| Quote: Ron "I think he was making out you're boring and tedious to watch, not that you aren't effective... Like Vladimir Klitchko is very effective but is also boring to watch.
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know what he meant but its a daft thing to say...we play fantastic rugby, maybe not as off the cuff as Warrington, but that doesnt make it boring. and we were'nt boring hammering your lot 2 weeks ago.
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| Quote: Ron "I think he was making out you're boring and tedious to watch, not that you aren't effective... Like Vladimir Klitchko is very effective but is also boring to watch.
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Knockout rugby isn't about looking flash, it's about grinding out the result. We're more than entertaining enough in the league, and tbh, a couple of our tries today were great team tries and a couple of bit of individual brilliance in there.
The first 20-30 minutes was crap because both teams were being tentative and didn't want to make the first big mistake.
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| Quote: inside_man "Knockout rugby isn't about looking flash, it's about grinding out the result. We're more than entertaining enough in the league, and tbh, a couple of our tries today were great team tries and a couple of bit of individual brilliance in there.
The first 20-30 minutes was crap because both teams were being tentative and didn't want to make the first big mistake.'"
Thing is I don't think the first 20 mins was crap. Saints had god knows how many repeat sets on our line and Wigan's defense had to be phenomenal to take that pressure. Some people just like to whinge that it's only exciting if points are being scored and completely fail to appreciate good defense like they appreciate good attack. They need to learn to enjoy Rugby League as a whole, not just the sparkly bits. |
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| Quote: TheElectricGlidingWarrior "Thing is I don't think the first 20 mins was crap. Saints had god knows how many repeat sets on our line and Wigan's defense had to be phenomenal to take that pressure. Some people just like to whinge that it's only exciting if points are being scored and completely fail to appreciate good defense like they appreciate good attack. They need to learn to enjoy Rugby League as a whole, not just the sparkly bits.'"
Our defence was fantastic. I just mean both sides were crap in attack, no-one took risks and everyone just drove the ball in. |
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