Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November
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@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.
EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.
@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.
EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.
I didn’t realise it was that long a walk - didn’t seem that long when I did it but we stopped at some shops and to have a bite to eat along the way.
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@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Kiwiwomble @Machpants fucking nice arena too - been to a couple of Tahs games there and the views are great as well as the architecture.
EDIT: only thing it probably lacks is closer rail transport - they've got buses running right past. It is only 1.3km from the nearest train tho.
I didn’t realise it was that long a walk - didn’t seem that long when I did it but we stopped at some shops and to have a bite to eat along the way.
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@dogmeat said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
Last time we played out Western Sydney didn't go so well did it?
Luckily it's not that far west. What a shocker that game was. Thanks Laurie!
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@DMX is laulala available or is he still in Nz waiting for birth of his child? If in Nz then lomax be starting and bower on the bench as he can play tight or loose head prop
@family-man said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@DMX is laulala available or is he still in Nz waiting for birth of his child? If in Nz then lomax be starting and bower on the bench as he can play tight or loose head prop
Good question, to be honest had assumed yes but your suggestion makes sense if not.
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@Bovidae Yep couple on debut five or six others that had played a handful of games at most and a couple of grizzled veterans that were past it.
Six I think never played for the AB's again after that tour. Lam being the "standout".
@dogmeat said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Bovidae Yep couple on debut five or six others that had played a handful of games at most and a couple of grizzled veterans that were past it.
Six I think never played for the AB's again after that tour. Lam being the "standout".
Couple of things I remember from that game, Darren Junee who ended up playing league scoring a hatrick for Sydney and Marc Ellis playing centre...
@NTA might be able to confirm but I think Junee came back to play club rugby after his stint with the Roosters.
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@KiwiMurph said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
Earlier game time this weekend.
Kick off at 5pm Sydney time/7pm NZ time.
That's another thing i like about it - no late night for this old bloke
But that's just after 3am in Buenos Aires...
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@KiwiMurph nice, might turn the tv around and watch whilst sitting in the sun!
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@dogmeat said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Bovidae Yep couple on debut five or six others that had played a handful of games at most and a couple of grizzled veterans that were past it.
Six I think never played for the AB's again after that tour. Lam being the "standout".
Couple of things I remember from that game, Darren Junee who ended up playing league scoring a hatrick for Sydney and Marc Ellis playing centre...
@NTA might be able to confirm but I think Junee came back to play club rugby after his stint with the Roosters.
@ACT-Crusader said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@NTA might be able to confirm but I think Junee came back to play club rugby after his stint with the Roosters.
I believe you're right. A few have done that for a bit of a trot with mates or an old club.
Note for those referencing "Western Sydney" - Bankwest Stadium in North Parramatta is only 7km west of ANZ as the crow flies.
ANZ is 15km west of the CBD. To the Rugby People in Sydney, both stadiums are "West". As fuck.
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@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.
Given his history they should be extra cautious. He shouldn't play again until Super Rugby
@Duluth said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.
Given his history they should be extra cautious. He shouldn't play again until Super Rugby
Apparently the Super season he missed wasn't concussion, but some sort of inner ear problem.
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@ACT-Crusader I find it disconcerting when you post an actual team.
Swap out Frizell for Akira, swap ALB and Goodhue around and you've got my team.
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Just be thankful they don't play Rugby in Alice Springs.
My temp gauge is showing 35 outside, might be time to crank the aircon soon. Fucken summer is upon us.@chimoaus said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
Just be thankful they don't play Rugby in Alice Springs.
They do
https://www.facebook.com/CARU86/
Ute-mounted scrum machine FTW!
And in Darwin but only at night and only during dry season I think.
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Helpful map of rugby in Sydney (Bankwest excluded except for 2-hour bursts a couple times a year)
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@Nepia Goodhue is slow. Put him in the centers and it will be more problematic. I just see a ceiling on this guy.
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@broughie surely the AB coaches plus strength and conditioning guys do some sort of testing to see how fast players are, or do we not have that sort of testing in NZ yet?
@taniwharugby Yes I assume they do and they probably take into account the position played. However they weren’t quick on the uptake on NMS when he came back from his injury. They have their favorites just sayin.
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@NTA said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
Anyone in Sydney going along? I'm considering getting a cheap seat just for the spectacle.
Got offered 2 x freebies from work, I could even have swung you an invite given your industry, but I have prior engagement
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@Duluth said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
@Bovidae said in Argentina One: Parramatta, 14 November:
We also haven't had an update on Jordan. But if he failed his HIA he won't be available for selection in this game.
Given his history they should be extra cautious. He shouldn't play again until Super Rugby
Apparently the Super season he missed wasn't concussion, but some sort of inner ear problem.
