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NTA

Aussie Rugby is OVER - at least for this little black duck. Last regular season game saw us miss finals by a few wins in both Grades, so we didn't really deserve to be there. Got to build depth for next season.

As Club Secretary, have mentioned to the President and Treasurer that it was probably my last season with the boots on. I just got home from a massage, desperately needed after getting folded at scrum time against blokes half my age. My bullshitting to the ref only gets me so far these days at hooker, and my lineout throwing and tackling is not improving post-46.

I'm going to focus on refereeing where possible and running game day for our club. Off-season is going to be a red hot go at getting the necessary volunteers we need, rather than just relying on the same few people who will burn out and leave.

The coach wants to start preseason in November. Hopefully by then I'm back under 100kg and have thrown the slippers into the bin. Think they are past their prime...

antipodean

@NTA white boots? Bit flash for a 46 year old hooker.

Kiwiwomble

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Aussie Rugby is OVER - at least for this little black duck. Last regular season game saw us miss finals by a few wins in both Grades, so we didn't really deserve to be there. Got to build depth for next season.

As Club Secretary, have mentioned to the President and Treasurer that it was probably my last season with the boots on. I just got home from a massage, desperately needed after getting folded at scrum time against blokes half my age. My bullshitting to the ref only gets me so far these days at hooker, and my lineout throwing and tackling is not improving post-46.

I'm going to focus on refereeing where possible and running game day for our club. Off-season is going to be a red hot go at getting the necessary volunteers we need, rather than just relying on the same few people who will burn out and leave.

The coach wants to start preseason in November. Hopefully by then I'm back under 100kg and have thrown the slippers into the bin. Think they are past their prime...

another loss to Aussie rugby!

Crucial

I wouldn't risk getting called up to the Wallabies as last man standing either

Sad day though eh? Good on you for sticking it out so long in club. That's an effort and a half especially when front rowers don't get the ladies.

I had one club game in Oz and realised I was going to spend my time coming up against young failed mungo players that wanted to smash seven shades of shit out of old blokes to prove themselves. Veterans it was for me.

You might make a very good ref though considering all the advice available here.

Dan54

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

Aussie Rugby is OVER - at least for this little black duck. Last regular season game saw us miss finals by a few wins in both Grades, so we didn't really deserve to be there. Got to build depth for next season.

As Club Secretary, have mentioned to the President and Treasurer that it was probably my last season with the boots on. I just got home from a massage, desperately needed after getting folded at scrum time against blokes half my age. My bullshitting to the ref only gets me so far these days at hooker, and my lineout throwing and tackling is not improving post-46.

I'm going to focus on refereeing where possible and running game day for our club. Off-season is going to be a red hot go at getting the necessary volunteers we need, rather than just relying on the same few people who will burn out and leave.

The coach wants to start preseason in November. Hopefully by then I'm back under 100kg and have thrown the slippers into the bin. Think they are past their prime...

Well mate enjoy your retirement, and after a year or so you will enjoy getting out of bed without aching .
Rugby is still fortunate to have good uns like you who still putting into game.

NTA

@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:

@NTA white boots? Bit flash for a 46 year old hooker.

I bought them when I'd lost a heap of weight and felt the need for speed.

That was about 10 years ago...

NTA

@antipodean these are my ref boots - newly acquired:

So comfy compared to standard boots.

Kiwiwomble

these are what i got for my ill fated attempt at a rugby comeback

NTA

@Kiwiwomble said in Aussie Rugby:

these are what i got for my ill fated attempt at a rugby comeback

Sold them?

Kiwiwomble

@NTA still there...just in case

Crucial

@NTA said in Aussie Rugby:

@antipodean these are my ref boots - newly acquired:

So comfy compared to standard boots.

Should have got these ones if you wanted to fit in.

NTA

@Crucial pick up a flag or whistle - you've got the right stuff already

chimoaus

@NTA Well done mate, that is a mighty effort. Have fun with the Whistle, no doubt you will let the game flow.

NTA

@chimoaus I explain to both teams that I fucking hate the Numbers at Lineout Law, and don't really understand why it is there, but will police it if it gets silly