Aussie Pro Rugby
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Angus Gardner was on The Roar Podcast - worth a listen to understand what refs actually do away from the field in terms of performance etc.
https://shows.acast.com/the-roar-rugby-podcast/episodes/ep61-lonely-together-with-angus-gardner
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@Daffy-Jaffy got off lightly IMO
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@Daffy-Jaffy said in Aussie Rugby:
Looked like he dropped the shoulder and closed his eyes and didn't see the ball carrier had changed direction
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@MiketheSnow that’s charitable
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@MiketheSnow said in Aussie Rugby:
@Daffy-Jaffy said in Aussie Rugby:
Looked like he dropped the shoulder and closed his eyes and didn't see the ball carrier had changed direction
If it was an accident, you'd think he'd show a little concern or remorse immediately after the fact. Looked deliberate to me.
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Good decision to cash in now. His form has dropped away in the last 12 months.
Do you think he'll still be the starting 7 for the Wallabies this year? Or has he been passed by others?
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never thought, at test level, he was any more than "good" but by christ his effort and desire to win was elite. If a few more of his Wallaby teammates had the same intensity as him they would have done a lot better over the years. Gave absolutely everything for the jersey.
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
never thought, at test level, he was any more than "good" but by christ his effort and desire to win was elite. If a few more of his Wallaby teammates had the same intensity as him they would have done a lot better over the years. Gave absolutely everything for the jersey.
I never understood Wallaby supporters who didn't want him in the team.
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@antipodean said in Aussie Rugby:
@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
never thought, at test level, he was any more than "good" but by christ his effort and desire to win was elite. If a few more of his Wallaby teammates had the same intensity as him they would have done a lot better over the years. Gave absolutely everything for the jersey.
I never understood Wallaby supporters who didn't want him in the team.
Nobody understands Queenslanders. Best not to try.
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
never thought, at test level, he was any more than "good" but by christ his effort and desire to win was elite. If a few more of his Wallaby teammates had the same intensity as him they would have done a lot better over the years. Gave absolutely everything for the jersey.
He has been nothing less than 'very good' for Australia and is often 'excellent'
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@MiketheSnow fair
His impact against us hasn't been as pronounced though
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@mariner4life said in Aussie Rugby:
@MiketheSnow fair
His impact against us hasn't been as pronounced though
Mostly because every other gold jersey on the park was getting mullered.
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So is Hooper retiring, or has he signed somewhere else (returning to Japan?)? The last thing I read was that he was even considering playing sevens. Haven't heard anything since.
https://nsw.rugby/news/michael-hooper-to-farewell-waratahs-in-final-home-game-appearance-2023527
