aussies acting the arsehole again [Archive] - Peoples Republic Of Cork Discussion Forums

youghalboi

10-12-2008, 01:10 AM

All that money and the pitch is a joke.

seems to be a problem with stadiums built in the last 10-15yrs, millenium stadium and amsterdam arena also have had major pitch issues in since opening,something to do with the amount of sunlight i think,they'll probably all be plastic pitches in the next 20yrs anyway

liam2me

10-12-2008, 05:10 AM

seems to be a problem with stadiums built in the last 10-15yrs, millenium stadium and amsterdam arena also have had major pitch issues in since opening,something to do with the amount of sunlight i think,they'll probably all be plastic pitches in the next 20yrs anyway
it's actually a problem with wrap around stadia apparently, not allowing any airflow or some shite like that

POL

10-12-2008, 09:51 AM

All that money and the pitch is a joke.They should ring Croke Park and ask them how to do it properly

Proinsias

10-12-2008, 10:29 AM

"Dunning could be out for up to nine months after surgery on his ruptured Achilles"

Fuck, cringed when reading that.

Eoin

10-12-2008, 10:33 AM

They should ring Croke Park and ask them how to do it properly

You've got to hand it to them, the pitch is always in top condition.

POL

10-12-2008, 10:35 AM

remember the weekend of lashing rain during the summer, they had Kerry Galway on Saturday and another match on Sunday, the pitch held up no bother, phenomenal

Proinsias

10-12-2008, 10:42 AM

The GAA have put a lot of money and effort into croke park, no doubt about that.

In saying that, as a GAA pitch is so much larger than a soccer pitch, it's easier to get sunlight onto the grass.

Rebelred

10-12-2008, 11:14 AM

remember the weekend of lashing rain during the summer, they had Kerry Galway on Saturday and another match on Sunday, the pitch held up no bother, phenomenal

not just one match on the Sunday POL, Three!
Also, Wexford played Armagh on the Saturday aswell just before the real deluge. Wasn't even a nick on the surface.

ANVIL

10-12-2008, 11:21 AM

Now I can't stand the Aussies as much as the next man but I remember thinking as I watched the match that the pitch was churning up a lot more than most considering the weather.
Although to be honest the Millenium Stadium isn't much better.
But then I don't think rugby should ever be played indoors anyway as wind - and how kickers deal with it - is a vital part of the game.
It's like trying to play indoor golf.

POL

10-12-2008, 11:23 AM

The GAA, An amateur organisation ran by professionals
The IRFU/FAI, professional organisations ran by shitheads

Rumpofsteelskin

10-12-2008, 11:33 AM

.............. ran by professionals

(except in cork)

STEVIEG

10-12-2008, 11:39 AM

Wembley is a joke of a pitch

hans aus dtschl

10-12-2008, 12:01 PM

It's like trying to play indoor golf.

Have done this. Highly recommend it. But not in your own house.

Mick Lyons

10-12-2008, 12:26 PM

remember the weekend of lashing rain during the summer, they had Kerry Galway on Saturday and another match on Sunday, the pitch held up no bother, phenomenal

Jones Road under 2 feet of water, and lads playing super football on a perfect pitch several feet beneath that.
Only the GAA could pull it off.

delzer

10-12-2008, 01:16 PM

Jones Road under 2 feet of water, and lads playing super football on a perfect pitch several feet beneath that.
Only the GAA could pull it off.

it was a testemant to the organisation.

KolaKubes

10-12-2008, 01:19 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_union/7774220.stm

any excuse to try and remove the scrum from the game

I think they should try and get the fatties out of rugby altogether.

They add little to the game.

POL

10-12-2008, 01:22 PM

I think they should try and get the fatties out of rugby altogether.

They add little to the game.what about physicality at the breakdown?

KolaKubes

10-12-2008, 01:30 PM

what about physicality at the breakdown?

I am very impressed with the ability of the fatties to fall over and deliberately collapse mauls, to be fair.

It takes a really talented athlete to take on the role of one of these.

http://equineink.files.word press.com/2008/05/beechers-brook-photo.jpg&imgrefurl=http://equineink.wordpress. com/2008/05/22/the-grand-national-the-demolition-derby-of-horse-racing/&usg=___qVTkfLqDuU0q2 EbiOKUz2Sl7AI=&h=342&w=454&sz=31&hl=en&start=5&sig2=oZBSgoUARVhUrNf WPQr6Vg&um=1&tbnid=F-134EVMbM5IjM:&tbnh=96&tbnw=128&ei=87U_SbfQG8asjAeHj eD0DA&prev=/images%3Fq%3DBecher% 2527s%2BBrook%26imgs z%3Dsmall%257Cmedium %257Clarge%257Cxlarg e%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den %26safe%3Dactive%26r ls%3Dcom.microsoft:e n-us:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I 7GGLJ%26sa%3DN

Mick Lyons

10-12-2008, 01:39 PM

If they get rid of the fat lads from rugby what are they supposed to do?
They can't play proper sports to save their lives god love them.

Eoin

10-12-2008, 01:40 PM

I think they should try and get the fatties out of rugby altogether.

They add little to the game.

Watch Rugby League then.

raZor

10-12-2008, 01:41 PM

In fairness the Aussies have a point that pitch was a disgrace and I see the turf at Wembley is being taken out for this "Race of Champions" shite they're having soon. Referees in fairness do show some cop on by moving scrums out of sodden areas when the need arises.

youghalboi

10-12-2008, 01:42 PM

If they get rid of the fat lads from rugby what are they supposed to do?
They can't play proper sports to save their lives god love them.

Darts????

raZor

10-12-2008, 01:44 PM

Junior Football?

Mick Lyons

10-12-2008, 01:47 PM

You don't get fat lads playing junior football.
Well, maybe one, now that Shane Byrne is togging out for Aughrim.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41248000/jpg/_41248005_byrne270.j pg

youghalboi

10-12-2008, 01:49 PM

golf

legend76

10-12-2008, 04:29 PM

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45283000/jpg/_45283323_dunning_ge t_226.jpg

only Liam could have read that article

Australia's rugby authorities are launching an investigation into whether the Wembley pitch contributed to two Wallabies being injured last week.

and concluded :

'aussies acting the arsehole again, any excuse to remove scums from the game'

I'd say he must have been brilliant at written comprehension in school

legend76

10-12-2008, 04:31 PM

Liam's crazy theory did open the door for Mick Lyons...

You don't get fat lads playing junior football.
Well, maybe one, now that Shane Byrne is togging out for Aughrim.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41248000/jpg/_41248005_byrne270.j pg

:-P

Coogee

10-12-2008, 08:14 PM

The GAA, An amateur organisation ran by professionals
The IRFU/FAI, professional organisations ran by shitheads

professionals like Frank Murphy!!!...

liam2me

10-12-2008, 09:48 PM

You don't get fat lads playing junior football.
Well, maybe one, now that Shane Byrne is togging out for Aughrim.

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/41248000/jpg/_41248005_byrne270.j pg
we did have one rather famous 'fat' nemo lad playing for cork, oh how easy that is forgotten

liam2me

10-12-2008, 09:49 PM

http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45283000/jpg/_45283323_dunning_ge t_226.jpg

only Liam could have read that article

and concluded :

'aussies acting the arsehole again, any excuse to remove scums from the game'

I'd say he must have been brilliant at written comprehension in school
i thinking along the lines of the precedent it sets, potentially suing grounds for damages under health and safety, clubs would be afraid to allow scrummaging if it costs them an arm and a leg. the aussies are already trying to devalue the scrum with the ELVs.

of course you already knew that :rolleyes: