Rugby League really gives me the shits
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Shades of grandeur like the Septics and their World Series of Baseball, that only USA franchises get to play in. Don't invite the Japanese or Cubans cause they might win.
IIRC Gridiron also has a World Series involving the best players <cue Jeremy Clarkson in his best Top Gear voice> "in the world", because the only players in the world are in the USA. Acknowledging that there are pockets of interest in outposts outside mainland Septica where a very social amateur level of gridiron is played.
Don't forget the centre of the Rugby Lite world - Panther's World of Entertainment in Mulgoa Road, Penriff. Put that on your Bucket List.
IIRC Gridiron also has a World Series involving the best players <cue Jeremy Clarkson in his best Top Gear voice> "in the world", because the only players in the world are in the USA. Acknowledging that there are pockets of interest in outposts outside mainland Septica where a very social amateur level of gridiron is played.
Don't forget the centre of the Rugby Lite world - Panther's World of Entertainment in Mulgoa Road, Penriff. Put that on your Bucket List.
Hugh Jarse - Major League Baseball certainly calls it the World Series, but realistically all the best players in the world play there
The NBA calls their winner World Champions which is probably the most out of kilter with reality seeing as basketball is a pretty global sport and whilst a lot of international players play in the NBA, the leagues in Europe are also very strong. The other thing is that the USA often don't win world basketball championships because the international game is very different to the NBA (less physical in terms of permissable contact, shorter 3 point line).
I don't think the NFL (Grid Iron) calls their winner World Champions. They are just the Superbowl winner.
The NBA calls their winner World Champions which is probably the most out of kilter with reality seeing as basketball is a pretty global sport and whilst a lot of international players play in the NBA, the leagues in Europe are also very strong. The other thing is that the USA often don't win world basketball championships because the international game is very different to the NBA (less physical in terms of permissable contact, shorter 3 point line).
I don't think the NFL (Grid Iron) calls their winner World Champions. They are just the Superbowl winner.
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David Codey (61)
My understanding is that the "World Series" in baseball got it's name as in it's infancy it was sponsored by a newspaper called "The World".
And if it's not true it's a good story.
And if it's not true it's a good story.
Good thing they weren't sponsored by the Mail, Bugle or Chronicle, else the whole thing would be the Beige Series.
And then we had the World Series of Cricket each golden summer in the 80's and early 90's.
Funny that only three of the cricketing nations in the world ever attended any one "World Series", and one of them was generally there as a patsy to ensure that there was a better than even chance that we would be in the "finals" series of games.
Funny that only three of the cricketing nations in the world ever attended any one "World Series", and one of them was generally there as a patsy to ensure that there was a better than even chance that we would be in the "finals" series of games.
Well, at least they were national teams. But a valid point, nonetheless. And when 1980s New Zealand played, it was the Beige Series.And then we had the World Series of Cricket each golden summer in the 80's and early 90's.
Funny that only three of the cricketing nations in the world ever attended any one "World Series", and one of them was generally there as a patsy to ensure that there was a better than even chance that we would be in the "finals" series of games.
Which is a nice segue to the Rugby Lite game tonight.
I think that some one has said that over 1/2 the Soap Dodgers Rugby Lite team are playing in the NRL at the moment. Guess that the 4 Burgess brothers at Souths takes care of a fair chunk of that "1/2 the team".
Like the Septics NBA and MLB claims, the majority of the worlds top Fivekick players are plying their trade in the NRL competition. The Auckland club competition could only be considered to be a feeder competition for the Warriors.
The Northern England competition is an easy superannuation option for Australian players who can't/don't want to transition to Heavensgame.
I think that some one has said that over 1/2 the Soap Dodgers Rugby Lite team are playing in the NRL at the moment. Guess that the 4 Burgess brothers at Souths takes care of a fair chunk of that "1/2 the team".
Like the Septics NBA and MLB claims, the majority of the worlds top Fivekick players are plying their trade in the NRL competition. The Auckland club competition could only be considered to be a feeder competition for the Warriors.
The Northern England competition is an easy superannuation option for Australian players who can't/don't want to transition to Heavensgame.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Interestingly denigrating observation. I guess you think that Roseville and Chatswood RSLs are more appropriate destinations for gentile folk, who cannot spell. A season of David Williamson's The Club starring John Wood kicks off at the Evan Theatre on July 5 - one for all good football conspirators.
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Bob Loudon (25)
I was of the same view but not supported by the Wikipedia entry.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Series
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Dick Tooth (41)
Only in league could the captain of the home team in the biggest game of the year unload 4 or 5 punches in front of the referee and still remain on the field. The whole "on report" thing in league is cop out for referees, that should have been a red card and a lengthy ban but the media are delighted at this "great origin moment"! Don't think I'll ever fully understand it
I don't know mate. I imagine it's pretty hard to cop someone flush on the jaw with your forearm when everyone is running at pace.
That sort of stuff takes years of practice to master.
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Don't forget this is the pinicle of Rugby League. The best of the best of the best.
It would be interesting to see how many on field at any one time have criminal convictions or arrests for assault. Tweet Tweet and Thaiday must have some.
I pine for the days of Roy and HG and the Festival of the Boot. the only two gentlemen who could make Rugby League and AFL interesting.
It would be interesting to see how many on field at any one time have criminal convictions or arrests for assault. Tweet Tweet and Thaiday must have some.
I pine for the days of Roy and HG and the Festival of the Boot. the only two gentlemen who could make Rugby League and AFL interesting.
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Bob Loudon (25)
Aaahh yes - good memories of the French Connection, the Door, Brick with Eyes etc
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Bob Loudon (25)
Yes - very unfortunate. I have watched the replay and "the captain" went in with a swinging forearm in the tackle, provoking a reaction, responding with a flurry of punches - methinks premeditated and worthy of a slightly longer spell on the sidelines.
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John Hipwell (52)
Team USA has dominated the Olympics but have often not won the World Championship.
I guess it is the style of basketball that changes most. With the shorter three point arc and less contact, international basketball tends to be full of teams with four or five good shooters on the court at any one time and a peripheral passing game looking to create an open man for a three point shot.
NBA basketball is far more physical with more points in the paint. I agree it is less physical than the 80's and 90's. There are no longer places for guys like Bill Laimbeer who play contact basketball and just tried to pester the hell out of the opposition with physically aggressive play.
I agree that any club side in the world would struggle to beat the Miami Heat.
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