Rare MicCanberra Posted April 7, 2018 #51 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Wish I could have seen it, sounds like a ripper! (did I use that right???) Yes, you did.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losfp Posted April 7, 2018 #52 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Yep, bigly use of the term "ripper". It was a bit of a scrappy game. Not the greatest skills or kicking by either team, but I'll take that win. I thought Giants were a big chance after they kicked a few goals in a row in the last quarter to get to within 10 points. But big Buddy stepped up and kicked a monster 70m goal to seal it for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 7, 2018 #53 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Good one mate :D Always remember Aussies love to have a shot at each other. I’ve got a mate in Buffalo who is a huge Brissy Lions fan, he talks about an Aussie who when they meet once a year greets him with “God your lions suck” I point out to him that it just shows how much the Aussie likes him, if he called him Mister it’d show he hated his guts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 7, 2018 #54 Share Posted April 7, 2018 Wish I could have seen it, sounds like a ripper! (did I use that right???) Actually no, should be “bl00dy little ripper” if you want to pass as a fair dinkum, dinky Di, true blue, Aussie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 8, 2018 #55 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Swans win, sitting 2 wins from 3 games and currently 7th with only 3 games to be played tomorrow. Swans have moved up to 6th for the end of round 3.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losfp Posted April 8, 2018 #56 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Didn't manage to watch many other games this weekend as i was working or otherwise busy. Port def Lions by 5 points. This would have been a bit of a scare for Port. Heck of a result for the last game in the round. Eagles were up by about 30, then Geelong kicked 5-6 goals in a row in the 3rd quarter to lead by 15 with 9 minutes to play. However Cats had 3 players out of the game and badly missing interchange players so they basically ran out of fit guys. Eagles piled on a few goals to lead by 21, then Geelong kicked one after the siren, final margin Eagles by 15. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 8, 2018 Author #57 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Yes, you did.:D Yep, bigly use of the term "ripper". Yay, I am learning to speak Australian :D Actually no, should be “bl00dy little ripper” if you want to pass as a fair dinkum, dinky Di, true blue, Aussie Maybe I could be an Aussie-in-Training? Or an Honorary Aussie? I know it's a lot to ask but surely there are exceptions ;) ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 8, 2018 Author #58 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Always remember Aussies love to have a shot at each other. I’ve got a mate in Buffalo who is a huge Brissy Lions fan, he talks about an Aussie who when they meet once a year greets him with “God your lions suck” I point out to him that it just shows how much the Aussie likes him, if he called him Mister it’d show he hated his guts. I believe the sign of a great friendship is the amount of smack (what we call it in the US, maybe there too?) exchanged. I have a few friends I do this with all the time. It's great fun :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 8, 2018 #59 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Yay, I am learning to speak Australian :D Maybe I could be an Aussie-in-Training? Or an Honorary Aussie? I know it's a lot to ask but surely there are exceptions ;) ML I dub thee an honourary Aussie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 8, 2018 #60 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I believe the sign of a great friendship is the amount of smack (what we call it in the US, maybe there too?) exchanged. I have a few friends I do this with all the time. It's great fun :) Just stirring (a few like that on these boards) or taking the ...... (urine). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 8, 2018 Author #61 Share Posted April 8, 2018 It was a bit of a scrappy game. Not the greatest skills or kicking by either team, but I'll take that win. I thought Giants were a big chance after they kicked a few goals in a row in the last quarter to get to within 10 points. But big Buddy stepped up and kicked a monster 70m goal to seal it for us. Port def Lions by 5 points. This would have been a bit of a scare for Port. Heck of a result for the last game in the round. Eagles were up by about 30, then Geelong kicked 5-6 goals in a row in the 3rd quarter to lead by 15 with 9 minutes to play. However Cats had 3 players out of the game and badly missing interchange players so they basically ran out of fit guys. Eagles piled on a few goals to lead by 21, then Geelong kicked one after the siren, final margin Eagles by 15. I really appreciate your comments after the games, gives me some perspective on how things went. Keep 'em coming:D Thanks ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 8, 2018 #62 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Yay, I am learning to speak Australian :D Maybe I could be an Aussie-in-Training? Or an Honorary Aussie? I know it's a lot to ask but surely there are exceptions ;) ML Definitely.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 8, 2018 #63 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I believe the sign of a great friendship is the amount of smack (what we call it in the US, maybe there too?) exchanged. I have a few friends I do this with all the time. It's great fun :) Yep, no one can give someone a really hard time (and can get away with it) unless they are great friends and/or family.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 9, 2018 Author #64 Share Posted April 9, 2018 Definitely.:D Good to know :) Must go read up on AFL teams now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 10, 2018 #65 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Good to know :) Must go read up on AFL teams now... The official AFL website in addition to Wikipedia would be a good start.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 11, 2018 Author #66 Share Posted April 11, 2018 The official AFL website in addition to Wikipedia would be a good start.:D Yes, I have tried the AFL site and it is helpful. I try to avoid Wikipedia--I'm never sure how accurate the info posted is. But it's probably close enough for me ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 11, 2018 #67 Share Posted April 11, 2018 Yes, I have tried the AFL site and it is helpful. I try to avoid Wikipedia--I'm never sure how accurate the info posted is. But it's probably close enough for me ;) It gives a fairly accurate state of affairs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 13, 2018 Author #68 Share Posted April 13, 2018 It gives a fairly accurate state of affairs. Good to know this page can be trusted. Thanks Mic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losfp Posted April 13, 2018 #69 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Happy and sad news today. Sydney Swans forward Gary Rohan will miss the next match against Western Bulldogs in Melbourne. His wife Amie gave birth to twin girls, however they had previously announced that one of their babies had been diagnosed with a rare condition which is usually fatal within hours of birth. Sadly the little girl passed away 5 hours after the birth. Some things are more important than footy. Best wishes to Gary, Amie and baby Bella, and condolences on the passing of baby Willow. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2018-04-13/rohans-welcome-twin-girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 13, 2018 #70 Share Posted April 13, 2018 How heart breaking, so sad for them. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
possum52 Posted April 13, 2018 #71 Share Posted April 13, 2018 Very sad for Gary and Amie and their families. How heartbreaking to know before the birth that you will lose one of your precious babies. Some things are much more important than a game of football. Leigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 14, 2018 #72 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Kick off in about an hour, go Swans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoWhiners Posted April 14, 2018 Author #73 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Happy and sad news today. Sydney Swans forward Gary Rohan will miss the next match against Western Bulldogs in Melbourne. His wife Amie gave birth to twin girls, however they had previously announced that one of their babies had been diagnosed with a rare condition which is usually fatal within hours of birth. Sadly the little girl passed away 5 hours after the birth. Some things are more important than footy. Best wishes to Gary, Amie and baby Bella, and condolences on the passing of baby Willow. http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/2018-04-13/rohans-welcome-twin-girls Very sad for Gary and Amie and their families. How heartbreaking to know before the birth that you will lose one of your precious babies. Some things are much more important than a game of football. Leigh OMG, I came here planning to post another note to stir the pot and read this tragic news. This is so sad and the parents are taking it much better than I ever could have. Definitely more important than a game of football. I wish the Rohan family all the best. We are about to depart on a 5 week trip--4 weeks on the Royal Princess, across the pond from Florida and then around the British Isles. I have a small internet package so we can stay in touch with the house/dog sitter but I won't be able to keep track of the Swans. I hope I can depend on regular updates here, assuming I can stretch my minutes and actually make the internet connection to CC. Wish me luck :D Go Swans ML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted April 14, 2018 #74 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I got my times wrong, didn't start at 1.30 but 4.30 and the Swans were down by 9 points at quarter time. Currently down by 14 with half time approaching. Bon voyage, I am sure you will return to good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted April 14, 2018 #75 Share Posted April 14, 2018 Great result Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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