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    • #4652
      smiley_face
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      Buer wrote: »
      Ah yeah, obvious example of similarly wankerish behaviour. But it's not tolerated in rugby and he was widely criticised for it. He has spoken about it and been a pretty model professional in the years since.

      In GAA it's become an accepted part of the game. Hurling is brutal for someone winning a free and celebrating, including shouting in someone's face.

      The Kerry lad goading the defender after scoring the goal was completely unnecessary but worse again was the Cork player launching himself to the deck, clutching his face when his marker bumped him in the chest as he ran past.

      From the opening game of the Championship I watched (Donegal vs Tyrone) to last night, nearly every game I've seen has had some element of that rubbish. It's rarely mentioned unless it's completely over the top as it appears to be simply considered part and parcel of the game which is disappointing.

      Totally agree, but unless there is a video referee to give frees against such behaviour during the match, or players get reprimanded after matches with match bans, then how will it ever change.


    • #4653
      sydthebeat
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      smiley_face wrote: »
      Totally agree, but unless there is a video referee to give frees against such behaviour during the match, or players get repremanded after matches with match bans, then how will it ever change.

      Thought the ref had a good game myself. He didn't fall for any of that embarrassing dive crap either. He consulted with his linemen for that and other situations and generally came to the right decisions.

      But as long as gaa is a man v man (as oppossed to attack v defense in soccer rugby etc) game there will be sledging and banter and thus after frees and scores there will be goading etc. Its tasteless but short of mic'ing up the players I don't know what you can do.


    • #4654
      Wang King
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      Lads, this! is proper sledging
      ;)
      https://youtu.be/z0h3QQIBH6Y


    • #4655
      thomond2006
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      Nice training session for Mayo today.


    • #4656
      Buer
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      thomond2006 wrote: »
      Nice training session for Mayo today.

      Was always going to be a Mayo win but I was hoping for a bit of a game. This is silly.

      At least the Ulster final was a cracking finish with some wonderful points traded.

      If Mayo actually got their heads right, they've a really good chance of doing it this year. I haven't been hugely impressed by anyone (it's near impossible to gauge how good Dublin are in the cakewalk Leinster championship).


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    • #4657
      Stheno
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      Cracking day of golf in the Open today.

      Amateur Paul Dunne and Harrington are leading along with about four others on -10 at the moment.

      Glad I decided to watch it rather than go shopping.

      Will have to tape tomorrow


    • #4658
      Buer
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      And another birdie. Dunne now outright leader. Crazy stuff. I recall when Rose was in contention back in the day (going on 20 years ago now, somehow) and that was the highest amateur finish in decades.

      A lot of golf to play yet but hopefully he keeps his composure.


    • #4659
      thomond2006
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      I'll say it again, one of the provinces should offer Aidan O'Shea a contract.


    • #4660
      Wang King
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      Bit of a laugh if nothing else.
      http://www.joe.ie/movies-tv/if-superheroes-were-famous-irish-people-then-they-would-be/504301


    • #4661
      awec
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      https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/blogs/world-of-sport/shark-attack-video--terrifying-scenes-as-pro-surfer-mick-fanning-escapes-140801600.html

      I'd soil myself.


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    • #4662
      molloyjh
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      I'm probably going against the grain here (what's new!?) but I really liked last nights episode of TD again.....


    • #4663
      .ak
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      molloyjh wrote: »
      I'm probably going against the grain here (what's new!?) but I really liked last nights episode of TD again.....

      I am enjoying it more now, especially now that the characters are being fleshed out and seem all the more vulnerable.

      Still doesn't have a patch on the first season for me though.


    • #4664
      Synode
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      Deleted User wrote: »
      MK808B+ is < €25 delivered.
      However, the site I've gotten several from is currently banned from being discussed on boards.ie.
      You can also install openelec on the stick if you wish.

      Bought one of these back when you mentioned it. Arrived yesterday and set it up with Genesis :eek:. Unbelievable piece of kit for the price.


    • #4665
      wp_rathead
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      molloyjh wrote: »
      I'm probably going against the grain here (what's new!?) but I really liked last nights episode of TD again.....

      Haven't seen episode 5 yet but I'm rather enjoying this season of TD- it's totally different to Season 1 but is enjoyable in its own right. Shall watch episode 5 after work

      Episode 7 of Hannibal was absolutely amazing, back to Season 2 levels and
      Spoiler
      The Red Dragon arc is about to begin


    • #4666
      pickarooney
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      I find myself wishing it would just end at this stage. Maybe I shoul try watching it earlier in the day but it's a real struggle to get through. I thought season 1 was pretty good but way over-rated.


    • #4667
      .ak
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      pickarooney wrote: »
      I find myself wishing it would just end at this stage. Maybe I shoul try watching it earlier in the day but it's a real struggle to get through. I thought season 1 was pretty good but way over-rated.

      Banned.



      Nah, I get that, it's a bit of a Marmite thing. Personally I thought it was a masterpiece.


    • #4668
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      Synode wrote: »
      Bought one of these back when you mentioned it. Arrived yesterday and set it up with Genesis :eek:. Unbelievable piece of kit for the price.

      Funnily enough I've never found Genesis much good, even though people here rave about it. There are a couple of other ones that I use that I've found so much better.


    • #4669
      pickarooney
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      Do you like Phil Collins?


    • #4670
      Buer
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      I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work.


    • #4671
      Fireball07
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      Buer wrote: »
      I've been a big Genesis fan ever since the release of their 1980 album, Duke. Before that, I really didn't understand any of their work.

      Agreed.

      Too artsy, too intellectual. It was on Duke where Phil Collins' presence become more apparent. I think Invisible Touch was the group's undisputed masterpiece.


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    • #4672
      OldRio
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      Good grief. No. Just no. The early albums are masterpieces of early 70's progressive rock. When Peter Gabriel left the rot began. The loss of Steve Hackett was the final nail in the coffin. From Rock to Poppy crap.

      From works that ran to over 20 minutes, often in segments, each more difficult than the last. Challenging the listener with its unusual time signatures. Music that needed to be listened to. To be explored. To be felt. A mixtures of jazz, rock folk and classic all blended into a heady brew. Music written for the connoisseur.

      To 4 minute ditty's written on the back of an envelope that children can sing along to.

      An awfully sad tale.


    • #4673
      Wang King
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      I'm still on the look out for a bike. Had a purchase fall thru a few weeks ago, but no biggie.
      Had 500 set aside, but this weekend past I had my esb bill, invite to a wedding and a 30th bday party and my daughter wanted bunk beds....I'm now in minus figures :)
      Then yesterday, my bro in law said he'd give me his Giant Defy 3 free! Happy days....until i remembered the fcker is 6'4 and I'd be like a shaggin Oompah Loompah on his bike.


    • #4674
      Stheno
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      Could you not get it adjusted to suit you?

      I'm here trying out how to book a holiday to Croatia, haven't booked a package holiday ever before it's a pita :o


    • #4675
      Wang King
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      Stheno wrote: »
      Could you not get it adjusted to suit you?

      I'm here trying out how to book a holiday to Croatia, haven't booked a package holiday ever before it's a pita :o

      Don't really think so, I'd be comfortable on a 54cm frame he's a 60cm literally a matter of inches, but over any distance its going to tell


    • #4676
      sullivlo
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      Try the giant. Get a bike fit done. You might be okay.


    • #4677
      Wang King
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      sullivlo wrote: »
      Try the giant. Get a bike fit done. You might be okay.

      I'm 5'10, but my inside leg is only 31"
      I'd def be in trouble


    • #4678
      Burgo
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      Wang King wrote: »
      I'm 5'10, but my inside leg is only 31"
      I'd def be in trouble

      Would you sell it? Get a few quid for it and put that to something that you can actually use.


    • #4679
      Wang King
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      Burgo wrote: »
      Would you sell it? Get a few quid for it and put that to something that you can actually use.

      Ah I wouldn't take it off him and them sell it.... I'm not a complete barsteward


    • #4680
      Wang King
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      On a completely different note, I see Steve Guerdat has been suspended as 2 of his horses have failed doping tests.
      He won gold at the 2012 Olympics, and perhaps Cian O'Connor has a chance of being promoted to silver medal if Guerdat gets a stiff penalty and ban


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    • #4681
      Stheno
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      Wang King wrote: »
      On a completely different note, I see Steve Guerdat has been suspended as 2 of his horses have failed doping tests.
      He won gold at the 2012 Olympics, and perhaps Cian O'Connor has a chance of being promoted to silver medal if Guerdat gets a stiff penalty and ban

      Would they be retrospective bans though?


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