Andy Ellis
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<p>Kudos to Ellis for sticking with it here for so long when he is obviously no longer needed/wanted in the ABs.</p>
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<p>Any sticks and stones I have thrown his way have been to argue why I agree that the AB selectors are heading in the right direction without him.</p>
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<p>I guess big bucks aren't necessarily a big driver for a lot of guys.</p>
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<p>Someone like Ellis, with 10+ seasons at the Crusaders, a reasonable amount of time with the ABs and already one Japan sabbatical - must have earned at least a couple of million from playing rugby. Doubtless got some endorsements as well, earnings from his landscaping work - plus whatever his wife might do.</p>
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<p>If he's invested wisely, he'll be pretty well set up financially - can top it all off with a couple of seasons in Japan - have a post-rugby career path sorted and eloquent enough to do a bit of media work if he wants to.</p>
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<p>plus the royalties from his boy band ;)</p>
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I was never a fan but he stepped up big time in the 2011 SF (remember the blood pissing out of his nose) and of course the final. It was complete bullshit that he didn't get an AB callup in 2012 and 2013 when he was probably in the best form of his career.<br><br>
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<p>Kudos to Ellis for sticking with it here for so long when he is obviously no longer needed/wanted in the ABs.</p>
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<p><strong>Any sticks and stones I have thrown his way have been to argue why I agree that the AB selectors are heading in the right direction without him.</strong></p>
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<p>He gets my respect for his deeds in Black.</p>
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<p>The only sticks and stones I have thrown his way is that he has never been anywhere near the level of Aaron Smith (who has?), but a certain poster likes to troll the rest of us on that... :)</p>
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<p>Very good player and deserved his test caps, and is a bit of a legend when it comes to Super rugby. Respect.</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="580072" data-time="1463359804"><p>plus the royalties from his boy band ;)</p></blockquote>
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Although I hear he's no longer invited to the photo shoots with his new balding look, so the money might not be flowing anymore....<br><br>
Always felt more at ease as a Canterbury and Saders fan when he was on the field. There is a grit to his game that has been valuable over many years. <br><br>
He had an excellent pass early on in his career but as time went on it got loopier and slower. But he has maintained a superb kicking and tackling game throughout and that's why he has been a more reliable option for long time. <br><br>
At Super and NPC level he has been one of the best support players in attack. And whilst he has played pretty well this season, he has looked a yard slower from my view. <br><br>
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<p>Probably would have played more tests if we still played in the mud like we did in the old days , </p>
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<p>And I mean that as a compliment because he is a very good wet weather halfback </p> -
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<p>SHIT HE IS SHIT HE WAS SHIT HE IS SHIT</p>
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<p><b>Victim mentality</b><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> is an acquired (learned) personality trait in which a person tends to regard him or herself as a </span><b>victim</b><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> of the negative actions of others, and to behave like it were the case—even in the absence of clear evidence. It depends on habitual thought processes and attribution.</span></p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The term is also used in reference to the tendency for blaming one's misfortunes on somebody else's misdeeds, which is also referred to as <b>victimism</b>.<sup><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality#cite_note-1'>[1]</a></sup></p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;"><strong>Victim mentality is primarily learned, for example, from family members</strong> and situations during childhood. It contrasts with the psychologically better-researched traits of <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroticism' title="Neuroticism">neuroticism</a>. Neuroticism may be defined as general emotional instability or a generally enhanced tendency to experience negative emotions. <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoticism' title="Psychoticism">Psychoticism</a> is characterised by hostility and aggression.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">What victim mentality, neuroticism and psychoticism have in common is a relatively high frequency of negative emotional states such as anger, sadness, and fear. But these three traits are also partially independent: for example a given individual may have a high degree of victim mentality and a low degree of neuroticism, in which case a clinical psychologist is unlikely to regard her or him as needing treatment. Conversely, a given individual may have a high degree of neuroticism and a low degree of victim mentality</p>
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<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality</a></p> -
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<p><b>Victim mentality</b><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> is an acquired (learned) personality trait in which a person tends to regard him or herself as a </span><b>victim</b><span style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:16px;"> of the negative actions of others, and to behave like it were the case—even in the absence of clear evidence. It depends on habitual thought processes and attribution.</span></p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">The term is also used in reference to the tendency for blaming one's misfortunes on somebody else's misdeeds, which is also referred to as <b>victimism</b>.<sup><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality#cite_note-1'>[1]</a></sup></p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;"><strong>Victim mentality is primarily learned, for example, from family members</strong> and situations during childhood. It contrasts with the psychologically better-researched traits of <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroticism' title="Neuroticism">neuroticism</a>. Neuroticism may be defined as general emotional instability or a generally enhanced tendency to experience negative emotions. <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoticism' title="Psychoticism">Psychoticism</a> is characterised by hostility and aggression.</p>
<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;">What victim mentality, neuroticism and psychoticism have in common is a relatively high frequency of negative emotional states such as anger, sadness, and fear. But these three traits are also partially independent: for example a given individual may have a high degree of victim mentality and a low degree of neuroticism, in which case a clinical psychologist is unlikely to regard her or him as needing treatment. Conversely, a given individual may have a high degree of neuroticism and a low degree of victim mentality</p>
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<p style="color:rgb(37,37,37);font-family:sans-serif;"><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality'>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victim_mentality</a></p>
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<p>A <b>circle jerk</b> is a <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Human_sexual_activity' title="Human sexual activity">sexual practice</a> in which a group of men or boys form a circle and <a class="" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Masturbate" title="Masturbate">masturbate</a> themselves or each other. In the metaphorical sense, the term is used to refer to <a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Echo_chamber_(media)' title="Echo chamber (media)">self-congratulatory behavior or discussion amongst a group of people</a>, usually in reference to a "boring or time-wasting meeting or other event".<sup><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circle_jerk_(sexual_practice)#cite_note-Murphy2001-1'>[1]</a></sup></p>
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<p>Bryn Hall is probably likely to be the Crusaders third halfback next season. No room for him at the Blues so if he stays in N.Z he'll most likely find his way down to CHCH.</p>
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<p>Good on him , he proved his critics wrong in the best possible way in 2011 . Good luck to him .<br>
Hasn't he got a successful business in Christchurch ?</p>
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<p>Bryn Hall is probably likely to be the Crusaders third halfback next season. No room for him at the Blues so if he stays in N.Z he'll most likely find his way down to CHCH.</p>
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Reviving a very old thread, because Andy Ellis has finally retired after winning the MLR Final with Rugby New York.
All Black World Cup winner honoured with haka as he retires with win
Andy Ellis led his side to the Major League Rugby title over the weekend, scoring a try in a 30-15 victory over Seattle.
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I saw some highlights of the semi final match against New England and I thought Skudder looked in good shape.
Look at that sunshine, playing rugby in the day time.
