Olympics Thread
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Huh? Has the athletics started already? It's normally in the second week?
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Tim" data-cid="603656" data-time="1470537285">
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4'>http://i.imgur.com/Faifysa.mp4</a></p>
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<p>haha should really come with a warning that one! </p>
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<p>Was watching it with the kids this morning and they were both pretty stunned! </p>
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<p>Couldn't watch the first day of sevens, but the NZ women have started with two strong wins against two minor teams.</p>
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<p>In their first game, the NZ women trashed Kenya 52-0 (tries: Woodman 3, McAlister 2, Manuel, Broughton, Williams). In their 2nd, they beat Spain 31-5 (NZ tries: McAlister 2, Nathan-Wong, Woodman, Fitzpatrick).</p>
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<p>At 2.30am (NZT) tonight*, they'll play France, but they have already qualified for the quarter finals. Also qualified for the QF are Aus, GB, France and Canada.</p>
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<p>The Aussies beat Colombia 53-0 and Fiji 36-0. Team GB beat Brazil 29-3 and Japan 40-0. France beat Spain 24-7 and Kenya 40-7. Canada beat Japan 45-0 and Brazil 38-0.</p>
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<p>It's clear that the more interesting games will be played on days 2 and 3.</p>
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<p><img src="http://i.imgur.com/Gt04jIW.jpg" alt="Gt04jIW.jpg"></p>
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<p>(German Men's hockey team.)</p> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="taniwharugby" data-cid="603677" data-time="1470541648">
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<p>haha should really come with a warning that one! </p>
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<p>Was watching it with the kids this morning and they were both pretty stunned! </p>
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<p><img src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/6RfAYnCxkK0/hqdefault.jpg" alt="hqdefault.jpg"></p>
<p>Bugger!!</p> -
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="canefan" data-cid="603699" data-time="1470547287"><p>
It's gymnastics, not athletics</p></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Immenso Rapido" data-cid="603700" data-time="1470547728">
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<p>Ah. That sort of vaulter.</p>
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<p>maybe you should click on the image Tim posted....</p> -
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<p>The women looked impressive. First time I have really watched them and they have a very good set of skills. I think the Aussies were more impressive. It will have to be a huge effort if we run into them.</p>
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<p>The good news is that we shouldn't play them till the final (unless there's an upset at some point anyway).</p> -
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Football Ferns beat Colombia 1-0 :good: but the ref apparently got sucked in by a dirty cheating dive from one of the Colombians and our captain got sent off, ruling her out of the next match if they can't get it overturned!! :ireful:</p></blockquote>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead! -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="Gunner" data-cid="603738" data-time="1470555185"><p>I flicked that on just in time to see the incident. I'm far from knowledgeable in the rules of soccer, but even I could see that was an absolute howler of a decision. Its an absolute travesty if she misses a game because of that. The bloody cheating coke cook and the ref need to be red carded instead!</p></blockquote>Along with hooliganism, simulation is a blight on the game. Player suspensions in these situations will help curb it
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Possibly some of the worst refereeing you'll ever see<br><br>
Not your finest moment Gladys<br><br>
<a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime'>http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/olympics/82902379/new-zealand-football-ferns-lead-colombia-10-at-halftime</a> -
<blockquote class="ipsBlockquote" data-author="hydro11" data-cid="603771" data-time="1470558451"><p>
I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p></blockquote>Come on, she couldn't have hit the deck quicker if she tried, and why? Her hand touched the other girls?<br>
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<p><strong>I don't think what the Colombian player did was that bad</strong>. Both players went for it and there was contact. More the referees fault than the player's.</p>
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<p>Ahem but did you actually watch the clip? A trip to OPSM for you!!</p>
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<p><a data-ipb='nomediaparse' href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11688889'>http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=11688889</a></p>
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<p>It was a BS act but sadly the way the game is reffed this is encouraged</p> -
The Aussies have started well in the pool, so the wankfest is in full swing.<br><br>
Heads up guys, you're one of two countries who give a fuck about swimming. <br><br>
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<p>Loved our Archery team winning bronze, love it when a medal comes out of left field like that.</p>
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<p>Best result of day 1 for me was the Boomers putting the French to the sword, which surprised me. Frogs have a decent team - Parker, Gobert, Diaw, Batum to name a few. If we snag a medal it will be a great achievement.</p>
