The Silver Fern

Biggest delay in an update. Went to my first NBA game at the start of last month while in Chicago. Was pretty excited even though it was against the Jazz. The Bulls got a win as well. Because it was against the jazz we got pretty awesome seats for $100USD. Growing up as a kid I had bulls Duvet, Hat, starter jacket, MJ collection cards etc.
Was a cool experience but was gutted a couple of days later I didn't/couldn't go to Bulls vs Suns which KD and Beal played in and went to OT. I got pretty sick once the conference I was there was over so missed going to that game and the NFL game the following night which the Bears won as well.

Amazing what they can get to mid-week sports games in the USA. It was funny years ago I lived in Canada and they would be so excited to watch Super rugby games/6 nations games and in 2011 seeing AB's live. Of course I get excited about the AB's but we take it for granted. I was that type of excited for a live NBA game.

Anyways Bulls are about to blow up now but are winning. I had a huge collection of Coby White Rookie cards couple of years back. Sold during the Mania but imagine his value has returned with his recent form.

@gt12 said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@Magpie_in_aus said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@gt12 said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@canefan said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@voodoo said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@gt12 said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@Magpie_in_aus said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@canefan not sure if this occurred in OKC (maybe?) I read it was in the offseason in Cali.

That could be worse though. Age of consent in California is 18 I believe.

Seriously???

Man that's beyond stupid - imagine telling your 17yr old daughter that she isn't old enough to make decisions about her own body, fuck me dead

And considering he's only 21 the gap is narrower. Lots of girls around 16 and 17 could pass as over 18. A bloody minefield

Read today it is California and the police are investigating... sounds like he is already losing sponsorship deals.

This is just one more reason why social media is fucking poison.

Yup and TMZ reporting no cooperation so far from anyone in the alleged family.

Hopefully if the girl was of a reasonable age relative to him, and was consenting and/or the one chasing him, then the family said no harm no foul.

Still not in defending him mode yet with so many unknowns but twitter comparing him to karl.malone is a stretch.

If the girl / family aren't interested, he should be fine.

It will be interesting to see the sponsor reaction though.

Yeah although it would suck to lose the sponsors im sure if he stays in the league for two more contracts he is gonna be fine.

I mean Kobe still had sponsors.

Not sure how many of you have followed the Mikey Williams (high schooler who had 100mil puma contract). Got off gun charges today. Wonder if it will knock some sense into him.

@gt12 said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@canefan said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@voodoo said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@gt12 said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@Magpie_in_aus said in NBA Season - now 23/24:

@canefan not sure if this occurred in OKC (maybe?) I read it was in the offseason in Cali.

That could be worse though. Age of consent in California is 18 I believe.

Seriously???

Man that's beyond stupid - imagine telling your 17yr old daughter that she isn't old enough to make decisions about her own body, fuck me dead

And considering he's only 21 the gap is narrower. Lots of girls around 16 and 17 could pass as over 18. A bloody minefield

Read today it is California and the police are investigating... sounds like he is already losing sponsorship deals.

This is just one more reason why social media is fucking poison.

Yup and TMZ reporting no cooperation so far from anyone in the alleged family.

Hopefully if the girl was of a reasonable age relative to him, and was consenting and/or the one chasing him, then the family said no harm no foul.

Still not in defending him mode yet with so many unknowns but twitter comparing him to karl.malone is a stretch.

What's dagg up to? Surely it's his time to shine at ten.

@canefan not sure if this occurred in OKC (maybe?) I read it was in the offseason in Cali.

Yeah hopefully this all blows over for Josh Kiddey.

Again it's only been reported she was young based on Twitter. Latest photos released are with her in a night club with him. It was also when he was 19 I believe. Not ok-ing any of this just relaying what I have read.

India winning cricket matches at home is like going home with your ex at the end of a night out. Not a lock in at the start of the night but not a surprising end to it.

Hmm good question:

• Club team back home Napier Tech have won this year and 1-2 other times of late. Massive turnaround after being hopeless for years.
• Magpies: Won the shield lots, lots of 2nd div finals as well.
• ABs already mentioned
• Warriors....sigh
• Super Rugby I am basically any team in NZ wins is good, then if they are playing each other my priority is chiefs then highlanders. Both had wins in the last decade. Previously it was more when I had mates playing in those teams I would want them to do well.
• I am a transient Brisbane Lions fan but they haven't won since I moved over here.
• NBA I am much more of a player follower then team. Joker and Giannis and Adams usually get my support and 2/3 of them have won recently.
• QLD for State of Origin....not sure if that really counts as its only two teams so laws of averages is you are only a few years away from winning again...unless you are NSW for like 9 years.
• Black Caps - Mentioned here
  -Brisbane Heat - Think we won the first season of BBL then nothing since.

Central Districts: Pretty sure we won cricket max..

Personally:

• Won a couple of titles in Canada with my club team (first time they won the provincial and interprovincial titles)
• My basketball team has lost in the finals the last 3 seasons (I was stuck in NZ with Covid for one of them).

HB retired the Shield.

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

Who would be third ?

Ioane brothers on 37

Savea's on: 69

Barretts on 70.

The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

I’m really struggling to find a good list on the interweb.

Isn’t 24 plus 46 = 70 ? ( Saveas )

Scott obviously adding a handful gets the Barretts up there.

Who is legitimately third ? ( I just found out the Smiths aren’t related, turns out its a common name )

I just added them up either from Wiki and/or AB's website but good chance they haven't updated.

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

Who would be third ?

Ioane brothers on 37

Savea's on: 69

Barretts on 70.

The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

Did Wayne never score a try?

Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bones said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Magpie_in_aus said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

Who would be third ?

Ioane brothers on 37

Savea's on: 69

Barretts on 70.

The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

Did Wayne never score a try?

Wayne Ioane or Wayne Savea ?

I don't think Tawera Kerr-Barlow and Wayne Kerr even make the top 10.

@MN5 said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

@Bovidae said in Will Jordan's try scoring:

Looking at the full list, Savea is only 3 test tries away from equalling McCaw at 27 (the most for a forward).

So far and away the best AB try scoring brothers……

Barretts second obviously ( three of them helps )

Who would be third ?

Ioane brothers on 37

Savea's on: 69

Barretts on 70.

The Smith Brothers (Conrad/Ben/Aaron) with 103 in total

Ref didn't make a call on scrums all game until the end....was the right call though. That hurts. Better team won.

Wasn't that kick for touch taken back?

Shit im nervous. That is all

@ACT-Crusader said in NBA 23/24 - The Wembypocalypse:

@voodoo it’s only preseason, but because you’re a hater I wanted to post this for ya 😉

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This was pretty from Simmons 😍 #NBAPreseason 🎥: Brooklyn Nets

Rookie of the year race will be right now Bens back in form

@MN5 said in Wellington v Hawkes (RS):

@Stargazer said in Wellington v Hawkes (RS):

@MN5

We managed to keep the Shield in one piece

We broke it, you lost it. Guess neither of us is great at keeping it.

@Stargazer said in Magpies 2023:

@Magpie_in_aus Haven't seen/heard anything. I hope he's good to go on Saturday. If not, play Folau the full 80 because I don't trust Wye.

YNot the worst backup to weber. Agree though play him the entire game. Or do what the All blacks did when they gave nuggy a ten minute mid game rest to avoid playing Christie.

Never really got into NFL but have a trip to the US early next month to Chicago for a conference. Staying around for an extra two days and one night there is Bears vs Panthers. Two shit teams by the sounds of things but given I supported the warriors in the nrl since day dot that shouldn't be an issue to handle.

Looking to make the most out of the experience. What's the deal with tailgating? Can you just rock up to where one is and have a look? Does everyone keep to themselves or what?

Will likely be going alone which im not worried about and google says best way to get better tickets is last minute on stubhub etc. Is there a huge drop off in experience from the most bleeds section to the middle tier section? I'm thinking in places like suncorp stadium there aren't many bad seats in the stadium for viewing experience.

Sincerely the bears newest fan.

Any news on Weber?