The Silver Fern

I didn't even know the Silver Ferns played, let alone won on the weekend.
I only saw that the White Ferns were in the finals because I was checking up on the Black Caps on cricinfo..

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@mariner4life said in NRL 2024:

wait, fuck, the further rumour is Talagi to Penrith. Good for the Panthers, they do desperately need the help. They haven't won a comp in like 10 months now. And before that they had to wait 12 months. And 12 months before that too. Don't know how their fans put up with it.

To be fair, Panthers have been losing loads of players. Would be great for them to pick one up.

Heaps of people were wondering if To'o would be going to the Tigers.

@sparky said in Hurricanes 2025:

@Machpants It really wouldn't surprise me if Ardie Savea eventually moves to Moana Pacifika, but I suspect he wants to win a title with the Canes first.

He already won a title with the Canes, (I'm pretty sure he was playing when they finally did it)

I'd rather he move to the Blues than the Moana. He'd be taking up space for potential Samoan/Tongan players.

Just some thoughts.
Quite happy with the squad. A third are Samoans, so can't complain about racism. I believe the picks are more about style of play.
Akira packing his bags reminds me of Luatua. Probably got the word.

Am disappointed about Savea not being captain, especially after the RWC final last year, but not surprised at a crusader being captain.

A lot of talk about Sititi v Sotutu, but that's just a distraction. With some of the talk about specialists, how the hell is Jacobson the 2nd best 7 in NZ?

I heard Auckland Grammar were resting their players with injuries and niggles for the game ahead this week against Kelston.
Still surprised they lost with their 2nd XV though.

@Tim said in Blues 2024:

So, who plays 6 next year? That's a huge hole to fill.

What's Sititi's contract at the Chiefs like?
Would be good for him to come back home.

I heard St Kents beat Hastings Boys 24-20.. not sure if correct scoreline..

Harbaugh wants the smoke and is heading to the Chargers to face off against Mahomes twice a year

Also, rumours swirling that Belichick is gonna be fired from the Patriots.
Can't see him getting fired with Drake (or Caleb if he's not 1st) as their pick next year.

I'm surprised they fired the GM.
Chargers roster isn't too bad. A lot of star power there. Just always injured.

Liston with the HUUUUGGGEEEE upset over Kelston.

I thought it was an error in publishing the result. 9-55 sounds a lot more likely than 9-5
Struggling to think of a bigger upset in Auckland 1A history?

@mariner4life I heard Payton was 3rd choice.

It'll be interesting if Brady gets his dream wish and go to the 9ers with Purdy out for at least 6 months.

@mariner4life said in Rugby League World Cup:

Because he is the king flog of the NRL right now.

The undisputed king.

Massive mouth despite being responsible for about nothing at Penrith. Floats around like an extra centre Because Yeo and cleary and Edwards do the heavy lifting. Is just a grade A flog. A downhill skier who carries on like he's a cornerstone of their success. A pox on his house.

BA steps aside as Bucs head coach..

All that talk about a rift between Brady and BA has more juice now..

Tyreek Hill has been traded to the Dolphins for:
2022 - 1st, 2nd, 4th round
2023 - 4th and 6th round

Jesus Christ..

LOL!

After ruling out the Browns, Deshaun Watson has chosen the Browns

5 year $230mil (fully guaranteed)

**Deal hasn't been finalised yet, but it is being work on

@kiwimurph His head says Saints, but his heart says Falcons.

Word on the street is that he's going to the Falcons.
The hold up on the decision seems to be due to the Falcons, moving money/Matty Ice etc..

But as we've seen many times this week, he may change his mind.

@mariner4life
Basically the same money as Chandler Jones..

Von Miller is at 17.5mil for first 4 years, so its heavily loaded on the back end where we all know he won't be playing. 51mil in guarantees though.

After watching the Broncos pick up Mr Unlimited, the Chargers are making moves too.

Khalil Mack going to the Chargers (for a 2nd and 6th), teaming up with Bosa

And rumours have it that the Chargers aren't done yet. Sounds like they're signing a big name in the secondary. JC Jackson? Tyrann Mathieu? James Bradberry?

They can get all those pieces to stop the QB play in their division, but it all means nothing if they don't fix their run defence.

Deshaun Watson not facing criminal charges.

Teams will come knocking, but who? Steelers? Colts? Seahawks? Panthers? Bucs? Browns?
I wouldn't be surprised if the Commanders make a call and trade Wentz + picks for Watson.