Robert Giannotti
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Prophetic
The Pollock noise is extremely loud considering he'll be nowhere near the test side.
August 1, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Prophetic
Prophetic stuff, this.
Wallabies don’t have the fitness or depth to sustain the intensity for 80 minutes (or even 40 tbh) but they got as much as they could have dreamed of when they were on top.
Question is now whether they have enough left in the tank to keep the Lions out of their 22 enough to close it out.
Question is now whether they have enough left in the tank to keep the Lions out of their 22 enough to close it out.
July 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Prophetic stuff, this.
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I knew Jac Morgan would single-handedly win the series
July 26, 2025 at 11:54 AM
I knew Jac Morgan would single-handedly win the series
Enjoyed both the Aussies coming out swinging and the pluck shown by the Lions in the last 10 minutes. Super entertaining if not of the highest quality. #AUSvLIO
July 26, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Enjoyed both the Aussies coming out swinging and the pluck shown by the Lions in the last 10 minutes. Super entertaining if not of the highest quality. #AUSvLIO
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6⃣4⃣ DAYS TO GO. Major season is over - all eyes are now officially on the Ryder Cup!
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🌟Scottie is a shining star
🏴English and Fitzy the big movers
🐴Gotterup a true bolter option
🖋️Captain's agreement signed - Keegan's going to play
🏌️♂️The show goes on
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🌟Scottie is a shining star
🏴English and Fitzy the big movers
🐴Gotterup a true bolter option
🖋️Captain's agreement signed - Keegan's going to play
🏌️♂️The show goes on
July 23, 2025 at 8:12 PM
6⃣4⃣ DAYS TO GO. Major season is over - all eyes are now officially on the Ryder Cup!
www.blueontheboard.com/blogs/botb-2...
🌟Scottie is a shining star
🏴English and Fitzy the big movers
🐴Gotterup a true bolter option
🖋️Captain's agreement signed - Keegan's going to play
🏌️♂️The show goes on
www.blueontheboard.com/blogs/botb-2...
🌟Scottie is a shining star
🏴English and Fitzy the big movers
🐴Gotterup a true bolter option
🖋️Captain's agreement signed - Keegan's going to play
🏌️♂️The show goes on
Person visits popular tourist destination and is surprised to see so many other tourists. The tripe that algorithms kick out masquerading as journalism these days is truly shocking...
July 23, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Person visits popular tourist destination and is surprised to see so many other tourists. The tripe that algorithms kick out masquerading as journalism these days is truly shocking...
The Irish Times appear to un-ironically be reporting James Ryan had a good game today and is up for promotion to the test 23 if Joe McCarthy is ruled out.
a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face .
ALT: a man with a mullet and a mustache is wearing a wig and making a funny face .
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July 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Irish Times appear to un-ironically be reporting James Ryan had a good game today and is up for promotion to the test 23 if Joe McCarthy is ruled out.
Blair Kinghorn with the look of a guy who might have played his way of out test contention there.
July 22, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Blair Kinghorn with the look of a guy who might have played his way of out test contention there.
James Ryan was properly, properly shit today.
A penny for the thoughts of injured George Martin or Daf Jenkins, or even Adam Beard, sat at home watching him spew chunks all over Adelaide.
A penny for the thoughts of injured George Martin or Daf Jenkins, or even Adam Beard, sat at home watching him spew chunks all over Adelaide.
July 22, 2025 at 11:55 AM
James Ryan was properly, properly shit today.
A penny for the thoughts of injured George Martin or Daf Jenkins, or even Adam Beard, sat at home watching him spew chunks all over Adelaide.
A penny for the thoughts of injured George Martin or Daf Jenkins, or even Adam Beard, sat at home watching him spew chunks all over Adelaide.
That's the last we'll see on this tour of a number of those players.
Jac Morgan departing early tells me he's going to be involved in the test 23.
Jac Morgan departing early tells me he's going to be involved in the test 23.
July 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
That's the last we'll see on this tour of a number of those players.
Jac Morgan departing early tells me he's going to be involved in the test 23.
Jac Morgan departing early tells me he's going to be involved in the test 23.
It's frustrating to see Jamie George have a poor game and Ewan Ashman replace him when Dewi Lake is sat at home.
More than anything this Lions tour has felt un-meritocratic and that's always been one of the best elements of the entire concept.
More than anything this Lions tour has felt un-meritocratic and that's always been one of the best elements of the entire concept.
July 22, 2025 at 11:52 AM
It's frustrating to see Jamie George have a poor game and Ewan Ashman replace him when Dewi Lake is sat at home.
More than anything this Lions tour has felt un-meritocratic and that's always been one of the best elements of the entire concept.
More than anything this Lions tour has felt un-meritocratic and that's always been one of the best elements of the entire concept.
These replacement players are playing like it's the first and last time they'll ever wear a Lions shirt.
This now has a very ACT Brumbies 2013 feel to it.
This now has a very ACT Brumbies 2013 feel to it.
July 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
These replacement players are playing like it's the first and last time they'll ever wear a Lions shirt.
This now has a very ACT Brumbies 2013 feel to it.
This now has a very ACT Brumbies 2013 feel to it.
This is a cake walk for the Lions. Unfortunately this Australia team are easily the weakest opposition we've seen decades.
Be shocked if the Lions don't win by 20-30 today and the series 3-0.
Be shocked if the Lions don't win by 20-30 today and the series 3-0.
July 19, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This is a cake walk for the Lions. Unfortunately this Australia team are easily the weakest opposition we've seen decades.
Be shocked if the Lions don't win by 20-30 today and the series 3-0.
Be shocked if the Lions don't win by 20-30 today and the series 3-0.
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1 sleep until The Open, but just 70 until the Ryder Cup!
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🏴Gotterup the Renaissance man; Euros contend
👦Kids dominate the ISCO
🫧Rasmus losing ground on bubble
🍕It's Chicco time
⛳️The Open Championship previewed
www.blueontheboard.com/blogs/botb-1...
🏴Gotterup the Renaissance man; Euros contend
👦Kids dominate the ISCO
🫧Rasmus losing ground on bubble
🍕It's Chicco time
⛳️The Open Championship previewed
July 16, 2025 at 11:04 PM
1 sleep until The Open, but just 70 until the Ryder Cup!
www.blueontheboard.com/blogs/botb-1...
🏴Gotterup the Renaissance man; Euros contend
👦Kids dominate the ISCO
🫧Rasmus losing ground on bubble
🍕It's Chicco time
⛳️The Open Championship previewed
www.blueontheboard.com/blogs/botb-1...
🏴Gotterup the Renaissance man; Euros contend
👦Kids dominate the ISCO
🫧Rasmus losing ground on bubble
🍕It's Chicco time
⛳️The Open Championship previewed
The next midweek Lions team rests just about all the reported test 23 for Saturday:
Hansen, Graham, Ringrose, Aki, Duhan, Fin, Mitchell; Schoeman, George, Stuart, Cummings, Ryan, Pollock, Morgan, Earl | Ashman, Sutherland, Clarkson, Chessum, vd Flier, White, Marcus, Farrell
Hansen, Graham, Ringrose, Aki, Duhan, Fin, Mitchell; Schoeman, George, Stuart, Cummings, Ryan, Pollock, Morgan, Earl | Ashman, Sutherland, Clarkson, Chessum, vd Flier, White, Marcus, Farrell
July 16, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The next midweek Lions team rests just about all the reported test 23 for Saturday:
Hansen, Graham, Ringrose, Aki, Duhan, Fin, Mitchell; Schoeman, George, Stuart, Cummings, Ryan, Pollock, Morgan, Earl | Ashman, Sutherland, Clarkson, Chessum, vd Flier, White, Marcus, Farrell
Hansen, Graham, Ringrose, Aki, Duhan, Fin, Mitchell; Schoeman, George, Stuart, Cummings, Ryan, Pollock, Morgan, Earl | Ashman, Sutherland, Clarkson, Chessum, vd Flier, White, Marcus, Farrell
Reflecting on the Lions, can we all be in agreement that it's shit the test team has been leaked?
July 16, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Reflecting on the Lions, can we all be in agreement that it's shit the test team has been leaked?
It's so hard to be objective and not parochial about this Lions test side if reports are true. So disappointed for Jac Morgan - the squad's form player in the most contestable position.
This year's test XV has always been pretty pre-ordained.
The romance of the Lions dies a little more.
This year's test XV has always been pretty pre-ordained.
The romance of the Lions dies a little more.
July 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
It's so hard to be objective and not parochial about this Lions test side if reports are true. So disappointed for Jac Morgan - the squad's form player in the most contestable position.
This year's test XV has always been pretty pre-ordained.
The romance of the Lions dies a little more.
This year's test XV has always been pretty pre-ordained.
The romance of the Lions dies a little more.
Sam Warburton really loves Tom Curry, doesn't he?
July 9, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Sam Warburton really loves Tom Curry, doesn't he?
If you'd have asked me to pick a pre-tour starting test XV based on Andy Farrell being head coach, it would be almost exactly this line-up playing the Brumbies.
It all feels very pre-ordained (ala 2005). Disappointing. We even have JvdF rotated into the 23 despite Morgan being the form 7 on tour.
It all feels very pre-ordained (ala 2005). Disappointing. We even have JvdF rotated into the 23 despite Morgan being the form 7 on tour.
July 7, 2025 at 7:50 AM
If you'd have asked me to pick a pre-tour starting test XV based on Andy Farrell being head coach, it would be almost exactly this line-up playing the Brumbies.
It all feels very pre-ordained (ala 2005). Disappointing. We even have JvdF rotated into the 23 despite Morgan being the form 7 on tour.
It all feels very pre-ordained (ala 2005). Disappointing. We even have JvdF rotated into the 23 despite Morgan being the form 7 on tour.
Based on that Lions match we're starting to see some separation between the first and second string XVs now. That front row bench are the test starters, maybe the Scottish centres, and that's about it.
Only thing is whether he continues with Beirne despite his poor tour.
Only thing is whether he continues with Beirne despite his poor tour.
July 5, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Based on that Lions match we're starting to see some separation between the first and second string XVs now. That front row bench are the test starters, maybe the Scottish centres, and that's about it.
Only thing is whether he continues with Beirne despite his poor tour.
Only thing is whether he continues with Beirne despite his poor tour.
That is the very definition of shitting your pants from Wales.
July 5, 2025 at 7:15 AM
That is the very definition of shitting your pants from Wales.
Caught up on the Lions game.
I'm trying so hard to not be parochial this year, but you can't help but feel proud of Jac Morgan's performance today.
I don't suppose he'll start at 7 in the tests, but he's played so well there.
I'm trying so hard to not be parochial this year, but you can't help but feel proud of Jac Morgan's performance today.
I don't suppose he'll start at 7 in the tests, but he's played so well there.
July 2, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Caught up on the Lions game.
I'm trying so hard to not be parochial this year, but you can't help but feel proud of Jac Morgan's performance today.
I don't suppose he'll start at 7 in the tests, but he's played so well there.
I'm trying so hard to not be parochial this year, but you can't help but feel proud of Jac Morgan's performance today.
I don't suppose he'll start at 7 in the tests, but he's played so well there.
First few days are the best for watching Wimbledon.
More interesting to watch the outer courts where a British wildcard takes someone to give sets rather than a top seed sail through.
Case in point: Felix AA v Duckworth.
More interesting to watch the outer courts where a British wildcard takes someone to give sets rather than a top seed sail through.
Case in point: Felix AA v Duckworth.
June 30, 2025 at 4:56 PM
First few days are the best for watching Wimbledon.
More interesting to watch the outer courts where a British wildcard takes someone to give sets rather than a top seed sail through.
Case in point: Felix AA v Duckworth.
More interesting to watch the outer courts where a British wildcard takes someone to give sets rather than a top seed sail through.
Case in point: Felix AA v Duckworth.
Watching Franz Ferdinand's set from Glastonbury back and they're so good we've just booked tickets to see them next year in Bristol.
Proper old school looking set. Crowd super engaged. No phones. Perfection.
Proper old school looking set. Crowd super engaged. No phones. Perfection.
June 29, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Watching Franz Ferdinand's set from Glastonbury back and they're so good we've just booked tickets to see them next year in Bristol.
Proper old school looking set. Crowd super engaged. No phones. Perfection.
Proper old school looking set. Crowd super engaged. No phones. Perfection.