Can we rename this forum now?

surreal · 27th October 2011, 06:46

Seriously- I'm thinking "The sport that NZ is chur at, and doesn't get upset over"

Cause 24 years (perhaps only 16 years in my conscious mind) has been too long for our media (and overseas too I guess) to constantly bombard us with the pressure to hold the trophy again.

No doubt come 4 years (or 1 year even) the media spin will be about defending our world title, or winning away from home, but as a nation perhaps we can stand up to that and show the world that we no longer care only about that little shiny trophy.

Perhaps we can redirect pressure to those French chokers.

Discuss.

crocos · 27th October 2011, 09:48

At NZG, it's ALWAYS the year of Rugby.

What's to discuss?

fixed_truth · 27th October 2011, 09:51

The ABs will win the next few world cups because no one will be that worried if they don't.

Heresy · 27th October 2011, 09:56

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Originally Posted by fixed_truth

The ABs will win the next few world cups because no one will be that worried if they don't.

I don't see this happening.

fixed_truth · 27th October 2011, 10:04

Yeah maybe not, but I do think that they'll play better without King Kong on their back.

Lightspeed · 27th October 2011, 12:20

My money is on the ABs being the first to two consecutive wins and the first to three titles.

mr selfdestruct · 27th October 2011, 13:28

I'm looking forward to a fresh faced All Black team next year. Time for a bunch of players to move on, should be some announcements of the great exodus coming soon.

Luse · 27th October 2011, 13:54

I'm quite keen to see how Dagg evolves at fullback for the next few years. So much talent. CJ too, for a little(ish) guy he's such a strong runner.

I hope Sonny-Bill stays in the country, he could do with a few more years of refinement imo.

Baal · 27th October 2011, 14:05

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Originally Posted by surreal

Seriously- I'm thinking "The sport that NZ is chur at, and doesn't get upset over"

"New Zealand's insecurity complex held at bay for the next 4 years"

surreal · 28th October 2011, 23:46

Ok well yeah perhaps the world is off our backs now for while, so it can just be another year of rugby, each year...

Especially since of the many intelligent and unbiased fans out there in the rugby-internets who have decided they now have zero respect for the all blacks, due to them not getting penalized enough, and due to the NZ media.

bye bye one insecurity complex, however the other classics remain-

"Surely people don't really think Richie is a cheater?"

"Do we really get favoritisim from the referees and the IRB??"

CCS · 29th October 2011, 02:53

Are you on crack? Who the fuck in New Zealand has ever felt insecure about either of those?

*cricket chirps*

Yeah, I thought so.

herp · 29th October 2011, 07:40

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Originally Posted by surreal

"Do we really get favoritisim from the referees??"

NZ v FRA QF 2007 puts that bs to rest.

surreal · 29th October 2011, 08:45

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Originally Posted by CCS

Are you on crack? Who the fuck in New Zealand has ever felt insecure about either of those?

*cricket chirps*

Yeah, I thought so.

Ok #3, the one about arrogant NZ fans becomes relevant then.

Well, perhaps only occasionally do I think twice about such complaints from overseas fans, and then my instinct tends to suggest a come back such as "I don't know what side you support but they probably haven't beaten us for 50 years"

but then I think that doesn't ease their concerns (#1/2/3) above

Pimp-X · 29th October 2011, 08:58

Ban surreal from this forum IMO.

CCS · 29th October 2011, 13:24

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Originally Posted by surreal

Ok #3, the one about arrogant NZ fans becomes relevant then.

Relevant to you, maybe. But not to me and not, I suspect, to most All Blacks fans. I don't think we're arrogant. Maybe a little smug - but who wouldn't be when their team consistently kicks so much arse? Oh Lord it's hard to be humble...

Besides, most of the grizzles are from sulky northern hemisphere sourpusses who are jealous that their players are too crap to play southern hemisphere style rugby.

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Well, perhaps only occasionally do I think twice about such complaints from overseas fans, and then my instinct tends to suggest a come back such as "I don't know what side you support but they probably haven't beaten us for 50 years"

but then I think that doesn't ease their concerns (#1/2/3) above

Hey, fuck it. We're the champions. Fuck what anyone else thinks.

CCS · 29th October 2011, 13:30

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Originally Posted by Pimp-X

Ban surreal from this forum IMO.

I don't think he's a real fan tbh.

chiQ · 31st October 2011, 14:31

So, are we only ever going to win at home, and will they never let us host again?

vorlon · 31st October 2011, 15:21

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Originally Posted by chiQ

So, are we only ever going to win at home, and will they never let us host again?

I thought 2032 is when we are gonna win the cup again ?? :P

PhX · 1st November 2011, 09:26

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Originally Posted by vorlon

I thought 2032 is when we are gonna win the cup again ?? :P

There might not even be a cup then

27th October 2011, 13:28	#7
mr selfdestruct The Deliverator	I'm looking forward to a fresh faced All Black team next year. Time for a bunch of players to move on, should be some announcements of the great exodus coming soon. __________________ My real signature is not nearly as legible as this one.

29th October 2011, 02:53	#11
CCS Stunt Pants	Are you on crack? Who the fuck in New Zealand has ever felt insecure about either of those? cricket chirps Yeah, I thought so. __________________ I just want to understand this, sir. Every time a rug is micturated upon in this fair city, I have to compensate the owner?

29th October 2011, 08:58	#14
Pimp-X Drunken Annoying Superhero Bastard	Ban surreal from this forum IMO. __________________ If there is one movement I could get behind in this world, it would be the discrimination and abuse of fucking idiots.

31st October 2011, 14:31	#17
chiQ Frag-muff	So, are we only ever going to win at home, and will they never let us host again? __________________ Gaming/phone/computing platforms are not indicative of groinal/physical/cognitive impressiveness.

27th October 2011, 06:46	#1
surreal	Can we rename this forum now? Seriously- I'm thinking "The sport that NZ is chur at, and doesn't get upset over" Cause 24 years (perhaps only 16 years in my conscious mind) has been too long for our media (and overseas too I guess) to constantly bombard us with the pressure to hold the trophy again. No doubt come 4 years (or 1 year even) the media spin will be about defending our world title, or winning away from home, but as a nation perhaps we can stand up to that and show the world that we no longer care only about that little shiny trophy. Perhaps we can redirect pressure to those French chokers. Discuss.

27th October 2011, 09:48	#2
crocos	At NZG, it's ALWAYS the year of Rugby. What's to discuss? __________________ Ξ √ Ω L U T ↑ ☼ N وكل يوم كنت تعيش في العبودية

27th October 2011, 09:51	#3
fixed_truth	The ABs will win the next few world cups because no one will be that worried if they don't. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

27th October 2011, 10:04	#5
fixed_truth	Yeah maybe not, but I do think that they'll play better without King Kong on their back. __________________ Protecting your peace is way more important than proving your point. Some people aren't open to cultivating their views. Just let them be wrong.

27th October 2011, 12:20	#6
Lightspeed	My money is on the ABs being the first to two consecutive wins and the first to three titles. __________________ Stay shook. No sook.

27th October 2011, 13:54	#8
Luse	I'm quite keen to see how Dagg evolves at fullback for the next few years. So much talent. CJ too, for a little(ish) guy he's such a strong runner. I hope Sonny-Bill stays in the country, he could do with a few more years of refinement imo.

28th October 2011, 23:46	#10
surreal	Ok well yeah perhaps the world is off our backs now for while, so it can just be another year of rugby, each year... Especially since of the many intelligent and unbiased fans out there in the rugby-internets who have decided they now have zero respect for the all blacks, due to them not getting penalized enough, and due to the NZ media. bye bye one insecurity complex, however the other classics remain- "Surely people don't really think Richie is a cheater?" "Do we really get favoritisim from the referees and the IRB??"