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Blowin started the topic in Friday, 21 Jun 2019 at 8:01am

Have it cunts

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tubeshooter Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 1:42pm

Wot a lode of rubbish

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blackers Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 1:53pm
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The Bureau of Meteorology goes through Kong's "just call me Gary" phase.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/18/bureau-of-meteoro...

No chance. As it is the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, shouldn’t it be called the CBom?

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frog Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 2:01pm
stunet wrote:

The Bureau of Meteorology goes through Kong's "just call me Gary" phase.

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/oct/18/bureau-of-meteoro...

Ha, our new logo says BOM but don't call us that! Weird.

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indo-dreaming Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 3:25pm

And now it shall forever be known in Australia as BOM

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udo Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 7:03pm
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burleigh Wednesday, 19 Oct 2022 at 8:56pm
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Cal Robson got some backing ...
https://cstad.s3.ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/website-refresh/2-content/...
https://www.instagram.com/p/CiZRxuqhvsP/?hl=en

Sad when a world class surfer can’t get backed but If you’re not marketable, you’re no value to the brand.

He needs to get sponsored by Bunnings

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freeride76 Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 at 7:58am

Thats a really good sponsor for Cal.

Stoked for him.

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etarip Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 at 8:55am
blackers wrote:
stunet wrote:

The Bureau of Meteorology goes through Kong's "just call me Gary" phase.

No chance. As it is the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, shouldn’t it be called the CBom?

Blackers - that got a chuckle

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Sheep go to heaven Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 at 5:26pm
etarip wrote:
blackers wrote:
stunet wrote:

The Bureau of Meteorology goes through Kong's "just call me Gary" phase.

No chance. As it is the Commonwealth Bureau of Meteorology, shouldn’t it be called the CBom?

Blackers - that got a chuckle

..... Or The Federal Bureau of Meteorology ........... F BoM

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blackers Thursday, 20 Oct 2022 at 5:36pm

Nice work sheepie, it had to be said....

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udo Friday, 21 Oct 2022 at 4:20pm
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fitzroy-21 Friday, 21 Oct 2022 at 5:10pm

$40. Holy Crap! For a run of the mill white ceramic mug!
You can get a Yeti for that. And at least the Yeti won't spill and keeps whatever drink you want in it hot/cold for hours.

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AndyM Friday, 21 Oct 2022 at 5:53pm

C'mon fellas, it's not cheap being a hipster.
Those 80 series cruisers, mid length twins and hats with that certain "devil may care" attitude don't buy themselves.
Not to mention weekends away at Plomer.

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udo Friday, 21 Oct 2022 at 6:09pm

Swellness Summit started today...

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 11:37am

Big UFC card tomorrow.
So what are people thinking?
Oliveira v Makhachev
O’Malley v Yan
Sterling v Dillashaw

Predictions?

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 11:56am

Oliveira is the favourite although I think it will be a brave man to discount Makhachev considering the mental and physical fortitude of people from that region.
I think Yan could well walk through O’Malley but O’Malley has great footwork and fast hands. Plus a big reach advantage. Could see Yan getting inside to use those leg trips he likes.
The last fight I’m a bit more ambivalent about but I can’t say I’m a fan of Sterling.

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seeds Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 11:59am

My prediction is none of the local establishments will be screening it. As usual. I like a brew and a fight card. Cabs and especially Uber won’t return me to my boring arse town from anywhere that is screening it because of the distance. No shit I want to take over the lease on my local.

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 12:06pm

So multiple establishments don’t screen it? Must be quite a small town or a very non-cooperative demographic :)

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freeride76 Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 12:16pm

5am in AEDT though, I think.

That may be the reason.

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seeds Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 12:29pm

Okay didn’t realise that but no different. Demographic but also alcoholic abusive micro managing publican that sits at end of bar from early arvo until closing scaring his staff and any potential decent punters from staying there or coming back. Makes most of his money from bottle shop and has plenty of money from elsewhere so doesn’t give a rats.

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Jelly Flater Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 12:31pm

Yep. It’s in Abu Dhabi … early start.

Charles vs Islam is a high level fight, skill level of these two is impressive…

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san Guine Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 12:59pm

Backed by Bunga Bunga Berlusconi's beneficence? The more things change the more they stay the same...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/21/giorgia-meloni-tells-itali...

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 1:17pm
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Yep. It’s in Abu Dhabi … early start.

Charles vs Islam is a high level fight, skill level of these two is impressive…

Who’s your pick?

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seeds Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 1:27pm
san Guine wrote:

Backed by Bunga Bunga Berlusconi's beneficence? The more things change the more they stay the same...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/21/giorgia-meloni-tells-itali...

This will be more interesting than a fishing shirt. I’m intrigued.

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 1:34pm

What do you reckon FR, you’re usually interested in these things?

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icandig Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 2:08pm
AndyM wrote:

Big UFC card tomorrow.
So what are people thinking?
Oliveira v Makhachev
O’Malley v Yan
Sterling v Dillashaw

Predictions?

Islam for the win by submission or ground and pound.
I hope Yan beats some sense into O'Malley either that or beats him senseless.
Barracking for Dillashaw but don't care much either way.

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Jelly Flater Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 2:12pm

@andym

I can’t split charles v islam… has the potential be a technical masterpiece I reckon tho.

Charles says ko first round and khabib says islam will run thru charles ;)

I think it’ll b a proper dog fight. Charles’ experience and ability off the back is huge - and anything close to khabib is just plain scary…

Decision.

Petr will destroy shaun

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seeds Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 2:18pm

What channel do you guys subscribe to? Is it an on going affair or pay for view?

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icandig Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 3:01pm
seeds wrote:

What channel do you guys subscribe to? Is it an on going affair or pay for view?

Foxtel for prelims. I don't do PPV. I'll check results / highlights and wait for replays.

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seeds Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 3:08pm

Prelims as the fights before? Or do you mean you can watch non title fights on fox for free?

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icandig Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 3:25pm
seeds wrote:

Prelims as the fights before? Or do you mean you can watch non title fights on fox for free?

Both. I have a foxtel box which I think is old technology now. I can record, so usually do. I don't think you can record on the Telstra version of foxtel, so if you're considering it be careful which way you go.

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udo Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 4:43pm

Jeez ...Ozzys Mugs and Toms retreats....im out of Touch $$ wise faaark
https://www.tomcarrollmeditation.com/retreats

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burleigh Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 5:58pm
udo wrote:

Jeez ...Ozzys Mugs and Toms retreats....im out of Touch $$ wise faaark
https://www.tomcarrollmeditation.com/retreats

Wow.

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 7:05pm
udo wrote:

Jeez ...Ozzys Mugs and Toms retreats....im out of Touch $$ wise faaark
https://www.tomcarrollmeditation.com/retreats

Just remember, unless you join in and pay the bucks, you won't get closer to your "own true nature", you'll remain a hollow shell, possibly a self-deceptive fraud.

How cool is wellness, how cool is advertising?? :)

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AndyM Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 7:43pm
Jelly Flater wrote:

@andym

I can’t split charles v islam… has the potential be a technical masterpiece I reckon tho.

Charles says ko first round and khabib says islam will run thru charles ;)

I think it’ll b a proper dog fight. Charles’ experience and ability off the back is huge - and anything close to khabib is just plain scary…

Decision.

Petr will destroy shaun

Yeah Charles by decision.
Yan by KO/TKO. Will be interesting to see if Yan can run O'Malley down, get inside and start working him over.

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tubeshooter Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 8:29pm

I think Charles will win but the bookies don't think the fight will go the distance. (Sportsbet paying 4.20 it does & 1.22 it doesn't).
I reckon Yan will take down Sean, at least I hope so.

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freeride76 Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 8:30pm

you guys watching at home?

if so, how?

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Jelly Flater Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 8:41pm

Charles still about $2.45 underdog …

Gamrot v dariush is also a mad scrap

Probly Foxtel

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burleigh Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 8:51pm
freeride76 wrote:

you guys watching at home?

if so, how?

Facebook, search live feeds. Always someone streaming it.

I'm really looking forward to the main event.

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tubeshooter Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 9:01pm

Yeah I see Islam is still the favourite .
I might get the man cave fired up and put it on foxtel PPV ($60). A couple of mates are keen on the idea. We'll see. It'll only be a replay though, won't be watching live.

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freeride76 Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 9:04pm

haven't got Foxtel., I'll try Facey in the morning.

what time do the main event fights start?

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tubeshooter Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 9:11pm
freeride76 wrote:

haven't got Foxtel., I'll try Facey in the morning.

what time do the main event fights start?

The prelims begin at 1AM AEDT and the mains kick off at 5AM AEDT
https://www.foxsports.com.au/ufc/ufc-280-charles-oliveira-vs-islam-makha...

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Jelly Flater Saturday, 22 Oct 2022 at 9:47pm

Charles v Islam will probly be bout 7am -depends on how long fights last beforehand…

Gonna be most interesting as the winner will then defend against volk

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freeride76 Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 8:39am

That was a much easier win for Islam than I thought it would be.

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AndyM Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 9:08am

Fascinating results.
Lucky I’m not a professional gambler :)

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AndyM Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 9:09am

Wonder if they’ll take a leaf out of the Gracies book and open up a worldwide series of Dagestani grappling academies.

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burleigh Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 10:38am

Islam really dominated. He looks unstable and will be a pound for pound champion until he retires.

The wrestling is insane.

Charles last two fights he got clipped in stand up and drops to the ground which is smart against strikers however trying the same thing (3rd fight in a row) against a wrestling machine would always have this outcome.

I’m really liking Islam after tonight, even the way he called out “the short guy” volks.

If they fight in Australia I believe Islam will smash him.

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burleigh Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 10:39am
AndyM wrote:

Wonder if they’ll take a leaf out of the Gracies book and open up a worldwide series of Dagestani grappling academies.

Great idea. It looks unstoppable

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AndyM Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 10:42am
burleigh wrote:
AndyM wrote:

Wonder if they’ll take a leaf out of the Gracies book and open up a worldwide series of Dagestani grappling academies.

Great idea. It looks unstoppable

Largely joking.
Though those fellas don’t appear to have that mercenary edge like the Gracies did.

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AndyM Sunday, 23 Oct 2022 at 11:22am
burleigh wrote:

Islam really dominated. He looks unstable and will be a pound for pound champion until he retires.

The wrestling is insane.

Charles last two fights he got clipped in stand up and drops to the ground which is smart against strikers however trying the same thing (3rd fight in a row) against a wrestling machine would always have this outcome.

I’m really liking Islam after tonight, even the way he called out “the short guy” volks.

If they fight in Australia I believe Islam will smash him.

Haven’t seen this morning’s fight yet but by the sounds of it Volkanovski would struggle to find an answer.
He’s got himself into a few sticky situations on the ground and only got out of them through sheer grit.
I doubt someone like Islam would fail to capitalise.