tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post1450795793695569055..comments2024-03-29T17:55:30.203+13:00Comments on Anglican Down Under: By 1 (I was completely wrong, but who cares)Peter Carrellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-26748081726354774702011-10-26T17:44:05.244+13:002011-10-26T17:44:05.244+13:00This blog has broad tolerance when it comes to cri...This blog has broad tolerance when it comes to criticism, Andrew, but some subjects are off limits, so this is a last chance saloon warning: no further negativity about Captain Marvel please :)Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-55581509249209514852011-10-26T06:20:40.954+13:002011-10-26T06:20:40.954+13:00Just saw a replay of St Richie taking a leaf out o...Just saw a replay of St Richie taking a leaf out of the Quade Cooper playbook. Perhaps he'll become France's "public enemy #1"?<br /><br />http://www.rugbydump.com/2011/10/2216/richie-mccaw-knee-on-morgan-parra-donald-kick-rougerie-eye-gouge-and-moreAndrew Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-67390174754302372602011-10-24T21:59:49.207+13:002011-10-24T21:59:49.207+13:00We are ever humble, Andrew, just like the Australi...We are ever humble, Andrew, just like the Australian cricket team ...Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-866638299043671932011-10-24T21:37:29.520+13:002011-10-24T21:37:29.520+13:00Hi Peter,
Congrats to the All Blacks...they showed...Hi Peter,<br />Congrats to the All Blacks...they showed they can win a hard-fought, slog of a match, not just those where they dominate and overpower their opposition. If only they played that way in the semi-final against the Wallabies!<br />I was very impressed with the French, too. Many fewer errors than usual, and some good attacking of their own. After that Haka response, will the French become "Public Enemy number 1"? It looks like Quade Cooper has about 6 months leave from that role.<br />Just heard that next year Argentina will turn the Tri-Nations into the Quad Nations. Will be good to play against a different style of rugby, and no doubt will help the Pumas to get up to a consistent Tier 1 level.<br />Make sure there's no violation of the 2nd commandment with that All Black Messiah icon in the coming days!Andrew Reidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-61567243563284430972011-10-24T19:34:56.321+13:002011-10-24T19:34:56.321+13:00In the case of Stephen Donald and his remarkable c...In the case of Stephen Donald and his remarkable come-back from the edge, I suppose one could even borrow that sacred word 'Redemption'. Hooray!Father Ron Smithhttp://kiwianglo.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-76201711565943631272011-10-24T08:18:37.730+13:002011-10-24T08:18:37.730+13:00Second changes indeed, Andrew ... and an illustrio...Second changes indeed, Andrew ... and an illustrious namesake, Stephen ... definitely something in future sermons about second chances in life!Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-16978911342194957702011-10-24T08:14:36.600+13:002011-10-24T08:14:36.600+13:00Even I (a non-fan of rugby) was enthralled by the ...Even I (a non-fan of rugby) was enthralled by the match - especially when my namesake took the initiative!Stephen Donaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-78396603381787964812011-10-24T08:09:02.227+13:002011-10-24T08:09:02.227+13:00Re Stephen Donald: It's just fantastic that li...Re Stephen Donald: It's just fantastic that life presents second chances when we risk and trust and hope for the best in people. And a look at history in general will show that it is often the biggest mistake makers that have contributed the most to this great world we live in. <br /><br />Peter as you know I know squat all about rugby but even I feel a sense of nationalistic pride and well being this morning. <br /><br />The injures and the Stephen Donald angle just make a great thing even greater. <br /><br />I just know there is good sermon fodder in the story. And that is something I do know about.Hoggsternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-11521151168708993782011-10-24T07:59:09.624+13:002011-10-24T07:59:09.624+13:00The ABs now have the challenge of winning the Cup ...The ABs now have the challenge of winning the Cup on "foreign" soil, and retaining the Cup - neither of which they have done before!Peter Carrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535218286799156659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3915617830446943975.post-26966044165640826912011-10-24T01:21:35.686+13:002011-10-24T01:21:35.686+13:00Good match Peter+ - I haven't seen such good r...Good match Peter+ - I haven't seen such good rugby for a while. France were worthy opponents and pushed NZ hard so the All Blacks deserve fullsome credit and congratulations.<br /><br />It has been a pleasure to watch, as has the rest of the world cup - thanks so much to you all for hosting it.<br /><br />Over to us!Pageantmasternoreply@blogger.com