lol fair call
Big fat guys start from a stationery spot before the play starts, but everyone else can move about a bit to either put off the other team or get themselves a running start.
And the guys who aren't quite as fat, but stand on the ends of the rows of big fat guys, sometimes have to show some pace depending on how the play un-folds.
even the big fat guys are surprisingly fast. Which isn't really surprising because fat doesn't mean much. People equate fat with slow, but superheavyweight olympic weightlifters are crazy fast, and fat. Check out Steve Hamman:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRfWmkYjhdA
Pasfield is the CCM keeper these days? Lols.
Only ones with a true standing start are in the line of scrimmage, and I doubt those boys are posting good 40 yard times.
Perhaps the tight-ends may come into reckoning on your comment though to be fair. They don't move a lot before the snap and sometimes have to put the foot down.
Pasfield is the CCM keeper these days? Lols.
Good times, good times.Sorry I should clarify, everyone on offence [the team with the ball] starts from a standing start. The defence doesn't but they can't go over the line of scrimmage [an imaginary line through the ball] before the ball is snapped [moved].
I'll be happy if we don't make Rose look like Messi again. Seems to happen every time against CCM.
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Sorry I should clarify, everyone on offence [the team with the ball] starts from a standing start. The defence doesn't but they can't go over the line of scrimmage [an imaginary line through the ball] before the ball is snapped [moved].
Only ones with a true standing start are in the line of scrimmage, and I doubt those boys are posting good 40 yard times.
Perhaps the tight-ends may come into reckoning on your comment though to be fair. They don't move a lot before the snap and sometimes have to put the foot down.
Only ones with a true standing start are in the line of scrimmage, and I doubt those boys are posting good 40 yard times.
Perhaps the tight-ends may come into reckoning on your comment though to be fair. They don't move a lot before the snap and sometimes have to put the foot down.
the more I watch, the more I like American football.
A colleague has said the he will turn up on Sunday.
All aboard the bandwagon! The more the merrier.
I'll be the one at the Backbencher pre-match, who doesn't know the secret handshake.
Bugger, I didn't even know there was a handshake
Budgie - is that you?
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Only ones with a true standing start are in the line of scrimmage, and I doubt those boys are posting good 40 yard times.
Perhaps the tight-ends may come into reckoning on your comment though to be fair. They don't move a lot before the snap and sometimes have to put the foot down.
the more I watch, the more I like American football.
OMG SO OFF TOPIC OH JEEZ
Actually, getting outplayed quite a bit these days
Only ones with a true standing start are in the line of scrimmage, and I doubt those boys are posting good 40 yard times.
Perhaps the tight-ends may come into reckoning on your comment though to be fair. They don't move a lot before the snap and sometimes have to put the foot down.
the more I watch, the more I like American football.
OMG SO OFF TOPIC OH JEEZ
Saw a bit of training at Weka Street just before. Durante not on field - recovering from a virus I think. Reira was off field receiving treatment when I watched. Haven't been to training for a while. First thing you notice is the quality of the B team in a training game. So much better than it was. Ridenton and Rufer seem similar quality, same type of skill set to me, which is encouraging. Early days for Krishna - looked to be working things out - same for Lujic.
Saw a bit of training at Weka Street just before. Durante not on field - recovering from a virus I think. Reira was off field receiving treatment when I watched. Haven't been to training for a while. First thing you notice is the quality of the B team in a training game. So much better than it was. Ridenton and Rufer seem similar quality, same type of skill set to me, which is encouraging. Early days for Krishna - looked to be working things out - same for Lujic.
Yeah looks like better young quality to me. Had a 5 yo with me, so was difficult to trace a few in B team, as hadn't seen them for a while.
Boyd looked like he was on fire - but the player whose seemingly had a technique makeover is Lia. Seems to be a different player.
Interesting you say that tonya because I've noticed the odd touch or move from Lia recently that has really surprised me, like he's trying to show us there's a footballer under there
Good on him. Much maligned, but can't be accused of not giving it his all. I think I'll absolutely lose it if he bags a goal this season.
Interesting you say that tonya because I've noticed the odd touch or move from Lia recently that has really surprised me, like he's trying to show us there's a footballer under there
Good on him. Much maligned, but can't be accused of not giving it his all. I think I'll absolutely lose it if he bags a goal this season.
Yeah same. Think it was Lia who scored a beauty in practised game lobbying keeper, laid on by Brockie. Could be wrong as had my handsful with kid. But think it was him.
Dura played a part in 75% of the training, came off for the last 20 minutes, looked to be full of hard running.
Agree with your comments re Lia, IMHO he is playing the best he ever has for us at the moment.
Kenny not involved today, he was in Auckland sorting out visa's for Costa Rican duties.
Everyone seemed relaxed & happy, despite the weather not being ideal (like it usually is on the coast!!!!)
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
At this stage, its looking like it will be a rather windy evening for the game.
woohoo, we know how to play in the wind
Oi Oi Edgecumbe... lets have a clean sheet
Club doing a minute applause for Ian Well pregame.
I already posted about Ian Wells in the RIP thread but just in case people don't realise the significance of this...
It's hard to overstate just how instrumental Ian Wells and John Dow were in the creation of the Phoenix. After the collapse of The Knights they did all the work on the bid and kept the idea of a Wellington franchise going for 3 months until Terry finally had his famous haircut. They did this with virtually no interest or support from NZF who were focused on finding new owners in Auckland. Without Ian's efforts it's fair to say there probably wouldn't be a Wellington Phoenix.
The club is doing a minute's applause right before kick-off, as well as the players wearing black arm-bands, and the Fever banner. All thoroughly deserved, so let's make it a good one.
http://www.stuff.co.nz/dominion-post/news/wellington/9578556/Passionate-Wellingtonian-dies
I'm not sure that Lia has improved add a footballer, I just think he's found a fantastic partnership with Riera. His impact on the team as a whole is much improved though.
Disagree somewhat patrick, I agree on your point but also think he has improved bucket loads on his skill for some reason. My only guess is his confidence has boosted under ernies tutelage.
Lia even scored!
Brockie missed two sitters, and even he couldn't believe the second one, skewed it wide on a 1 on 1.
Krishna looked very quick and dangerous and scored a good goal. Was the tall guy on the B team Lujic? He looked a real threat.
Lia has gone from scapegoat to getting praised. Stein was never a scapegoat.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Lia has gone from scapegoat to getting praised. Stein was never a scapegoat.
Lia's no longer the scapegoat. But that doesn't mean he's been putting in MOM performances. Its just he's playing better.
Based on training starting XI will be:
Moss Boxall Dura Siggy Manny Lia Riera Cunningham Hernandez Waffles Brockie
Krishna may be on the bench.
Cloudy periods. Strong NW'lies, gusts 100 km/h evening.
Lia's no longer the scapegoat. But that doesn't mean he's been putting in MOM performances. Its just he's playing better.
Grumpy old bastard alert
Had Krishna still been at Auckland he would have been suspended this weekend for his send-off last outing.
And had he transferred to another amateur club in NZ that suspension would have stood.
Can anyone clarify his suspension status in converting to professional ranks?
any one know why on ticketek this week you cant buy tickets for the feverzone?
Lia's no longer the scapegoat. But that doesn't mean he's been putting in MOM performances. Its just he's playing better.
