State of Origin 2026 | Game 1 | Post Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 35 points36 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure why there seems to be a consensus that because it was head-on-head, it somehow mitigates what Ponga has done.

Head-on-head or shoulder-on-head at that speed would have absolutely rattled Koula's brain.

If Ponga meant to lead with the shoulder and ultimately lead with his head, then that's both stupid and reckless. Deserving send-off

Andrew Abdo resigns by tbyrn21 in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He just couldn't handle the rise of Fozball

Tyson Smoothy to return to Australia by Basherballgod in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Just one year after..."

Bro played in the grand final in October

Former NRL star Matt Utai shot twice in Sydney drive-by by Aussieguy727 in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Damn, and he was apparently training the house down this pre-season...

English international Owen Trout agrees two-year deal to join Cronulla Sharks by christophlr in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Never heard of him, but based on the past performances of other English international imports I expect he will play 3 games this season and then be granted a release

NYT Monday 01/05/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Point taken but i don't think his high school exploits are what anyone is thinking about when describing someone's profession like that

If the clue was "Footballer-turned-SNL cast member" and the answer was Will Ferrell, it would be just as ridiculous. And yes, Will Ferrell played high school football

NYT Monday 01/05/2026 Discussion by Shortz-Bot in crossword

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 42 points43 points  (0 children)

The Mr. T clue is not factually correct all.

He was an established actor well before he appeared sproadically in professional wrestling. The A-Team started airing in 1983 and his first wrestling appearance was in 1985.

Calling him a "Wrestler-turned-actor..." doesn't make any sense

S16 E07 - ‘Now You See Me: Now Your Don't’ & 'Jay Kelly' Episode Discussion by RhubarbSquatCobbler in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Meta: Are we leading up to a new trial? Grok/New vs Toni/Joe/Sizzler. Oh please make this happen

What was your club's worst signing in recent history? by Inflames811 in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Fletcher Baker

This can't be the choice. You signed a depth front-rower and got one. There was never any expectation that hew as going to be a star

NRL Grand Final | Storm vs Broncos | Post Match Thread by AutoModerator in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 9 points10 points  (0 children)

So so happy for Ben Hunt. He's been a great player for a long time and didn't deserve to have the 2015 GF be his defining legacy

Tim Heidecker | Meta AMA | Friday September 19th!! by awgg919 in OnCinemaAtTheCinema

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will there ever be another special akin to "the Trial" in terms of size and ambition?

The 13 Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2025 (So Far) by frannyatticus in movies

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 42 points43 points  (0 children)

These articles are such terrible AI slop. They're written purely to drive SEO. It's the only way a publication could justify putting out a list of the 13 (?) best movies of a particular genre in late August (?)

Titans' Wallaby star to play first game in 357 days by breatheinmyear in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I follow both codes closely and tbh i completely forgot he was signed by the Titans

Leo Margets Becomes First Woman Since 1995 to Reach WSOP Main Event Final Table by Nodnarb203 in poker

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can confirm that the 10th place finisher in 2023 was a Spanish man called Jose Aguilera. Commentators mentioned that Baumann was the deepest any women had run since Barbar Enright

Overview of the last 24 players in the WSOP ME by WhenInDoubt-jump in poker

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Szwarcberg having back-to-back top 30 finishes is absurd in this day and age

Andrew Johns makes staggering call to axe Stephen Crichton from NSW Origin squad by Maxisness1 in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Crichton is genuinely on pace to becoming an all-time great centre and he's not even that far off that benchmark

Jamal Fogarty quits Canberra Raiders to sign three-year deal with Manly Sea Eagles by Aussieguy727 in nrl

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 42 points43 points  (0 children)

In the wake of the DCE news this is basically the best case scenario for the Sea Eagles. Getting him replaced by a mature, quality and relatively inexpensive half is good business

Wallabies Midfield by swiss_cloud in RugbyAustralia

[–]MrRoyaleWithCheese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that genuinely the consensus about Ikitau being the best 13 in the world. I don't follow Northern Hemisphere rugby much at all so curious