Off Topic IV

captaincrunk · Post #21 » by **captaincrunk** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 7:00 am

Jaruff wrote:For the Aussies here, I downloaded some Rugby game on the PS3 and I can't figure out the rules. It's confusing as hell.

I mean, I run with the ball and my "blockers" retreat when I do instead of picking up blocks. I know this isn't American football but I know I got 5 points for crossing the end zone (or whatever it's called in rugby). It would be easier if the other players actually blocked so I could run. Is that not allowed or something?

Also, the "kick a field goal/penalty kick" for offsides is crazy. Throw in that crazy kicking angle and this American is stumped.

Try tutorials and practices?

Elden Payton · Post #22 » by **Elden Payton** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 7:01 am

Jaruff wrote:For the Aussies here, I downloaded some Rugby game on the PS3 and I can't figure out the rules. It's confusing as hell.

I mean, I run with the ball and my "blockers" retreat when I do instead of picking up blocks. I know this isn't American football but I know I got 5 points for crossing the end zone (or whatever it's called in rugby). It would be easier if the other players actually blocked so I could run. Is that not allowed or something?

Also, the "kick a field goal/penalty kick" for offsides is crazy. Throw in that crazy kicking angle and this American is stumped.

G'day Jaruff, the aim is to run forward toward the try line & the other players don't block but run with you waiting for the pass, you can only pass the ball backwards(as in the guy who receives the ball can't be in fron of you) & if you kick the ball someone on your team(wingers generally) have to run past the point of the ball before you can grab it again. does that make sense??

The aim of the game is to get tries or you can kick it through for a field goal in open play.

SWedd523 · Post #23 » by **SWedd523** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:09 pm

I like Dirk and all, but the way people overrate him and ride his balls so much now is just insane.

Looking through different threads, they have him as the best player in the league, the best shooter ever, etc. Come onnnn

Post #24 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:05 pm

I think they need to replace "best" with "unique".

e4Nf6 · Post #25 » by **e4Nf6** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 3:44 pm

Jaruff,

In rugby, American Football style blocking is illegal. The other players thus run alongside/behind the ball carrier looking for "laterals,"

captaincrunk · Post #26 » by **captaincrunk** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 4:55 pm

SWEDD523 wrote:I like Dirk and all, but the way people overrate him and ride his balls so much now is just insane.

Looking through different threads, they have him as the best player in the league, the best shooter ever, etc. Come onnnn

Dirk is barely the best PF in the league and that's only because his prime is extending beyond KGs. KG in his prime is better than Dirk. Pau is pretty good too, but I do think Dirk edges him out.

Jaruff · Post #27 » by **Jaruff** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 10:11 pm

Thanks for the Rugby 101 guys. That makes sense.

I should have recorded myself trying to play the game like American football. I'm sure some of you would have got a nice kick out of that. :lol:

Post #28 » by **fatlever** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:05 pm

Australian Football League final - Geelong vs Collingwood - is on ESPN 2 in HD tonight at midnight here in the US.

Elden Payton · Post #29 » by **Elden Payton** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:12 pm

fatlever wrote:Australian Football League final - Geelong vs Collingwood - is on ESPN 2 in HD tonight at midnight here in the US.

Go the Cats!!!!!!!!

I can't wait until I see Collingwood falter at the final hurdle!!!!!!

Glad it's on stateside, don't miss it guys!!!! It's sure to be a blinder.

Post #30 » by **BigSlam** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:20 pm

fatlever wrote:Australian Football League final - Geelong vs Collingwood - is on ESPN 2 in HD tonight at midnight here in the US.

I'll be watching on delay tomorrow starting around noon - so you bastards resist from posting the scores on here - ok!!

P.S. I'll be meowing this weekend. Go Cats!!

Elden Payton · Post #31 » by **Elden Payton** » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:48 pm

Cheers Slam!!!

Here are the teams if anyone is interested.

Geelong

Hunt/Scarlett/Lonergan
Enright/Taylor/Wojcinski
Selwood/Bartel/Mackie
Johnson/Hawkins/Varcoe
West/Podsiadly/Chapman

Ottens/Ling/Corey

Kelly/Duncan/Stokes/Christensen

Collingwood

Toovey/Reid/O'Brien
Maxwell/Tarrant/Shaw
Blair/Swan/Thomas
johnson/Brown/Didak
Sidebottom/Cloke/Ball

Jolly/Pendlebury/Krakouer

Davis/Wellingham/Dawes/Fasolo

Post #32 » by **Diop** » Sat Oct 1, 2011 12:00 am

Post #33 » by **fatlever** » Sat Oct 1, 2011 12:20 am

BigSlam wrote:
fatlever wrote:Australian Football League final - Geelong vs Collingwood - is on ESPN 2 in HD tonight at midnight here in the US.

I'll be watching on delay tomorrow starting around noon - so you bastards resist from posting the scores on here - ok!!

P.S. I'll be meowing this weekend. Go Cats!!

i'll probably watch on dvr tomorrow as well. so same for me, no spoilers.

Elden Payton · Post #34 » by **Elden Payton** » Sat Oct 1, 2011 12:48 am

Sachmo wrote:

Cheers Sachmo, that pic is epic!!!!

Elden Payton · Post #35 » by **Elden Payton** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 12:07 am

So did you guys watch the game???

W_HAMILTON · Post #36 » by **W_HAMILTON** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 1:51 am

I just watched the Glen Rice highlights from that All-Star Game back in the 90s from the other thread. It was nice. I remembered him breaking the records, but I had forgotten that he won MVP. When the highlights mentioned that Jordan was close to a triple-double, I was thinking that he was the one that won it. Rice was amazing that portion of the season where he was on fire for months. It was like he scored 30+ every night. It was probably one of the most memorable string of performances in the history of Charlotte professional sports.

SWedd523 · Post #37 » by **SWedd523** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 1:57 am

Care to post a link Ham?

W_HAMILTON · Post #38 » by **W_HAMILTON** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 2:04 am

SWEDD523 wrote:Care to post a link Ham?

It was one of LamarMatic7's videos posted in the "Off Topic III" thread. Here is the link: http://www.mixmakers.net/basketball/lam ... me-record/

Post #39 » by **fatlever** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 3:08 am

Sik Infant wrote:So did you guys watch the game???

i just finished watching the game. i watched the 1st half live last night, then just watched the 2nd half.

slam, let us know when you have finished watching so i can comment.

Elden Payton · Post #40 » by **Elden Payton** » Sun Oct 2, 2011 3:31 am

fatlever wrote:
Sik Infant wrote:So did you guys watch the game???

i just finished watching the game. i watched the 1st half live last night, then just watched the 2nd half.

slam, let us know when you have finished watching so i can comment.

Good stuff Fats!!! Yeah I'm waiting until it's a definite that everyone's seen it to comment aswell.