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Post by Guest Sat Sep 03, 2011 9:48 pm

First topic message reminder :

Welcome to the virtual rugby pub - a place where you can come in for a sly beverage and discuss whatever's on your mind, or just eavesdrop on the regulars if you fancy a break from all the rugby chat.

The only rule in this pub is one of mutual respect for everyone in it, oh and no defacing the David Pocock photo on the bar. That's a banning offence

So pull up a chair....what'll it be?

Ale cider guinness coffee mug cuppa Bubbly RedWine

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:36 pm

Probably a bit late on the performance/results debate (wife's grandparents turned up so was being sociable) but here is my tuppence.

Rugby matches are won by the team scoring most points. Points are awarded for set acts, i.e. 5 for a try 3 for penalty etc. There are no points for style, or for a point scoring act being aesthetically pleasing, as that is subjective. For me a rolling maul is aesthically pleasing as a backs move that goes through 6 pairs of hands and ends up being finished in the corner.

Therefore for me, the team that scores more points is the best team, as that is the aim of the game, to outscore your opponent, so by definition, the best team always wins.
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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:40 pm

I understand what you and Munsty are saying Pete, however for me "best" is a subjective term that depends on the game. On the day I may think the losing side played better. There are too many variables in an 80 minute long team sport for the side with more points to be "better".
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Post by Guest Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:42 pm

hope all goes well at the Docs Micky.

And afternoon all, I'm v happy today, my line manager is on leave for 10 working days which means peace and quiet and a chance to actually get on with my work properly Yahoo

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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:44 pm

You're not a fan of your line manager then, Dreamer? Laugh


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Post by MBTGOG Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:46 pm

It's not subjective at all. Unless you're changing the point of playing the game.


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Post by Guest Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:47 pm

ha not work wise Lucky! She's absolutely lovely but she drives me absolutely potty.

Trying to get her to explain something to you/explaining something to her can be like having a tooth extracted.

anyway, must dash, got to head on back to the office Sad

Laters folks, have lovely days Run

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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:52 pm

MBTGOG wrote:It's not subjective at all.


In your opinion
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Post by Mick(TEFC) Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:56 pm

Stag,
Many French fans are happy to see ML leave, but even more are saddened by the choice of his replacement. thumbsup
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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 12:57 pm

red_stag wrote:I understand what you and Munsty are saying Pete, however for me "best" is a subjective term that depends on the game. On the day I may think the losing side played better. There are too many variables in an 80 minute long team sport for the side with more points to be "better".

MBTGOG wrote:It's not subjective at all. Unless you're changing the point of playing the game.


Munsty sums it up Stag. The aim of a rugby match is to score more points than your opponent, and how you do that is not relevant to the final score, therefore it's not subjective to say the team that scores more points is better.

It is not rhtymic gymnastics or ice dancing where points are awarded for artistic impression.

In rugby just because a team plays in a more aesthetically pleasing manner they cannot be regarded as playing better, as the true test of who is better would be the effectiveness of how they play in order to achieve the intended outcome of outscoring their opponent, therefore making the team that wins 'better'.
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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:04 pm

Lads Im sorry now but where have I said anything about aestetics. Please don't put words in my mouth where Im made out that its all about wide passing etc.

I don't like being told I have "misunderstood" something because I understand your point but just see it differently.

You don't have to be the better team to score more points. You can be lucky, cheated, etc.

Take these examples:

A - Last minute losing by 1 point, Team Red score a drops a goal, goes narrowly wide and referee awards it. TV replay shows it was unsuccessful. Team Red Wins.

B - Last minute losing by 1 point, Team Red drops a goal. Ref doesn't give it but TV replay shows it was a success. Team Red Loses.
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Post by MBTGOG Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:07 pm

You sound like some kind of post modernist Stag.


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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:08 pm

So earlier in game A Team red had a try chalked off incorrectly costing them 5/7 points meaning that the wrongly awarded drop goal only gave them what they deserved.

Shall I bother with game B or not? My point is we can all stick hypothetical refereeing errors into the scenario to suit whatever purpose we want them to, but as a general rule referees mistakes don't tend to cost teams matches in isolation.
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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:13 pm

Thats true Pete they don't in isolation. I'm sorry if you and Munsty don't agree and I do see where you come from. And I've debated this 1000 times with Munsty. I won't change my view on that.

Sport is about winning; however you can win without being the better side.
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Post by MBTGOG Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:14 pm

See you all in over a week. Love you lot.


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Post by Mick(TEFC) Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:16 pm

Munsty,
bon voyage, and have a great holiday.
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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:17 pm

Stag

I know you and Munsty have had this battle before, and like yourself I can see the other side of the coin, I just disagree with it. We'll call this an agree to disagree moment. Hug


Laters Munsty, safe journey.

I'm sure there was a post from luckless just now which has disappeared.
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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:17 pm

MBTGOG wrote:See you all in over a week. Love you lot.


Enjoy it pal Hug
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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:21 pm

There was, Pete, but Stag had already posted a refereeing error hypothesis.

I put it much better than he did, of course, but never mind. Wink

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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:22 pm

LDCPete wrote: We'll call this an agree to disagree moment.

We will. BTW did you all see this - BRILLIANT.

Watch these two Youtube Clips:

Declan Kidney 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FNzpBJzCOGI&feature=relmfu

Declan Kidney 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZORS2uCFkow

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:23 pm

So you are in agreement with Stag I presume?

Refereeing error being such that you cannot say the team that wins is the best?
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Post by Thomond Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:24 pm

Emjoy it Munsty. I missed the talk on results/performance but here is my view on the Ireland soccer team. I think the way Trap is setting us out to perform is detrimental to the team. The way he sets the team up will mean he won't concede but it inhibits any type of attacking flair we have. The way we perform is effecting our results in this case.

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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:26 pm

Not just refereeing error Pete. You have 80 minutes of ups and downs. Better performance is subjective. It seems to me its just an easy way out thing to say that more points = better performance.

We wouldn't bother hiring pundits were that actually the case.
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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:27 pm

LDCPete wrote:So you are in agreement with Stag I presume?

Refereeing error being such that you cannot say the team that wins is the best?

My point was that I'd agree with you if it wasn't for the fact that rugby is both played and officiated by humans, who are fallible. Two teams could score a legitimate try apiece, but one team's try, for one reason or another, isn't awarded. Both teams could commit the same number of the same offences, but it's possible that they won't be penalised the same number of times. Would it be fair then to say that the team that scored the most points is 'best?'

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:29 pm

Ok, so taking this out an individual game context would you please both (Stag and luckless) indulge me for a moment and respond with answers of one word to these two questions.

1. Is Richie McCaw the best openside in world rugby?

2. Are Munster a better team than Aironi Rugby?
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Can I speak to Mr. Maher please


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First of all to confirm I'm talking to the right person I need you to confirm your details for me please.



Eeeehhhh your ringing me, so you should have them already, no???


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Ok then you tell me what you have and ill tell you if they are right.



I can't do that, the only way I can confirm your details is by you giving me yours and seeing of they match what I have



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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:32 pm

1) Richie Mccaw has been the best openside in the world. I'm not trying to be awkward, but I'm not sure if he's still the best openside.

2) Munster are a better side than Aironi. But that would still be true if Aironi beat them.

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Post by Thomond Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:32 pm

Was that oen of them Microsoft phone scams,Hugh?

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:32 pm

Had one like that before Hughie, was genuine it turned out, but they got very annoyed that I wouldn't give them my details and couldn't understand my argument of 'you phoned me, you should know who you are phoning and how do I know you are who you say you are."

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Post by Gibson Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:33 pm

Sport is not all about winning. It is that and a lot more. What about the paying plebs like us who need to be entertained? Who pays their wages? I know certain fans dont give a sheet how their team plays as long as they win. I do. Hate anti-football or anti-rugby. Strangles the game as a spectacle.

If my football or rugby team, played a shoite negative game, Id stop supporting them. Or I'd be far less interested in paying to watch them play. It got like that in the end, with Cheika. Was so glad he left and Schmidt brought us back the running game.

So style of play is essential to me. It aint what you do, its the way that you do it.

Bon Voyage Munsty. Have a great time.
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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:34 pm

Ok, luckless, I'll rephrase the McCaw question.

1. At the height of his powers has McCaw been the best openside in the world and therefore better than any other openside at that time?
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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:34 pm

LDCPete wrote:Ok, so taking this out an individual game context would you please both (Stag and luckless) indulge me for a moment and respond with answers of one word to these two questions.

1. Is Richie McCaw the best openside in world rugby?

2. Are Munster a better team than Aironi Rugby?

Yes to both.
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Post by Suspicious lurker Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:34 pm

Right Pete, how about this


after 80 minutes its 17-17 both teams scored two converted tries and a penalty, Team Red scored from all their opportunities, team blue scored 3 from 5.


Who is the better team??
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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:35 pm

1) Yes.

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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:36 pm

I have to say it's been a great conversation here today Very Happy

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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:36 pm

Gibbo, that is a separate argument as you are coming from the point of view of a fan wanting to be entertained having payed for the priviledge of watching.

Different altogether from the debate about whether the better team always wins.

Anyway, hows tings buddy, your boy still home and keeping you on your toes?
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Post by Thomond Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:39 pm

Gibson wrote:. Hate anti-football or anti-rugby. Strangles the game as a spectacle.

If my football or rugby team, played a shoite negative game, Id stop supporting them.
So style of play is essential to me. It aint what you do, its the way that you do it.

Bon Voyage Munsty. Have a great time.

Yet you support the Dublin footballers? Wink

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Post by Notch Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:40 pm

hughie1986 wrote:Right Pete, how about this


after 80 minutes its 17-17 both teams scored two converted tries and a penalty, Team Red scored from all their opportunities, team blue scored 3 from 5.


Who is the better team??

The teams are evenly matched. Having opportunities and not taking them means nothing. Maybe you could say Team Blue have shown more potential for future games, but on the day they've failed to make the only statistic that matters swing their way despite that so it's not like they deserve to win.
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It's Notch!

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Post by red_stag Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:42 pm

NB - I should point this out I don't believe that teams "deserve to win". I definitely don't think that. Just that its possible to win despite not playing as well as your opponent.
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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:43 pm

Pete, would you say that Munster are better than Aironi?

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Post by Notch Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:43 pm

Gibson wrote: If my football or rugby team, played a shoite negative game, Id stop supporting them.
So style of play is essential to me. It aint what you do, its the way that you do it.

Bowlocks! In 2009, you were quite happy to cheer victories for Ireland and Leinster based on a good kicking game and great defence without much flair outside. A Grand Slam and a HEC delivered with hardly a sniff of creativity along the way- if you didn't stop supporting them then, then when would you?
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Post by Gibson Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:44 pm

Pete,
I was contesting and answering the point, that sport is all about winning. Its not.

And of course the better side normally wins. They won. If a sexhy and strong team like Nederland or Leinster lost to say Ireland and Treviso respectively.... I say its because they didnt play up to their usual standard and were allowed to get strangled. So Ireland and Treviso would be the best teams on the day. Simple.
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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:46 pm

Ok, so yes to both McCaw being better than anyone else and Munster being better than Aironi, even if Aironi beat them on any given day.

So does the fact that it is generally accepted that McCaw gets away with a lot of illegal play due to refereeing error/interpretation not impact on whether or not he is the best?

I know that James Scaysbrook at the Chiefs hasn't got as many caps or won as many matches or trophies, but that's just because of refereeing interpretations and errors that have gone the way of McCaw and Scaysbrook is clearly a 'better' player than McCaw.

No?

But you are saying that you can have an inferior record in a match and be better than your opponent, surely this must be applied across the board?

I know this is a little facetious (sp?) but couldn't think of another way to get across my point about refereeing error/interpretation being part and parcel of the game and shouldn't impact on a decision on who is best.


On to Munster, and I am glad that luckless has qualified what he has put. Munster would still be better even if Aironi beat them. What is this based on, previous record, where they have always won things? Yet when deciding who is better in an individual match you say that it is not about who wins determining who is better. The thought processes of the two scenarios are contradictory to me.

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Post by Suspicious lurker Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:48 pm

Notch wrote:
Gibson wrote: If my football or rugby team, played a shoite negative game, Id stop supporting them.
So style of play is essential to me. It aint what you do, its the way that you do it.

Bowlocks! In 2009, you were quite happy to cheer victories for Ireland and Leinster based on a good kicking game and great defence without much flair outside. A Grand Slam and a HEC delivered with hardly a sniff of creativity along the way- if you didn't stop supporting them then, then when would you?


Which brings us right back to the point that started all this this morning, Results are more important than performances
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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:48 pm

Gibson wrote:Pete,
I was contesting and answering the point, that sport is all about winning. Its not.

And of course the better side normally wins. They won. If a sexhy and strong team like Nederland or Leinster lost to say Ireland and Treviso respectively.... I say its because they didnt play up to their usual standard and were allowed to get strangled. So Ireland and Treviso would be the best teams on the day. Simple.

Gibbo, precisely, in those particular matches Ireland and Treviso would be the better team courtesy of winning, despite the fact that in the grand scheme of things the other teams are regarded as better.
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Post by Gibson Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:49 pm

Notch wrote:
Gibson wrote: If my football or rugby team, played a shoite negative game, Id stop supporting them.
So style of play is essential to me. It aint what you do, its the way that you do it.

Bowlocks! In 2009, you were quite happy to cheer victories for Ireland and Leinster based on a good kicking game and great defence without much flair outside. A Grand Slam and a HEC delivered with hardly a sniff of creativity along the way- if you didn't stop supporting them then, then when would you?

I took that win bacause it was the 1st in 61 years. Hated the rugby we played. If it had carried on like that (ahem) Id lose interest. I was fast losing interest until Kidney actually started trying to play rugby. Albeit we are caught between the past and the future right now.

As for Leinster, totally disagree. We played some stunning rugby to win that HC. Not as good as the last. But pretty good. Remember Munster? Wasps, Tigers et al? I was at them all remember?

I agree that sometimes you have to play ugly and grind out a win. (Quins v Leinster being a great example of that) But, it should not be the Status Quo. Innit?


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Post by Ozzy3213 Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:49 pm

I am gutted, am really enjoying this convo as don't get in much these days, but have got to do a supermarket run before the school run so have to sign off for now. Will be back later, hopefully there will still be a decent debate raving.

peace out angel
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Post by Notch Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:55 pm

I think you'r bluffing man! I don't think you could just switch it off if you didn't like the style of rugby we played. You might moan and criticise, but come kick off you know in your heart you'd want us to win. And score some nice tries, yeah, but deep down you'll end up cheering for Ireland in spite of yourself!

I like my side to attack and play with the ball as well, believe it or not. I always prefer to see Ulster play with ambition and attack. But I'll still support them if they play expansive rugby, negative rugby or even clueless rugby. It's the paradox of being a sports fan.
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Post by rodders Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:56 pm

https://sites.google.com/site/casadysportspsychologyclass/word-of-the-week/focusontheprocessnottheresult

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Post by Luckless Pedestrian Wed Sep 07, 2011 1:57 pm

See you later Pete, it's been great! OK

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