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Rugby outcomes analyst. Lover of Britpop. Admirer of street art. Coffee and Guinness snob. Now a Greens voter. Writer of songs. Living the dream in Brisbane Olympic City. 🦘🐨

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#auspol I don’t think Canavan is evil. I reckon a David Pocock or David Shoebridge will be able to work with him and bring him around on climate etc.

11.03.2026 02:25 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

@patskarvelas.bsky.social why is not a single media commentator picking up on the migration of Labor supporters to the Greens/Teals? Surely that migration is a now as newsworthy as Libs leaking to One Nation?

09.03.2026 10:28 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Picked up this beauty for my son today. Made in Australia. Be so nice if brands can just make decent quality stuff again.

09.03.2026 09:09 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Agree.

08.03.2026 09:23 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

On another matter, I reckon the Wallabies are in good shape player-wise to beat both Ireland and France. Would that be thing @rugbykino.bsky.social

08.03.2026 00:41 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Conflicted now. Not a big fan of Less Kiss (not the human, just his play style and lack of results), but this was a good win away. Suddenly the Tahs also look beatable. So can the Reds reach their potential?

08.03.2026 00:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Lastly if Gordon cannot make a mark in this game and dictate play like a general,then I fear we need to move on. Can Meredith announce himself tonight? It’s setting up to be one of those games that define Wallaby rugby for the next year.

06.03.2026 21:40 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Also interested in how Canham will stand up. Canham and Cale can be best in world. Thats what excites me. But how will we nuture them in coming years? Are they for 2027 or for 2031?

06.03.2026 21:38 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The Charlie Cale/Wilson match up tonight is intriguing. What happens to Wallaby leadership group if Cale lifts Wilson? Is there time for this? Will having a Cale/Bobby V partnership be better than having Wilson/McReight/McDermot?

06.03.2026 21:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I bet we won’t see 4 field goal attempts from 4 combined Aus super teams this year and it’s just a massive tactical fault line in our game.

06.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

But like so many Aus teams, when carrying up the guts fails, we carry harder. Lawson is a great kicking 10, so use it. Keep the scoreboard going.

06.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Waratahs last night committing the old sin of wanting to score tries when points will do. When a defence in red Zone is resolute, you break the deadlock with field goals. The scoreboard pressure will open opportunities later.

06.03.2026 21:17 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Bit Ai sloppy video but a very good song @auspol.info #auspol and relevant to now.

03.03.2026 09:54 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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We now see you for what you are. The three war parties: One Nation, the Coalition and Labor who have never seen a US war they don't want to back in. Millions of Australians disagree with you. They want a government of principle, they want a government of peace.

02.03.2026 00:17 πŸ‘ 726 πŸ” 268 πŸ’¬ 44 πŸ“Œ 36
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End of another beautiful day in Aus. One day we will have a truly caring government as well.

01.03.2026 06:58 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

My parents voted for the party that sustained Apartheid for about 20 years longer than it needed to be. Not because they were evil but because of propaganda. As a result I see all propaganda and just want true equality. Race, religion, gender - all of it.

28.02.2026 11:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

What ALP now must do with NG and CGT, is to β€œflood the zone” with potential progressive policies so Murdoch etc cannot get a handle on anything to attack.

27.02.2026 05:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Done

26.02.2026 04:01 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks mate

26.02.2026 03:58 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Is there a way on Bluesky to filter out certain topics like Trump and USA?

26.02.2026 00:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Winger involvement increased due to cross kicks becoming more prevalent and many also play off the 10. But again, is the winger skillset better to exploit those opportunities than an extra 10? Guys like Kolbe and Jorgensen etc will always have a place but they are rare

25.02.2026 22:02 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Question is how many things can Sevu Reece for example do on the wing that Beauden Barret cannot? But when you have to break down an opponent with strategy- who would you rather pick? Which skillset gives you more?

25.02.2026 21:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I see the FAI in Ireland subscribes to the ALP in Australia’s version of improving social cohesion. Let’s invite total cunts and then ask the locals to stay calm and show respect. I hope the Dubliners prevent kick-off from happening.

25.02.2026 21:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The more I stare at rugby data the more my hypothesis cements: I would rather select 2 fly halves at wing than 2 wings. Being able to dominate territory/play smart trumps speed in a channel that hardly sees any ball.

25.02.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

When you are glad your team is not playing on the weekend due to their god-awful approach to attack. Thats the Reds for you.

20.02.2026 08:35 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Yeh this is the outcomes tool where you put in the field zone and start platform and then it shows you % wise what the next play and the play after will be. So you can understand how this play is likely to end.

19.02.2026 23:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Angus Taylor says party on track for Net Zero women by 2040

Angus Taylor says party on track for Net Zero women by 2040

"Our focus is on reducing women in the House of Reps, but we're on track also reduce our female vote to zero too."
chaser.com.au/national/ang...

13.02.2026 02:36 πŸ‘ 479 πŸ” 127 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 4

I am a migrant and now really worried that my values might not be Australian.

🐊 love nature and want to see it protected

πŸ•Ίbelieve that our strength lie in diversity and a wide range of ideas

πŸ’΅ believe that we should tax wealth, not work.

Am I missing something?

13.02.2026 06:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Herzog visit sets back fight against antisemitism: Josh Bornstein | ABC NEWS
Herzog visit sets back fight against antisemitism: Josh Bornstein | ABC NEWS YouTube video by ABC News (Australia)

The ABC has belatedly discovered that the Jewish community is diverse. Well put @joshbornstein.bsky.social youtube.com/watch?v=kAsx...

#auspol

11.02.2026 06:32 πŸ‘ 72 πŸ” 33 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 1
A photoshopped image of Isaac Herzog approaching a NSW police officer while holding a pen.

Headline: Herzog offers to sign cop’s pepper spray

A photoshopped image of Isaac Herzog approaching a NSW police officer while holding a pen. Headline: Herzog offers to sign cop’s pepper spray

"I'm more used to signing missiles but with the similar shape I'm sure I can make it work." chaser.com.au/general-news...

09.02.2026 23:02 πŸ‘ 398 πŸ” 145 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 7