Public Address | Cafe | Field Theory: Straight for the throat https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/ en-us Copyright (c) 2026 Public Address chris https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228878#post228878 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228878#post228878 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 16:10:11 +1200 Ross Mason https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228837#post228837 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228837#post228837 Here is a good RWC Results / Fictures / Teams/ Venues / Dates website.

Ad goes with it I am afraid.

]]> Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:03:09 +1200 chris https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228764#post228764 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228764#post228764

it is commercial

To be sure, that it is;) I haven't had my fix today, France/Canada beckons.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 20:30:51 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228753#post228753 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228753#post228753 last night was tough, brutal, only a wee bit of blood, and mosh pit . It wasn't about politeness.
That, and the stadium

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:29:35 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228751#post228751 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228751#post228751 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:20:09 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228749#post228749 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228749#post228749 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 19:01:39 +1200 Geoff Lealand https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228748#post228748 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228748#post228748 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:57:52 +1200 Geoff Lealand https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228747#post228747 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228747#post228747 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:55:57 +1200 chris https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228743#post228743 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228743#post228743

And, big ups to the stadium crowd. Ireland won there too .

You'd think. Everything seemed rosy until I chatted to a friend who'd been at the stadium with her 10 year old to watch their "first (and last) rugby game" ever. Harassment from a drunk group behind them, pulling…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 18:27:39 +1200 Steve Barnes https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228739#post228739 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228739#post228739 especially the runaway near-try in the last few minutes.

Yes, what did happen there? I was all jumping up and down doing the woohoo thing and then it was all back to work with the ball juggling. Offside or some other confusing bit of rule play?.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 16:12:27 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228738#post228738 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228738#post228738 It was a magic game, especially the runaway near-try in the last few minutes.

So what was the prob there Geoff? Was it forward? It looked like it was ok, but I know little about this game so did the big wohoo anyway.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:29:01 +1200 Geoff Lealand https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228736#post228736 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228736#post228736 It was a magic game, especially the runaway near-try in the last few minutes. Hamilton is buzzing for the Wales/Samoa game this afternoon (but blokes in bright blue wigs is not a good look).

Got to the Japan/AB game on Friday night at the last moment–leaving Queen Street at 4.30…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:53:19 +1200 Jackie Clark https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228735#post228735 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228735#post228735 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:21:18 +1200 Jackie Clark https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228734#post228734 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228734#post228734 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 13:19:25 +1200 recordari https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228733#post228733 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228733#post228733 The Irish victory is a windfall for the All Blacks, and for the Northern Hemisphere, it is likely to pit Australia vs South Africa in the quarters. ABs vs the winner, given they beat the pool B runner up (probably Scotland or Argentina).

Ireland vs probably Samoa for the first…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:37:47 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228732#post228732 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228732#post228732 I was slightly stunned to pay a total $2.50 for our parking.

Nice one! Is that likely to continue? Downtown is the primo location, definitely, much though I enjoyed the walk through Wynyard, with it's numerous stealthy little spots :-). Downtown is usually $8, and I didn't want to even…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:23:38 +1200 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228730#post228730 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228730#post228730 Yes, it’s been great to watch so far. I concur with the ease of access, too. I parked in Wynyard Quarter for free, no driving around required. It’s worth a look before paying for Downtown,

I was slightly stunned to pay a total $2.50 for our parking.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:01:17 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228729#post228729 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228729#post228729 And, big ups to the stadium crowd. Ireland won there too .

They won party central too, with ease...it helped that everyone who wasn't Ozzie was going for them.

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:56:26 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228728#post228728 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228728#post228728 But really, in rugby terms, best World Cup ever.

Yes, it's been great to watch so far. I concur with the ease of access, too. I parked in Wynyard Quarter for free, no driving around required. It's worth a look before paying for Downtown, as walking through the quarter, and…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:54:27 +1200 Sofie Bribiesca https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228724#post228724 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228724#post228724 But really, in rugby terms, best World Cup ever.

Aye fer sure.Luck of the Irish! Thought it was a nice scrappy side to watch with a few bull dogs at the front. They showed determination from the beginning, leaving Oz looking more like they were left in a foreign wilderness.…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:04:49 +1200 Russell Brown https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228721#post228721 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228721#post228721 The outburst of cheering in The Cloud when the Irish seized the lead was tremendous. Post game, Quay St streamed exuberant Irish fans towards Danny Doolan’s. A richly deserved win, Oz had no answers…

My old mate who lives in Mangawhai was in town, so I cooked him dinner, we…

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 10:09:13 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228720#post228720 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228720#post228720 15-6! What a result

The outburst of cheering in The Cloud when the Irish seized the lead was tremendous. Post game, Quay St streamed exuberant Irish fans towards Danny Doolan's. A richly deserved win, Oz had no answers...

]]> Sun, 18 Sep 2011 09:51:43 +1200 chris https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228716#post228716 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228716#post228716 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 22:26:59 +1200 Bart Janssen https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228592#post228592 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228592#post228592 My point is why he had to do the interview at all.

Because it's his job!

There are days when I feel like shit come 4pm but I have to stay to the end of the day to set the example for the others in the lab and to get…

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 17:13:09 +1200 Steve Barnes https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228578#post228578 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228578#post228578 How about "Heineken was the winner on the day" a Glass of two halves. (both empty but still tasting like horse pee)
I still haven't forgiven them for causing the closure of the Gluepot.

]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 13:01:56 +1200 Peter Calder https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228554#post228554 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228554#post228554 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 10:03:41 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228484#post228484 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228484#post228484 South Africa is one dimensional. They just do that dimension very well.

They'd just have to beat Fiji and then Sth Africa on the 30th. Easy.

Hmmm is it that easy? Then we'd have 3 teams who had only lost one game...would it come back to bonus points etc then?…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 14:09:51 +1200 Paul Williams https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228476#post228476 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228476#post228476 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:40:16 +1200 recordari https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228469#post228469 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228469#post228469 you're going too, right?

Yep.

It would be nice if either team still had a chance of qualifying by this stage. Although I guess Samoa would still be alive if they lose to Wales. They'd just have to beat Fiji and then Sth Africa on the 30th. Easy.

It would…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:35:38 +1200 Terry Baucher https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228462#post228462 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228462#post228462 ts were lucky" and later when accepting a MOTM award he began "Sorry for calling youse all cts". ]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 13:28:07 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228449#post228449 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228449#post228449 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:52:57 +1200 Roland Maul https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228444#post228444 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228444#post228444 I guess its a personal preference then. I just think its unneccessary. Why not give the guy 5 mins to recover before shoving a microphone in his face and asking a stock question that effectively answers itself, or has if you had been watching the game anyway. For example...
"So…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:45:05 +1200 Paul Williams https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228429#post228429 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228429#post228429 Samoa should be good to watch.

I'd love it if the Samoans could again make it past the pool stage which, I think, means they have to win on the weekend.

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:16:47 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228420#post228420 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228420#post228420 Samoa should be good to watch.

Yes, I want to see their form prior to the game I'm attending – you're going too, right?

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:58:31 +1200 recordari https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228414#post228414 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228414#post228414 There's so much bleating going on about the bloody side show, thank Dog we will have some more Rugby tonight to distract us. Samoa should be good to watch.

When I flippantly asked elsewhere about the whole partay central debacle 'who's in charge then?', a friend kindly reminded me 'Richie…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:38:15 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228410#post228410 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228410#post228410 The fact that the "interviewer" doesn't seem to ask any questions also points to the fact that it is a walk-through with little actual content or insight into the game.

Yes, the "question" is usually an extremely open ended one, usually a statement about the general run of play, which…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:29:38 +1200 Hadyn Green https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228400#post228400 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228400#post228400 The post-game interview is usually just a chance for the Captain to recall the spiel the media manager gave him before the game. Hoping he hits all of the talking points. It's like having to a mental task straight after the assault course on the Krypton Factor.
The fact that…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 11:03:49 +1200 Ian Dalziel https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228359#post228359 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228359#post228359 Quiet days in Cliche...
“it was a game of two halves”
and now a new one for the associated celebrations:
“A game of two wharves…”

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:58:14 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228351#post228351 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228351#post228351 Don't forget "it was a game of two halves" and "she's a funny old game" (or is that a cricket cliche?)

ETA: But yes, I do like to see opposition credited, and good games acknowledged to be good for the sport. However obvious they are: They're a bit like "hello"…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:42:48 +1200 Sacha https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228346#post228346 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228346#post228346 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:21:36 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228344#post228344 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228344#post228344 I have never seen any value in these hurried, made-for-media, post game cliche grabs.

Considering I always wait for them before I consider the coverage finished, I guess that means I do. It's reality TV, people feeling genuine emotion talking straight. I wouldn't have anything against a more considered media…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:17:57 +1200 Roland Maul https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228343#post228343 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228343#post228343 Hmmmm Sorry i think perhaps I have confused some people.
My point is not that it was Warburton who had to do the interview. My point is why he had to do the interview at all. Obliged by whom? I'm a rugby fan and I demand no obligation.
I have…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:04:18 +1200 Johnny Wharton https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228339#post228339 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228339#post228339 A bit melodramatic, here, me thinks.
In the professional era they are obliged to be available for post match interviews. This is all paid entertainment, and thats part of what they get paid for...I'm sure Sam is fully aware of this.

Secondly, I'm sure that the Welsh side were upset…

]]> Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:56:04 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228334#post228334 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228334#post228334 Whilst I empathize with Warburton and wouldn't have wanted to be in his shoes

I understand the sense of disappointment, truly, but he was still the captain of a rugby world cup team who played an excellent game, so his shoes aren't that bad to be in. They're still odds…

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:33:52 +1200 vangam https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228329#post228329 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228329#post228329 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:45:21 +1200 Paul Williams https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228324#post228324 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228324#post228324 Sam Stosur deserves an extra medal for the quiet, unassuming and graceful way she accepted her trophy in the shadow of a giant. She even thanked her! I would have been proud to be an Australian yesterday. Hell, I was proud being related to some.

Australians (&, just to be clear,…

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:24:58 +1200 Steve Barnes https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228314#post228314 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228314#post228314 Weren't interviews usually conducted in the entrance to the dressing room in the past, rather than in front of a flimsy perspex wall of advertising?

Ah, but this is RugbyWorld Cup inc. Corp, Limited &Co., they have to put the Sponsors first.
On that note. Has anybody tried using Visa at…

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:50:34 +1200 BenWilson https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228309#post228309 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228309#post228309 I recall the post game interview smacking of extreme disappointment – it was not enough that Wales and particularly Warburton put on an amazing performance. Not then, anyway. I hope a warm shower and some after game beers might have put a different spin on it later.

FWIW, the South…

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:26:20 +1200 recordari https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228305#post228305 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228305#post228305 The after match interviews and prize-givings do bring some real chestnuts, but that was cruel and unusual punishment.

Not quite the same, but watching the after match interviews with Serena Williams and Sam Stosur at the US Open, it was clear who the American commentators wanted more time with. I…

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:56:00 +1200 Sacha https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228295#post228295 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228295#post228295 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:27:20 +1200 Rich of Observationz https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228294#post228294 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228294#post228294 Thanks to Samsung for the use of their Galaxy Tab 10.1

Apple-competing product on Public Address! Whatever next :-)

]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:25:47 +1200 Public Address https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228293#post228293 https://publicaddress.net/system/cafe/field-theory-straight-for-the-throat/?p=228293#post228293 Discussion from blog post.

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