Paxter Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) Parting with tradition and expressly making this a joint thread for the trans-Tasman frenemies. But keeping with tradition to start the thread with a classic tune: Quote Oh the flame trees will blind the weary driver And there's nothing else could set fire to this town There's no change, there's no pace Everything within its place Just makes it harder to believe that she won't be around Edited September 30, 2021 by Paxter Stubby 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Awwww thanks for the invite @The Marquis de Leech has attempted a NZ politics thread a few times over the years and it's just not sustainable. I guess we have to accept the reality that we are somewhat of an Aussie appendage, on this forum at least. ants and The Marquis de Leech 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 On COVID matters...looks like the AFL Grand Final has led to about a doubling of Vic's case load: Quote The contact tracers tell us that there have been significant numbers of social gatherings on Friday and Saturday, over a long weekend. Grand final parties. Other social gatherings, barbecues, backyard visits. Brace yourselves in NSW for a similar thing after the all-Sydney NRL GF? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hmmm curious we had a spike in cases in Auckland 3 days after the biggest Rugby game of the year (All Blacks vs Spring Boks), and with 12 cases being not immediately linked to known cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impmk2 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Vic numbers exploding after the AFL grand final weekend. Queensland looks to be playing with fire to keep the NRL grand final on track. Not a great day for covid news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 46 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Hmmm curious we had a spike in cases in Auckland 3 days after the biggest Rugby game of the year (All Blacks vs Spring Boks), and with 12 cases being not immediately linked to known cases. But the game wasn't being held in Auckland. Anyway, back down to 19 today. Still not great, of course, but better than yesterday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I'd also suggest that the New Zealand political Right has drunk the same kool aid as its overseas counterparts with their sudden eagerness for reopening. The media, of course, is thoroughly enthusiastic too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 36 minutes ago, The Marquis de Leech said: But the game wasn't being held in Auckland. Anyway, back down to 19 today. Still not great, of course, but better than yesterday. Doesn't matter, it's breaking bubbles for viewing parties that is the risk, not crowds at stadiums. At least in the case of AKL. Was there a crowd in Melbourne for the AFL final? Seems extremely irresponsible. Lots of people don't have Sky Sport, and so they go to friend's houses to watch the big games. And the fanatical attachment to men throwing an oval ball around is going to be enough to cause some people to burst their bubble. Could be a coincidence, but we'll never know, because the govt will never blame the national religion for any kind of COVID incident. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wall Flower Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 1 minute ago, The Anti-Targ said: Doesn't matter, it's breaking bubbles for viewing parties that is the risk, not crowds at stadiums. At least in the case of AKL. Was there a crowd in Melbourne for the AFL final? Seems extremely irresponsible. Lots of people don't have Sky Sport, and so they go to friend's houses to watch the big games. And the fanatical attachment to men throwing an oval ball around is going to be enough to cause some people to burst their bubble. Could be a coincidence, but we'll never know, because the govt will never blame the national religion for any kind of COVID incident. The AFL Final was held in WA but it appears that there were people in Melbourne who got together for footy parties, against the lockdown rules and there have been confirmed cases from this. The several days of anti-lockdown protests may have contributed as well as there have been cases from among protesters and Building union officials who interacted with them as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Marquis de Leech Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Doesn't matter, it's breaking bubbles for viewing parties that is the risk, not crowds at stadiums. At least in the case of AKL. Was there a crowd in Melbourne for the AFL final? Seems extremely irresponsible. Lots of people don't have Sky Sport, and so they go to friend's houses to watch the big games. And the fanatical attachment to men throwing an oval ball around is going to be enough to cause some people to burst their bubble. Could be a coincidence, but we'll never know, because the govt will never blame the national religion for any kind of COVID incident. At the risk of stereotyping, the infectious areas of Auckland are Rugby League country, not so much Rugby Union. And a disproportionate number of the cases remain children, who have little reason to attend viewing parties. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, The Anti-Targ said: Doesn't matter, it's breaking bubbles for viewing parties that is the risk, not crowds at stadiums. At least in the case of AKL. Was there a crowd in Melbourne for the AFL final? Seems extremely irresponsible. Yeah I misunderstood Pax's point about potential uptick in NSW due to the NRL grandfinal and was confused, because we all know Anna isn't letting NSW residents into Qld for the match lol. But realised house parties were the problem and it makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Anti-Targ Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Are unlinked cases children? That would seem odd, since exposure events for children should be much easier to establish since parents know where their children are at all times. Unlike adults and teens who can sneak off anywhere without telling anyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) So ICAC is officially investigating Berejiklian over possible misconduct relating to her now disgraced bf and former MP Daryl McGuire. I have a feeling she will live to fight another day…but then again we did once lose a NSW Premier over a bottle of Grange. Edited October 1, 2021 by Paxter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Um. Lol. Gladys has resigned. Is that the worst curse I’ve ever put on anyone via this board? Edited October 1, 2021 by Paxter ants 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stubby Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, Paxter said: Um. Lol. Gladys has resigned. Is that the worst curse I’ve ever put on anyone via this board? Ninjaed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 @karaddin saw this coming from a mile away! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyrazer Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Lol NSW claims another Premier. Though it wouldn't surprise if part of the reason is that she wants to bail out of being Premier and used the ICAC probe as an excuse. She hasn't been having a good time since the NSW outbreak started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 15 minutes ago, Skyrazer said: Lol NSW claims another Premier. Though it wouldn't surprise if part of the reason is that she wants to bail out of being Premier and used the ICAC probe as an excuse. She hasn't been having a good time since the NSW outbreak started. Her public statement was very contradictory to the above, but I agree with you. The timing works alright - lockdown set to end and enough time for a new leader to bed down before the 2023 election. I just hope Perrottet doesn’t get the job… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karaddin Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Paxter said: So ICAC is officially investigating Berejiklian over possible misconduct relating to her now disgraced bf and former MP Daryl McGuire. I have a feeling she will live to fight another day…but then again we did once lose a NSW Premier over a bottle of Grange. 1 hour ago, Paxter said: Um. Lol. Gladys has resigned. Is that the worst curse I’ve ever put on anyone via this board? Ok just quoting this to double down on saving it for posterity lmao. Chefs kiss Pax. 34 minutes ago, Paxter said: @karaddin saw this coming from a mile away! I'd give more credit to Brook, I'm just stealing her ideas since she's not on the board much these days. 22 minutes ago, Skyrazer said: Lol NSW claims another Premier. Though it wouldn't surprise if part of the reason is that she wants to bail out of being Premier and used the ICAC probe as an excuse. She hasn't been having a good time since the NSW outbreak started. 5 minutes ago, Paxter said: Her public statement was very contradictory to the above, but I agree with you. The timing works alright - lockdown set to end and enough time for a new leader to bed down before the 2023 election. I just hope Perrottet doesn’t get the job… She seemed pretty genuinely upset though, I don't think she wanted to go. Or maybe she just knows that if noted dipshit Perrottet gets the job he's going to get a bunch of people killed when its getting so close to enough vaccinations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luzifer's right hand Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) How are things vax wise? The BWB folks I'm friends on facebook with had their shots but that is an incredible pro-vax bubble obviously. Edited October 1, 2021 by Luzifer's right hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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