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Mike Pullen

@mikepullen1969.bsky.social

Welsh, rugby, cricket, Wattbike addict, Crohn’s sufferer, Wednesday bins. Usually tired

created August 13, 2023

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3/9/2025, 8:46:12 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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About as much chance as WRU East & WRU West saving Welsh rugby

3/9/2025, 8:09:17 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Was never going to be long before the grandstanding prick was pulled up for this. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

3/9/2025, 4:58:19 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Update for the ‘corned beef of my childhood’ Facebook crowd. Will Johnson: Martin threw me downstairs in a box — it’s what brothers do www.thetimes.com/article/c702...

3/9/2025, 11:57:24 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’d forgotten what a load of self indulgent nonsense this was

3/9/2025, 7:51:12 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Your fucking move American food Bluesky.

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2/9/2025, 2:14:24 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Ominously “no further information available”

2/9/2025, 12:50:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh no….

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2/9/2025, 12:41:51 PM | 10 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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Any ideas for the timing of the next Green reshuffle yet?

2/9/2025, 11:39:37 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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As if anticipating the summer we have had, I was given one of those as a gift at Christmas. Game changer

2/9/2025, 11:27:09 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Started with Magners, ends in ruination. Sounds kinda familiar…..

2/9/2025, 11:19:40 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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No coming back from this as a country.

2/9/2025, 10:37:41 AM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Nicks Johnston (@nicksjj.bsky.social) reposted reply parent

It doesn’t ask any of the important questions. It doesn’t consider the future of Welsh rugby properly, from the grassroots up. The clubs own rugby in Wales and the WRU is answerable to them. I would strongly urge them to communicate with each other, ascertain their legal position and act swiftly.

2/9/2025, 10:25:21 AM | 18 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m sorry but Eco-populist isn’t replacing hypnotits guy anytime soon

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2/9/2025, 10:17:37 AM | 27 7 | View on Bluesky | view

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Not sure about the Diamonds are Forever reboot

2/9/2025, 7:49:05 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Trump’s a what? WHAT? In other news I now have whiplash from my double take

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2/9/2025, 7:00:04 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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1/9/2025, 5:12:05 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The last bit of this Telegraph piece, Danczuk of all people to quote…..

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1/9/2025, 5:06:34 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Massive “Tough one. I think I'd have to say The Best of The Flags” energy

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1/9/2025, 2:51:15 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Massive “Tough one. I think I'd have to say The Best of The Flags” energy

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1/9/2025, 2:49:38 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Claps back….

1/9/2025, 1:11:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Monday

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1/9/2025, 6:51:19 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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His business partner and medical provider were promptly contacted and arrived at the hospital to oversee his care.

31/8/2025, 8:31:17 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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31/8/2025, 2:47:17 PM | 6 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Anything from Laurie Garrett on the medical side

30/8/2025, 9:51:44 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Alien: Earth is really good. Unlike the recent terrible movies it isn’t just clunking, tedious mythos layering.

30/8/2025, 9:46:05 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Squidge Rugby (@squidgerugby.bsky.social) reposted

The men are shit, the women are shit, the Union’s full of cunts, your club’s about to be cut, and it honestly feels like it’s only going to keep getting worse. Welsh Rugby in 2025 is the pits.

30/8/2025, 12:33:40 PM | 127 18 | View on Bluesky | view

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Does Washington have any underpasses? It’s just that Charles does have previous with unwelcome visitors at this time of year

30/8/2025, 12:00:20 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Even the briefest, most fleeting thought that it may be true is enough to get a broad smile.

30/8/2025, 8:27:40 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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FFS. What sort of shitty notification is this

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29/8/2025, 6:40:27 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I’m actually going to check if Truss authored that WRU report……

29/8/2025, 9:43:06 AM | 1 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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*musical swooning commences*

29/8/2025, 9:41:49 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Well that’s me convinced…..

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29/8/2025, 9:39:01 AM | 3 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Friday

29/8/2025, 7:33:37 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So he is rejoining the national setup then…… *add your own punchlines* *there are no prizes*

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28/8/2025, 8:18:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Campaigners = Tory think tank

28/8/2025, 3:46:08 PM | 5 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes!

28/8/2025, 1:57:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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I'm ded 💀 😂 😂 😂

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28/8/2025, 9:22:49 AM | 2336 730 | View on Bluesky | view

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I see the hipster grift has moved on from IPA and cafes that serve nothing but cereal

28/8/2025, 7:46:40 AM | 21 4 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Twlldun (@twlldun.bsky.social) reposted

Captain Tom and Paddington are having their muscles felt tonight www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

27/8/2025, 5:37:38 PM | 44 5 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture Francisco Isaac (@franciscoisaac.bsky.social) reposted

Ilusión The most repeated word by Spain's Laura Delgado in her 2nd column for RugbyPass 🔴🟡 She reveals something that she hasn't ever told before, and shows why it means so much for her to be here Please read it and, if you like it, spread it Gracias www.rugbypass.com/news/laura-d...

27/8/2025, 2:54:38 PM | 5 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Quite. Seeing it detailed like that…they treat racehorses better

27/8/2025, 12:06:48 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Rugby Union blazers in a nutshell

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27/8/2025, 11:59:25 AM | 22 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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If anyone knows about crocks of shit…. However I might march to see the racist dickhead launched out of a trebuchet

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27/8/2025, 11:23:25 AM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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*laughs in Welsh* www.rugbyscope.fr/top-14-evolu...

27/8/2025, 8:57:30 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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So many I’m now expecting an invite

27/8/2025, 8:37:47 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 8:17:43 PM | 6 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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26/8/2025, 4:24:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Cut two sides and boost the salary cap of the 10 SRC sides. www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...

26/8/2025, 4:24:32 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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First day back after 10 days off, already been bothered by a colleague to solve an issue which should be for the IT Helpdesk ‘because I can’t wait for them’. AND I HAVEN'T EVEN HAD A FUCKING COFFEE YET

26/8/2025, 7:04:08 AM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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For a lot of senior players he’s the only voice they have heard internationally. Will surely be easier to freshen things up & integrate the next generation with a fresh voice

25/8/2025, 7:20:05 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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25/8/2025, 7:04:59 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Hmm. Might be one of those that suits both parties

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25/8/2025, 4:58:22 PM | 9 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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WTAF

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24/8/2025, 4:53:53 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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RoboCop: *about to arrest me* Me: before you arrest me, which of these 9 pictures have cars in them RoboCop: i’m going to let you off with a warning

23/8/2025, 3:35:55 PM | 3703 656 | View on Bluesky | view

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23/8/2025, 11:42:40 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Other than the blind spot for Roger Lewis this is pretty much spot on. Absolutely brutal on Cobblers-Keywords archive.ph/5pkjU

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23/8/2025, 11:42:40 PM | 1 3 | View on Bluesky | view

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Matera again fantastic, demonic for Argentina.

23/8/2025, 11:00:50 PM | 3 1 | View on Bluesky | view

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The pace & intensity Argentina have played with. Haven’t paused to catch a breath.

23/8/2025, 10:58:33 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Lovely stuff from Argentina

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23/8/2025, 10:35:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The timing and accuracy of those Argentina long passes are stressing NZ. Really good value first half.

23/8/2025, 10:04:08 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Vamos, vamos, Argentina

23/8/2025, 9:51:59 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Fletcher Newell is not an international prop, but a 19th century naval captain and you won’t convince me otherwise

23/8/2025, 9:45:56 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The glasses on the Argentina anthem singer at the rugby. Remarkable scenes

23/8/2025, 9:10:04 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The lack of Krypton Factor jokes…SMDH

23/8/2025, 8:42:27 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

Profile picture AlexWattsEsq (@alexwattsesq.bsky.social) reposted

"Quickly guys! Finish your novels, no more than one coat of polish on your toenails and don't start slow roasting anything. Dean Cain's after us and we have no more than 8, maybe 10 hours before he makes it up the stairs"

23/8/2025, 4:53:15 PM | 67 8 | View on Bluesky | view

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James O’Connor’s new boot sponsor

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23/8/2025, 4:54:49 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Etzebeth after a number of close range attempts

23/8/2025, 4:49:28 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Can see why Aus turned down those shots at goal, after seeing that JOC conversion attempt….

23/8/2025, 4:45:24 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The highlight being White getting tackled with some feeling. Despite the good attacking stuff you can already sense it being a game settled by Pollard’s boot from the tee.

23/8/2025, 3:35:46 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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South Africa v Australia yet again has the making of a good game.

23/8/2025, 3:30:32 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The opening minutes of any Wales rugby game these days…..

23/8/2025, 1:49:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 9:50:26 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Your reminder of one of the best posts from the other place #totp

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22/8/2025, 9:36:09 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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The #totp cameraman

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22/8/2025, 9:29:26 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Deniece Williams seems to be trapped in a Moonpig Wedding Card #TOTP

22/8/2025, 9:18:27 PM | 21 5 | View on Bluesky | view

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Urgh #totp

22/8/2025, 9:16:01 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A fitting tribute #totp

22/8/2025, 9:13:11 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Oh! #totp

22/8/2025, 9:01:13 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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A bit of Landfill Cliff #totp

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22/8/2025, 8:55:30 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Sonia with a prototype John Lewis advert #totp

22/8/2025, 8:50:00 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Everyone who bought a Jive Bunny single is now putting English flags on lampposts #TOTP

22/8/2025, 8:47:16 PM | 82 15 | View on Bluesky | view

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FUCK OFF JIVE BUNNY #totp

22/8/2025, 8:46:22 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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*Adds Tina Turner to stent placement playlist* #totp

22/8/2025, 8:45:41 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Philip Oakey is defending his WWE Inter-Continental title straight after #totp

22/8/2025, 8:39:39 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 2:47:41 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Friday

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22/8/2025, 7:50:14 AM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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22/8/2025, 6:56:42 AM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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This abject graph has now reached South Africa Rugby Twitter and *boy* are they having fun at the WRUs expense.

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20/8/2025, 8:15:22 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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m'learned friends have entered the chat www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/rugby/...

20/8/2025, 5:19:51 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t give them ideas!

20/8/2025, 5:13:14 PM | 0 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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That’s where the next part of the strategy kicks in. Was passed the details on a hush-hush basis.

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20/8/2025, 5:06:34 PM | 9 2 | View on Bluesky | view

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Probably the best slide from the WRU document.

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20/8/2025, 4:52:27 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Yes!

20/8/2025, 4:26:04 PM | 1 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Go on Joe son

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20/8/2025, 4:05:32 PM | 4 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Two months of this bullshit. Think I’m just about done with it already

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20/8/2025, 3:24:30 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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Don’t think he’s seen a game since Reach encouraged him out the door. Not sure about the years before that either though to be fair

20/8/2025, 2:57:06 PM | 2 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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20/8/2025, 2:29:09 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view

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20/8/2025, 2:15:39 PM | 3 0 | View on Bluesky | view