Rugby Fan wins £250k - Crossbar Challenge in his socks

[Delboy4]

What about this, imagine going to a game and coming away with 1/4 of a Million

Hitting the bar from 30 yards - in his socks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1ep7bxyErw

[Hibercelona]

I could do with some of that.

Where do I sign up?

[RoslinInstHibby]

would make going to a rugby game almost bearable.......

[Dr Jimmy]

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would make going to a rugby game almost bearable.......

apparently some tw@ts are complaining because he didn't "technically" driop kick the ball, which was what the rules stated, but the sponsors are paying him anyway.........some people eh!!

[Leithenhibby]

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apparently some tw@ts are complaining because he didn't "technically" driop kick the ball, which was what the rules stated, but the sponsors are paying him anyway.........some people eh!!

My money is on louis walsh, and his wee rule book...

[speedy_gonzales]

I've always fancied something like this for the Happy Hibby half time draw.
Rather than a winner being drawn from the bucket, a drawn ticket entitles the bearer to a crossbar challenge, hit the crossbar from the half way line, win the jackpot, no win, then it's a rollover to the next week. Think of how many home games we have per year, the average payout for the happy hibby, I reckon this could grow to a tasty wee payout!

[NORTHERNHIBBY]

He will need to get used to all those air-head dolly-birds suddenly hugging him, when before the game they would not have looked at him twice.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

There were some fine sights amongst those ladies tho!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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apparently some tw@ts are complaining because he didn't "technically" driop kick the ball, which was what the rules stated, but the sponsors are paying him anyway.........some people eh!!

I wouldn't call them tw@ts TBH. If he was to drop kick it then he should've drop-kicked it - it's easier to do it the way he done it.

It'd be like someone hitting the post in a crossbar challenge and claiming it counts!

[LamontHFC©]

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I wouldn't call them tw@ts TBH. If he was to drop kick it then he should've drop-kicked it - it's easier to do it the way he done it.

It'd be like someone hitting the post in a crossbar challenge and claiming it counts!

:asshole:

[Danderhall Hibs]

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:asshole:

I wouldn't say he's an arse - all he done is cheat and get away with it.

[ancient hibee]

Bet the insurance company is delighted.

[TornadoHibby]

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I wouldn't call them tw@ts TBH. If he was to drop kick it then he should've drop-kicked it - it's easier to do it the way he done it.
It'd be like someone hitting the post in a crossbar challenge and claiming it counts!

How's that then?

I used to play stand off or fly half in my younger days (and I mean up to age 18!) so have some knowledge and experience about this matter!

[TornadoHibby]

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Bet the insurance company is delighted.

They must have agreed to the change of "qualifying terms" (i.e. not only drop kicks but kicks from hand also qualified) otherwise he would not have been paid!

Suspect it was never only drop kicks that qualified after all!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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How's that then?

I used to play stand off or fly half in my younger days (and I mean up to age 18!) so have some knowledge and experience about this matter!

If we’re on about rugby qualifications - I played up to Scottish Premier 2 level for 10 years or so, with the odd game here and there for Edinburgh Rugby Development sides thrown in. I reckon that trumps your schoolboy stuff?

A punt from hand is easier than a drop goal. FACT.

[Hibee87]

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I've always fancied something like this for the Happy Hibby half time draw.
Rather than a winner being drawn from the bucket, a drawn ticket entitles the bearer to a crossbar challenge, hit the crossbar from the half way line, win the jackpot, no win, then it's a rollover to the next week. Think of how many home games we have per year, the average payout for the happy hibby, I reckon this could grow to a tasty wee payout!

Brilliant idea, get onto hibs about it

[TornadoHibby]

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If we’re on about rugby qualifications - I played up to Scottish Premier 2 level for 10 years or so, with the odd game here and there for Edinburgh Rugby Development sides thrown in. I reckon that trumps your schoolboy stuff?

A punt from hand is easier than a drop goal. FACT.

Not done without pressure from an opponent I would necessarily suggest, assuming a decent skill level of the kicker, although I do bow graciously and embarrassingly ( ) to your vastly more admirable level of achievement in the egg chasing World, presumably as a fly half too!?

[RyeSloan]

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How's that then?

I used to play stand off or fly half in my younger days (and I mean up to age 18!) so have some knowledge and experience about this matter!

Drop kicks are defo more technically difficult than a stright forward kick from hand.

Seems strange that you have played the game but seem to suggest otherwise as even a layman can understand that letting a rugby ball bounce (or at least hit the ground) before you kick it must be harder than just kicking it when in midair.

[Hibercelona]

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I've always fancied something like this for the Happy Hibby half time draw.
Rather than a winner being drawn from the bucket, a drawn ticket entitles the bearer to a crossbar challenge, hit the crossbar from the half way line, win the jackpot, no win, then it's a rollover to the next week. Think of how many home games we have per year, the average payout for the happy hibby, I reckon this could grow to a tasty wee payout!

Thousands of people usually enter the half time draw.

And I could imagine almost everybody wanting to have a pop at this.

It's a great idea. But unfortunately it wont happen. Hibs would have a huge list of people wanting to do it, and they would probably see it as too much hassle.

Its unfortunate, because its a cracking idea and it would provide some great entertainment at half time.

Although... In saying that...

I love seeing the Hibs kids taking shots... Especially the wee midget (There's always one)

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Not done without pressure from an opponent I would necessarily suggest,

It's easier whether you're under pressure or not.

If drop-kick was the rules I'm surprised an insurance company has paid out - that's the perfect get-out clause for them!

[nonshinyfinish]

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would make going to a rugby game almost bearable.......

£250k? Nah.

[Bob1875]

If(big if) Hibs were to do it they certainly couldn't do it from the half way line as people would we wearing boots, shoe, high heels etc. Suppose they could give the contender a pair of boots. Or have a shot from the 18 yard line.

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

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I wouldn't say he's an arse - all he done is cheat and get away with it.

I hope the dough gets into his account before The IFA demand the kick is retaken!

[TornadoHibby]

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Drop kicks are defo more technically difficult than a stright forward kick from hand.

Seems strange that you have played the game but seem to suggest otherwise as even a layman can understand that letting a rugby ball bounce (or at least hit the ground) before you kick it must be harder than just kicking it when in midair.

The ball gets kicked as it hits the ground and one develops a certain "skill" in dropping the ball correctly so that the kick is successful!

Ask Jonny Wilkinson, although I was never that good even in my own mind!

Like I said earlier in the thread, if the guys been paid out, then drop kicks were not the only eligible means of getting the ball to the crossbar so it doesn't really matter if I think they are equally as difficult/easy to execute although you disagree!

[TornadoHibby]

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It's easier whether you're under pressure or not.
If drop-kick was the rules I'm surprised an insurance company has paid out - that's the perfect get-out clause for them!

No its not!

Try each with no-one near you and then the same again with a couple of people rushing at you trying to spoil the kick!

Huge difference as you should know if you were a fly half!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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No its not!

Try each with no-one near you and then the same again with a couple of people rushing at you trying to spoil the kick!

Huge difference as you should know if you were a fly half!

Makes me wonder why none of the kickers will attempt drop-goal clearances in tomorrow's internationals. Any ideas?

[TornadoHibby]

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Makes me wonder why none of the kickers will attempt drop-goal clearances in tomorrow's internationals. Any ideas?

Very simple as a guy with your considerable top level experience should know!

Distance achievable!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Very simple as a guy with your considerable top level experience should know!

Distance achievable!

Unfortunately I fell short of the top level but I will say that noone clears a ball by drop-kicking it because it's easier to punt it!

FFS you don't even need to have played to work it out!

[TornadoHibby]

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Unfortunately I fell short of the top level but I will say that noone clears a ball by drop-kicking it because it's easier to punt it!

FFS you don't even need to have played to work it out!

Been away for a couple of days so hadn't seen your reply!

The original issue was about whether it was more difficult to hit the crossbar with a kick from hand (not a punt! ) or with a drop kick IIRC! An accuracy issue as I saw it!

Now we are talking about why defensive players kick from hand rather than drop kick! A distance issue and as fast and safely (usually) as possible!

I never claimed to have played at the top level like you did but I agree that these are matters that common sense could provide a reasonably accurate view on!

No need to change the subject though!

[Danderhall Hibs]

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Been away for a couple of days so hadn't seen your reply!

The original issue was about whether it was more difficult to hit the crossbar with a kick from hand (not a punt! ) or with a drop kick IIRC! An accuracy issue as I saw it!

Now we are talking about why defensive players kick from hand rather than drop kick! A distance issue and as fast and safely (usually) as possible!

I never claimed to have played at the top level like you did but I agree that these are matters that common sense could provide a reasonably accurate view on!
No need to change the subject though!

You're having difficulty with reading as well as it seems.

I've not changed the subject, just used the defensive position as an example. You could be in an attacking position, say you have a penalty and you want to kick to touch 5 yards from the line. Do you punt or go with the drop-kick?

I can't believe I'm still discussing this TBH.