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JohnStoppafarty

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King-Gutho94 said:
Not sure what his parents names are.

But yes I know him well from when he did his diesel mechanic apprenticeship here in Sydney while he was playing for Parramatta.

The parents farm got wiped out by the floods on the north coast in 2021 up there in Wauchope.

His a good kid it's a shame he didn't make it but happy he is doing well now. Got his own diesel mechanic business up there in Wauchope and north coast now.

So he is killing it.
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That's shit about the floods. There couldn't be too many Hollies in Wauchope. I know some who moved there from Sussex about 30 yrs ago or so. Must be them. Cheers.
 
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Pazza said:
I did a diesel mechanic apprenticeship recently and did my tafe at wethrill Park. Saw David a couple of times, tall tall man. Gonna struggle in a pit lol

Are you in the trade?
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I've got a 2013 D22 with a YD25. Low on power and blows a bit black. Have replaced the SCV and will remove the FPS from end of rail to test on the weekend. Any idea if it's not the Fuel sensor? Just over 100 000 ks.

Edit. Engine fluctuates between vacuum and boost at idle.
 
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Pazza

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JohnStoppafarty said:
I've got a 2013 D22 with a YD25. Low on power and blows a bit black. Have replaced the SCV and will remove the FPS from end of rail to test on the weekend. Any idea if it's not the Fuel sensor? Just over 100 000 ks.

Edit. Engine fluctuates between vacuum and boost at idle.
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Have you tried asking your vehicle to front load its effort???
 
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King-Gutho94

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Pazza said:
I did a diesel mechanic apprenticeship recently and did my tafe at wethrill Park. Saw David a couple of times, tall tall man. Gonna struggle in a pit lol

Are you in the trade?
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Yes he is very tall haha

Nah i am not in the trade

I just used to work where he did his apprenticeship in a variety of different roles so we crossed paths a lot with the workshop being at head office.
 
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Hopgood sounds like a bloke you would love to have a beer and play footy with.

Just goes about his work and would be honest and up front with you as well.

Easy to forget we lost him after Origin 1 and he missed the 2nd half of the year.

So similar to Moses get him back as well
 
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King-Gutho94 said:
Hopgood sounds like a bloke you would love to have a beer and play footy with.

Just goes about his work and would be honest and up front with you as well.

Easy to forget we lost him after Origin 1 and he missed the 2nd half of the year.

So similar to Moses get him back as well
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He's trimmed down considerably as well.
All the talk about Lomax backing out after BA was frog marched out of the place. The guy absolutely loves Ryles.
"Change is as good as a holiday." Well said Hoppy.
Love it.
 
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KING ARTHUR’S DEAL OF DECADE

Super League club Leeds are so happy with Brad Arthur they want the former Eels coach for a decade.

Sport Confidential understands Rhinos bosses are open to a 10-year deal for Arthur, who goes into the new Super League premiership off-contract at season’s end.

Arthur made the move to Leeds last May following his termination at the Eels and the 50-year-old is relishing his stint with the Rhinos, who have been impressed by his man management style.

Leeds chiefs want Arthur to extend his stay and his management have a history of striking long-term deals, having previously brokered 10-year contracts for Cowboys forward Jason Taumalolo and Manly skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.

But it’s doubtful whether Arthur would ink a ‘lifetime’ deal. He is eventually keen to return to Australia and with the NRL set to expand in 2027-28, Arthur could be a contender for the Western Bears or Papua New Guinea jobs.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time here,” Arthur told British media. “When I first came over I was only coming for 10 weeks and I ended up staying for another 12 months, so we’ll just get the season started and see what happens from there.

“I love the club. The players have been great. But if you want me to be honest, it’s tough being away from your family.

“I’ve got two boys back in Australia who I’m not going to see for 11 months, so it’s just how you handle that.

“I feel like I still want to go back and coach in the NRL at some stage, but I feel like I’ll be more equipped for it. My family’s got different experiences out of it as well, getting to travel through Europe and I’ve totally enjoyed my time here.”

 
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