Eels in Rep Round

[Bazal]

http://www.nrl.com/samoa-and-tonga-squads-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/106195/default.aspx

Matagi, Kaysa, Jennings and Vave named in the squads for the Pacific test

Those squads are pretty bloody handy, should be a cracker of a game

 

[The EELiminator]

http://www.nrl.com/samoa-and-tonga-squads-announced/tabid/10874/newsid/106195/default.aspx

Matagi, Kaysa, Jennings and Vave named in the squads for the Pacific test

Those squads are pretty bloody handy, should be a cracker of a game

they always rip into each other

 

[eels_fan]

Gutho
Brown
Tepai
Jennings
Kaysa
Vave
Matagi

Ma'u likely

Solid contingent playing next week.

 

[Bazal]

Gutho
Brown
Tepai
Jennings
Kaysa
Vave
Matagi

Ma'u likely

Solid contingent playing next week.

Scott likely for Country you would think too.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I reckon a few of our players will pull up injured before next weekend.

 

[Chipmunk]

I reckon a few of our players will pull up injured before next weekend.

Hope so, although not too injured

 

[Poupou Escobar]

They'll be right for round 10.

 

[Gronk]

I'm very much in favour of rep round. Players love being rewarded for good form. Getting selected for rep teams helps a player grow in confidence. They get to train and play with elite players, watch how they conduct themselves and will come back better for it.

If you played sport at any level, getting selected for reps is an amazing feeling and does amazing things for your well being and confidence.

Our club will benefit from our players playing for their country of heritage or city/country.

RIP to City vs Country.

Ping @parra pete I'd like to hear what the loss of the game does for country footy.

 

[Forty20]

Indulge me for a moment and imagine a world where Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson aren't instalocks for NSW...how far off do you think Clinton Gutherson is from a call-up for the Blues?

There is no way he displaces Tedesco in the #1 but he can play anywhere from #1 through to #6 and I dare say he would be a great deal better on the wing now that he is fit and firing as compared to early 2016 when he was working his way back from injury. Queensland have made Michael Morgan a mainstay in the #14 for his ability to plug in through the backline as well as at lock and very occasionally to mini-spell Cameron Smith at hooker. Gutherson offers a similar level of versatility.

 

[Gronk]

@Forty20 Love Gutho but he is not origin ready yet. Turbo and a few others are ahead of him.

Dugan I rate for rucking it up and his defence. Jenko put his hand up for that spot last night though.

Ferguson is solid but I would be looking for more dynamic wingers.

 

[parra pete]

I'm very much in favour of rep round. Players love being rewarded for good form. Getting selected for rep teams helps a player grow in confidence. They get to train and play with elite players, watch how they conduct themselves and will come back better for it.

If you played sport at any level, getting selected for reps is an amazing feeling and does amazing things for your well being and confidence.

Our club will benefit from our players playing for their country of heritage or city/country.

RIP to City vs Country.

Ping @parra pete I'd like to hear what the loss of the game does for country footy.

Unless you live in a Regional area with the facilities to host a match, in my opinion, NOT MUCH.
I was fortunate to be Co-Manager of the Country sides that played CITY @ Bruce Stadium Canberra in 1981 - and I really enjoyed the experience and the camaraderie of the PURELY country players - not Origin as it is now..and the blokes who were in both sides were VERY HONOURED and HAPPY to be selected from their Club, into Group sides, and into Divisional sides..and finally named for Country.
The games have lost significance to the struggling Club, because not one player - no matter how good a bush footballer he is - will get a game in this match.
I would like to see a Country team selected to line up against a representative team from the InTrust Cup - or a representative NYC team...as a selection trial for NSW Residents v QLD Residents....
The CRL should be promoting BUSH CLUBS and BUSH FOOTBALL...(that is in MY OPINION)..BOTH ARE STRUGGLING.....and need help..

 

[Bazal]

Indulge me for a moment and imagine a world where Josh Dugan and Blake Ferguson aren't instalocks for NSW...how far off do you think Clinton Gutherson is from a call-up for the Blues?

There is no way he displaces Tedesco in the #1 but he can play anywhere from #1 through to #6 and I dare say he would be a great deal better on the wing now that he is fit and firing as compared to early 2016 when he was working his way back from injury. Queensland have made Michael Morgan a mainstay in the #14 for his ability to plug in through the backline as well as at lock and very occasionally to mini-spell Cameron Smith at hooker. Gutherson offers a similar level of versatility.

For me, Gutho is the kind of player who will probably play an Origin or two in his career but not be an instant pick. Rightly or wrongly I think more value is placed on other players. How often do you hear anyone in the professional RL world talk about Gutho being up there with the next big things?

I have no doubt he will be good enough but he doesn't have the perception around him that a Trbojebrah or a Bird or someone does and that seems to count for Origin selections. I can see him being the kind of guy that gets a call up when one of the bigger name stars is injured during a series though

 

[Poupou Escobar]

For me, Gutho is the kind of player who will probably play an Origin or two in his career but not be an instant pick. Rightly or wrongly I think more value is placed on other players. How often do you hear anyone in the professional RL world talk about Gutho being up there with the next big things?

I have no doubt he will be good enough but he doesn't have the perception around him that a Trbojebrah or a Bird or someone does and that seems to count for Origin selections. I can see him being the kind of guy that gets a call up when one of the bigger name stars is injured during a series though

Even French is talked up as being a rising star. Gutherson is a solid and very versatile first grader, and will be for another decade. I also think Gutherson is more likely to play Origin than French, however French is more likely to win a Dally M.

 

[Happy MEel]

For me, Gutho is the kind of player who will probably play an Origin or two in his career but not be an instant pick. Rightly or wrongly I think more value is placed on other players. How often do you hear anyone in the professional RL world talk about Gutho being up there with the next big things?

I have no doubt he will be good enough but he doesn't have the perception around him that a Trbojebrah or a Bird or someone does and that seems to count for Origin selections. I can see him being the kind of guy that gets a call up when one of the bigger name stars is injured during a series though

In Guth's defence he has played fullback, wing, centre and 5/8 in his relatively short career so it is hard to establish yourself as a star in a particular position when you aren't playing there consistently. I agree with whomever suggested Guth as a utility in Origin, much like Morgan (the Michael variety, not the well-endowed variety).

 

[Bazal]

In Guth's defence he has played fullback, wing, centre and 5/8 in his relatively short career so it is hard to establish yourself as a star in a particular position when you aren't playing there consistently. I agree with whomever suggested Guth as a utility in Origin, much like Morgan (the Michael variety, not the well-endowed variety).

It's not an indictment on Gutho, I just don't think it would matter because he doesn't have the hype of other young players...IMO the "name" players will get picked over him, just like Dugan and Ferguson get picked over better players at the moment (for eg).

I can already see the hard on for guys like Trbojebrah and Bird and the like, Gutho gets nowhere near as much love (unfairly) as the next crop of NRL darlings so IMO will always be (again, unfairly) considered after them IMO.

He'll be good enough to be an Origin player, don't get me wrong. I just think there is definitely an element of popularity amongst the hierarchy when it comes to final rep side selections.

 

[The EELiminator]

guth should definitely be in the emerging blues team and go train with the boys but he won't be

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It's not an indictment on Gutho, I just don't think it would matter because he doesn't have the hype of other young players...IMO the "name" players will get picked over him, just like Dugan and Ferguson get picked over better players at the moment (for eg).

I can already see the hard on for guys like Trbojebrah and Bird and the like, Gutho gets nowhere near as much love (unfairly) as the next crop of NRL darlings so IMO will always be (again, unfairly) considered after them IMO.

He'll be good enough to be an Origin player, don't get me wrong. I just think there is definitely an element of popularity amongst the hierarchy when it comes to final rep side selections.

Don't forget Gutherson is only 22 (23 in September). The only current Origin players younger than him are Bird (by 6 months) and Oates (one month).

 

[eels_fan]

Ma'u not chosen by the kiwis

They did however pick a Melbourne forward who has never played first grade...

Oh well, sucks for Manu but one less chance of an injury I guess

 

[Chipmunk]

Ma'u not chosen by the kiwis

They did however pick a Melbourne forward who has never played first grade...

Oh well, sucks for Manu but one less chance of an injury I guess

They obviously see Kenny Bromwich as the better left edge backrower.

 

[Chipmunk]

...

Makes sense.