Eels.v Round One 2018 Team List Thread

[lingard]

He is probably the quickest of our middle forwards, and doesn't miss tackles. He just tends to offer little in attack - he has line breaking ability but for the typical middle forward run against numbers he lacks leg drive and always seems to lose the wrestle. Plus there is the issue with his hands.

But he was excellent last night. I'm referring to the game against Newcastle and not anything else.

Was he a bit disappointing in other areas?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I agree.

By reading Brads comments, it appears he was talking about positional play.

Or at least the lack of effort that caused him to be out of position.

 

[Lemon Squash]

On ninemsn there’s a link to an article with the BA quotes about French, with the heading ‘Arthur warns star, he expects more’.... and of course there is a photo of Hayne accompanying it.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

He might also be the only man to have an email filter on the term "Iron Lotus"

I got an email from the club saying that if I mentioned the iron Lotus one more time BA would pay me a visit to discuss exactly what he thinks of it. I'm so excited!

 

[strider]

I got an email from the club saying that if I mentioned the iron Lotus one more time BA would pay me a visit to discuss exactly what he thinks of it. I'm so excited!

#mentioned

 

[Basil Brush]

I got an email from the club saying that if I mentioned the iron Lotus one more time BA would pay me a visit to discuss exactly what he thinks of it. I'm so excited!

You can do it

 

[hineyrulz]

I got an email from the club saying that if I mentioned the iron Lotus one more time BA would pay me a visit to discuss exactly what he thinks of it. I'm so excited!

You are a braver man than me Gunga din.

 

[Twizzle]

Bookmark it so you don't need a f**king description next time someone talks about a player being off contract.

or when some one next gets it wrong, I will be here to guide them

you're welcome

 

[emjaycee]

That team would struggle to get anywhere near Newcastle.

Wrong!!!

 

[hindy111]

Matterson wouldnt get near out first grade side.
And with Gower,Niakuore,Stone,T rex all battling in Wenty for a first grade spot I am unsure he would be a huge upgrade on any of them.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

or when some one next gets it wrong, I will be here to guide them

you're welcome

Just make sure you understand before going off half cocked and trying to correct merkins.

 

[84 Baby]

Wrong!!!

I reckon we'll be lucky to win another game all season

 

[Twizzle]

Just make sure you understand before going off half cocked and trying to correct merkins.

I guess you dont want to get too trivial here aye

 

[The EELiminator]

He might also be the only man to have an email filter on the term "Iron Lotus"

which iron lotus, the skating move from blades of glory or the brothel from guardians of the galaxy?

 

[TheParraboy]

f**k I cant wait to watch Parra play again in the season proper

Im pumped already

 

[Gronk]

FoxSports Rnd 1 team prediction


Eels
1. Bevan French
2. Josh Hoffman
3. Michael Jennings
4. Jarryd Hayne
5. Kirisome Auva’a
6. Corey Norman
7. Mitchell Moses
8. Tim Mannah
9. Cameron King
10. Daniel Alvaro
11. Manu Ma’u
12. Brad Takairangi
13. Nathan Brown

14. Suaia Matagi
15. Kane Evans
16. Kenny Edwards
17. Beau Scott

Unavailable: Clint Gutherson (knee)

Eels notes: Clint Gutherson is at long odds to be fit for the Eels’ season opener as he recovers from an ACL injury. Bevan French will get the nod at fullback, while Jarryd Hayne will slot into the centres at the expense of Brad Takairangi who has been training in the backrow. Cameron Kinglooks to have grabbed first opportunity to nail down the 80-minute hooker role, while Brad Takairangu’s switch to the back row puts Tepai Moeroa’s position in the club’s best 17 in serious jeopardy..

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nr...p/news-story/f9eaeba9d9ae84ca7382a2c279b41caa

 

[TheParraboy]

I like the fact if we have an injury in the backline , pretty much Taka can cover

Allows us to play 4 forwards on the bench, all quality as well

 

[hineyrulz]

I'd prefer Taka on the bench and Tep starting.

 

[TheParraboy]

I'd prefer Taka on the bench and Tep starting.

yup that can work, who do we drop though?

 

[hineyrulz]

yup that can work, who do we drop though?

That’s the 64 million dollar question, glad I’m not the one making that choice.