2021 Rd2: Eels v Storm GAME DAY THREAD @ Bankwest Stadium 18/3

[Wally21]

I hope Marata plays on the edge in attack, I had a bit on him as anytime try scorer...

 

[Eelementary]

Who was the bloke talking to Nathan Brown in the dressing room?

He looked a bit like Shane Flanagan...but it wasn't him.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

different sides but

Gee they'll be doing some running after a change of possession.

 

[hineyrulz]

Your mob have not been afraid to put in Crichton, Staines, Laurie, Aekins, Burton in the last few years...i think sometimes a coach needs to grow a set...oops i just lit the fuse

The only time Bea gives a young bloke a go is when he has no other option, Dunster only got a go because injuries and Jennings got banned. Brown is an exceptional talent but Arthur had no other choice once Norman left and Rheed also only got a go once we lost both our first choice dummy halves. Development club that has a coach too scared to give a young bloke a go.

 

[strider]

I cant log into my sportsbet ffs ... Mahoney

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

Yeewaah we got this. Put your house on it

 

[Soto]

The only time Bea gives a young bloke a go is when he has no other option, Dunster only got a go because injuries and Jennings got banned. Brown is an exceptional talent but Arthur had no other choice once Norman left and Rheed also only got a go once we lost both our first choice dummy halves. Development club that has a coach too scared to give a young bloke a go.

Completely agree and you have nailed it why these blokes got their start...

 

[hineyrulz]

Who was the bloke talking to Nathan Brown in the dressing room?

He looked a bit like Shane Flanagan...but it wasn't him.

Well we all know it's not BA.

 

[Twizzle]

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I'd be surprised if the Chooks debuted either of those players in the wet against a full strength Melbourne Storm.

Yeh I think the weather plays a part here. As A Johns said earlier today
"You need 16 players turning up wearing the BHP boiler suit, who are prepared to play like back-rowers, with their halfback steering them around."
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...m-especially-at-bankwest-20210317-p57bjq.html
Well, we've put another backrower on the field

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I don't feel it is a good idea to put Penisini in a game like this and in these conditions.
Dunster would have to be upset however. He is a winger thou, So what does this say about our centre options moving forward? We rely on the injury prone Opacic and the only back up is Oldfield? Seems ridiculous. But what backs do we have? Looking at the NSw cup side it seems All good and Dunster are the only guys ready.

If Blake is unavailable next week I suspect Penisini will start at centre. This change is about taking advantage of the weather (targeting the edges is riskier) while not putting Penisini into a debut like this without even a game of reserve grade under his belt.

 

[Eelementary]

Well we all know it's not BA.

Nah - this bloke had hair!

But seriously - I caught a glimpse of him, and he really looked like Shane Flanagan, but why would Flanno be in our sheds, wearing our gear?

It's not him, but I don't think I've seen that bloke before.

I don't think it was David Kidwell.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I cant log into my sportsbet ffs ... Mahoney

Aaah. I went both Jnr and RCG. But Rheed looks a good price.

 

[Soto]

They should target Gennings all night...I'm sure he can drop it or fumble it 4 or 5 times tonight

 

[84 Baby]

The only time Bea gives a young bloke a go is when he has no other option, Dunster only got a go because injuries and Jennings got banned. Brown is an exceptional talent but Arthur had no other choice once Norman left and Rheed also only got a go once we lost both our first choice dummy halves. Development club that has a coach too scared to give a young bloke a go.

What about that other young bloke he gave a go? Niakora or something?

 

[Soto]

Yeh I think the weather plays a part here. As A Johns said earlier today
"You need 16 players turning up wearing the BHP boiler suit, who are prepared to play like back-rowers, with their halfback steering them around."
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/th...m-especially-at-bankwest-20210317-p57bjq.html
Well, we've put another backrower on the field

Surprised we dont have 17 backrowers selected then

 

[TheParraboy]

If we thought our away Jerseys were terrible

The Storm say hi

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What about that other young bloke he gave a go? Niakora or something?

You're thinking of Billy Brittain Nikorima.

 

[Eelementary]

What about that other young bloke he gave a go? Niakora or something?

Britton Nikora plays for the Sharks, mate.

That wasn't even remotely funny, or clever.

 

[Eelementary]

If we thought our away Jerseys were terrible

The Storm say hi

Aren't they awful?

As much as I hate the Storm, their uniforms are usually OK.

Not tonight, though.