Rumours and Stuff

[Stevie]

f**k me it’s dead in here.

 

[TheCrowe]

f**k me it’s dead in here.

We need a good flogging to liven things up.

 

[Pazza]

If we lose to sti we'll all be burning hard in here

 

[Rocket man]

Penisini is still off contract, apparently. So is his injury riddled brother.

I wonder why Will Penisini would say he had extended until 28 in a club press conference last year.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I wonder why Will Penisini would say he had extended until 28 in a club press conference last year.

Even more bizarre is the club never released a statement saying he extended

 

[Pazza]

If he has re signed, we picked the wrong centre

 

[Avenger]

If he has re signed, we picked the wrong centre

Correct. I’d gladly offer Perth, Penisini and his brother as the water boy to replace Russell.

 

[Eelementary]

If he has re signed, we picked the wrong centre

To be fair, though, he has loads of potential.

Problem is, after 100 games, he hasn't gotten up to living up to that potential....

 

[Avenger]

f**k me it’s dead in here.

Trolls don’t like success, mate.

 

[Johnny88]

WHY EELS DEMOTED DE BELIN​

Jack De Belin was a shock relegation out of the 17 for the Parramatta Eels on Tuesday and now we can reveal why.
He started at lock in his opening two games as an Eel, but the return of J’Maine Hopgood from suspension at prop has prompted a forward shake-up, with Jack Williams moving to No.13.
It’s understood coach Jason Ryles has been impressed with the performances of young gun front-rower Sam Tuivaiti and versatile forward Matt Doorey, resulting in De Belin being named on the extended bench.
That means De Belin, who turned 34 on Tuesday, is a big chance of missing his first game against his old Dragons side, with the veteran lock forward not expected to get a run on Sunday barring an injury.
Meanwhile, Parramatta has been dealt a backline blow with centre Will Penisini ruled out for four weeks with a groin injury that is worse than initially feared.
Jordan Samrani retains his place as Penisini’s replacement in Parramatta’s backline.
—Tyson Jackson

Jack De Belin has been named in jersey No. 18 this weekend. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

EELS V DRAGONS
Sunday March 22, 4:05pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Eels
1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack Williams
Interchange: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Tallyn Da Silva 18. Jack de Belin 19. Joash Papalii
Reserves: 20. Charlie Guymer 21. Brian Kelly 22. Luca Moretti
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come
Dragons
1. Clint Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart
Interchange: 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Josh Kerr 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Hame Sele 19. Matthew Fegai
Reserves: 20. Jyhkan King-Tongia 21. Loko Pasifiki Tonga 22. Tyrell Sloan
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/supercoach-news/nrl-late-mail-round-3-predicted-team-changes-why-eels-demoted-jack-de-belin/news-story/5ff3c28564a3efcef512848b5f0ff35f?amp

 

[Johnny88]

Cory Paix signs two-year Broncos extension amid ongoing battle for Brisbane No.9 jersey​

Cory Paix is poised to ink a contract extension with the Broncos in a move that intensifies Brisbane’s hooking battle and could leave a cult hero facing a salary-cap squeeze.

Cory Paix is poised to ink a contract extension with the Broncos in a move that intensifies Brisbane’s hooking battle and could leave cult hero Billy Walters facing a salary-cap squeeze.
This masthead can reveal Paix has agreed to terms on a new deal with Brisbane in a boost for the hooker ahead of Friday night’s clash against Melbourne at AAMI Park.

Walters turned 32 last month and is keen to finish his career at the Broncos, who will crunch the salary-cap numbers in a desperate bid to keep the popular hooker utility at Brisbane next season.
The Broncos currently have five hookers on their books and there has long been a view that Brisbane need to trim their dummy-half options.
The battle to keep Walters could be further complicated by veteran utility Hunt, who is also off-contract and has intimate he is keen to extend his career for another 12 months in 2027.

“I seem to be getting that question a lot lately (about retiring), I don’t know what’s going on,” said Hunt.
“I haven’t made a decision at all. If I feel like I can keep playing on I will. At the moment I still feel like I can.
“I might get to a point during the year where I might make a call (to retire), but at the moment I haven’t thought about giving it away.
“As long as the body is feeling good and I can manage to stay away from major injuries, I don’t see why I can’t play on.”

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/cory-paix-signs-twoyear-broncos-extension-amid-ongoing-battle-for-brisbane-no9-jersey/news-story/f1da6e82036f7a237442b85344a44a55?amp

 

[viole02]

RTS is 34 next year

We need outside backs but we dont need to become a retirement home. So many other backs for 27

 

[Timana]

If i was tasked to write that

WHY EELS DEMOTED DE BELIN​

Him shit.

 

[Gronk]

WHY EELS DEMOTED DE BELIN​

Jack De Belin was a shock relegation out of the 17 for the Parramatta Eels on Tuesday and now we can reveal why.
He started at lock in his opening two games as an Eel, but the return of J’Maine Hopgood from suspension at prop has prompted a forward shake-up, with Jack Williams moving to No.13.
It’s understood coach Jason Ryles has been impressed with the performances of young gun front-rower Sam Tuivaiti and versatile forward Matt Doorey, resulting in De Belin being named on the extended bench.
That means De Belin, who turned 34 on Tuesday, is a big chance of missing his first game against his old Dragons side, with the veteran lock forward not expected to get a run on Sunday barring an injury.
Meanwhile, Parramatta has been dealt a backline blow with centre Will Penisini ruled out for four weeks with a groin injury that is worse than initially feared.
Jordan Samrani retains his place as Penisini’s replacement in Parramatta’s backline.
—Tyson Jackson

Jack De Belin has been named in jersey No. 18 this weekend. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images

EELS V DRAGONS
Sunday March 22, 4:05pm, CommBank Stadium, Sydney
Eels
1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Bailey Simonsson 3. Jordan Samrani 4. Sean Russell 5. Josh Addo-Carr 6. Jonah Pezet 7. Mitchell Moses 8. J’maine Hopgood 9. Ryley Smith 10. Junior Paulo 11. Kelma Tuilagi 12. Kitione Kautoga 13. Jack Williams
Interchange: 14. Dylan Walker 15. Sam Tuivaiti 16. Matt Doorey 17. Tallyn Da Silva 18. Jack de Belin 19. Joash Papalii
Reserves: 20. Charlie Guymer 21. Brian Kelly 22. Luca Moretti
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come
Dragons
1. Clint Gutherson 2. Christian Tuipulotu 3. Moses Suli 4. Valentine Holmes 5. Setu Tu 6. Kyle Flanagan 7. Daniel Atkinson 8. Emre Guler 9. Damien Cook 10. Toby Couchman 11. Luciano Leilua 12. Jaydn Su’A 13. Hamish Stewart
Interchange: 14. Jacob Liddle 15. Josh Kerr 16. Blake Lawrie 17. Ryan Couchman 18. Hame Sele 19. Matthew Fegai
Reserves: 20. Jyhkan King-Tongia 21. Loko Pasifiki Tonga 22. Tyrell Sloan
Players cut: To come
Late Mail: To come

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/supercoach-news/nrl-late-mail-round-3-predicted-team-changes-why-eels-demoted-jack-de-belin/news-story/5ff3c28564a3efcef512848b5f0ff35f?amp

We can reveal exclusively .. what a crap article. They have been spruiking this click bait for days on socials.

In the end - coach reckons that the two young blokes are better than the older guy signed for one year.

 

[Johnny88]

Rising Dragons star Loko Pasifiki Tonga rushed to after suffering potential serious neck injury​

A routine training tackle has left rising Dragons forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga in hospital with a potential neck injury that required ambulance transport for urgent scans.

News Sport Network

Loko Pasifiki Tonga is transferred to an ambulance. Picture: X.
Promising St George Illawarra forward Loko Pasifiki Tonga has been taken to Wollongong hospital for precautionary scans on a neck injury suffered at training.
It is understood the 20-year-old prop was running the football during a session on Thursday.
There was nothing out of the ordinary in the tackle, however Loko remained on the ground after contact.
He indicated a potential neck issue.

Loko Pasifika Tonga suffered an apparent neck injury at Dragons training.

Loko Pasifiki Tonga is a future star of the NRL. Credit: NRL Images.
The Dragons took the precautionary measures and called an ambulance, which arrived and transported him to hospital.
He will undergo further scans.
After making his NRL debut last year, Tonga is yet to play first grade in 2026.
More to come...

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/rising-dragons-star-loko-pasifiki-tonga-rushed-to-after-suffering-potential-serious-neck-injury/news-story/2633b665547317bc2aefa7a69891c0e7?amp

 

[Pazza]

To be fair, though, he has loads of potential.

Problem is, after 100 games, he hasn't gotten up to living up to that potential....

Physically he's very strong, I'm struggling to think of much else

 

[King-Gutho94]

Physically he's very strong, I'm struggling to think of much else

Cant pass, doesnt have that acclearation to burn opponents, cant kick, mediocre defender and has shit hands.

Other then that Will's game is in top shape.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I wonder why Will Penisini would say he had extended until 28 in a club press conference last year.

Player option

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Even more bizarre is the club never released a statement saying he extended

According to the RLPA, clubs are not allowed to mention POs because it’s a breach of the player’s privacy.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Physically he's very strong, I'm struggling to think of much else

Tackle breaks are the currency of attacking football. The premiers are always one of the top tackle breaking teams every year. The Parramatta Eels haven’t been since Hayne and Radradra were both at the club. Penisini is our best tackle breaker. You can just give him early ball and things happen. It’s a shame he keeps dropping the ball in recent years. Maybe he’s trying too hard.