Decision time arrives for Mortimer

[Fathead]

Oh no... the 'hottest young property in the league'
Will he stay with the eels ???? Will he go ?????? - it all depends on him..
Parras season is all dependant on this decision...
There will be rioting in the street....... yawn

This would have to be the biggest beat up in rugby league... how about we wait until the skinny little kid actually does something ???????????

 

[Fathead]

what a circus-Manly sign two of the best players in rugby league over night without a whisper.

ps- from what ive heard we will keep KK and Mateo and mortimer will go.Just from what ive heard thou

And that will make my day !!!

 

[The Colonel]

And that will make my day !!!

Why the Mortimer hate Fathead? My day would be made if we, as has been predicted, keep all three players.

 

[Maroubra Eel]

I really hope Mortimer stays too.

 

[Stagger eel]

I still can't see why we can't keep all 3, but at the same time, I don't particularly give a toss either.

 

[Fathead]

currently the lead story on http://www.smh.com.au/sport ... and a poll on the RHS about whether he'll leave for the doggies

Yeah its titled ' eels young superstar'

Isnt it amazing how little you can do and people are calling you a 'superstar'.... have I been asleep for a couple of years and missed the Dally M medals and all the games that he has won by himself ??

There are players like Lockyer, Slater and Inglis who may be reaching this sort of description .....but Daniel Mortimer ???????

:lol::lol::lol:

 

[The Colonel]

Yeah its titled ' eels young superstar'

Isnt it amazing how little you can do and people are calling you a 'superstar'.... have I been asleep for a couple of years and missed the Dally M medals and all the games that he has won by himself ??

There are players like Lockyer, Slater and Inglis who may be reaching this sort of description .....but Daniel Mortimer ???????

:lol::lol::lol:

So it is the media buildup you have a problem with?? The kid hasn't asked to be called a superstar and while he may not have reached the lofty heights the term would suggest he hasn't done too badly....

 

[Gronk]

I still can't see why we can't keep all 3, but at the same time, I don't particularly give a toss either.

I'm in the same boat. For mine (and as you said earlier) Morts is a second tier player and luckily we have our first tier players (Hayne, Hindy & Fui) tied up long term.

 

[eels_fan]

Im expecting an announcement on Thursday to give the guys a boost going into the game on Friday night, and it wouldnt surprise me in the slightest to see Morts on the Footy Show thursday night spruiking about it

 

[hindy111]

Personaly i have always thought that media do this to overpirce players worth.I personaly think phil gould would do this each time bulldogs and parra players where coming to the end of contracts-He would say what a player-He is worth double-bla bla bla

 

[Stagger eel]

I'm in the same boat. For mine (and as you said earlier) Morts is a second tier player and luckily we have our first tier players (Hayne, Hindy & Fui) tied up long term.

have you not picked a nice shiney razor blade to have ready for 2013 when Sir Jarryds contract is up?? ;-)

 

[The Colonel]

Im expecting an announcement on Thursday to give the guys a boost going into the game on Friday night, and it wouldnt surprise me in the slightest to see Morts on the Footy Show thursday night spruiking about it

CHANNEL 9 is signing up many of the biggest names in rugby league simply to stop a lot of talent from joining rival Channel 7 if Matty Johns' new footy show starts up as expected. The latest Nine recruit is gun Eels rookie Daniel Mortimer, a well-spoken youngster who many predict has a bright future in the media.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/growing-threat-to-boycott-kiwi-test/story-e6freye0-1225822902308

You may not be far wrong....

 

[The Colonel]

Personaly i have always thought that media do this to overpirce players worth.I personaly think phil gould would do this each time bulldogs and parra players where coming to the end of contracts-He would say what a player-He is worth double-bla bla bla

Weren't you upset about all the talk surrounding Mortimer, Mateo and Keating???

 

[84 Baby]

I'm in the same boat. For mine (and as you said earlier) Morts is a second tier player and luckily we have our first tier players (Hayne, Hindy & Fui) tied up long term.

Mateo is a second tier player, Mortimer and Keating are in the developing junior tier. Which is a tough tier because other teams can chase hard for them and inflate their contract value yet their potential is still unrealised

 

[Fathead]

Why the Mortimer hate Fathead? My day would be made if we, as has been predicted, keep all three players.

Im sorry if it is sounding like a hatred Colonel but as I have said - What has the kid actually done ????
If his name was Smith or Jones he would be treated according to what he has actually accomplished but due to the fact that his name is Mortimer he is labelled some demi god who will deliver the promised land.

Personally Im afraid that we will lose someone like KK or Mateo to keep young Morts and he may not possess anything like the ability that people think he does. Dont get me wrong, I would like nothing better than to see him win the Dally M and be hailed as the best player in the game but it all should be kept in perspective.
Also IMHO that wherever he goes, he will turn out to be nothing more than an average NRL player. He was fairly average coming through the juniors (notwithstanding the kick along he got because of his name) - in fact 12 months ago most people were willing to punt him because he was showing nothing.

You cant blame his father who sits back and gives momentum to the myth that the kid is something out of the box. Personally myself and others in football circles who opinion I have learnt to admire over many many years believe he will go nowhere. KK has more ability in his left foot than Dan has total.
If there are people out there expecting him to control games like Joey Johns , they will be very very disappointed.

As for his demeanour , Dan is a well spoken nice kid and I can just imagine the immense pressure that has been heaped upon him to be the second coming, not only by his family but by the media and fans.
I really feel sorry for him.

We will see..

 

[Gronk]

have you not picked a nice shiney razor blade to have ready for 2013 when Sir Jarryds contract is up?? ;-)

Sheesh, I've supported this team for too long to think past next week. The way I've learnt to cope is that I don't expect to win each week nor do I expect to sign anyone or retain key players.

After that everything is a bonus.

 

[Stagger eel]

Personally Im afraid that we will lose someone like KK or Mateo to keep young Morts and he may not possess anything like the ability that people think he does. ..

you've just nailed it, this is where the problem lies and this season hasn't even started yet...

I think a chill pill is in order most of you who are losing sleep about who's here and who's not going to be here in 2011..

 

[Stagger eel]

Sheesh, I've supported this team for too long to think past next week. The way I've learnt to cope is that I don't expect to win each week nor do I expect to sign anyone or retain key players.

After that everything is a bonus.

good, I'll have that book back now that you're finished with it..

 

[The Colonel]

What has the kid actually done ????

Played a very decent link role between our forwards and our backs during a run at the premiership where he showed few signs of being overawed. Played some pretty decent games as well. No more and no less than what Keating was doing before he was injured.

Personally Im afraid that we will lose someone like KK or Mateo to keep young Morts and he may not possess anything like the ability that people think he does.

If we lose one of the other I think it will have more to do with some of the very big offers being bandied about by other clubs like the Warriors for the likes of Mateo more than anything else. The fact we have wrapped up Hayne, Moimoi, Tahu and Hindmarsh long term may also play a part. Something has to give...... but I don't think this will mean we pay more than what Morts is worth either.

KK has more ability in his left foot than Dan has total.
If there are people out there expecting him to control games like Joey Johns , they will be very very disappointed.

I'm not expecting much more than what he acheived last year and I can't speak for everyone lese but I wouldn't be surprised if many feel the same. As for ability, you are probably right. I have witnessed however a very level headed kid who is prepared to back his own ability and give all he can. Can't ask for much more IMO.

As for his demeanour , Dan is a well spoken nice kid and I can just imagine the immense pressure that has been heaped upon him to be the second coming, not only by his family but by the media and fans.
I really feel sorry for him.

Like any player - Hayne, Inu have all been suffered from the weight of expectations, Hayne made it through. Keating will have to experience the same thing.

 

[84 Baby]

Im sorry if it is sounding like a hatred Colonel but as I have said - What has the kid actually done ????

Doesn't matter what you did yesterday, only what you'll do tomorrow