Rumours and Stuff

[Delboy]

Always hesitant to post these days , but the Jennings’s issue overshadows the path that I believe the club was taking. Keeping the experienced centre for a reduced cap hit was the precursor to the club giving the 4 backs on development contracts the chance to mature. All 4 are over 6’2”, solidly built and fast, and expected to show their wares over the course of the year.

No one could have seen the suspension and obviously planning and recruitment would have been different if that had been in the plan.

Not even sure there were decent targets off contract, so once any decision on Jennings is finalised, maybe a move could be contemplated if another club has a cap issue as was seen before last season started. These development backs have all come though local clubs and the Eels system, similar to what we have seen from the Riff, so there are hopes we see a similar result.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Always hesitant to post these days

Don't be hesitant mate. Its obvious you are aware of more than the average pleb, and I for one appreciate the insight from you and others who have a more close up perspective.

 

[Avenger]

Always hesitant to post these days , but the Jennings’s issue overshadows the path that I believe the club was taking. Keeping the experienced centre for a reduced cap hit was the precursor to the club giving the 4 backs on development contracts the chance to mature. All 4 are over 6’2”, solidly built and fast, and expected to show their wares over the course of the year.

No one could have seen the suspension and obviously planning and recruitment would have been different if that had been in the plan.

Not even sure there were decent targets off contract, so once any decision on Jennings is finalised, maybe a move could be contemplated if another club has a cap issue as was seen before last season started. These development backs have all come though local clubs and the Eels system, similar to what we have seen from the Riff, so there are hopes we see a similar result.

Dean Whare could be a ready-made replacement once we know what is going on with Jennings. Penrith has been trying to offload for a while now. If they tipped in some of his salary the price could be similar to what Jennings initially re-signed for.

Only problem is Whare is a specialist right centre like Blake.

 

[Avenger]

Crichton is a player I'd be throwing big money at. I'd offer him $600K for 2022 and then push for the Panthers to release him early for the upcoming season.

 

[Eelogical]

Dean Whare could be a ready-made replacement once we know what is going on with Jennings. Penrith has been trying to offload for a while now. If they tipped in some of his salary the price could be similar to what Jennings initially re-signed for.

Only problem is Whare is a specialist right centre like Blake.

No more Penrith rejects.

 

[Twizzle]

Always hesitant to post these days

why ?

 

[hineyrulz]

No more Penrith rejects.

On your bike Hindy.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

why ?

The banter might be too much for him.

 

[Soto]

LODGE STAYING PUT — FOR NOW

Speculation has been rife that Brisbane Broncos prop Matt Lodge will be exiting the club.

But that may not be for some time, with Lodge heavily involved at Broncos’ training this week.

Lodge has been one of Brisbane’s main middle forwards in training sessions and talks have slowed down over his potential move from Red Hill.

With four years to run on his contract, shifting Lodge was never going to be an easy task.

The Broncos were facing a huge payout to move him on and it looks like he will remain at the club for now.

That could change quickly though if a suitable deal arises for Lodge

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...t/news-story/616c604f93fa5b927c71fbce48d4fc54

 

[hineyrulz]

The banter might be too much for him.

*Driveway.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It's pretty long.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

LODGE STAYING PUT — FOR NOW

Speculation has been rife that Brisbane Broncos prop Matt Lodge will be exiting the club.

But that may not be for some time, with Lodge heavily involved at Broncos’ training this week.

Lodge has been one of Brisbane’s main middle forwards in training sessions and talks have slowed down over his potential move from Red Hill.

With four years to run on his contract, shifting Lodge was never going to be an easy task.

The Broncos were facing a huge payout to move him on and it looks like he will remain at the club for now.

That could change quickly though if a suitable deal arises for Lodge

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...t/news-story/616c604f93fa5b927c71fbce48d4fc54

I can't believe this. I head that he (as well as some other chap) was to be announced as an Eels signing in the New Year.

 

[Gary Gutful]

For Sale. Large 2021 Eels Jersey. Never been worn. $100 ono.

 

[gaffer]

I can't believe this. I head that he (as well as some other chap) was to be announced as an Eels signing in the New Year.

we probably didn't even talk to him

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

we probably didn't even talk to him

We probably don't even know how to use Zoom.

 

[lingard]

Dean Whare could be a ready-made replacement once we know what is going on with Jennings. Penrith has been trying to offload for a while now. If they tipped in some of his salary the price could be similar to what Jennings initially re-signed for.

Only problem is Whare is a specialist right centre like Blake.

Anyone calling Waqa Blake a 'specialist' right centre has got rocks in their head.

 

[parra pete]

we probably didn't even talk to him

Hope we didn't...

 

[chiefy1]

Anyone calling Waqa Blake a 'specialist' right centre has got rocks in their head.

I'm not sure how rocks would have entered someone's head

 

[Gronk]

Anyone calling Waqa Blake a 'specialist' right centre has got rocks in their head.

He’s a Ferrari and if anyone has ever owned an Italian car, they would know how unreliable they are.

 

[Old tiger 79]

He’s a Ferrari and if anyone has ever owned an Italian car, they would know how unreliable they are.

I’ve had a couple of them, plus a few lambos. Their not that bad brah