Another good article from filthy_spammers

[The Colonel]

Smith lightens up
Posted by Phil Sim on 31/01/2005
Eels coach Brian Smith has worked hard to make Parramatta’s training sessions more relaxed and enjoyable, according to star second rower Nathan Hindmarsh.

Under Smith, the Eels have a reputation as a very, disciplined outfit who adhere to a very strict and structured training regime.

“There is that out there that people think everything is 100 per cent serious with Smithy and that he’s a very intense coach, but the players know when we can have some fun and when it’s time to switch on and get serious.

“Smithy’s worked hard to turn training around and you can see that by the way everyone is smiling at training”.

Hooker Mark Riddell has a reputation as being one of the game’s larrikins and that had led some to suggest he would struggle to fit in with the more disciplined Parramatta culture. However, Riddell also denied there were any issues, in that regard.

“It’s been fine and I’ve had no problems at all,” Riddell said.

“Parramatta a very professional club, the professionalism here far outweighs that of the Dragons and I’m enjoying myself and I’m enjoying training”.

“It’s just a really happy camp at the moment and everyone seems to be pushing in the same direction”.

Hindmarsh said he believed most of the new faces were enjoying the move to Parramatta.

“That’s what’s so good about Parra, every fits in very quickly,” Hindmarsh said. ”We like to have a bit of fun and a bit of a smile at training.”

It is believed the arrival of new assistant coach Peter Sharp has also contributed to the positive training environment. Sharp, a former NRL coach with Manly has a reputation as being well-liked among the player fraternity and it was clear to onlookers at the recent open training session that he has already developed an excellent rapport with the Eels players, some of whom he would previously have been involved with during his prior stint at Parramatta.
http://www.prwire.com.au/tippo.nsf/artwebfro/DD3CEC9A13474B254A256F990075061F?editdocument

 

[Utey]

Another good one. Keep it up 1 Eyed.

 

[Stagger eel]

:shock: :shock:

I can't believe pigs comment about St George, that's a revelation in it's own.

I was reliably told that Smithy called for a snap bonding session on saturday which lead to the boys going to wave aid!...I saw Muzz Peto at a Balmain cafe yesterday and we chatted for a while about the concert.

well done filthy_spammers!!!

 

[planeteels]

the bonding session must have been only a select few players cos there were a few Eels boys at Cabramatta watching the Development, Harold Matthews & SG Ball squads running around and the last game didn't finish til just after 7.20pm.

mind you so was Brett Kenny!!!

 

[Utey]

Go Brett

 

[The Colonel]

mind you so was Brett Kenny!!!

They were playing against Penrith sides no doubt?

 

[Jake the snake]

the bonding session must have been only a select few players cos there were a few Eels boys at Cabramatta watching the Development, Harold Matthews & SG Ball squads running around and the last game didn't finish til just after 7.20pm.

mind you so was Brett Kenny!!!

Yeah I saw Feleti mateo and Dean Widders (who looks so thin its not funny) at the trials. Also saw Blake Green and the Toupu Bros all ten of them.

 

[Utey]

The amount of weight Widders has lost is unbelievable isnt it. :shock:

 

[Hellsy]

I was reliably told that Smithy called for a snap bonding session on saturday which lead to the boys going to wave aid!...I saw Muzz Peto at a Balmain cafe yesterday and we chatted for a while about the concert.

Well we know Eric went cause the band had to play on without him.....
Did u see anyone else at Waveaid Eela?? Anyone famous??

 

[Eelectrica]

Good stuff.
I'm starting to feel really good about this coming season. I think some people are going to be surprised by this years team.

 

[Stagger eel]

I was reliably told that Smithy called for a snap bonding session on saturday which lead to the boys going to wave aid!...I saw Muzz Peto at a Balmain cafe yesterday and we chatted for a while about the concert.

Well we know Eric went cause the band had to play on without him.....
Did u see anyone else at Waveaid Eela?? Anyone famous??

your sister!

 

[Stagger eel]

I'd just got off the phone to fisheel who just chatted to Brian Smith, I'll let Fishy tell all when his available but I will say they are absolutely pumped at the moment.

 

[parra-all-the-way]

please tell eelavation

 

[dazeely]

I'd just got off the phone to fisheel who just chatted to Brian Smith, I'll let Fishy tell all when his available but I will say they are absolutely pumped at the moment.

Fill us in eela. Fisheel will never know. Our little secret. Waiting...... :roll:

 

[Utey]

Pleaseeeeee. The players are pumped?

 

[dazeely]

The supporters are pumped......

 

[Stagger eel]

if fishy!! chooses to reveal details of his conversation with Smithy he should come and post it himself.

 

[Utey]

He didnt need to talk to Smithy to find that out? Are you sure?

 

[dazeely]

Spoilsport. Pleaseeeeeeeee.....

 

[Mzilikazi]

Good article. At least his are appreciated. ;-)

However, putting Peter Sharp and professional in the same place must have taken some doing. :lol: