are any of these rumors true?

[grapeape]

I have heard these rumors around the traps, can anyone confirm whats true/untrue ...

*taulima has signed with canberra.
*Junior Paulo will be let go at the end of the year.
*Inu's manager was told he could go to dogs, if they pay out his contract.
*hindy has been talking to the the unsigned prospects, getting them to resign, coz hes planning on being captain soon.
*Rod Reddy has been in contact with Tim Smith about his plans. no progress beyond that, just letting smith know hes welcome back.
*mateo is still far off coming back, specialist told him this week, to come back on 4 weeks. healing good, but still early days.

 

[bartman]

Can't confirm or deny, but t hought I'd discuss anyway...

I don't think Tautai is in DAs plans for top 25 squad next year and is off-contract, so he'll sign with someone sooner or later.

I don't think Junior Paulo is in the 21 players re-signed as yet, so unless he accepts minimum wage and is ahead in the pecking order compared to guys like Latimore, Horo etc then I expect he will go.

Tim Smith would be welcome back on minimum wage (as above), as a third string halfback option. Would be handy to have in Wenty and to call upon only when our top choices (Keating, Mortimer) are injured. It's a life-line that Tim's career needs, not really something that we need more than him imo.

I wouldn't want Mateo to bust a gut getting back this season... rather he is good for long term than trying to get a short term fix. His lock position is safe for next year.

Inu? I guess he's one of several players that is being paid more than he is playing like he is worth... Hayne was in the same boat but has stepped up his efforts. DA probably fancies he could use the money better if he had it to spend, same with Ben Smith's long contract?

Hindy seems to be a real Eels man. Captain material? He plays for 80 minutes and acts as captain to the refs when Cayless is off resting, so he may as well be.

 

[Avenger]

If we let Inu go what would be the alternative ? Ben Smith ? Give me a f**king break I would personally contribute to his payout. He is the worst centre in the game. Absolute non event.

 

[Jake the snake]

I don't think Anderson is dumb, he would not get rid of INU.

 

[Mitchsu Danger]

Would Inu come to the Dogs' to play wing though?

 

[Avenger]

I don't think Anderson is dumb, he would not get rid of INU.

When I see Ben Smith in first grade the vein on the side of my Balkan head begins to swell.

 

[Jodeci]

Junior will not be at Parra next year

 

[Stagger eel]

I don't think Anderson is dumb, he would not get rid of INU.

Ando told people at the forum that INU has been sh*t all year with the exception of the Brisbane..

you can read into that how ever way you like.

 

[Avenger]

Junior will not be at Parra next year

Disregard mate, just read the first post again.

 

[Jake the snake]

When I see Ben Smith in first grade the vein on the side of my Balkan head begins to swell.

Isn't he just crap player, did you see him get run down from behind by Aiton..... Rubbish!

I will say he wasn't by himself today.

But i'm surprised that INU and not Smith that is linked with other clubs.

 

[Avenger]

Isn't he just crap player, did you see him get run down from behind by Aiton..... Rubbish!

I will say he wasn't by himself today.

But i'm surprised that INU and Smith that is linked with other clubs.

Wright and Latimore also looked pedestrian out there. Piss them off and buy Bell from Penrith.

 

[Jake the snake]

Ando told people at the forum that INU has been sh*t all year with the exception of the Brisbane..

you can read into that how ever way you like.

If he was sh*t then why doesn't he play Big Bad benny smith?

 

[Stagger eel]

If he was sh*t then why doesn't he play Big Bad benny smith?

probably because he's worse :?

you're talking about a coach who's been scratching his head at how this squad has been assembled since November I'm sure if he had his way he'd keep about 6 players and then just re build the rest of the squad from scratch.

 

[fish eel]

I was disappointed Jono Wright didnt get another run today.

 

[Stagger eel]

I was disappointed Jono Wright didnt get another run today.

yeah Jono was dissapointed also...lol

 

[Avenger]

I was disappointed Jono Wright didnt get another run today.

He is better then Smith

 

[WestCoastEel]

Isn't he just crap player, did you see him get run down from behind by Aiton..... Rubbish!

I will say he wasn't by himself today.

But i'm surprised that INU and not Smith that is linked with other clubs.

Not surprised Ben Smith got run down from behind.

Can anyone tell me after today's performance is it right in me asking why are Latimore and Wright in the team? Have they actually played any decent fg games? I don't get to see many games...

 

[Jake the snake]

Wright isn't the answer. I'd rather big bad benny as back up than Wright.

 

[Suitman]

If we let Inu go what would be the alternative ? Ben Smith ? Give me a f**king break I would personally contribute to his payout. He is the worst centre in the game. Absolute non event.

Yep.

I'm just wondering.......when you're not good enough for Wenty, then where do you go?

Suity

 

[grapeape]

lats has the skinniest legs for a forward,

more worrying is ...

when he hits the line he slows down to make it easy for the tackler. the opposite of fui. its like he is scared of injury?