Barrett, Kimmorley, Cronk, Orford, Sherwin, Mullen?

[andrew057]

HE Eels' desperation to snare a halfback led to some inquiries about former Bulldogs No. 7 Brent Sherwin last week. After missing out on Trent Barrett and Brett Kimmorley considering retirement, the Eels are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to find a partner for Daniel Mortimer.

The Eels were told Sherwin is past his best and will continue with their hunt to sign ageless playmaker Kimmorley for 12 months.

Some at the Eels are refusing to give up on signing Barrett despite the NSW player announcing his retirement a fortnight ago.

We are told Barrett had agreed to terms but did a backflip after suffering a shoulder injury that will require surgery at the end of the year. It was also revealed that the Eels will have a look at Jarrod Mullen for season 2012 when the Knights star comes off contract with Newcastle.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...ut-brent-sherwin/story-e6frfgbo-1225901862945

 

[andrew057]

HE Eels' desperation to snare a halfback led to some inquiries about former Bulldogs No. 7 Brent Sherwin last week. After missing out on Trent Barrett and Brett Kimmorley considering retirement, the Eels are leaving no stone unturned in their bid to find a partner for Daniel Mortimer.

The Eels were told Sherwin is past his best and will continue with their hunt to sign ageless playmaker Kimmorley for 12 months.

Some at the Eels are refusing to give up on signing Barrett despite the NSW player announcing his retirement a fortnight ago.

We are told Barrett had agreed to terms but did a backflip after suffering a shoulder injury that will require surgery at the end of the year. It was also revealed that the Eels will have a look at Jarrod Mullen for season 2012 when the Knights star comes off contract with Newcastle.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/n...ut-brent-sherwin/story-e6frfgbo-1225901862945

 

[andrew057]

Geez are there any more halves with one foot in the retirement village that the Eels can chase?

And Mullen? Hopefully theyre talking about him as a replacement for Mortimer, not as a partner.

 

[lucablight]

This is depressing.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Mullen is a signing I would welcome. Good kicking game. I think he could do well with our forward pack.

 

[TheRam]

Yes Mullen would be a sensational 6 to partner Cronk at 7. What a combo that would be to rival even the Chooks combo. Then all we need would be a hot hooker and our spine would be unbeatable.

 

[1 Eyed TEZZA]

Yes Mullen would be a sensational 6 to partner Cronk at 7. What a combo that would be to rival even the Chooks combo. Then all we need would be a hot hooker and our spine would be unbeatable.

Yeah....

http://www.amiaustralia.com.au/

You go off too early

 

[dazeely]

Order of preference IMO - Cronk, orford, kimmy, mullen, sherwin & Barrett.

 

[Gronk]

On Kimmorley

The 33-year-old has been linked with both Parramatta and Canberra, however it appears former club Cronulla is now his only option should he wish to squeeze out one more season.

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=495232&articleID=

 

[Maroubra Eel]

On Kimmorley

http://www.skynews.com.au/sport/article.aspx?id=495232&articleID=

I wonder why Parra is no longer an option. Have we already signed a halfback?

 

[TheRam]

Yeah....

http://www.amiaustralia.com.au/

You go off too early

Yeah but I have a lot of fun doing it. :lol:

 

[Ron Jeremy]

If Parramatta were serious, i would sniff out Darren Lockyer. He'd be a player i'd look at , as he probably only has 2-3 max left, and i dare say Brisbane could use his money on someone else, plus we'd get him a little cheaper beacuse of his age.

Thats the player i'd be going after.

 

[Gronk]

If Parramatta were serious, i would sniff out Darren Lockyer. He'd be a player i'd look at , as he probably only has 2-3 max left, and i dare say Brisbane could use his money on someone else, plus we'd get him a little cheaper beacuse of his age.

Thats the player i'd be going after.

That's as likely as Hindy signing for Manly.

 

[SDM]

That's as likely as Hindy signing for Manly.

Apparantly Hindy was seen touring the smelly bog and caravan with annex that the Sea Eagles call a training complex.

 

[NorthShoreEel]

If Parramatta were serious, i would sniff out Darren Lockyer. He'd be a player i'd look at , as he probably only has 2-3 max left, and i dare say Brisbane could use his money on someone else, plus we'd get him a little cheaper beacuse of his age.

Thats the player i'd be going after.

Are you serious?

That'll be the day.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

anything can happen, i mean i'd also much rather have lockyer then f**king kimmorley.

Lockyer is still a top player, with Hayne they would cause disaster.

 

[Ron Jeremy]

That's as likely as Hindy signing for Manly.

or Petro leaving Brisbane, or Bennett leaving Brisbane...anyhting can happen, it is a business after all and loyalty is not what it use to be.

 

[strider]

i'd bet large sums that lockyer would retire before playing for any other NRL team

bennett and petro's situations were completely different - lockyer's got one foot in the retirement home (just that the other foot still plays like a 20 yr old)

 

[Ron Jeremy]

you throw him the right deal and he would come

 

[spiderdan]

cronk would be good but would take up too much cap space. i wouldn't be opposed to kimmorley for a year and then going all out to get mullen. he's still young and has a good mixture of running, kicking and passing (long and short off both sides). he would also take up less cap space than cronk.