Eels in the media

[Poupou Escobar]

I recall plenty of comments about being prepared to defend your mistakes, which came after a loss. But did we actually play a riskier game?

Well our completion rates were provably lower, but I also remember the different style. We got early ball to Ma'u, Edwards and the halves (Norman/Ma'u) who very much played left/right. This fell apart completely whenever the ref allowed the opposition to slow the ruck or move early in defence, culminating in 2018.

 

[lucablight]

He also said we have been working on increasing ball movement for years, and that the test will come when there's two points on the line. You have to remember that every player that runs out on the field is still the one who needs to decide whether it's the right time to pass or not. If he thinks the risk of a turnover is too high he'll hold the ball. You might've noticed we can concede big scores when possession goes against us. Our team isn't built for defending repeat sets. Some of our best players aren't especially good defenders, which is one of the reasons they haven't played much Origin.

We had the third best defence in 2020 with basically the same starting pack outside of Papali’i. In fact I’d say the 2021 side was better overall. How would you explain that?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We had the third best defence in 2020 with basically the same starting pack outside of Papali’i. In fact I’d say the 2021 side was better overall. How would you explain that?

Papali'i isn't a good defender. I'm not saying he can't tackle, but his repeat efforts aren't great and neither is his lateral movement.

But we still concede so few points because we hold the ball and kick well.

 

[Gronk]

Hull KR's Brad Takairangi set to be sentenced after admitting drunk driving - Serious About Rugby League

Hull KR’s Brad Takairangi has admitted to dangerously driving his car on the A63 after consuming a significant amount of alcohol, Hull Magistrates Court has revealed. The former Parramatta Eels star was found to have had an alcohol level more than twice the legal limit which led to him colliding...

www.seriousaboutrl.com

 

[hineyrulz]

Mad merkin!!

 

[84 Baby]

Papali'i isn't a good defender. I'm not saying he can't tackle, but his repeat efforts aren't great and neither is his lateral movement.

But we still concede so few points because we hold the ball and kick well.

Headline - Pou claims Papali’i can’t tackle

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Mad merkin!!

They all do us so proud when they leave.

 

[hineyrulz]

They all do us so proud when they leave.

You can take the boy out of Parra……..

 

[Gronk]

 

[Twizzle]

geez, how much are we paying Ennis ?

 

[Gronk]

geez, how much are we paying Ennis ?

A lot. I heard that he bought the best waterfront in the shire recently. Ping Shire oligarch @Avenger .

 

[hineyrulz]

Have I said I’ve always really liked this Ennis fella??

 

[T.S Quint]

Nah. Taumololo is the best prop of the modern era.
I don’t care what number he wears.

 

[T.S Quint]

Actually, what does he define as ‘the modern era’?
Just this century? Longer? Shorter?
I’m not reading the f**king article so can someone tell me?

 

[Incorrect]

Actually, what does he define as ‘the modern era’?
Just this century? Longer? Shorter?
I’m not reading the f**king article so can someone tell me?

Any period this side of the ice age....

 

[T.S Quint]

Any period this side of the ice age....

Which one? There’s like ten of those movies!

 

[Gronk]

Nah. Taumololo is the best prop of the modern era.
I don’t care what number he wears.

Jnr is more like Artie Beetson in the way he plays.

Toumolololo is a big meter eater and dangerous from 15m out. A bit inconsistent however ?

 

[84 Baby]

Have I said I’ve always really liked this Ennis fella??

*penis,

 

[Gary Gutful]

Do you think Steve Murphy should replace him since he seems to have a clue while the head coach does not?

I’d prefer that he is replaced by Eddie Murphy.

 

[Cloeel]

The next few years now that Paulo is here for the long term and as a co-captain will be pinnacle.

I'd like to think that he will reach those heights.

Can you copy an paste article into this thread @Gronk ?