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Eels in the media

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Some people seem to forget Mahony has shoulder issues, 2 ops already.

Could have something to do with the fact that we didn't want to get into a bidding war
Well good for him that judging by their performance last week, he's joining a team that don't like tackling!!
 

Poupou Escobar

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I don't know if anyone even expects him to play 15 games.
Well what's he worth if he played 20 games? How much less if he played 15? When dealing with business risk you need to judge probabilities and apply them to dollar values. How much would Hodgson be worth if he only played ten games? Do you not think the club and player addressed these questions during negotiations? As I understand it, his salary cap value for match payments isn't based on games played in that playing year, it's based on the previous year. In this case he could play 20 games in 2023 and the cap hit would only be based on his 2022 total appearances. That's if there is a match payments component. The fact is we don't know the details, but the club and player would both be aware of the risks. They will have worked together to cover their arses. I know this because of how the club refuses to buckle to player demands, which I know because of how hostile the media gets during our negotiations.
 

Angry_eel

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If we lose Dylan Brown it likely means he was offered overs by a lesser club or for reasons that are beyond the clubs control. We should applaud the club for not over spending just to weaken other positions.
We can always sign a 35 yr old 5/8th if he goes.
 

Gary Gutful

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At his best he was elite, possibly as good as Cameron Smith (but playing in a worse team). I don't think anyone expects him to be that good when he gets here.
As long as his body holds up he’ll be OK. He won’t be as quick as Reed but he’s very smart and skilful.

I reckon he’ll be used in spells with another No. 9. Not sure he can play 80 mins.
 

Poupou Escobar

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I don't think it's a good sign that he was an unfocused deadshit with the player option up his sleeve but now that he's off contract in November he's had the biggest preseason ever. Hopefully just lack of maturity but it could also be a character flaw.
 

Gazzamatta

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I don't think it's a good sign that he was an unfocused deadshit with the player option up his sleeve but now that he's off contract in November he's had the biggest preseason ever. Hopefully just lack of maturity but it could also be a character flaw.
Unfocused? Are you joking. The guy won us many games with his D. Defence is attitude. Ffs Poo.
 

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