Eels in the media

[the phantom menace]

Last year’s grand finalists both lost a No.9 and gun forwards. Why has only one fallen so far?

Penrith are clearing space in their trophy cabinet for more September additions, while the Eels have nothing but a clear schedule come the end of this month.

www.smh.com.au

Pretty good read. We all know we were shit this year, and the article steps out how Penrith had almost as much right to be as shit... but weren't.

 

[hineyrulz]

Last year’s grand finalists both lost a No.9 and gun forwards. Why has only one fallen so far?

Penrith are clearing space in their trophy cabinet for more September additions, while the Eels have nothing but a clear schedule come the end of this month.

www.smh.com.au

Pretty good read. We all know we were shit this year, and the article steps out how Penrith had almost as much right to be as shit... but weren't.

Their coach is just lucky.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Pretty good article about the differing fates of last year's grand finalists, especially comparing suspensions and players used: https://www.nrl.com/news/2023/08/23...a-on-contrasting-journeys-after-2022-decider/

A fact not mentioned is that Penrith have so far gotten 262 games out of players who were in last year's decider while we have only had 193. Almost 70 games disparity is about three full seasons worth of first choice players.

 

[lingard]

he pretty much confirmed that this is the squad going into 24..

so looking forward to Cini lining up in the centres come round 1..

Hang on a minute. Several weeks back, Arthur was saying we need an X-factor player in the backs. He was right. Some tentative feelers were put out for Jayden Campbell, Aaron Schoup, and Staines. They all fell through and we bought Davey, Offahegoue, and Lussick (instead?) Is that it?

 

[Gazzamatta]

Ffs Ivor!

 

[Soto]

Hang on a minute. Several weeks back, Arthur was saying we need an X-factor player in the backs. He was right. Some tentative feelers were put out for Jayden Campbell, Aaron Schoup, and Staines. They all fell through and we bought Davey, Offahegoue, and Lussick (instead?) Is that it?

If we effectively go in with the same squad then how are we going to go better?
We need 2 centres and 2 wingers to be added..and some serious pace..
Only Moses and Dylbro are quick the others aren't. To me that's a massive problem. We need someone with express pace who can play in 1 through to 5.
I wouldn't be against guth and dylbro swapping. Guth has been out of position in a number of games this year, yet at times he has been unbelievable...
I would also change captains.
Honestly would have Moses as the sole captain.

 

[lingard]

Ffs Ivor!

Just wanting to be educated, Gazz.

 

[Twizzle]

We need 2 centres and 2 wingers to be added.

Penisini goes OK and he'l be a year older next season. I think it would be pretty silly to write him off this early.

Remember what we used to say abut Dylbro at the same age yet look at how he has developed onfield

 

[the phantom menace]

I wouldn't be against guth and dylbro swapping. Guth has been out of position in a number of games this year, yet at times he has been unbelievable...
I would also change captains.
Honestly would have Moses as the sole captain.

I don't think Gutherson would cope without the captaincy.

Agree a position re-think/swap might be the change this squad needs.

 

[Soto]

Penisini goes OK and he'l be a year older next season. I think it would be pretty silly to write him off this early.

Remember what we used to say abut Dylbro at the same age yet look at how he has developed onfield

Penisini is a keeper and I'm a big fan. Just feel we need 2 more to keep competition for the other centre spot healthy.
Penisini has commitment, desire, will to win and the right attitude.
He did have some shockers recently but he for mine is a future captain of the club.
Wingers we need because unless Sivo tries to mirror Rawalawa's efforts with attack in particular, then I'd dispense with him.
Russell I don't mind at all and he's getting better. I'd rather him ahead of Simonsson on the wing or centre. Filling out more and good game awareness.
Just feel we can do better in these spots.
Rumours are floating around about Papalii wanting to come home. If so then tap Ogden, Davey, Rodwell and Momoisea.
We need a few tweaks not wholesale changes BUT have to address lack of quality in the outside backs

 

[Delboy]

Just watched the pre game presser with BA, think it’s fair to say he’s not on the same page as MON.

 

[JokerEel]

Just watched the pre game presser with BA, think it’s fair to say he’s not on the same page as MON.

Where is that presser?

 

[King-Gutho94]

We should just sign whoever's available to fill up the squad ASAP. Get it done ffs MON!!!

Sounds like a Gus Gould Mentality.

 

[Delboy]

Where is that presser?

Parraeels.com.au

 

[JokerEel]

Parraeels.com.au

Legend thanks

 

[the phantom menace]

Sounds like he's not on the same page with Matto, based on the comment about those games at the start of the year.

 

[Pazza]

he sounds like a dope

 

[IFR33K]

Arthur's presser: https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2023/08/23/coachs-media-round-26/

Journo asked if he regretted losing all those players in hindsight. Arthur's said not in hindsight, he regretted losing them at the time but that's how the salary cap works.

He also said he's happy with next year's squad because he doesn't have any other choice. "I'd like to have a wish list ... but this is what we've got."

Probably echoes the feelings of 14 other coaches who aren't Cleary and Walters.

like us I suppose. We have no other choice of coach.

 

[hineyrulz]

he sounds like a dope

Every time he opens his mouth I cringe, is it any wonder he heads to Bali for his holidays. Bevan is the word you are looking for apparently @Gronk

 

[Eel2reel]

Every time he opens his mouth I cringe, is it any wonder he heads to Bali for his holidays. Bevan is the word you are looking for apparently @Gronk

Rare to find anyone that sounds as stupid as a player.... trust us to find one in a coach.