Eels in the media

[King-Gutho94]

So what does Matt Arthur do that good judges all agree he’s very good at ? Can you bring yourself to type the words ?

I believe he has a bit of Reed Mahoney in him.

Crafty but also a cheeky smartarse that doesn't mind giving lip.

 

[hineyrulz]

So what does Matt Arthur do that good judges all agree he’s very good at ? Can you bring yourself to type the words ?

He ArthurZ.

 

[Twizzle]

scores a few trues too for a little bloke

 

[hindy111]

When I saw Martyn I didn't think small. Looked average size to me.
I think 2 or 3 guys will debut this year.

 

[Gronk]

scores a few trues too for a little bloke

He does. Is anyone brave enough to post the try assist stats in his games in Ball n Flegg ?

FFS we are talking about an 18 yo who might play NRL in 2026. Ridiculous.

 

[Gronk]

Andrew Davey talks about his debut game at the Eels.

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[King-Gutho94]

 

[Stagger eel]

I think he starts the year in Cup? We get a couple injuries in the backline and I honestly don’t think he will be that far down the pecking order to get a run. Our outside back depth is ordinary, I personally would much rather run Martin on the wing then AMS.

I like Talagi as well but in what position does he make it in long term Stagger? I hope to be wrong but he doesn’t look like a natural centre to me. He can get away with it in the age groups due to his class but I think he was even struggling defensively in those grades.

I think he'd be an excellent 6.

 

[strider]

Russell is quite tall. When he fills out he’ll probably play at close to 100kg. Martin looks like he is more agile than Russell, but he looks much smaller. Remember Russell could’ve played Flegg this year, as could Will Penisini. They would’ve dominated under-21 opponents, but then so would grand final outside backs Turuva, Tago and Cobbo.

How big is Turuva? He is not tall for a modern winger, though he is strong ( but not To'o strong)

 

[Stagger eel]

How big is Turuva? He is not tall for a modern winger, though he is strong ( but not To'o strong)

he looks like he's made out of granite though.

 

[Lemon Squash]

I think he'd be an excellent 6.

I agree with you, I think that is the position that most suits his game and its the position he has mostly played growing up.

However with the club prioritising Lynn and Sanders in the halves this year they obviously don't feel the same way. Or is it the fact we have committed to Dylbags as our Long term 6 and they know Blaize's talents and are just trying to manufacture him into a centre?

I actually think it might be worth trialling him as a 1, at least see how he goes. If he could become a success at it then he is at the perfect age to take over from Gutho long term. In saying that they seem to rate Twidle so who knows.

Its just good to know we have a crop of kids coming through where I'd be surprised if at least half a dozen of them don't make it as first graders. We just need to be strategic in the ones we keep and make sure we are helping their development not stunting it.

 

[strider]

he looks like he's made out of granite though.

Yeah he definitely has the chunky islander physic on his side

But Penrith have proved you dont need tall merkins on the wing.

 

[Avenger]

So what does Matt Arthur do that good judges all agree he’s very good at ? Can you bring yourself to type the words ?

Of course I can you f**kwit. I didn’t say he couldn’t play. I’m just saying it’s been advantageous being an Arthur.

 

[hindy111]

Of course I can you f**kwit. I didn’t say he couldn’t play. I’m just saying it’s been advantageous being an Arthur.

How old is he?anyone know his DOB? If recently turned 18 he still may grow.
If not then no matter how skill full he is the issue will always be size. They will run over him. Short and small shoulders/frame. Looks like a little boy right now. Not to say he won't expand.

 

[Gronk]

Of course I can you f**kwit. I didn’t say he couldn’t play. I’m just saying it’s been advantageous being an Arthur.

My bad. I thought you were constantly pointing out his faults.

How advantageous has it been ? Are you saying that he didn't earn his place in Ball or Flegg ? Rails run ?

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Martin plays like the penrith wingers too. He may not be the tallest but he doesn't hold back in his ruck runs or when he's going for the try line. I'd rather have someone a bit undersized who gives it their all than someone who's massive but jogs into the line and shows no urgency

 

[Obscene Assassin]

My bad. I thought you were constantly pointing out his faults.

How advantageous has it been ? Are you saying that he didn't earn his place in Ball or Flegg ? Rails run ?

It's advantageous because he's had insight from a very young age on what it takes to be a first grade player. He's been lucky that in school holidays that he's done fitness runs with the first squad. That's not to say he hasn't worked incredibly hard, I've seen him play he's a very hard worker. But to say he's had no advantages or blindly dismiss them is disingenuous.

 

[Gronk]

How old is he?anyone know his DOB? If recently turned 18 he still may grow.
If not then no matter how skill full he is the issue will always be size. They will run over him. Short and small shoulders/frame. Looks like a little boy right now. Not to say he won't expand.

Agree with you. In fact I posted when I saw him play reggies that I hadn't seen a player that small since Jeff Fenech.

Anyway Slater, Cronk, Thurston, Ben Hunt are all 5'8'. He's at least that.

 

[TheRam]

I think he'd be an excellent 6.

Which we don't need. Great.

Jeez can we find a centre or winger. Probably the two easiest positions to fill and we struggle. Just amazing and typical of our club.

 

[Avenger]

It's advantageous because he's had insight from a very young age on what it takes to be a first grade player. He's been lucky that in school holidays that he's done fitness runs with the first squad. That's not to say he hasn't worked incredibly hard, I've seen him play he's a very hard worker. But to say he's had no advantages or blindly dismiss them is disingenuous.

If BA isn’t his dad there is no way he is graded. Not a chance. He is way too small. It’s almost comical.