Eels in the media

[Gronk]

Yes, you can never have too many Bevan French “the one that got away” articles.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/03/french-for-regret-did-impatience-cost-parra-a-generational-talent/

 

[Eelementary]

Yes, you can never have too many Bevan French “the one that got away” articles.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/03/french-for-regret-did-impatience-cost-parra-a-generational-talent/

I don't necessarily disagree with the sentiment - perhaps some more astute coaching from Brad could have unlocked Bevan's potential at the Eels.

But, it wasn't to be.

 

[Gronk]

I don't necessarily disagree with the sentiment - perhaps some more astute coaching from Brad could have unlocked Bevan's potential at the Eels.

But, it wasn't to be.

I think Bevan was given every opportunity.

As you have gone down the path of suggesting it was the coach’s fault, I will drop out here. Cos it’s bound to blow up into a 5 day brawl.

 

[Happy MEel]

Yes, you can never have too many Bevan French “the one that got away” articles.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/03/french-for-regret-did-impatience-cost-parra-a-generational-talent/

“Generational talent”

I still wouldn’t have him back in our side. That’s how “Generational” I think he is. He shines in a competition where defence is an afterthought.

 

[Twizzle]

Again, when shown up to be posting trolling nonsense, or making a low call about the deceased in another thread, resorts to playing the man... in typical circular fashion

Keep on squeezing PouPou Escobar - you might eventually push it out!

“Who is more foolish? The fool or the fool who follows him?”

Obiwan Kenobi

 

[Twizzle]

Yes, you can never have too many Bevan French “the one that got away” articles.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/03/french-for-regret-did-impatience-cost-parra-a-generational-talent/

they take on the work experience kids at this time of year

 

[Gazzamatta]

I remember @Stagger eel tipping this forum to the skills of Bevan French when he was virtually unknown. Said he would replace Hayne.
Not a bad judge is Staggs

 

[hineyrulz]

I don't necessarily disagree with the sentiment - perhaps some more astute coaching from Brad could have unlocked Bevan's potential at the Eels.

But, it wasn't to be.

Poor Bevan just needed some super cool moves, Bea was saving them up for season 12 apparently. We didn’t get to see them. Poor BA.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Bevan's effort more then anything let him down.

He seemed like he spat the dummy once Gutho got the fullback spot back in 2018 and his efforts that season were deplorable.

French as a finisher was outstanding similar to Sivo.

But doing the hard yards he lacked penetration and effort.

I recall a game in Canberra he ran the ball once all game. How do you run the ball once in 80 mins as a winger.

 

[Twizzle]

if he could tackle, he might have had a shot in the NRL

 

[Incorrect]

He shines in a competition where defence is an afterthought.

Sounds like he was a perfect fit for Parra circa 2019-2023!!

 

[Gronk]

Bevan's effort more then anything let him down.

He seemed like he spat the dummy once Gutho got the fullback spot back in 2018 and his efforts that season were deplorable.

French as a finisher was outstanding similar to Sivo.

But doing the hard yards he lacked penetration and effort.

I recall a game in Canberra he ran the ball once all game. How do you run the ball once in 80 mins as a winger.

There was one game with him on the wing when he didn't chase a run away try. Forwards did, but he was hands on hips. I think that was about his last game first grade ever. He lost the stadium that day.

 

[King-Gutho94]

There was one game with him on the wing when he didn't chase a run away try. Forwards did, but he was hands on hips. I think that was about his last game first grade ever. He lost the stadium that day.

Yes I do recall he gave up on a chase and allowed a try scorer to improve the position.

It was an ugly moment

 

[Gazzamatta]

Bevan's effort more then anything let him down.

He seemed like he spat the dummy once Gutho got the fullback spot back in 2018 and his efforts that season were deplorable.

French as a finisher was outstanding similar to Sivo.

But doing the hard yards he lacked penetration and effort.

I recall a game in Canberra he ran the ball once all game. How do you run the ball once in 80 mins as a winger.

You do it when the coach refuses to talk to you maybe. A sook probably, a wasted talent definitely.

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

BAs head games forced French out....

Let's not forget that he almost pushed Moses out also after the 2018 season cause he was clashing with the supercoach over his coaching style.....right now we could be ruing the fact we let go of both French and Moses, the international kangaroos half back....

BA was an egotistical dope of epic proportions

 

[84 Baby]

BAs head games forced French out....

Let's not forget that he almost pushed Moses out also after the 2018 season cause he was clashing with the supercoach over his coaching style.....right now we could be ruing the fact we let go of both French and Moses, the international kangaroos half back....

BA was an egotistical dope of epic proportions

Lucky Mitch started doing his own thing in the 6 seasons following it?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yes, you can never have too many Bevan French “the one that got away” articles.

https://www.theroar.com.au/2024/12/03/french-for-regret-did-impatience-cost-parra-a-generational-talent/

Generational talents don’t play in the UK any longer than they have to.

Though if Bevan French had been around in 2001 he could’ve been the best player in the game.

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

I heard French was spending abit too much time with Normy before his departure…

 

[Eelementary]

I think Bevan was given every opportunity.

As you have gone down the path of suggesting it was the coach’s fault, I will drop out here. Cos it’s bound to blow up into a 5 day brawl.

I'm not saying it was Arthur's fault - I'm saying that he could have tweaked how he handled French, or worked out a plan to hide him from the defensive line.

French, himself, needed an attitude adjustment - something which would have benefitted French himself, and the club.

Arthur was seemingly unable, or unwilling, to to do, and maybe it's because he wasn't in his long-term plans.

I'm not here to have a go at Arthur.

It is a shame, though, that French's career at the Eels ended how it did.

He clearly had some flaws to his game, but he was probably worth persisting with, had someone been able to get him to fix his attitude.

 

[Eelementary]

Bevan's effort more then anything let him down.

He seemed like he spat the dummy once Gutho got the fullback spot back in 2018 and his efforts that season were deplorable.

French as a finisher was outstanding similar to Sivo.

But doing the hard yards he lacked penetration and effort.

I recall a game in Canberra he ran the ball once all game. How do you run the ball once in 80 mins as a winger.

I agree with you.

He had a poor attitude, and was defensively suspect.

He would have benefitted from some targeted coaching to address those flaws, imo - but maybe Brad felt he was not worth the effort.

I don't know.

I do know one thing, though - French was awesome with the ball in his hands, but we have secured two huge upgrades in Zac Lomax, and Josh Addo-Carr.