Let me guess, you're a part of the mould who are completely and utterly convinced that the team is 100% guaranteed to be mediocre in every sense?
A trial it may be, but when there are blokes writing off the team so early even after a good, solid win there is a serious problem with the fans.
As for me, I'm completely content with how the team has gone in the trials, I'll be the first to admit that I was resigned to the possibility that the Eels would end up wooden spooners, thankfully the early signs indicate that we can/have the potential to compete.
If you think the team sucks and refuse to give support and praise when due then that's clearly your own initiative, but I'd appreciate if you keep your pessimistic presence elsewhere, you'll find being an ass be infectious more often than not.[/QUOTE]
Strange comments. I was merely pointing out that some people (who shall remain nameless) seem to delight in making things up. They post ridiculous comments about how fantastic Parramatta is, and how we`ll make the eight, and how this player or that player has turned the corner, etc, etc, etc. (despite the fact that they haven`t even seen a game). I just like a little realism - hence my comment that, yeah, it is great to hear some positive reports - but only if they`re true. I`m not a pessimist. And I love this team, whether they finish first or last in the comp. Lord knows, I`ve followed them when they won the wooden spoon on a number of occasions, and still loved watching them go round. I`ve witnessed the four premierships we won. To be quite honest, winning another one isn`t as urgent for me as it may be for some others. I can handle it when Parramatta doesn`t do so well. But I`m certainly not a pessimist. You`re barking up the wrong tree, I`m afraid.
