Eels v Week One Finals Team List Thread

[Poupou Escobar]

Agreed. Their middle defence is phenomenal.

 

[Gazzamatta]

What makes you think that mate? More mobile, safer?

I personally hope we go there to play some footy. Teams often get caught trying to grind out a win there and you don't do that to Melbourne

I reckon Scott will play 50 mins in the middle. Then theres Mannah, Alvaro, Matagi plus Tepai with up to 60 mins as well as Browns 80 minutes. We need fitness and speed to beat Melbourne, both of which Vave lacks. Defence is the key. Also Gower offers better coverage. His last game was terrific.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

No one thinks Kaysa will play?

 

[Bazal]

No one thinks Kaysa will play?

3...2...1....

 

[phantom eel]

Kaysa's shit, not match-fit, and not worth risking in finals footy.

 

[phantom eel]

Oh, you got me Baz...!

Had to happen on one of your attempts...

 

[phantom eel]

Agree with Gower getting a run in the 17, he's more reliable and against the Strom we need a platform (rather than impact) and solid defence from our forwards, and our backs can do the rest.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If he didn't play against Souths I doubt we'll see Kritchard again this year unless King gets injured.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

If he didn't play against Souths I doubt we'll see Kritchard again this year unless King gets injured.

I assume he didn't play last week as he wasn't quite ready. But yeah, maybe BA won't want to upset the apple cart now that we're in the finals.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

If he didn't play against Souths I doubt we'll see Kritchard again this year unless King gets injured.

Maybe BA didn't want two players returning from injury on the bench. BA mentioned they only planned on giving Scott 20 mins, so I assume they also plan to ease Pritchard back thus this would have stuffed our bench rotation last week.

 

[84 Baby]

Oh, you got me Baz...!

Had to happen on one of your attempts...

It's amazing that it always happens on your attempts

 

[Gary Gutful]

It's amazing that it always happens on your attempts

I guess catching yourself out is still a 'catch'.

 

[lingard]

What makes you think that mate? More mobile, safer?

I personally hope we go there to play some footy. Teams often get caught trying to grind out a win there and you don't do that to Melbourne

I agree. you have to be positive against the storm. Teams often give them too much respect - and try not to lose, rather than try to beat them. I suspect we are one of the few teams that won't get caught in that trap. We need to go out from the first minute and just take the game to them.

 

[lingard]

No one thinks Kaysa will play?

NO.

 

[hindy111]

There's more than one reason why Gary's no longer allowed to swim with the sharks. And that includes under supervision.

I reckon Scott will play 50 mins in the middle. Then theres Mannah, Alvaro, Matagi plus Tepai with up to 60 mins as well as Browns 80 minutes. We need fitness and speed to beat Melbourne, both of which Vave lacks. Defence is the key. Also Gower offers better coverage. His last game was terrific.

Vave best game of year was against Storm. Made 168mtrs.
I agree though. Id lean towards Frank for aggression.A bench of Scott,KE,Matagi,Frank really would turn the aggresion up a notch.

 

[hindy111]

Gower is safe. Frank has finals experience. Between those 2 and Vave I am happy with whoever coach goes for.

Anyone think Hoffman may come in for Smith?

 

[Gazzamatta]

Gower is safe. Frank has finals experience. Between those 2 and Vave I am happy with whoever coach goes for.

Anyone think Hoffman may come in for Smith?

Im sure if he were match fit he would get the gig for sure. Regretfully, too little recent game time.
Also.
I dont get the Pritchard love. Hed be the last bloke Id pick. Too little game time and too many critical defensive misses in his 2017 resume.

 

[Eelogical]

Are the lads already in Melbourne acclimatising to the local environment? A howling wind off the bay, snow and sunshine all within an hour of each other. The local nuffies and night life. They should add a pre-game boxing match in preparation for the main event. Brad V Bellyache would be a good-un.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

NO.

It does seem unanimous.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Billy Moore just said we have the most powerful forward pack in the comp.