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[VodkaSaint]

I MUST Admit, I was skeptical about Eaun, Im so happy for him, Living up to his potential .
Now back on the Grog.

 

[Drag Queen]

I MUST Admit, I was skeptical about Eaun, Im so happy for him, Living up to his potential .
Now back on the Grog.


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He had something to prove and stepped up. I'm happy for him.

 

[Crush]

What a start to the season. He is going so well that his name is being thrown around for origin!
Who would have thought......

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

Great running game, unsure of his passing abilities at this stage, but as long as he keeps getting to the line, who cares.

 

[denis preston]

What a start to the season. He is going so well that his name is being thrown around for origin!
Who would have thought......

They know his deficiencies and won't pick him until he fixes them. Can't have 2 centres in the side that can't pass the ball !

 

[2010]

I always had a high opnion of him. Glad to see him stepping up and hope he has an injury free season

 

[Frank Facer]

What a start to the season. He is going so well that his name is being thrown around for origin!
Who would have thought......

Only Gitano. lol

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

They know his deficiencies and won't pick him until he fixes them. Can't have 2 centres in the side that can't pass the ball !

They keep picking the same Origin players that keep losing, deficiencies don't seem to worry them.

 

[Saintsified]

They keep picking the same Origin players that keep losing, deficiencies don't seem to worry them.

You forgot to add Pearce in your sentence

 

[Gareth67]

You forgot to add Pearce in your sentence

Ever so right Saintsfield , I hope that he is otherwised engaged this series, perhaps with a dog collar attached to him , held by a huge testosterone charged dog .

But back to young Euan Atkien , a good allround game by him last night and of course what everyone is talking about , that step to put Greg Inglis languishing behind him in his wake - marvellous to watch. Ingles appears to be carrying a bit of extra weight around his middle and as a result he has lost a bit of speed making him an easy mark for those with real pace . Nevertheless , a strong showing by Atkien and the entire Dragon backline .

 

[gitano]

If only we had a poll.

 

[dragonssamy61]

He is going great guns.
He is in our top 3 players most weeks.
No injuries and he will have his best year .
His passing game will get better

 

[epDragon62]

He is going great guns.
He is in our top 3 players most weeks.
No injuries and he will have his best year .
His passing game will get better

His passing game can’t get worse; I can only remember one flick pass from him so far this season.

 

[giboz71]

His problems were mainly defensive. His attack was always pretty solid. Has pace and is deceptively strong.

He’s improved his defence and they probably don’t really expect him to pass anyway, hence they’ve stuck Nighty on the right.

I’m guessing Mary has told hiim just to run hard and go himself. That try where he got around Inglis was all time.

 

[Bests Golden Boots]

His problems were mainly defensive. His attack was always pretty solid. Has pace and is deceptively strong.

He’s improved his defence and they probably don’t really expect him to pass anyway, hence they’ve stuck Nighty on the right.

I’m guessing Mary has told hiim just to run hard and go himself. That try where he got around Inglis was all time.

As I've said previously him and Nighty seem to have worked out a defensive strategy that's working. Last year teams were going around us as they both rushed in. The switch with Nene has worked well for our defensive structure.

And again, if he keeps getting to the line, why worry about passing.

 

[FlameThrower]

His problems were mainly defensive. His attack was always pretty solid. Has pace and is deceptively strong.

He’s improved his defence and they probably don’t really expect him to pass anyway, hence they’ve stuck Nighty on the right.

I’m guessing Mary has told hiim just to run hard and go himself. That try where he got around Inglis was all time.

He has mentioned he is working on his passing game. Also it’s been noted that how strong he actually is .., usually drags a few players with him and still scores..

 

[Coffs dragon]

I rate him big time, but I don't want him playing Origin yet! Dragons need him more than NSW & we already face the prospect of being decimated at Origin time.
Keep playing well Euan and keep improving.....after Origin preferably & into the run to the semi's

 

[Crush]

If only we had a poll.

It looks like you were spot on!
All the muppets that said he had zero talent and was one of the worst centres to ever wear the jersey are verrry quiet.
I've worked it out actually.
They all hang out on the jubilee avenue forum and only come across to this forum when they feel they can have a dig at people.
Its their little safe place.

 

[BennyV]

It looks like you were spot on!
All the muppets that said he had zero talent and was one of the worst centres to ever wear the jersey are verrry quiet.
I've worked it out actually.
They all hang out on the jubilee avenue forum and only come across to this forum when they feel they can have a dig at people.
Its their little safe place.

You been into Jubilee Ave? It’s many things, but ‘safe place’ is definitely not one of them!

 

[TomRedVRiver]

Euan has always had it in him.
My old man used to be involved with Australian Schoolboys back in the 90s and early 2000s, and when he saw Euan play for the first time as a 19 year old, he looked at me and said, "this kid will play Origin one day".

He's got his defensive issues figured out. As soon as he develops an effective offload, Euan will be talked about as one of the best centres in the competition.