Finch set to be squeezed out

[Gronk]

I think Finchy and Pigs future depends on the development of KK, Mitchell, Trent Hodkinson and Albie Kelly.

Plenty have likened Albert Kelly to Kirtley Beale. Man I hope so. Beale would be a sensation in either code.

 

[Stagger eel]

I've been offwhile for a while, has hage's said that Benny future is in the backrow???????

pretty much..

 

[hindmarsh4pm]

look...the club would nto have signed benny if they didnt have plans for him, hagan and hayden knowles have a plan for him.

as for finch, it would be ashame to see him leave, i was excited when he signed with us, i knew he would be good and he has been.

I think riddell will be off to england, making room for finchy

 

[Tyler Durden]

keep finch. make his daddy happy

 

[Parra Guru]

Just gives Finchy more to play for Monaghan style

 

[Utey]

I'm disappointed, he was great last year.

 

[JTB]

This means Finch will be up for a good year...he is playing for a contract..either with the Eels of elsewhere.

JTB

 

[ParraDude_Jay]

It's becoming clearer that Finch, who was reborn at five-eighth at the Eels last season alongside Tim Smith, is likely to be squeezed out because of the salary cap.
Which is a shame, of course: he fired last year.

Blanks, apparently.

"But I know there's going to be opportunities for me," he said. "I know there's not many halves on the open market. It's not like I need to prove I can play.http://www.leaguehq.com.au/news/news/finch-set-to-be-squeezed-out/2008/02/16/1202760662997.html

This is why I don't like Finch, everytime he opens his mouth he proves that he's his own biggest fan. He more than anyone needs to prove he can play, he's been a passenger in every side he's been in for the last 4 years. People use his work ethic and off-field popularity as excuses for his complete lack of playmaking ability and kicking game, but aggression and hard work should never count ahead of talent for any halfback.

 

[Bazal]

Blanks, apparently.



This is why I don't like Finch, everytime he opens his mouth he proves that he's his own biggest fan. He more than anyone needs to prove he can play, he's been a passenger in every side he's been in for the last 4 years. People use his work ethic and off-field popularity as excuses for his complete lack of playmaking ability and kicking game, but aggression and hard work should never count ahead of talent for any halfback.

I agree...but for some reason no one notices his complete inability with the ball in hand. Who ever heard of a halfback/five-eighth with less playmaking ability than a bloke playing in the backrow? For mine, 6 and 7 MUST be playmakers. Finch is not

 

[mickdo]

Jay, he was great last year, on and off the field. Not the best in the league, but great none the less.

 

[Bigfella]

he fired last year

I wouldn't say fired.

He definitely has some assets in areas we need strengthening; but as a half/five-eighth he also has some serious flaws.

We certainly need him this year.

Not sure if we will after that.

 

[EELMAN JACK]

finchy is so important to parra. He brings good leadership, enthusiasm and direction.

my thoughts exactly. i hope he can stay with us.

 

[fish eel]

I wouldn't say fired.

He definitely has some assets in areas we need strengthening; but as a half/five-eighth he also has some serious flaws.

We certainly need him this year.

Not sure if we will after that.

I agree.

I think there has been a bit of revionism about how good Finch was last year.

He did some good work, was enthusiastic, but was generally solid if unspectacular.

 

[yy_cheng]

for mine, he talked well, lots of enthusiasm and cleaned up well but besides the dog's game, was were ordinary with his executions from 5/8th especially kicking

 

[yy_cheng]

and poor sevice to the backs as he usually gets tackled with the ball

 

[cirque]

I think if Finch leave - that shame to Parra. I think he acted like somebody who can take charge of the situation . I think we have gone over board with Inu and Hayne. Loosing Finch is a bad thing for us.

 

[Jake the snake]

I think if Finch leave - that shame to Parra. I think he acted like somebody who can take charge of the situation . I think we have gone over board with Inu and Hayne. Loosing Finch is a bad thing for us.

Please tell me your joking?

we have player coming through that will make Finch look like Z grade stuff. Finch is a solid player that's all. Hayne and INU are priorities. They are just a different class.

 

[Angry_eel]

I think if we hadn't signed Finch, he would have moved to England anyway. I think that wil still end up happening.

 

[The Engineers Room]

I feel sorry for Finch but we can't keep him. He is a solid player but we need to think about success in the next few years. Tim Smith really needs a playmaking #6 to take some pressure off. I think the Smith/Green combo worked well and with a little time Smith/Keating could be a big positive for the Eels.

 

[emjaycee]

If (when) we get to the Grand Final this year (2008) and win it, do we try and keep Finch?