Game day thread (trial): 6pm Eels v Chooks 21/2/26

[Zoso]

Horrible last 5-6 mins and it’s all down to Moses shit kicking, if it was someone else he’d be blowing up at them

Bad kick by Moses (two actually), Doorey rushing out of the line, couple of high tackles. Annoying more than anything.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

The eels certainly don’t. 58%

Good tackling practice

 

[Pazza]

Bad kick by Moses, Doorey rushing out of the line, couple of high tackles.

im happy with mitch having an aggressive mind set

 

[Eelogical]

Some both good and some not so good points from the game. You can forget the second half as it will be mostly non-NRL standard players taking the field, so the end result will be fairly irrelevant.

I think our back 5 getting us out of our own Red Zone is going to be hugely problematic. We also basically only have 8 NRL standard backs...the 7 who started the game and Kelly. After that and we're getting into Rookies and non-NRL level players.

We'll rely too much on Moses kicking game getting us out of trouble. When that doesnt come off, like it didnt a couple of times in that half, we're going to be under an enormous amount of pressure.

There's quite some negative vibe in your post, and some of it is warranted. But we do have a more positive energy about us over what I've seen in the past. I also don't think we're as dismal as you're portraying. Maybe you need a holiday away from Canberra.

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Some both good and some not so good points from the game. You can forget the second half as it will be mostly non-NRL standard players taking the field, so the end result will be fairly irrelevant.

I think our back 5 getting us out of our own Red Zone is going to be hugely problematic. We also basically only have 8 NRL standard backs...the 7 who started the game and Kelly. After that and we're getting into Rookies and non-NRL level players.

We'll rely too much on Moses kicking game getting us out of trouble. When that doesnt come off, like it didnt a couple of times in that half, we're going to be under an enormous amount of pressure.

Yes I dont know many times they could barely get out of the 40, compared the Roosters. The forwards didnt have the same go forward. Hopefully its something they'll improve.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Walker on Walker action

 

[the phantom menace]

That was the reality check 40mins that our first choice 17 had to have.

Brings them - and us - down to earth, so that they (not us) can all put in the hard work necessary if they want to become a top 8 side. Plenty of room for improvements, in defence skills and endurance, attack skills and execution, and in thinking/decision-making.

Lets see what the kids and randos from both clubs do this half, for what that's worth

 

[Parra Pride]

The Penis would be a pretty good centre if he had a double digit IQ.

 

[senior]

Penisini has been quite good in attack this game

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We've had some very good individual performances. Kautoga's been our best.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Nice hit Venkman!

 

[Cumberland Eel]

Kelly looks so out on sync

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Shocking set of six

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Penisini has been quite good in attack this game

Like Russell, he is only 24 this year. He is just coming into his peak.

 

[JokerEel]

Junior Back to offload all the time again?

 

[Wally21]

Kevie is the master of stating the f**king obvious… f**k me

 

[Wally21]

KK showing a much calmer head after a break than Penisini

 

[PARRA_FAN]

Is it just me or did the ref miss the tackle count?

 

[Delboy]

Seriously, did we put a high kick for Tago to jump for. Ultimate in wtf

 

[the phantom menace]

Kelly looks so out on sync

Was always very long odds to be an NRL starter for us in Round 1, imo. Spending a month playing in Cup might help with our systems, and prepare him to be considered for a #18 / #19 jersey cameo/injury cover on the NRL bench.