Huge wrap on Parramatta Eels' 17-year-old Bevan French

[emjaycee]

I haven’t put the line through Hayne yet. Simply because he hasn’t had an opportunity to play normal footy yet. He played Penrith Manly Sharks and we seriously only had the ball for 30% of game time.

I know he hasn't had much opportunity, but I sat there for each of those games and looked for enthusiasm in our players... who was pushing up in support, whether they were going to get the ball or not... who was on their toes, waiting and looking for a chance... who was calling out for the ball whenever it came anywhere near them... who attacked the defence with the expectation of breaking the tackle and creating something... who was getting the ball at speed and not just dancing around looking for a hole to open up...

Unfortunately I didn't see Jarryd do much of this (oh and he wasn't alone BTW) however regardless of what amount he agreed to sign on for, he IS a senior player in our squad and should be doing all of the above naturally and making his own opportunities.

 

[Bandwagon]

Haynes never really been "busy" off the ball though, it certainly isn't one of his strengths.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Haynes never really been "busy" off the ball though, it certainly isn't one of his strengths.

I don't know. When he is off the ball he usually busy destroying teams....

 

[Gronk]

<rant> FFS ruck the ball up you pussy French. </rant>

Seriously, you're big enough merkin.

 

[Gronk]

This weekend we have seen 3 tries by brilliant young quicks. Ponga, Isaako and Roberts. Each player scored from a standing start and ran 70m+ just using great footwork and raw speed.

The Qn is ... does Bevan have the 2016 burning pace in his kit bag now after that knee injury ?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

<rant> FFS ruck the ball up you pussy French. </rant>

Seriously, you're big enough merkin.

If that little chick was trying to tackle him I reckon Bev would deadset run over the top of her.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I think we need to accept Bevan French isn't 17 any more.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

There's definitely a problem with the thread title. It's spelt 'rap' ffs.

 

[strider]

There's definitely a problem with the thread title. It's spelt 'rap' ffs.

No - they were gonna put a big bow on him

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

No - they were gonna put a big bow on him

And drop him on Cayless' doorstep?

 

[Chipmunk]

Has French found a Super League club for 2019 yet? Hopefully his Manager is sorting something out for him now. It's going to be harder to find his client a gig once he is playing NSW Cup again.

 

[emjaycee]

This weekend we have seen 3 tries by brilliant young quicks. Ponga, Isaako and Roberts. Each player scored from a standing start and ran 70m+ just using great footwork and raw speed.

The Qn is ... does Bevan have the 2016 burning pace in his kit bag now after that knee injury ?

As least 6 or 7 of the tries in that clip were in the Nine's which means he had more room to move and make a lengthy run before scoring. Apart from the Nine's tries, only 2 or 3 involved him needing to run more than about 20 metres. Most of the short ones were scored off kicks or nice passes from his inside man (cue Corey Norman not remembering how to cut out pass to his wingers anymore) with French doing the finishing.

This year it seems we are spreading the ball along the line to him and he is getting either jammed against/over the sideline, copping a shite pass (at least twice from Gutho) or is actually scoring the try. He has scored only one try from a short kick where he was able to get over his opposite man and score and I honestly cannot remember him getting a 20+ metre cut out pass from Norman to put him into space at any time. His only other tries this year were from passes within the 10 metre zone.

I know he doesn't ruck it out like everyone wants, but he is still finishing when given the chance and to be honest, we are never going to get kick returns from French like we did from Semi.

 

[Gary Gutful]

There's definitely a problem with the thread title. It's spelt 'rap' ffs.

No - they were gonna put a big bow on him

Wrap him in carpet and throw him off a bridge.

 

[Gronk]

As least 6 or 7 of the tries in that clip were in the Nine's which means he had more room to move and make a lengthy run before scoring. Apart from the Nine's tries, only 2 or 3 involved him needing to run more than about 20 metres. Most of the short ones were scored off kicks or nice passes from his inside man (cue Corey Norman not remembering how to cut out pass to his wingers anymore) with French doing the finishing.

This year it seems we are spreading the ball along the line to him and he is getting either jammed against/over the sideline, copping a shite pass (at least twice from Gutho) or is actually scoring the try. He has scored only one try from a short kick where he was able to get over his opposite man and score and I honestly cannot remember him getting a 20+ metre cut out pass from Norman to put him into space at any time. His only other tries this year were from passes within the 10 metre zone.

I know he doesn't ruck it out like everyone wants, but he is still finishing when given the chance and to be honest, we are never going to get kick returns from French like we did from Semi.

How about he puts in efforts equivalent to what Will Smith would do, if selected on the wing ? A reasonable request IMO.

 

[emjaycee]

How about he puts in efforts equivalent to what Will Smith would do, if selected on the wing ? A reasonable request IMO.

I wasn't justifying his effort but rather comparing his finishing of opportunities given they have been somewhat limited in 2018 compared to 2016.

 

[Noise]

It's a concern that the guy with supposedly one of the best attitudes in the club has put in a couple of games with shit house effort.

 

[Gronk]

It's a concern that the guy with supposedly one of the best attitudes in the club has put in a couple of games with shit house effort.

If he has a bung shoulder, then they should rest him. Playing NRL and avoiding contact helps nobody.

If he has the yips, then play him in Reggies against slow nuffies to get his mojo back. FMD The Hoff is sitting in the stands watching this rubbish.

 

[hineyrulz]

It's a concern that the guy with supposedly one of the best attitudes in the club has put in a couple of games with shit house effort.

”The boys all love playing for BA”

Yeah sure looks like it.

 

[Gary Gutful]

”The boys all love playing for BA”

Yeah sure looks like it.

Yep. It’s all BA’s fault.

It’s all BA’s fault that French has lost form.

It’s all BA’s fault that those pants make Gronk look fat.

It’s all BA’s fault that Hiney hasn’t scored a root since 2006.

It’s all BA’s fault!

It’s all BA’s fault!

It’s all BA’s fault!

 

[hineyrulz]

Yep. It’s all BA’s fault.

It’s all BA’s fault that French has lost form.

It’s all BA’s fault that those pants make Gronk look fat.

It’s all BA’s fault that Hiney hasn’t scored a root since 2006.

It’s all BA’s fault!

It’s all BA’s fault!

It’s all BA’s fault!

Overeaction much???

They cut you off at a Ballistic early last night???


We keep hearing how much they all love BA and love playing for him and offering shit sandwiches on game day.

Where did I say it was all BA’s fault, it’s a combination of every single merkin at the club atm.