Knock-on Effect NSW Cup - Eels Team

[Gazzamatta]

With that forward pack I thought we would crunch them. Maybe not as good as we feel. On paper its a strong forward pack.

Given BA has everyone in the club from the Under 7s up playing the same style Id suggest The Jets moved the ball around and we had no idea.

 

[hindy111]

How many?

Well N.Browns on our book at 500k. I'd imagine Rodwell ,Ogden,Greig and Bryce will all get NRL next season.

 

[Jake the snake]

Given BA has everyone in the club from the Under 7s up playing the same style Id suggest The Jets moved the ball around and we had no idea.

He’s got the whole club front loading the washing machines

 

[Gazzamatta]

Well N.Browns on our book at 500k. I'd imagine Rodwell ,Ogden,Greig and Bryce will all get NRL next season.

I reckon 400k. If you recall he rejected our offer last contract and was mooted to go to Manly when they pulled their offer. We then offered him less than our original offer. 400 max I reckon.

 

[hindy111]

I reckon 400k. If you recall he rejected our offer last contract and was mooted to go to Manly when they pulled their offer. We then offered him less than our original offer. 400 max I reckon.

Either way. You're hugely handicapped when have guys like that in NSW CUP.
Bryce would be on top 17 money also imo.
Good thing is both will be gone I feel end of this season.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Either way. You're hugely handicapped when have guys like that in NSW CUP.
Bryce would be on top 17 money also imo.
Good thing is both will be gone I feel end of this season.

And there in lies a problem. Both are genuine NRL players and probably good value but we have a system that no.longer brings out the best in such players. Another reason why the players need a new voice.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Either way. You're hugely handicapped when have guys like that in NSW CUP.
Bryce would be on top 17 money also imo.
Good thing is both will be gone I feel end of this season.

If Bryce is on top 17 money, it is at the very lower end of that range. It's not like there were a million clubs competing for his services. Every club has players above minimum wage that end out playing NSW Cup for most of the season (unless they have a shitload of injuries).

 

[the phantom menace]

I can't see Bryce having been signed on top 17 money because... he's never really been legitimately in our top 17?

 

[hindy111]

I can't see Bryce having been signed on top 17 money because... he's never really been legitimately in our top 17?

His form after his first year here most fans all wanted him extended. A few clubs where chasing him including dragons.
My guess is he would of landed a contract close to 250k.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Was evident yesterday that the team were missing a half, from the first attacking set Rankin ran the ball on the last when there was an opportunity to roll the ball into the in-goal and get another set.

After really taking note of Yeo's game at lock I am now a firm believer that's the role Jake should have. One thing that Jake would do better is his inside balls would keep defences from sliding giving halves more opportunities out wide. The problems are getting his body in front of attackers, the defensive work he'd have to do across 80, and making metres when holding onto the ball.

We also need to put Russell at fullback, he just isn't getting his hands on the ball in attacking situations. If we view him as a long-term option in the NRL he needs to be fullback, not on the wing.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Was evident yesterday that the team were missing a half, from the first attacking set Rankin ran the ball on the last when there was an opportunity to roll the ball into the in-goal and get another set.

After really taking note of Yeo's game at lock I am now a firm believer that's the role Jake should have. One thing that Jake would do better is his inside balls would keep defences from sliding giving halves more opportunities out wide. The problems are getting his body in front of attackers, the defensive work he'd have to do across 80, and making metres when holding onto the ball.

We also need to put Russell at fullback, he just isn't getting his hands on the ball in attacking situations. If we view him as a long-term option in the NRL he needs to be fullback, not on the wing.

Jake would obviously need to bulk/muscle up in the off season but it could be the making of him. This would be a massive call for BA to make with his son. Hopefully its one he's considering.
Yep Im a big fan of Russell. Potentially the best Rhino although Ive liked Sam Ls involvement when given opportunities more recently. Hes a great specimen and moves effortlessly. Could even be better than Will P. Hopefully hes retained.

 

[hindy111]

Was evident yesterday that the team were missing a half, from the first attacking set Rankin ran the ball on the last when there was an opportunity to roll the ball into the in-goal and get another set.

After really taking note of Yeo's game at lock I am now a firm believer that's the role Jake should have. One thing that Jake would do better is his inside balls would keep defences from sliding giving halves more opportunities out wide. The problems are getting his body in front of attackers, the defensive work he'd have to do across 80, and making metres when holding onto the ball.

We also need to put Russell at fullback, he just isn't getting his hands on the ball in attacking situations. If we view him as a long-term option in the NRL he needs to be fullback, not on the wing.

Do you think Fennings a better long term fullback prospect? I heard from a friend he is a better prospect then Russel

 

[hindy111]

Jake would obviously need to bulk/muscle up in the off season but it could be the making of him. This would be a massive call for BA to make with his son. Hopefully its one he's considering.
Yep Im a big fan of Russell. Potentially the best Rhino although Ive like Sam Ls involvement when given opportunities more recently. Hes a great specimen and moves effortlessly. Could even be better than Will P. Hopefully hes retained.

Hopgood and Matterson are our lock forwards but. Matto has 4yrs. Hopgoods been the form forward in NSW cup. I don't see point tbh.

 

[JokerEel]

Jake would obviously need to bulk/muscle up in the off season but it could be the making of him. This would be a massive call for BA to make with his son. Hopefully its one he's considering.
Yep Im a big fan of Russell. Potentially the best Rhino although Ive like Sam Ls involvement when given opportunities more recently. Hes a great specimen and moves effortlessly. Could even be better than Will P. Hopefully hes retained.

Sam L reminds me of Ryan Morgan I haven't seen anything from him to see him as a long term first grader.

 

[JokerEel]

Hopgood and Matterson are our lock forwards but. Matto has 4yrs. Hopgoods been the form forward in NSW cup. I don't see point tbh.

This is my thinking as well he isn't build enough to be a lock would need to eat alot of big Mac's during the offseason and become a Merkin to play at lock...

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Do you think Fennings a better long term fullback prospect? I heard from a friend he is a better prospect then Russel

Think, Fenning is either 20 or 21 this year (played Matt’s in 2017)….and has only played 1 NSW cup game

Russell is only 20 this year, similar age.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Do you think Fennings a better long term fullback prospect? I heard from a friend he is a better prospect then Russel

I'm not falling for this.

 

[emjaycee]

Sam L reminds me of Ryan Morgan I haven't seen anything from him to see him as a long term first grader.

Dude, Ryan Morgan had a 9 year career, that's pretty long term. He played 160+ games between here and UK.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

Sam L reminds me of Ryan Morgan I haven't seen anything from him to see him as a long term first grader.

Welcome to Jamaica Have a Nice Day?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Do you think Fennings a better long term fullback prospect? I heard from a friend he is a better prospect then Russel

He’s from Erina.