Knock-on Effect NSW Cup - Eels Team

[Gazzamatta]

Eels 44 to 10. F/T

 

[Gronk]

Just caught up on all the chat about whether or not Cayless can coach from last week.

We seem to have empirical evidence suggesting he doesn't know what he is doing.
In a 13 a side game, he has only picked 12.

Clear evidence of incompetence.

Or is it some bizarre Chris Anderson "no markers" tactic???

The ONLY possible conclusion is that Cayless has become frustrated at his wingers inability to catch bombs and mark up defensively. So he is trying the tactic of "if there is no winger they can't kick to them or catch them out in defence".
The proof will be in the pudding on game day.
Either it works and is a master-stroke. In which case Cayless can coach and you all owe Gronk an apology.
Or it doesn't work, and is one of the dumbest experiments ever. In which case Gronk owes apologies.
The third possibility is that Cayless chickens out and picks a winger late. Clear evidence that he listens to outside forces and doesn't believe in himself or his own tactics. Which makes him a crap coach, and Gronk owes apologies.

Let's see how it plays out.

So the verdict is what ? Who apologises to who ?

 

[the phantom menace]

Good that Davey and Doorey both got starts, but not sure Murchie is down the pecking order based on minutes played.

Interchanges used
20min - Murchie for Momoisea
28min - Taumoepenu for Moretti
30min - Yates for Keir
52min - Mataele for Taumoepenu
57min - Moretti for Luke
57min - Keir for Davey
63min - Momoisea for Doorey
65min - Luke for Keir (HIA)

Minutes played
Luke 72
Doorey 63
Murchie 60
Davey 57
Moretti 51
Yates 50
Keir 38 (HIA)
Momoisea 37
Mataele 28
Taumoepenu 24

 

[oldmancraigy]

So the verdict is what ? Who apologises to who ?

It seems quite clear that he chickened out and took advice elsewhere, picking a 5, and thus acknowledging he can't coach.

I believe the ball is in your court to apologise to all those you stoushed with

 

[Gronk]

It seems quite clear that he chickened out and took advice elsewhere, picking a 5, and thus acknowledging he can't coach.

I believe the ball is in your court to apologise to all those you stoushed with

FFS

 

[yy_cheng]

Its about opportunity I reckon. Lets face it how often have these blokes been given opportunities over the past couple of years. I reckon Cini would be another worth promoting.

Its round 10 for us baby so we can now get sone newbies into the team

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Looking at the team lists, looks like Davey has surpassed Murchie already

Eels v Knights

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Looking at the team list so has Momoisea.

 

[the phantom menace]

Looking at the team list so has Momoisea.

Good that Davey and Doorey both got starts, but not sure Murchie is down the pecking order based on minutes played.

Interchanges used
20min - Murchie for Momoisea
28min - Taumoepenu for Moretti
30min - Yates for Keir
52min - Mataele for Taumoepenu
57min - Moretti for Luke
57min - Keir for Davey
63min - Momoisea for Doorey
65min - Luke for Keir (HIA)

Minutes played
Luke 72
Doorey 63
Murchie 60
Davey 57
Moretti 51
Yates 50
Keir 38 (HIA)
Momoisea 37
Mataele 28
Taumoepenu 24

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Good that Davey and Doorey both got starts, but not sure Murchie is down the pecking order based on minutes played.

Interchanges used
20min - Murchie for Momoisea
28min - Taumoepenu for Moretti
30min - Yates for Keir
52min - Mataele for Taumoepenu
57min - Moretti for Luke
57min - Keir for Davey
63min - Momoisea for Doorey
65min - Luke for Keir (HIA)

Minutes played
Luke 72
Doorey 63
Murchie 60
Davey 57
Moretti 51
Yates 50
Keir 38 (HIA)
Momoisea 37
Mataele 28
Taumoepenu 24

Take it to the stats thread nerdboy.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Looking at the team lists, looks like Davey has surpassed Murchie already

Eels v Knights

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Obviously the team list doesn't tell us much.

 

[Gronk]

Game Summary
The Eels started fast, with tries to edge forward Matt Doorey and hooker Meni Luke within the first 12 minutes.

However, as the half wore on the Knights were able to wrestle back some control and break the Eels resolve, with the experienced halfback Adam Clune placing a well-weighted kick for centre Simi Sasagi to put his side on the board.


With a mostly tightly contested half drawing to a close, the Eels responded with centre Zac Cini crossing in the corner in the 34th minute to extend their lead to 16-4.

The second half started poorly for the Knights with an uncharacteristic error from their fullback Bailey Hodgson, allowing the Eels to orchestrate a well-executed scrum play.

As the rain tumbled down so did the tries for the Eels, with both Luke and Doorey obtaining unlikely doubles for the match.

With the half wearing on, the Knights received a brief period of respite, with multiple Eels errors granting them lengthy possession of the ball. This was eventually capitalised on with interchange forward Ben Talty crossing for a much-needed four-pointer in the 64th minute.

However, any consolation gained was eliminated with Cini crossing for his second four-pointer.

Halfback Jake Arthur ensured that the Eels ended their dominant performance on a high note, finishing off a length-of-the-field try set up by back-rower Jack Murchie and captain Jordan Rankin.

Talking points
Today’s match was another reminder of the importance of having NRL experience in your NSW Cup side. The Eels were blessed to have Daejarn Asi, Isaac Lumelume, Zac Cini, Jake Arthur, Matt Doorey, debutant Andrew Davey, and Jack Murchie who have all notched up a number of NRL games. It was this experience that allowed them to beat the Knights so convincingly.

In a match played in dreadfully wet conditions, the kicking game from the entire Eels spine was elite today, constantly forcing the Knights to start their sets on the back foot.

This was the Knights sixth straight loss this season and firmly embeds them to the bottom of Knock-On Effect NSW Cup ladder.

Key moment
Zac Cini’s first of his two tries proved pivotal in the match and broke the spirit of the Knights, who at the time, were mounting a brief resurgence following the Eels strong start.

What’s next
With all teams heading to North Sydney Oval next weekend, the Eels will be playing the Magpies on Saturday afternoon, while the Knights will have the week off and will look to break their losing streak against the Dragons in Round 11.

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[lucablight]

How’s Meni Luke? Is he anywhere near as good as his bro? Would he be a viable option for first grade this season?

 

[Gazzamatta]

How’s Meni Luke? Is he anywhere near as good as his bro? Would he be a viable option for first grade this season?

2 trys today. Im looking forward to the highlights.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

2 trys today. Im looking forward to the highlights.

*stats

 

[emjaycee]

Talking points
Today’s match was another reminder of the importance of having NRL experience in your NSW Cup side. The Eels were blessed to have Daejarn Asi, Isaac Lumelume, Zac Cini, Jake Arthur, Matt Doorey, debutant Andrew Davey, and Jack Murchie who have all notched up a number of NRL games. It was this experience that allowed them to beat the Knights so convincingly.

Jordan Rankin says Hi.

 

[JokerEel]

The Brave Roosters and Nathan Brown are playing the Warriors right now in Cup on Fox.

 

[Gazzamatta]

I see Jakes on report. Anyone know what for?

 

[Twizzle]

he's such a bad arse

 

[the phantom menace]

Whatever it was happened in the 26th minute - also the minute where the Knights made two subs. Perhaps one of them was unplanned and may have been due to an injury in a tackle...?

 

[the phantom menace]

Although the replaced guys were both props, so that could well have been the regular interchange plan, just taking place at the break in play...