Knock-on Effect NSW Cup - Eels Team

[hindy111]

Have to agree Matto had the jump on Sam and Doorey for a middle bench spot in round 1 but pulled out through injury. Those 2 didn't deserve to be dropped.

I'd say more likely he was dropped due to the reason he pulled out which I reckon JR deemed as soft.

 

[Gronk]

That's simply false. Matto playing edge or middle walks into our 17 if attitudes right. You reckon Doorey and Kautoga have become better players? He is on par with Hopgood id say

I'd say more likely he was dropped due to the reason he pulled out which I reckon JR deemed as soft.

Take it to the Matto is a Cat thread.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

That's simply false. Matto playing edge or middle walks into our 17 if attitudes right. You reckon Doorey and Kautoga have become better players? He is on par with Hopgood id say

I'd say more likely he was dropped due to the reason he pulled out which I reckon JR deemed as soft.

It isn't always if conspiracy if a player isn't picked....

anyhow if Matto was "soft"...surely after 12 weeks of pre season training Ryles wouId have worked that out....yet he picked him for round 1.......

 

[emjaycee]

It isn't always if conspiracy if a player isn't picked....

anyhow if Matto was "soft"...surely after 12 weeks of pre season training Ryles wouId have worked that out....yet he picked him for round 1.......

Didn't Ryles also encourage Matto to take up his PO, telling him there was a place for him here?

EDIT: I found the article that mentioned it.

Elsewhere, Ryles has reportedly also informed Ryan Matterson’s agent the versatile forward remains a key member of his squad for next season, despite earlier reports suggesting the 29-year-old was free to look for other opportunities.

Source

 

[the phantom menace]

Which is now a place for him in NSW Cup, perhaps....

 

[the phantom menace]

Doubt there is much to the Matterson dropping except a reward for Tuivaiti.

Appears Ryles bench is hooker, edge option, 2 middles.

Guymer was our edge bench player last week and Kautoga has taken that spot.

Matterson is probably seen as a middle and no longer an edge option (unless there is a few injuries). He is named at prop in NSW cup, while Lane was name at edge after being injured.

So really it was between Matterson and Tuivaiti (he came in for him last week) for a bench spot. Tuivaiti did enough to stay in the side.

Agree with your analysis - but still, that last sentence is crazy, if that alone is the thinking for selection.

There's no way a Tuivaiti doing enough last week is justification for selection about a fit (and correct attitude) Matterson. The fact Matterson wasn't even given a #19-#22 jersey for possible consideration to come in (if someone gets a twinge during training etc) appears to speak volumes - about either his "injury" or his "attitude" (or maybe both).

 

[Avenger]

That's simply false. Matto playing edge or middle walks into our 17 if attitudes right. You reckon Doorey and Kautoga have become better players? He is on par with Hopgood id say

This is 100% correct. The huggers can’t accept that Matto is a known Softcock.

 

[Avenger]

Didn't Ryles also encourage Matto to take up his PO, telling him there was a place for him here?

EDIT: I found the article that mentioned it.


Source

Everyone gets fooled at first, until the wet blanket gets exposed for exactly what he is.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

This is 100% correct. The huggers can’t accept that Matto is a known Softcock.

I don't get why any fan would call a NRL player that especially one from their own team.

Yeah fans may not like a particular player, but that's pretty poor form calling a player that. No player playing NRL is.....

Anyhow....he has had some pretty serious concussions/injuries over the years, it's pretty easy to judge a player behind a keyboard without actually copping those injuries....it's a brutal sport..

Falcon no laughing matter for Matterson as concussion hits home

Copping a falcon was no laughing matter for Roosters back-rower Ryan Matterson.

www.nrl.com

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/eels/parramatta-forward-ryan-matterson-returns-from-a-serious-concussion-injury-against-dragons/news-story/2e77f0c75184380f0de0c657719e26dd

NRL Physio on Instagram: "Ryan Matterson’s last on-field involvement in Round 10 - head clash then appears “wobbly” on his legs. Has now had 3 weeks off with persistent headaches & dizziness. Could be explained by mechanism here + Matterson’s histor

3,809 likes, 17 comments - nrlphysio on June 2, 2024: "Ryan Matterson’s last on-field involvement in Round 10 - head clash then appears “wobbly” on his legs. Has now had 3 weeks off with persistent headaches & dizziness. Could be explained by mechanism here + Matterson’s history with prolonged...

www.instagram.com

Storm enforcer Felise Kaufusi facing big ban as ugly act leaves Eels star Ryan Matterson KO’d

Storm enforcer facing big ban as ugly act leaves Eels star KO’d

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[T.S Quint]

This is 100% correct. The huggers can’t accept that Matto is a known Softcock.

He's had some injury issues, especially with concussion.
With what we know about head injuries these days I don't blame him for being cautious.

I still don't like his choice to take a suspension over a fine though. That was pretty shit. The NRL should have let him reverse his decision like he wanted to.

 

[T.S Quint]

How long did Kaufusi get suspended for after that hit on Matto?
If memory serves it wasn't close to long enough. He wasn't even sent off.

 

[Avenger]

I don't get why any fan would call a NRL player that especially one from their own team.

Yeah fans may not like a particular player, but that's pretty poor form calling a player that. No player playing NRL is.....

Anyhow....he has had some pretty serious concussions/injuries over the years, it's pretty easy to judge a player behind a keyboard without actually copping those injuries....it's a brutal sport..

Falcon no laughing matter for Matterson as concussion hits home

Copping a falcon was no laughing matter for Roosters back-rower Ryan Matterson.

www.nrl.com

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/eels/parramatta-forward-ryan-matterson-returns-from-a-serious-concussion-injury-against-dragons/news-story/2e77f0c75184380f0de0c657719e26dd

NRL Physio on Instagram: "Ryan Matterson’s last on-field involvement in Round 10 - head clash then appears “wobbly” on his legs. Has now had 3 weeks off with persistent headaches & dizziness. Could be explained by mechanism here + Matterson’s histor

3,809 likes, 17 comments - nrlphysio on June 2, 2024: "Ryan Matterson’s last on-field involvement in Round 10 - head clash then appears “wobbly” on his legs. Has now had 3 weeks off with persistent headaches & dizziness. Could be explained by mechanism here + Matterson’s history with prolonged...

www.instagram.com

Storm enforcer Felise Kaufusi facing big ban as ugly act leaves Eels star Ryan Matterson KO’d

Storm enforcer facing big ban as ugly act leaves Eels star KO’d

www.foxsports.com.au

Which is why he should medically retire but because the new EA doesn’t cover them for their entire wage he is happy to sponge off us for another season or 2.

 

[T.S Quint]

Which is why he should medically retire but because the new EA doesn’t cover them for their entire wage he is happy to sponge off us for another season or 2.

I would too.
f**k giving up money when you don't have to.

 

[emjaycee]

I would too.
f**k giving up money when you don't have to.

Anybody would.

 

[Avenger]

Anybody would.

Not me. I have some integrity.

 

[T.S Quint]

Not me. I have some integrity.

Really?
If you've signed a contract to be paid a certain amount you would just be happy to give up a percentage of that amount for no reason?

 

[hindy111]

He's had some injury issues, especially with concussion.
With what we know about head injuries these days I don't blame him for being cautious.

I still don't like his choice to take a suspension over a fine though. That was pretty shit. The NRL should have let him reverse his decision like he wanted to.

Sure he is cautious. But he is costing us around 650k a season. If he can't go 100% he is useless to us

 

[hindy111]

How long did Kaufusi get suspended for after that hit on Matto?
If memory serves it wasn't close to long enough. He wasn't even sent off.

1 week by memory

 

[hindy111]

Which is why he should medically retire but because the new EA doesn’t cover them for their entire wage he is happy to sponge off us for another season or 2.

It's a classic example of a PO gone wrong

 

[hindy111]

Anybody would.

He was hurt playing NRL. He should be paid.
I think NRL need to look into if medically retired due to concussion it not counting against cap of club pays it out.