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Parra v Dogs Game thread

Gazzamatta

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Check out BAs Presser. He was baited by the media who asked if Sandow was fit referring to the strapping on his thigh. BA replied that Sandow had a slight hammy strain but he assured the coach he was ok and this was supported by the medical staff.
BAs body language was that injury was not an excuse for such a display. BA did not appear at all impressed. I reckon we will hear much more on this.
 
jk13

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It makes the Hassin signing understandable. Scott n watty will not play every game next year
 
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The most disturbing thing was the pictures of the two teams in the dressing room.

We looked very very flat compared to the dogs.

But at this time of year experience is very very valuable.

Our effort was decent. Good even.

You don't win games like that with blokes like kelly in key positions.

The dogs win it in the wrestle. They gave themselves time in defence and were too smart for us.

Plus by absolutely rushing our left side they completely nullified both semi and mau.

It must have taken semi twenty minutes to have a touch because they slowed down the play the ball so effectively then rushed in defence on that side especially.

We are a better side than last year all round.

We really do lack players who can make a difference when we are on the back foot.

Swapping samdow for Foran will be a step up.

We need some more power and pace in the outside backs though.
 
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I think his attitude was partly responsible for the mood in the team at start of game.

A non effort and he should be ashamed of himself (samdow).
 
Jake the snake

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Bigfella said:
The most disturbing thing was the pictures of the two teams in the dressing room.

We looked very very flat compared to the dogs.

But at this time of year experience is very very valuable.

Our effort was decent. Good even.

You don't win games like that with blokes like kelly in key positions.

The dogs win it in the wrestle. They gave themselves time in defence and were too smart for us.

Plus by absolutely rushing our left side they completely nullified both semi and mau.

It must have taken semi twenty minutes to have a touch because they slowed down the play the ball so effectively then rushed in defence on that side especially.

We are a better side than last year all round.

We really do lack players who can make a difference when we are on the back foot.

Swapping samdow for Foran will be a step up.

We need some more power and pace in the outside backs though.
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100% agree
 
Joshuatheeel

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THE Chris Sandow crisis took a new twist on Friday night with claims Parramatta players weren’t speaking to him after he produced arguably his worst performance to date for the club.

In the same week Sandow was denied an immediate request to join Warrington in the English Super League, the No. 7 came out and made just one run, missed four tackles, and was forever found out trying to get back into the defensive line.

There was also a wayward shoulder charge on Bulldogs’ fullback Brett Morris.

Chris Sandow looks dejected after a Bulldogs try.
Chris Sandow looks dejected after a Bulldogs try. Source: Getty Images

The Daily Telegraph learned the players were far from impressed with the effort, and brushed him in the sheds.

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Sandow back-doored it and dodged an interview request, as well as a young group of fans who had waited around for a photo.

Parramatta blocked the move to Warrington, and don’t have any plans to grant him a release before next weekend’s Super League deadline.

Even though Eels coach Brad Arthur is not interested in re-signing Sandow - a big-contract player he has clashed with over the team’s style of play - Parramatta didn’t want to be paying out another player who was no longer at the club.

So it was always going to be a mystery how Sandow responded to the blocked move.

Eels press conference with Brad Arthur


Eels press conference with Brad Arthur
What Sandow dishes up the next seven weeks will have Eels fans guessing.

At his best, Sandow can win matches on his own. Prior to Friday night’s ANZ Stadium horror show, he had been in pretty good nick. His unpredictability is what makes him so popular with the fans.

Even Dogs coach Des Hasler spoke about how dangerous he was before the western Sydney clash.

To be fair, Sandow suffered a hamstring injury during Thursday’s captain’s run, and failed to finish.

“At training yesterday he had a slight strain in his hamstring, but he said he was fine,’’ Arthur said.

Attempted trip by Josh Reynolds sparks biff between players


Attempted trip by Josh Reynolds sparks biff between players
“Our medical staff (looked at him), there was no indication of any strain, so he was fine.’’

Losing Norman will really hurt Parramatta, especially given he was due to return to his preferred five-eighth role next week for the tough road trip to Townsville.

The Eels have injuries to Pauli Pauli (concussion), David Gower (knee), while Danny Wicks could require shoulder surgery, said Arthur.

Another worrying sight was experienced backrower Anthony Watmough struggling to put weight on his knee as he left the sheds.

Chris Sandow had a game to forget in Parramatta’s 24-8 loss to the Bulldogs.
Chris Sandow had a game to forget in Parramatta’s 24-8 loss to the Bulldogs. Source: Getty Images
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http://mobile.news.com.au/sport/nrl...-to-the-bulldogs/story-fndv34of-1227446459597
 
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QUOTE=Joshuatheeel;11009193;22013]Na I reckon they will make a massive difference. We pretty much matched the dogs in most stats tonight but lack of halves killed us:
- Sandow let one try in, Foran is better defensively
- Moeroa let two tries in, Scott is better defensively
- we basically had no halves tonight, put Norman / Foran in the halves and we are better
- we really don't have much attack from fullback, as Norman is really playing two roles fullback / leading the side around. Having Gordon purely to play fullback makes us better.[/QUOTE]

I love your enthusiasm and I hope your right but I don't think so. We need much better outside backs for starters.
* Sandow, when we first signed him I knew it was a bad signing and he has proved to be just as bad as I thought he would be. A very petulant little nothing.
* Taka for all he sometimes does in attack, he is a liability in defence. Slow to turn and poor movement and reading out wide.
*Moeroa has had too much put on him this year. He's not ready for the constant battle that NRL is. He should have been given more time in NSW Cup to learn the game and play at a level that will help him develop his game without the pressure of NRL. Or at least start him off the bench.
*Morgan just does not do enough. He is solid for the most part but offers little other than that.
*Lussick I was happy when we signed him but he's proved to be a huge disappointment. Offers little in attack. Glad he's going back to Manly.
*Kelly showed tonight why he is not an NRL player and despite being given many chances over the years he has not improved. I hope we do not re sign him.

As for Gordon and Scott I'm not disappointed we have signed them but I am worried about their age and Gordon has slowed down a lot this year. We need good fast outside backs and we need a half to partner Foran if Gordon is injured or does not work out at fullback. Could move him to the wing as Norman goes ok at fullback and I'm not sold on him in the halves. There are good halves out there who deserve a chance and I'd be happy with Miller or Cornish coming to the club and being given a chance.
Also Beau Henry who has had a terrible five years with injury could do something for us this year if given a chance. He's a Hodkinson type player, not flash but an organiser, he's solid, has a calming influence on the game, a very good kicking game and is a worker in defence. I'd be much happier to at least give him a shot for the rest of the year and get Sandow out of there. That way we'd know if he's up to it or not.
 
strider

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oldmancraigy said:
Which tries?

The ones where Lussick didnt bother sliding, and got run right past?

Not saying Moeroa was without fault, but Pritchards first, and Jacksons try were both Lussick being lazy and not sliding.
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i'd blame pritchards try on lussick ... but I'd definitely put jackson's try on moeroa - he ran out of the line and left a gap for jackson to stroll through ... tepai often jumps out of the line ... he's a quality defender but he needs to learn team defence
 
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Disagree strides, watch it again.

Lussick just stands there and watches Jackson run past. Moeroa jumps out, which forces Jackson back inside, but Lussick didnt slide.

Have a look. It was just lazy defence.
 
hineyrulz

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Lussick last night was no better than Sandow, piss off to Manly now you Plonk. Another Quality Kearney signing.
 
strider

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oldmancraigy said:
Disagree strides, watch it again.

Lussick just stands there and watches Jackson run past. Moeroa jumps out, which forces Jackson back inside, but Lussick didnt slide.

Have a look. It was just lazy defence.
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disagree - you watch it again ... jackson was running sideways - only way there was a gap is cos tepai popped up out of the line - so a sideways runner slots through the staggered line ..... I'm not saying lussick is blameless, he probably should have pushed more, but tepai made the gap
 
Gronk

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Junior Paulo 53 mins
19 runs (199m)
1 Try Assist
2 Tackle Breaks
28 Tackles

How good is this kid going to be ?
 
strider

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damn straight - he was great last night

he was even trying the shaun johnson sidesteps :lol: - though slightly less effective for obvious reasons
 
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