Parramatta Eels Juniors

[Poupou Escobar]

Well if he’s moving past Jakey he goes straight into the top 30, if he is just getting a development contract he’s not moving past Jakey at all which was stated by Emjaycee

It just means he isn’t overtaking him next year. Get some reserve grade under your belt first ffs

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Nathan Brown wasn’t a first grader?? Bryce Cartwright isn’t a first grader??? So why were they given two more years at the end of last year?? Must of turned real shit real quick.

The length of contract doesn’t determine how good they are. We have plenty of backups in our 2024 squad. If they’re cheap enough why not give them multi year deals? We’ll still need backups in future years.

 

[hineyrulz]

It just means he isn’t overtaking him next year. Get some reserve grade under your belt first ffs

So only Jakey doesn’t need to do that???


generational talent.

 

[hineyrulz]

The length of contract doesn’t determine how good they are. We have plenty of backups in our 2024 squad. If they’re cheap enough why not give them multi year deals? We’ll still need backups in future years.

So neither of them are first graders??? Good to know. We paid 500k for a bloke who isn’t a first grader

 

[JokerEel]

That’s good because nobody is bed wetting

I see you have been to the BA school of delusion.

 

[hineyrulz]

I see you have been to the BA school of delusion.

And you are bed wetting over my supposed bed wetting, time for some depends

 

[hindy111]

He’s a backup half. If the game is close he wouldn’t play at all, as you’d expect from a backup. I know you’ll whinge about ‘wasting’ a bench spot but we didn’t have enough first graders to fill the bench with them.

Yes agree. We didn't have anyone else who was going to make a difference. The fact is we went into what many called our best shot at a title in years without a utility or genuine back up half. It didn't cost us. But it's still an odd decision going into the season with only JA as our genuine back up and no utility.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You seem to be confusing a) the club earmarking a player as a potential long term FG half in the post Moses era with b) a backup half who might be used from time to time when there is an injury to the current FG halves.

Yep, two different squad roles with two different sets of requirements.

 

[emjaycee]

So two untested 7’s in the top 30 with no utility value?? Because If he is jumping over super Jakey he’s straight into the top 30 as well then right???

To answer your first question, I don't know the utility value of Sanders and I also don't know if the plan is to give him a top 30 contract.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If you wanted a back up and only a back up you would chose an older guy with some experience.

These merkins are at bigger clubs ffs. Or starting at weaker clubs.

 

[emjaycee]

Well if he’s moving past Jakey he goes straight into the top 30, if he is just getting a development contract he’s not moving past Jakey at all which was stated by Emjaycee

I didn't state when he would overtake Jakob so maybe the plan is to fast-track his development so he becomes the back-up half in 2024.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

If he’s on a development contract how can he be fast tracked ahead of Jakey?? Jakey is top 30 and first cab off the rank. If Moses or Brown go down in round 1 Jakey is next up. While Saunders can’t get a look in till June 30th.

He played Harold Matts last year ffs. A development contract while still eligible for SG Ball is exactly what fast track means.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So only Jakey doesn’t need to do that???


generational talent.

He’s played a lot more reserve grade than Sanders.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So neither of them are first graders??? Good to know. We paid 500k for a bloke who isn’t a first grader

Are you talking about Cartwright or the bloke who played 25 minutes in the grand final?

 

[emjaycee]

So only Jakey doesn’t need to do that???


generational talent.

I know you can read mate, but serious question, do you have recall problems?

The club admitted that going into 2022 with only Jake as a back-up half was a mistake and tried to rectify it by giving Rankin a top 30 contract (which he rejected). So yes, Jake didn't get as much reserve grade time as he should have and his coach has admitted that in the press recently, with plans to give him more time in Reggies in 2023.

You know all this and yet you still keep dropping wisearse comments about how Jakes role in the squad was handled in 2022. Why? Is it just to try and be a smartarse or do you actually only selectively retain what suits your narrative?

 

[JokerEel]

And you are bed wetting over my supposed bed wetting, time for some depends

its ok ill let you wet the bed.

 

[Gronk]

Merkins seem to forget that Josh Hodgson is very much in the mould of Camillions which means that he can play 7 at a pinch. So all the merkins who think that 2023 Eels will look the same as 2022 Eels, I reckon you need to think a little more outside the box. Whilst we may carry a utility on the bench from time to time, the need for him to be able to fill in at 7 has probably diminished.

 

[Chipmunk]

I know you can read mate, but serious question, do you have recall problems?

The club admitted that going into 2022 with only Jake as a back-up half was a mistake and tried to rectify it by giving Rankin a top 30 contract (which he rejected). So yes, Jake didn't get as much reserve grade time as he should have and his coach has admitted that in the press recently, with plans to give him more time in Reggies in 2023.

You know all this and yet you still keep dropping wisearse comments about how Jakes role in the squad was handled in 2022. Why? Is it just to try and be a smartarse or do you actually only selectively retain what suits your narrative?

Do you know if there is a plan to find someone to play 14?

 

[Delboy]

I know you can read mate, but serious question, do you have recall problems?

The club admitted that going into 2022 with only Jake as a back-up half was a mistake and tried to rectify it by giving Rankin a top 30 contract (which he rejected). So yes, Jake didn't get as much reserve grade time as he should have and his coach has admitted that in the press recently, with plans to give him more time in Reggies in 2023.

You know all this and yet you still keep dropping wisearse comments about how Jakes role in the squad was handled in 2022. Why? Is it just to try and be a smartarse or do you actually only selectively retain what suits your narrative?

Was fortunate to attend the Ken Thornett Medal presentation, spoke to a few senior people .

it was said that Moses played a lot of the season with injuries and JA was on the bench purely for that fail safe.

JA will play as many games as possible in Reggie’s as he needs that for future development.

They have a lot of negotiations going on for other signings. But until the NRL finally provides salary cap for the next 2 years, they have to be cautious. They want a number in particular for 2024 to hopefully finalise negotiations for the halves.

A couple of players In KOE are expected to improve further, Mataele , El Zachem, Taumapatoa and even Cini were mentioned. They also want to see if Hands can do enough to get close to the utility role, but that will be played out early next year.

Said Flegg was the youngest side on the comp and suffered numerous injuries, the fact that they improved as they got players back was mentioned, given they comfortably beat a couple of top teams at seasons end. Ethan Sanders winning player of the year in Flegg while still Ball eligible was very encouraging for a young 7.

 

[hineyrulz]

I know you can read mate, but serious question, do you have recall problems?

The club admitted that going into 2022 with only Jake as a back-up half was a mistake and tried to rectify it by giving Rankin a top 30 contract (which he rejected). So yes, Jake didn't get as much reserve grade time as he should have and his coach has admitted that in the press recently, with plans to give him more time in Reggies in 2023.

You know all this and yet you still keep dropping wisearse comments about how Jakes role in the squad was handled in 2022. Why? Is it just to try and be a smartarse or do you actually only selectively retain what suits your narrative?

Lol, they offered Rankin a top 30 spot this year?? Didn’t he already knock them back midway through last year?? They admitted going into 22 with just Jake was a mistake yet they did nothing to rectify it. Who ended up being playing number 29 or 30??? More forwards that Bea had no faith in while little Jakey was the last man standing. I’m sorry but I’m not buying it, I don’t trust Arthur or anything the club says regarding Jake because time and time again the coach has proven he can’t be objective. Sorry for having an opinion, and you are getting a little testy mate lol. Defending everything the club does 24/7 is hard work maybe time to tag Gronkie or Poups in.