Parramatta Eels Juniors

[hineyrulz]

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

Yes Brown, the guy who we gave a two year deal to on 500k per season. But he’s not a first grader apparently.

 

[emjaycee]

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.

I am not defending the club's every move with every post I make mate.

 

[Chipmunk]

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.

Was Dylan Brown not playing Under 20's, whilst still eligible for SG Ball?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Yes Brown, the guy who we gave a two year deal to on 500k per season. But he’s not a first grader apparently.

How do you know how much he got paid ffs?!? Also, he is a middle forward. Jake Arthur never kept him out of the team.

 

[hineyrulz]

I am not defending the club's every move with every post I make mate.

Just every time someone has the Gaul to question something the club or coach does.

 

[hineyrulz]

How do you know how much he got paid ffs?!? Also, he is a middle forward. Jake Arthur never kept him out of the team.

I’m sure he’s on a pie and coke mate

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Was Dylan Brown not playing Under 20's, whilst still eligible for SG Ball?

He was 17 that year; eligible for Matts by today’s age limits. But Drown is a potential Dally M winner. Sanders could be worse than him and still become a quality NRL halfback.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I’m sure he’s on a pie and coke mate

I’m sure he’s on too much or else we wouldn’t be happy for him to leave. But neither of us knows how much that is. What we do know is that he’s not good enough to demand inclusion in the team. Kaufusi and Niukore were both at least as good this year. Maybe Nrown will be in our top 17 next year but you’ll have to wait until then to f**king complain.

 

[Chipmunk]

He was 17 that year; eligible for Matts by today’s age limits. But Drown is a potential Dally M winner. Sanders could be worse than him and still become a quality NRL halfback.

It was 16, 18, 20's, but is currently 17, 19, 21s?

Is that a permanent change, or just a one year COVID adjustment?

 

[emjaycee]

Just every time someone has the Gaul to question something the club or coach does.

OK.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It was 16, 18, 20's, but is currently 17, 19, 21s?

Yes

Is that a permanent change, or just a one year COVID adjustment?

It was adjusted due to Covid (so merkins wouldn’t just miss an entire year of eligibility) but I don’t see how they can wind it back now without causing the same issue. When I was a kid it was 15/17/19.

 

[hineyrulz]

I’m sure he’s on too much or else we wouldn’t be happy for him to leave. But neither of us knows how much that is. What we do know is that he’s not good enough to demand inclusion in the team. Kaufusi and Niukore were both at least as good this year. Maybe Nrown will be in our top 17 next year but you’ll have to wait until then to f**king complain.

He showed in the GF he’s at least a better option than Makaplodda.

 

[Chipmunk]

Yes

It was adjusted due to Covid (so merkins wouldn’t just miss an entire year of eligibility) but I don’t see how they can wind it back now without causing the same issue. When I was a kid it was 15/17/19.

And I believe it was 14/16/18's originally, with the Presidents Cup being the 21s

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Is that a serious question?
It might have something to do with squad development and depth.

Serious question yes. You'd said previously he wasn't in the club's plans. And there was the report he'd been offered to Melbourne at least. So has something changed?

 

[emjaycee]

Serious question yes. You'd said previously he wasn't in the club's plans. And there was the report he'd been offered to Melbourne at least. So has something changed?

I don't know of anything specific that has changed.

 

[hindy111]

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

Sounds like we are stuck in the middle. A middle sized club. With middle sized problems.

 

[hindy111]

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.

Yes the two Aussie school boys I think and barely played. . One come from Penrith. Blackburn and Brazel. But I I agree Tevita and Mataele are the ones with some potential talent in NSW CUP. I'm not sure about El zachem. Rodwell and Greig couldn't take Makatoas spot and are not exactly young. They may be ok benchies or squad players but I reckon that will be their ceiling.
Guys like this don't improve the quality of the side.

Cini and even Russel don't really seem much more then potential average NRL players as well. Cini atleast can bust tackles. Unsure with Russel. He hasn't had a chance yet but I just get the feeling he is a bit over hyped. No real reason why.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He showed in the GF he’s at least a better option than Makaplodda.

Did he though? We f**king lost ffs!!!

 

[Delboy]

Blackburn and Brazel both had knee surgery and basically missed most of the season, both performed well earlier.

 

[hindy111]

Blackburn and Brazel both had knee surgery and basically missed most of the season, both performed well earlier.

Yeah I mean I don't know much about our juniors but these two guys I heard about along with Lary so assumed maybe the more talented of what's about. Let's hope they kick on.
Anyone else you know the clubs has wraps on coming through and is my source correct in suggesting its probably 2 or 3 yrs before see some good kids come into NRL?