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Parramatta Eels Juniors

T-Boon

Coach
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He was 19 ffs, he should be below average compared to genuine first graders. But he is fast enough. Very few modern hookers are quick. They are in the team for their work rate and decision making.
I think he looked slow compared to other DHs we’ve had and others in the NRL. He should have been in the lower grades. Same as his brother.
 

Lemon Squash

First Grade
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I liked Sangalang he’s a good footballer but if I’m honest those small hard working locks are dime a dozen these days. We already have Hopgood and I think Guymer is also suited in that role and will eventually end up there.

Keeping Coinakis is the bigger win. Doesn’t mean he will eventuate to anything but good Hookers are much harder to find. He obviously has a good junior pedigree, long term opportunity is there for him if he’s good enough.
 

Poupou Escobar

Post Whore
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I think he looked slow compared to other DHs we’ve had and others in the NRL. He should have been in the lower grades. Same as his brother.
He was in the lower grades. This is him in his first season of NSW Cup, while still eligible for SG Ball. He's quick enough.

 

Obscene Assassin

First Grade
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6,279
Max Popo is the same age and started every game at lock for us last year in SG Ball. Sangalang played 4 out of the 10 games, all off the bench.

If we're talking about winning a signing battle I think we may have won with Jayden Carter and Cameron Bamblett, 2 spine players who are a year younger.
 

GrayGirrafe1140

Juniors
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76
I will say this, Sangalang left because he felt he was being treated poorly. He started SG ball last season as the 18th man and then found a spot on the bench for majority of the season. I don’t think he was treated poorly, it’s just that we seem to rate Popo much higher than him
 

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