R7: 405pm EELS v Bulldogs GAME DAY THREAD @ Commbank Stadium 16/4/23

[TheRam]

My observations:


* We do need something flashy out wide and another prop or 5. I'd be moving on nearly every prop from our squad except our starting props.

This. Truer words have never been spoken.

 

[Eelementary]

Sure but it would be kind of funny if Hands ended up better. His defense probably already is.
They also could of kept JMK for 220k who has gone to another level which is kind of a bit funny also.

I like Hands. Quality player.

 

[Noise]

MON does not deal with the signings for the NRLW squad.

He can’t even fill out our men’s squad

 

[Avenger]

This. Truer words have never been spoken.

Thanks mate which is why I like the idea that someone posted about going after TPJ. He would be amazing coming off the bench. I’d also go after Curtis Sironen and another Prop and let go of Makapillow, Greig, Ogden, Momoisea and the other prop that looks like Trent Elkin.

They are not good enough and have regressed. Greig is the only one I’d have second thoughts on.

 

[Eelementary]

Is Clint Gutherson our new Mr. Perpetual Motion?

Seeing him with his head bandaged yesterday really reminded me of a certain legendary lock forward...

 

[TheRam]

MON does not deal with the signings for the NRLW squad.

That's not what I read.

 

[Gronk]

That's not what I read.

It's Andy Patmore mate. He's the former NSW Blues coach who works for us now.

He is also Eel No. 521.

Official Player Numbers

Official Player Numbers

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[Soren Lorenson]

That's not what I read.

Post a link then please.

 

[TheRam]

It's Andy Patmore mate. He's the former NSW Blues coach who works for us now.

He is also Eel No. 521.

Official Player Numbers

Official Player Numbers

www.parraeels.com.au

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Well I would think he is up to his eyeballs in it and would be the main man that signs off on all our recruitment and retention activity no matter which of the two comps.

Look at his comments and I would say inferred involvement from our clubs own website. I would bet your left testicle that he is the ball and chain in these signing matters. He drags out almost every negotiation. He is the man that counts the $$$, so why would it be any different no matter what title someone else, who would be subservient and down the pecking order to him, has?

Kennedy Cherrington commits to Eels

The Parramatta Eels are excited to announce the re-signing of Kennedy Cherrington.

www.parraeels.com.au

General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill welcomed the signing, the first three-year deal for the Eels NRLW team.

“Kennedy is such an important part of our women’s program and has shown what a leader she is both on and off the field,” O’Neill said.

“She brings energy and passion to our team and is a mentor to our younger players coming through our Elite Pathways system.

“On top of her immense talent on the field, she also dedicates her time to charities close to her heart, which earned her the Veronica White Medal in 2022 for her outstanding work in the community. She’s a wonderful ambassador for our club and game.”

 

[eels_fan]

along with Hodgsons 400k

Hodgson will still be here in 2024. BA said as much last week in the press conference. He said Hands will learn off Hodgo for the remainder of this year and next year.

 

[eels_fan]

And despite his performance yesterday, I'd welcome him back in a heartbeat.

i used to feel that way, but he's coming off as a little turd now. Merkin made his bed, now he can lie in it.

 

[Noise]

Thanks mate which is why I like the idea that someone posted about going after TPJ. He would be amazing coming off the bench. I’d also go after Curtis Sironen and another Prop and let go of Makapillow, Greig, Ogden, Momoisea and the other prop that looks like Trent Elkin.

They are not good enough and have regressed. Greig is the only one I’d have second thoughts on.

We need an outside back as priority 1 and a prop as priority 2. That would fill up our top 30

 

[TheRam]

Oh and by the way, which bright spark at our club thinks that playing the Broncos or any QLD team up in Darwin is a great idea?

There is only one or maybe two teams that we should be playing in the tropics if we still think that it is a good idea to do so and that is the Canberra Raiders who play regular footy in frigid weather and maybe the Warriors do likewise and who would both have very little support up north. End of.

Dumbest club ever.

 

[the phantom menace]

Oh and by the way, which bright spark at our club thinks that playing the Broncos or any QLD team up in Darwin is a great idea?

There is only one or maybe two teams that we should be playing in the tropics if we still think that it is a good idea to do so and that is the Canberra Raiders who play regular footy in frigid weather and maybe the Warriors do likewise and who would both have very little support up north. End of.

Dumbest club ever.

Agree. Throw Storm in there as a third option to take to the tropics. Any other club should be off limits when requesting our Darwin game in the draw.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Oh and by the way, which bright spark at our club thinks that playing the Broncos or any QLD team up in Darwin is a great idea?

There is only one or maybe two teams that we should be playing in the tropics if we still think that it is a good idea to do so and that is the Canberra Raiders who play regular footy in frigid weather and maybe the Warriors do likewise and who would both have very little support up north. End of.

Dumbest club ever.

The club didn't ask for the cowboys last year.

In fact the club were pretty pissed behind the scenes about it.

We flogged the Broncos there last time in 2021 so it shouldnt be an issue this week.

I agree though preferably we should play the Warriors up there but Anzac round up there means the Storm & Warriors are off the table as they play on Anzac Day.

 

[emjaycee]

MON does not deal with the signings for the NRLW squad.

Don't ruin a good rant... do u even LU??

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Oh and by the way, which bright spark at our club thinks that playing the Broncos or any QLD team up in Darwin is a great idea?

There is only one or maybe two teams that we should be playing in the tropics if we still think that it is a good idea to do so and that is the Canberra Raiders who play regular footy in frigid weather and maybe the Warriors do likewise and who would both have very little support up north. End of.

Dumbest club ever.

Do you ever listen? We talk about this every year. It's not our choice ffs.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Don't ruin a good rant... do u even LU??

It's Monday, not even 24 hours after a decent home win. Even Hiney is quiet ffs.

edit now I know why Hiney is quiet poor bastard.

 

[emjaycee]

Too pricey imo.

We're developing Greig into a similar role (albeit only one 20min impact stint at the moment) quite nicely and much more cheaply.

We need an outside back badly (to fill Opacic/Waqa's place).

I thought yesterday that his second stint, albeit shorter, was better than his first one.

 

[emjaycee]

Do you ever listen? We talk about this every year. It's not our choice ffs.

Don't ruin a good rant... do u even LU??