RD 21 TLT - Mighty Eels v Mr Brown's Boys

[Glenneel]

I'm finding myself more excited about TLT as the finals approach. Here's my team for the Rd 21 clash v Newy. A chance for revenge at Bankwest. C'MON!!!!

Gutho
Sivo
Mennings
Waqa
Taka
Brown
Moses
Evans
Paulo
Reed
Lane
Mau
Brown

Terepo
Alvaro
Gower
Nuikore

Davey
Salmon
Kaufusi
Stefano

Doubt Paulo will be the dummy half, doesn't have the stamina.

 

[Glenneel]

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2019/08/06/team-list-eels-v-knights-round-21/

Parramatta Eels
1. Clint Gutherson
2. Maika Sivo
3. Michael Jennings
4. Waqa Blake
5. Brad Takairangi
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Kane Evans
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Manu Ma’u
13. Nathan Brown

Interchange
14. Marata Niukore
15. Daniel Alvaro
16. David Gower
17. Tepai Moeroa

18. Greg Leleisiuao
19. Peni Terepo
20. Jaeman Salmon
21. Stefano Utoikamano

Poor bench, 15-17 need to go. Our attack and intensity completely drops when our starting middles go off and the bench comes on. I'd bring in 19-21 in their stead. Lets see how Stefano goes as we start our run into the finals, can't be worse than Alvaro or Moeroa can he?

 

[Glenneel]

I think the question needs to be asked. How big is Oregon?

Bigger than some, smaller than others but less than Texas, that big fat dumb arse.
**spell checker is obviously American as thinks arse is spelt incorrectly, as far as I know ass is half horse and donkey or something similar**

 

[84 Baby]

Poor bench, 15-17 need to go. Our attack and intensity completely drops when our starting middles go off and the bench comes on. I'd bring in 19-21 in their stead. Lets see how Stefano goes as we start our run into the finals, can't be worse than Alvaro or Moeroa can he?

He may or may not be worse but more importantly what’s best for his development

 

[TheParraboy]

We end Knights season come 7.05pm-ish on Saturday..

 

[Gronk]

Poor bench, 15-17 need to go. Our attack and intensity completely drops when our starting middles go off and the bench comes on. I'd bring in 19-21 in their stead. Lets see how Stefano goes as we start our run into the finals, can't be worse than Alvaro or Moeroa can he?

You never make a change if it weakens the side (unless your season is over).

 

[Happy MEel]

You never make a change if it weakens the side (unless your season is over).

I think his argument is that it wouldnt weaken the side and would likely strengthen it.

 

[Gronk]

I think his argument is that it wouldnt weaken the side and would likely strengthen it.

How would handing a debut to a kid vs two origin props strengthen the side ? Based on what ? How he goes v reserve graders or kids his own age ?

 

[Happy MEel]

How would handing a debut to a kid vs two origin props strengthen the side ? Based on what ? How he goes v reserve graders or kids his own age ?

I didn’t say I necessarily fully agree with him, but he clearly says that in his opinion it wouldn’t weaken the side.

It’s an opinion just like yours above.

I will say though, I’d be bringing Peni in for Moeroa, which considerably strengthens the side IMO.

 

[Bazal]

Even more interesting is Chad Kroeger nee Turton was a competitive trampolinist. Which sounds like the definition of mincing

#bringbackgetthis

I believe you'll find his full first name is actually Chadwin

Which is the mincingest name since Bazal

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You would, which is why we’re questioning Tep’s spot in the team when his work rate hasn’t really increased in reduced minutes.

If we are going with 4 forwards on the bench and 10-20 minutes is all that role in the team is required for then Kaufusi is the better option IMO. The stats tend to agree.

I'm sure we're trying to minimise the number of rookies on the field as well.

 

[Happy MEel]

I'm sure we're trying to minimise the number of rookies on the field as well.

Good point. You probably don’t want Niukore and Kaufusi as our middle at this stage in their careers. Peni should be a no-brainer though instead of Tep.

 

[Glenneel]

How would handing a debut to a kid vs two origin props strengthen the side ? Based on what ? How he goes v reserve graders or kids his own age ?

How would it weaken the side? The form of Alvaro and Moeroa has been poor, he couldn't be any or much poorer but most probably better. And when do you debut him? Very few teams are easy pushovers, particularly with Parra. Shit, we may even play Knights back into form but doubt they'll be standing so far offside this game compared to last game.

 

[Gronk]

How would it weaken the side? The form of Alvaro and Moeroa has been poor, he couldn't be any or much poorer but most probably better. And when do you debut him? Very few teams are easy pushovers, particularly with Parra. Shit, we may even play Knights back into form but doubt they'll be standing so far offside this game compared to last game.

Playing rookies aside, you don't think we have had any convincing wins this season ?

 

[Parra Cheeses]

Hoping we don't play them into form.

 

[Parra Cheeses]

I like Alvaro. I think he gives100%
I see a bigger future for him than Mannah. He is a young prop with a big future. Polar bears go alright.

 

[hindy111]

I went to one of their concerts once. After a couple of songs I went to the ticket office and demanded my nickel back...

That was a very shit joke.

 

[hindy111]

I like Alvaro. I think he gives100%
I see a bigger future for him than Mannah. He is a young prop with a big future. Polar bears go alright.

He is 26. Not young.

 

[Parra Cheeses]

He is 26. Not young.

Thought he was 15

 

[hindy111]

Alvaro I bog average and a fringe first grader. He doesn't bend the line and doesnt pose any type of attacking threat. His defense is ok but lacks any bite or vigour. Yes he tries hard.
I dont mind when he comes in the side. He does a job. But I dont see any real potential.