RD 23: Parramatta Eels v Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium 7.45pm 15/8/14

[lingard]

Okay, I'm a bit late with that question. I still wear flares. Around the house, anyway.

 

[Royal Blue & Gold]

Our desire and ability to jump up quickly each time they try to roll us onto our backs will be crucial..... I also think their support of Sandow holds the key, both in the chasing of his kicks and support runners so he can fake and test the line....50% of refs calls in first half would also help!

 

[TheParraboy]

We aim up for the first 15-20min (which we will with Mannah, Moi Moi starting) we go on to win the game.


Blue print to beating the dogs

Smash t-rex a couple of times early and he is gone for the game.

We have more skill and pace than them and should use it at the back end of each half if not earlier when we see some gaps on the edges.

Morris is rusty, they have average wingers and 5/8th. Run at them all day

Put pressure on Hodkinson kicks, ignore whatever comes out of Enis' mouth


Eels by 8-30

 

[jason taylor]

so wtf is Goodall ?

I would say injured but then he looked fine at the end of the Wenty match (brilliant offload). Perhaps BA is playing some mind games and he will be a late inclusion.

 

[El Diablo]

Toutai

 

[forward pass]

No Tonga again and doesn't seem injured.????

 

[phantom eel]

Bulldogs seem to have fallen in a heap since it was confirmed Ennis was moving on.

Hopefully we can towel them up by hitting our straps in the first 20mins - rather than sealing the game in the final 20.

 

[Parra Pride]

Forward pack looks good until you get to Lussick and Smith. :crazy:

 

[Eelementary]

Bulldogs seem to have fallen in a heap since it was confirmed Ennis was moving on.

Hopefully we can towel them up by hitting our straps in the first 20mins - rather than sealing the game in the final 20.

A win is a win.

 

[Joely01]

Forward pack looks good until you get to Lussick and Smith. :crazy:

And the lock

 

[Eelementary]

They will be going straight through the middle of us. I'm concerned

This is the biggest reason why Smith and Lussick are in the team - they both hit hard in D.

I'm a fan of Lussick's, but I'll admit he's out of form.

However, having a big guy with an angry attitude belting blokes in the middle (like Darcy is wont to do) will help us get on top of a great Dogs pack.

 

[eloquentEEL]

Eels by 8-30

You reckon we'll win it by half time?

 

[eloquentEEL]

Bulldogs seem to have fallen in a heap since it was confirmed Ennis was moving on.

Fell in a heap straight after Inu played his last game

 

[Pazza]

I'm a fan of Lussick's, but I'll admit he's out of form.

I think he is just down on match fitness, he is a big guy and has had a very disrupted season. i wouldn't give up on him just yet.

Also i like what Smith has bought to the team, a good tough attitude in defence, a no frills running game and some much needed experience since we have so many young players in the pack.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

And the lock

You mean Hayne? Or De Gois?

They're the only merkins I ever see locking the scrum.

 

[Joely01]

You mean Hayne? Or De Gois?

They're the only merkins I ever see locking the scrum.

Nah, your best mate.

Still no idea what he offers this team, but I'm sure you can give me a short story on what it is he does.

 

[Maroubra Eel]

You mean Hayne? Or De Gois?

They're the only merkins I ever see locking the scrum.

No wonder we never win any against the feed. Get into your correct positions you f**king merkins!

 

[TheParraboy]

You reckon we'll win it by half time?

No I don't, But Im hoping we set a good solid platform so the second half we can all breath easy and win fairly well

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Nah, your best mate.

Still no idea what he offers this team, but I'm sure you can give me a short story on what it is he does.

Nah I agree Brad Arthur's got no idea. He sends Joe Paulo out there to make hit ups and the merkin just runs sideways like a crab. Why doesn't Arthur's drop him!!!?!??! :crazy:

 

[Maroubra Eel]

You didn't answer the question Poupou Escobar.