Rd13: EELS v Cowboys GAME DAY THREAD @ Fortress Commbank 26/05/23

[the phantom menace]

21 tackles in 31 minutes. If recognising the efforts of our players makes me a troll then stick me under a bridge ffs.

 

[IFR33K]

Is there a worse hooker in the comp?

I know of a worse hooker, different comp thou

 

[IFR33K]

Once again, we are comfortably winning in the stats for stupidity

how much did we beat poo by?

 

[IFR33K]

This ref is giving me the shits, where has he shoved his whistle??

Up a dog? Dog whistle???

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Completely agree. Social media is focusing on who the Cows had missing… that was a huge two points for us, especially after Joffa dropped out.

I backed the Cowboys based on the forwards we had out. Although we do have some decent depth in the pack.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Everyone else was blabbering on about Moimesea and Murchie being the next boom break out forwards.

A couple of backups in their mid 20s? Nobody was raving about them. At 22, Doorey was the one with the upside, though he has been disappointing.

 

[Wally21]

I know of a worse hooker, different comp thou

how bad were they??

 

[Poupou Escobar]

You should of heard what Brandy had to say about him,

I heard it. Kayo is the only way I can watch NRL over here.

I didn’t understand what he was trying to say “I dunno about Hodgson…” What don’t you know about him, merkin? He’s not an 80 minute player? That’s why we have another hooker in the 17, like most other clubs.

 

[Wally21]

I heard it. Kayo is the only way I can watch NRL over here.

I didn’t understand what he was trying to say “I dunno about Hodgson…” What don’t you know about him, merkin? He’s not an 80 minute player? That’s why we have another hooker in the 17, like most other clubs.

Pou he was basically saying that he didn’t know why BA was persisting with Hodgson. But you knew that

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He had 22 runs for 215m tonight.
Don’t worry about the stats, did he play well, 215m ? yet I didn’t see one decent run, or anywhere near a break, just proves how deceiving stats are!!

He took a lot of tough runs without getting driven back. It’s something his teammates appreciate even if most fans don’t even notice.

 

[Kilkenny]

I heard it. Kayo is the only way I can watch NRL over here.

I didn’t understand what he was trying to say “I dunno about Hodgson…” What don’t you know about him, merkin? He’s not an 80 minute player? That’s why we have another hooker in the 17, like most other clubs.

Should have sent you a personal message Pou we could have caught up for a beer while I am over here in Scarborough visiting my daughter. I am on good terms with a few of the beachfront bars in Scarborough they will put on the NRL on at least one of the available big screens Upon request. Maybe next time I go home on Monday but visit your home town at least twice during NRL season. Would love to debate that whole Panthers buying a premiership thing over a couple of cold ones.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He did some good things and he did some bad things. I don’t think it’s fair to hand wave away the good things because of a few brain explosions.

Very few players don’t have weaknesses.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Pou he was basically saying that he didn’t know why BA was persisting with Hodgson. But you knew that

I didn’t see the problem with Hodgson. He was limping after five minutes but he finished his stint well. The Cowboys were fired up and completed very high in that first half. It was good to have his experience out there, especially after Ofahengaue went off. Our next most experienced forward was Cartwright, and he’s never been a thinker.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Should have sent you a personal message Pou we could have caught up for a beer while I am over here in Scarborough visiting my daughter. I am on good terms with a few of the beachfront bars in Scarborough they will put on the NRL on at least one of the available big screens Upon request. Maybe next time I go home on Monday but visit your home town at least twice during NRL season. Would love to debate that whole Panthers buying a premiership thing over a couple of cold ones.

Mate, any time. I live in Freo but happy to drink in Scarbs. Most of my work mates live around there. I actually watched last week’s Panthers game in Varsity Innaloo. They wouldn’t let us have the sound on though.

 

[Kilkenny]

Mate, any time. I live in Freo but happy to drink in Scarbs. Most of my work mates live around there. I actually watched last week’s Panthers game in Varsity Innaloo. They wouldn’t let us have the sound on though.

Family time tonight, dinner at Dandelion in Karrinyup very nice so didn’t see much of your game. Actually turned my phone on to Foxtel Go moments before the Dylan Brown try saving tackle on Chad. Was obviously a big moment in the game. Was then told in no uncertain terms to turn my phone off so complied with the wishes of the better half. Good win, I expected the cowboys to turn up which they obviously did. It was a must two points for you guys so I am sure you are delighted. Well done. Love Freo by the way, one of my favourite places. Take care.

 

[TheParraboy]

Considering the officiating, cowboys trying to right the wrongs of last week , our decimated forward pack , losing an experienced middle early, plus our 14 errors. Thought it was a solid win and clicks over 2 comp points leading into the bye.

Our two main nemises next.

Dogs on long weekend , then Manly at home on Saturday at 530pm

Win those two our reason firmly back on track with 8-7

 

[hineyrulz]

Cows completed at over 92%, add in the BS reffing and it was a very solid win.

 

[yy_cheng]

I hope bas plan was to let him get to 150 and then tell him to be our 9s coach

 

[Soto]

Was at the game last night and it really felt subdued and lacked intensity. Cows were wanting it more at the beginning.
We had a depleted fwd pack. Joe O going off after 10, Doorey playing 1st game in 3 weeks and a debutante in Moretti.
Thought ref was awful but Klein he has no idea and he's supposedly #1 ref in the game.
I'm surprised we didn't quick early as their fwds were taking up to 3 tackles to get back onside.
Sivo was copping lots of shit from the crowd for some lazy efforts and dumb reads.
Big Wiremu led the way with good support from hopgood, Doorey, Carty and Ogden.
We looked better when Hands was on.
Our 3 best backs were Simonsson, Penisini and Dylbro.
Moses was steady. Guth has done some dumb things in a few games and again last night. He did do some tough carries.
Moretti was impressive. I'd be locking him up for sure. Plenty upside there.
We did enough to win the game but with an almighty scare towards the end. Take the 2 and run.
Can't wait til all our fwds are available.
RCG Hodgson Paulo Lane Carty Hopgood
Bench Greig Joe O Matto Hands
Onwards and upwards Eels fans

 

[Bandwagon]

Leading tryscorer and second in linebreaks. He’s doing a job. I won’t deny that he had some poor reads in defence today but to say that he’s not contributing is just wrong.

And there for the first hit up off our line near every time, making his 10 and getting smashed, those aren't lazy meters.