Rd6 2024: 530pm Eels v Cowboys GAME DAY THREAD @ Commbank Stadium Apr 13th

[Matty Bhoy]

I’ve been hamming it up a bit to shit stir Avenger but I still think he’s average. Can’t fault his effort tonight though. It wasn’t pretty, but it was pretty effective.

Fair call Gaz. I feel he’s been an easy target here but for the money he’s on, he’s easily punching overs. Like I said earlier, if he’s happy with the wage (which I’m assuming he’s on), he’s a tremendous backup to have. The same goes for Offa. Easy target on here but fairly solid for mine.

 

[JokerEel]

My wee man thought the same thing. I thought it was ok, but I’d probably need another look.

Looked ok at the game watching the replay he drags it forward over the line once momentum has stopped.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Saw Payten's presser.

Lara grilled him but gee he is a poor man's BA.

No way that Cowboys team with 7 origin players & 9 players with rep experience should have lost that.

If your a cows fan your shaking head losing that game seriously.

If we were the Cows tonight this forum would be blowing up deluxe.

 

[the phantom menace]

Just watching again, Hopgood's pass to Ofa for that first try was golden.

Matterson wishes he still had those type of skills.

 

[JokerEel]

Saw Payten's presser.

Lara grilled him but gee he is a poor man's BA.

No way that Cowboys team with 7 origin players & 9 players with rep experience should have lost that.

If your a cows fan your shaking head losing that game seriously.

If we were the Cows tonight this forum would be blowing up deluxe.

Payten is a shit coach. Have a look at the Cowboys schedule so far and then after our game have a look at it .. if they are not leading the competition they are a joke.

They have played 2 good teams and lost this year they will make the semis but go out in straight sets.

 

[JokerEel]

Just watching again, Hopgood's pass to Ofa for that first try was golden.

Matterson wishes he still had those type of skills.

Matto did that with Reg last year or the year before but I think he has been passed by Hopgood. Time to let him go free up some cash.

 

[Sensei Cobra]

Good win
Harper cops way more flack then he deserves … him and Simonson go ok

our Hooker is our biggest problem

 

[the phantom menace]

Credit to BA... for:

a) selecting the correct pack with Ofa and Hopgood starting (like in the first two rounds)

b) using the bench rotations sensibly, and getting guys off the park at the right time and before it's too late - i.e. Ofa off at 20min, RCG at 30min, Hopgood at 30-35min, Paulo after his 40min split by half time, Matterson off whenever he's not value adding.

 

[Matty Bhoy]

Credit to BA... for:

a) selecting the correct pack with Ofa and Hopgood starting (like in the first two rounds)

b) using the bench rotations sensibly, and getting guys off the park at the right time and before it's too late - i.e. Ofa off at 20min, RCG at 30min, Hopgood at 30-35min, Paulo after his 40min split by half time, Matterson off whenever he's not value adding.

Agreed. I’ve just donned the flak jacket and I feel like I’m that fella in The Hurt Locker in the bomb proof jacket… BUT… BA did well today with his subs.

 

[Soto]

He still gets caught out sometimes but I’m liking what I see from Russel. Always gives 100% and seems to be slowly improving each week. Looking forward to watching his combination continue to develop with Penisini

With Lomax. Penisini and Simonsson will be together on the left

 

[Soto]

Someone has hacked Pou’s account.

He's got drunk on lactose free milk

 

[Soto]

The barmaid at my local had threatened to take me home and make me behave. She is almost as old as a Bea Arthur game plan. Sadly I’m still keen AF!!

But does she live 7 mins away? Deciding factor

 

[Soto]

Watching the replay .

How was the cowboy first try allowed when he pushed Lane ..

Clear push. Wasn't even looked at...

 

[Soto]

We were Probably f**ked if Simonsson had stayed off. Did they fix him with the magic sponge?

Tape...Bruce Reid style

 

[Soto]

On the line from the replay, but it was like the quickest one look shot that wasn't a close up that was shown, so may have had a foot just in front. f**k all in it, smart play, poor attention to detail

I really hope that's checked every time.
The fact Cowboys knocked it back should've meant everyone's now on.
I saw a try last week where a player from the attacking team was offside from an attacking kick but then put "onside" by a teammate...just BS some of these decisions..

 

[Soto]

Why does Ruben Cotter look like a potatoe with a headband and moustache...

Because he is

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Fair call Gaz. I feel he’s been an easy target here but for the money he’s on, he’s easily punching overs. Like I said earlier, if he’s happy with the wage (which I’m assuming he’s on), he’s a tremendous backup to have. The same goes for Offa. Easy target on here but fairly solid for mine.

Harper wouldn’t be on much more than minimum but Ofahengaue won’t be cheap.

 

[hineyrulz]

But does she live 7 mins away? Deciding factor

12 mins as the old crow flies.


not my finest hour, could be worse I could wake up a bald cows fan doing the walk of bald shame.

 

[EelsFan05]

Only 22 pages in this week's game thread.....

Got home to the news at Bondi Junction. Football is so insignificant in reality.

 

[emjaycee]

With Lomax. Penisini and Simonsson will be together on the left

Maybe not...

1. Lomax
2. Simmonson
3. Penisini
4. Harper
5. Russell
...
9. Gutho