Rd6: EELS v Tigers GAME DAY THREAD @ Accor 10/4/23

[Noise]

Im positive Hands has been given strict instructions to just give good service and not worry about being clever / running the ball too much. He’s doing what he’s told and doing it well. He’s got more footy in him.

 

[Soto]

So knowing who you have available for selection, who would you pick on the wing next week ? I get that Dunster had zero preparation after a rolled ankle, but you wouldn't give him another go ?

Let's just say had JAC been playing on Sunday, Dunster would be exposed like a Portuguese chicken.
He looked tentative yday. Hoping it wasn't rolled ankle and knee issues.
Fingers crossed he plays 100 × times better next game.
Glaring defensive lapses, catching issues and got belted with some real soft hitups.
I'd give him this week to redeem himself

 

[Gronk]

Im positive Hands has been given strict instructions to just give good service and not worry about being clever / running the ball too much. He’s doing what he’s told and doing it well. He’s got more footy in him.

@Gazzamatta would see more NSW Cup than me, but I wouldn't say that Hands is the creative player you think he is. I saw a fair bit of him at 6 & 9 and he was really more a shifter and tackler than anything.

 

[Gronk]

Let's just say had JAC been playing on Sunday, Dunster would be exposed like a Portuguese chicken.
He looked tentative yday. Hoping it wasn't rolled ankle and knee issues.
Fingers crossed he plays 100 × times better next game.
Glaring defensive lapses, catching issues and got belted with some real soft hitups.
I'd give him this week to redeem himself

Hi timing was definitely poor and that winger he was marking had a day out.

 

[EelsFan05]

Let's just say had JAC been playing on Sunday, Dunster would be exposed like a Portuguese chicken.
He looked tentative yday. Hoping it wasn't rolled ankle and knee issues.
Fingers crossed he plays 100 × times better next game.
Glaring defensive lapses, catching issues and got belted with some real soft hitups.
I'd give him this week to redeem himself

Yeah, he was really soft yesterday. Didn't want to catch the high ball either. Penisini was having panic attacks trying to cover for him. And didn't cover himself in glory either. I can see super Simmo coming straight back in to get Dunster more time in reggies.

 

[EelsFan05]

@Gazzamatta would see more NSW Cup than me, but I wouldn't say that Hands is the creative player you think he is. I saw a fair bit of him at 6 & 9 and he was really more a shifter and tackler than anything.

This is exactly what BA wants his 9 to do. So it's not surprising.

 

[JokerEel]

Someone with a head like that should not be on Social media bagging anyone.

 

[Gronk]

Yeah, he was really soft yesterday. Didn't want to catch the high ball either. Penisini was having panic attacks trying to cover for him. And didn't cover himself in glory either. I can see super Simmo coming straight back in to get Dunster more time in reggies.

Not next week. Bailey to two weeks I think ? So in Darwin maybe.

 

[JokerEel]

@Gazzamatta would see more NSW Cup than me, but I wouldn't say that Hands is the creative player you think he is. I saw a fair bit of him at 6 & 9 and he was really more a shifter and tackler than anything.

That's the game plan set out by BA especially yesterday forward hit ups then kick deep on the last. He seems to have some speed which should be used.

 

[King-Gutho94]

Someone with a head like that should not be on Social media bagging anyone.

Queen Gutho like seriously.

Not sure what team that fan supports but seriously all these bottom feeder clubs would give an arm or leg for a player like Gutho.

 

[84 Baby]

Agree. HANDS is defending well and a big body. But he hasn't shown anything in attack.

I'd give Hodgson another 5 -6 games. If he doesn't improve we have no choice but to drop him and run with Hands for 60mins and perhaps Hopgood or JA for 20.
I'd say if Hodgson doesn't come good it probably won't matter who we run with. Our season will be shot by then.

I think Hands is capable. I just also think people are putting way too much expectation on him. I also think Hodgson can improve, but I think we need to ask him if he seriously thinks taking up his option is in his best interests

 

[Rocket man]

What are you smoking ?

I think he's smoking cow dung

 

[JokerEel]

Queen Gutho like seriously.

Not sure what team that fan supports but seriously all these bottom feeder clubs would give an arm or leg for a player like Gutho.

Defiantly a Manly Wanker. He must be enjoying not winning a GF in over a decade.

 

[JokerEel]

BA's game plan in the second half where we take 5 hitups and play safe with a long kick works against the Panthers as thats the same game plan they use. Not against the Tigers who will throw the ball around. We needed to put pressure on them in defense as well as attack them.

Our Right side was weak yesterday Carty and Moses defense was ok but Penisini and Dunster were NSW Cup defense. Penisisni isn't that good anyway and putting Dunster next to him was not a smart move...

I would Put LumeLume in the 30 and play him he has some pace about him.

 

[Gronk]

@madunit

 

[hineyrulz]

So knowing who you have available for selection, who would you pick on the wing next week ? I get that Dunster had zero preparation after a rolled ankle, but you wouldn't give him another go ?

I think he’s got to give him another run now he’s picked him, plus Blake did absolutely nothing to deserve a recall. He’s shown in the past he’s first grade standard.

 

[IFR33K]

I don't get the riddle. You want Waqa back too vs Dunster or not ?

Oh believe me there’s so much u don’t get. The riddle is the least of your issues

 

[Poupou Escobar]

What are you smoking ?

Longbeach Menthol, like President Obama

 

[JokerEel]

Seriously...

Whoever is doing the judging is basing it on stats....

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It’s just bad luck and a lack of resources.

Yes! This is what I’ve been trying to tell you ffs! It’s why we haven’t won a comp in 36 years ffs. We can’t keep looking for scapegoats.