Round 26 - Parramatta Eels v South Sydney Rabbitohs GAME DAY THREAD

[oldmancraigy]

BA should cop the $10k fine for criticising refs in the ruck tonight.
Puts the pressure on them to give us penalties next week.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I don't think we took Souths easy, just reckon there was a lot of nerves among the boys which lead to a few poor decisions.

If you look at our side we are pretty inexperienced with finals matches - probably only got 5 players with final experience.

We definitely lack some cool heads and the spine is young and inexperienced. But hey, we knew that so we shouldn't have got our hopes up so much.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

BA should cop the $10k fine for criticising refs in the ruck tonight.
Puts the pressure on them to give us penalties next week.

We definitely got the rub of the green in the first half though. Then nothing.

 

[hindy111]

Who would consider Hoffman for Auvau?
He cant catch a bomb

 

[fanool]

No injuries tonight!!

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Definitely

 

[fanool]

A free throw at the stumps!!!!

 

[Joshuatheeel]

We definitely lack some cool heads and the spine is young and inexperienced. But hey, we knew that so we shouldn't have got our hopes up so much.

Always been of the opinion, we need a forward leader!!

 

[Bazal]

Who would consider Hoffman for Auvau?
He cant catch a bomb

Auva'a can catch. The problem is he seems to have Manu Vatuvei syndrome, when he drops them he drops plenty in the same game....

It's a big decision. Do we want Auva'a for his attack (he's brilliant at rucking it out and great on the end of a move) or Hoffman for safety?

 

[Bazal]

Always been of the opinion, we need a forward leader!!

Beau Scott not enough of a leader?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

BA should cop the $10k fine for criticising refs in the ruck tonight.
Puts the pressure on them to give us penalties next week.

He said in the interview with Fittler "...if we're allowed to play some football..." next week.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Always been of the opinion, we need a forward leader!!

Yeah. I always thought of Cayless as an overrated plodder but I reckon he's exactly what they need. And maybe you can't just buy a leader cos it takes time for the players to respond to newcomers.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Beau Scott not enough of a leader?

He is, but only plays 35 to 40 mins at best. We need someone else in the middle, someone else like Scott. I have suggested Graham.

 

[Bazal]

He is, but only plays 35 to 40 mins at best. We need someone else in the middle, someone else like Scott. I have suggested Graham.

I don't see Graham as the answer. The answer is at the club already IMO

 

[Eelogical]

Always been of the opinion, we need a forward leader!!

In essence, we were all over the shop tonight. Tim Tam is not a leader on the field these days IMO.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Yeah. I always thought of Cayless as an overrated plodder but I reckon he's exactly what they need. And maybe you can't just buy a leader cos it takes time for the players to respond to newcomers.

Yeah I was of the same opinion with Cayless. Remember in the 2009 GF qualifier he had an hamstring injury and only played 10 or so mins. Well in the GF he took the run from the kick off and snapped it. But told no one and played on!! Amazing!!

Anyhow I reckon Graham would be perfect for us!!

 

[Noise]

@Poupou Escobar im going to need ur floor and curtains next weekend

 

[Joshuatheeel]

In essence, we were all over the shop tonight. Tim Tam is not a leader on the field these days IMO.

He did ok tonight, especially in his second stint!!

 

[hindy111]

Hoffman reads defense better also.

Semi scored 3 but 2 tries most wingers score. Unsure why ch 9 raved on about tonight game. I thought Jennings was the best back tonight. Brilliant.

 

[Eelogical]

He did ok tonight, especially in his second stint!!

Just my opinion but we can't afford a leader in the finals who just does OK. As a captain alone , Cam Smith eats Tim Tams for morning tea.