Rumoured and Confirmed Signings and Crap IX

[Joshuatheeel]

. HE'S never worn the blue and gold, but Luke O'Donnell could soon join the regrettably long list of stars that Parramatta have let slip by. The experienced hard man was in negotiations with the Eels late last year, well before he commenced moves to resume his NRL career at Bondi Junction. O'Donnell's injury history - and his $350,000-a-season asking price - deterred Parramatta's medical staff. The Roosters were able to negotiate a far cheaper deal, partly because O'Donnell was keen to reunite with Trent Robinson. Believe it or not, the pair were teammates at Balmain many, many moons ago. We can also reveal Parramatta officials were in talks with former Panthers wrecking ball Tony Puletua, who now plays for St Helens.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...ith-josh-massoud/story-e6frexnr-1226591896401

 

[Utey]

He'll do a shoulder or get suspended before long.

 

[Avenger]

He'll do a shoulder or get suspended before long.

Someone told me that he has dodgy hammies.

 

[hybrideel]

Didn't someone on here say a while ago that our interested died once the medical staff saw X-rays of his hamstrings?

 

[Gronk]

(Ellyse) Perry, an Australian representative at football and cricket, chipped in with her thoughts on tonight's game - though she will be cheering on Parramatta again this year.

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bi...ing-ways-rub-off/story-fndujljl-1226591907209

She could probably pull off halfback if she put her mind to it.

 

[strider]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bi...ing-ways-rub-off/story-fndujljl-1226591907209

She could probably pull off halfback if she put her mind to it.

Well it would put a smile on little chrisys face .... Oh u didnt mean that

 

[jimmy77au]

http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/bi...ing-ways-rub-off/story-fndujljl-1226591907209

She could probably pull off halfback if she put her mind to it.

I'm sure sandow wouldn't complain.....

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

WHILE Eels insiders are now resigned to Josh Papalii staying in Canberra, there appears to be brighter news on the Corey Norman front.

Norman's manager, Paul Sutton, travelled to Brisbane this week to continue talks with the Broncos.There was no new deal, however, with Norman wanting to see how he fares at fullback against Manly tomorrow night before making a call.

Brisbane also did themselves no favours with a paltry first-up offer.

They've since upped the ante to compete with Parramatta.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...ith-josh-massoud/story-e6frexnr-1226591896401

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

Whooops, just saw that posted in the other thread.

 

[Bigfella]

If we had signed LOD for $350k I would be giving it away.

 

[Gronk]

https://twitter.com/NRLTweet

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#NRL Elijah Taylor (NZ) a Panther in 2014...

I wonder if he is subject to the Rnd 13 crap.

 

[oldmancraigy]

I wonder if he is subject to the Rnd 13 crap.

Everybody is! No new contract is registered before then.

But according to recent reports, some managers strike out the clause that gives the 'home club' the right to match. So if they did that, I suppose he just waits until round 13 then is registered for Penrith for 2014??

 

[Kornstar]

He'll do a shoulder or get suspended before long.

Brad Walters said this morning that he is ruled out for tonight, so it's already started :lol:

 

[Avenger]

Hock will be an Eel in 2014. No Round 13 clause there.

 

[Ratchy]

Watched Hock's Super League game on FOX against Huddersfield....looked pretty good with a decent offload

 

[I bleed blue & gold]

Only problem is he will be turning 30 next September and is still under contract. But, if he WANTS to play here, sounds good

 

[Tony Bongo]

WHILE Eels insiders are now resigned to Josh Papalii staying in Canberra, there appears to be brighter news on the Corey Norman front.

Norman's manager, Paul Sutton, travelled to Brisbane this week to continue talks with the Broncos.There was no new deal, however, with Norman wanting to see how he fares at fullback against Manly tomorrow night before making a call.

Brisbane also did themselves no favours with a paltry first-up offer.

They've since upped the ante to compete with Parramatta.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/spor...ith-josh-massoud/story-e6frexnr-1226591896401

Josh Massoud saying "Eels insiders are now resigned to Josh Papalli staying in Canberra" doesn't sound good. That's either a long drive to training or he's not coming.
Why do we announce players when it's not done and dusted? Some were saying that the round 13 clause had never been used. Trust our club to be the first. Oh well at least we can say we are the first at something in the NRL. Seriously from now on can we just have a media conference with the player shaking Ricky's hand or STFU and say no comment.

 

[hybrideel]

He signed a contract. In pretty much every other situation that is enough and all clubs announce signings after the contract has been signed. Look at penrith with Elijah Taylor today.

 

[Parra Pride]

He signed a contract. In pretty much every other situation that is enough and all clubs announce signings after the contract has been signed. Look at penrith with Elijah Taylor today.

This.

 

[Tony Bongo]

He signed a contract. In pretty much every other situation that is enough and all clubs announce signings after the contract has been signed. Look at penrith with Elijah Taylor today.

Yeah I know but they're not the Eels. Have a look at our recent track record compared to everyone else's. I hope Massoud is wrong but even if he is what would it hurt if we just kept a lid on things until it's official like we did with Hopoate?