Rumoured/Confirmed Signings 2011/2012

[Jake the snake]

Apart me is hoping that Izzy does a Tahu and is just denying it in the media while he does a deal with us. Yeah it's a pipe dream.

 

[Gronk]

The biggest problem in the whole Izzy/AFL thing is how does the AFL release Izzy and save face. They stand to lose huge political points in the fight for Western Sydney and I'd say that the Eels would be the LAST club that they'd be prepared to release him to.

Homesick and back to Brisbane, maybe.

 

[Jake the snake]

The biggest problem in the whole Izzy/AFL thing is how does the AFL release Izzy and save face. They stand to lose huge political points in the fight for Western Sydney and I'd say that the Eels would be the LAST club that they'd be prepared to release him to.

Homesick and back to Brisbane, maybe.

If he asked them they'd grant it. They don't want a big stoush in the papers or through the courts with Izzy saying he doesnt wanna play that shit game.

 

[SDM]

I heard Ozzie say in an interview (tongue in cheek) that they would re-name Parra Pool - Stephanie Rice Pool - if Quade signed. :lol:

I dont think her catch cry of "suck on that you twigs" fits in with our stance on homophobia.

 

[hybrideel]

I think there media propaganda machine would run with something along the lines of
"proof AFL players are better athletes than NRL players"
An elite rugby league player who played at the highest level is not good enough for club AFL and wants to leave

 

[TeHEel]

Yeah they could put a positive spin on it. Also as far as $$ go it has been money well spent. Plenty of GWS coverage in the media as a result of his signing. IMO now would be a good time to let him go, having him get smashed in the Sydney press when he fails would be a negative outcome

 

[Twizzle]

now that humble has the all clear.. do we expect him to play for parra?

or is he consigned to wenty

he would have to start with Wenty to earn the call up first

 

[Bigfella]

made what sit upright? :sarcasm: ... i know you love a good rumour boxy but some things should be kept private

Hmm, that would probably be funnier if you weren't talking to a schoo.kid on the internet...:sarcasm:

 

[NorthShoreEel]

There is one word to explain why the Titans are being allowed to spend up big recently (and will be let slip through) "SUNS".

With the new TV deal to be done & therefore increase in salary caps - I think the Eels & Panthers are going to pick up some big names in the next couple of years. The other reason being - GWS.

The NRL are not completely stupid & wont let their heartland be destroyed on the basis of Parra & Penrith not being competitive in the comp.

IMO

 

[Gronk]

There is one word to explain why the Titans are being allowed to spend up big recently (and will be let slip through) "SUNS".

With the new TV deal to be done & therefore increase in salary caps - I think the Eels & Panthers are going to pick up some big names in the next couple of years. The other reason being - GWS.

The NRL are not completely stupid & wont let their heartland be destroyed on the basis of Parra & Penrith not being competitive in the comp.

IMO

OK you are suggesting that the Tits, Eels and Panfers will be allowed to rort the cap because of the encroaching AFL teams ?

Drawing a long bow there ...

 

[oldmancraigy]

I dont think her catch cry of "suck on that you twigs" fits in with our stance on homophobia.

I thought our stance on homophobia was to get 4 players to write something on the back of a cardboard box?

Wasn't overly convincing!

 

[Parraletic]

From the SMH website:


RUMOUR OF THE WEEK
Speculation that Israel Folau has agreed to a deal with Parramatta surfaced after a club function on Wednesday. AFL boss Andrew Demetriou said yesterday that Folau had phoned him on Wednesday to assure him that he was happy in the new code. However, the Eels are still keen to sign him.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ll-in-frame-20110519-1ev0u.html#ixzz1MrPqBIaF

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-hayne-hes-still-in-frame-20110519-1ev0u.html

 

[Agent Mulder]

Take him in a heartbeat But i cant see GWS letting him go at all.

 

[Suitman]

From the SMH website:


RUMOUR OF THE WEEK
Speculation that Israel Folau has agreed to a deal with Parramatta surfaced after a club function on Wednesday. AFL boss Andrew Demetriou said yesterday that Folau had phoned him on Wednesday to assure him that he was happy in the new code. However, the Eels are still keen to sign him.


Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...ll-in-frame-20110519-1ev0u.html#ixzz1MrPqBIaF

http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/...-hayne-hes-still-in-frame-20110519-1ev0u.html

It's already been posted.

Suity

 

[Gronk]

Yep, try the rumour thread. Best place for rumours.

 

[born an eel]

i heard a rumour there was something happening at the club tomorrow

 

[Suitman]

i heard a rumour there was something happening at the club tomorrow

What. A formality?

Suity

 

[Parraletic]

Sorry guys, will post there next time.

 

[SDM]

I might head down then, watch the races, have a punt...oh wait.

 

[mickdo]

i heard a rumour there was something happening at the club tomorrow

That's scurrilous that is