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oldmancraigy

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Legal Eel said:
That article is rubbish

there was and is literally no-one who could do a better job than BA.

nobody at all knew he was out of his depth in finals until now.
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Nobody knew except for Brad.
He had self-doubt
But he kept it secret so "nobody" could tell
He learned a lot about himself.
Things that nobody could observe.



[Yes, I actually read the article. That's all it said!!]
 
Johnny88

Johnny88

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Sport Confidential: Zac Lomax reveals why he’s playing on wing for Eels​


Zac Lomax’s insistence on playing in the centres is cited as one of the many reasons he moved away from the Dragons. So why is he back on the wing for Parramatta? That and more in Sport Confidential.

Parramatta’s Zac Lomax has revealed a desire to help youngster Jordan Samrani through his opening games in first grade has been behind his shift to the wing in recent weeks.
Lomax has split his time between the centres and wing over the past fortnight, the plan meaning he had one of the busiest games of his career last weekend against the Bulldogs.
Lomax took 31 runs, ran for more than 230 metres and 10 tackle busts in the Eels’ loss to the ‘Dogs last Sunday, a performance that showcased why Parramatta were so desperate to sign him from St George Illawarra.
Lomax’s desire to play centre was cited as one of the reasons for the move but the Eels back insisted he had no issue spending time on the wing over the past fortnight as Samrani got a taste of first grade.
“The last couple of weeks that is what worked for the team,” Lomax said.
“Obviously Jordie came in and he is a centre. It was his first few games and it worked easier for him to defend at centre.
Zac Lomax has been dabbling between centre and wing for the Eels. Picture: Rohan Kelly

Zac Lomax has been dabbling between centre and wing for the Eels. Picture: Rohan Kelly
Jordan Samrani. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images

Jordan Samrani. Picture: Matt King/Getty Images
“It worked that I would defend the wing and catch kicks really. I just want to win – that’s all my focus is. Sometimes it looks like I am doing a little extra work but my teammates expect it of me and I expect it of myself.
“I am willing to do whatever it takes to win and a lot of players are in the same boat here.”
Lomax insisted he was happy to do whatever it took to help the team win.
“Being one of the leaders in the team, you do whatever it takes,” he said.
“We’re in a position where we just need to win. Whatever it takes, I am happy to do, just as long as I feel I am competing and going after the game.”

FLASHBACK​

John Folau followed in his brother’s footsteps on this day 10 years ago. 20-year-old John Folau emulated his big brother’s feat, scoring a double in Parramatta’s 29-16 upset of South Sydney. Israel had scored a double on his debut in 2007. John would play just eight first grade games.
The back page 10 years ago

The back page 10 years ago

200 AND COUNTING FOR EELS STAR​

Eels prop Joe Ofahengaue will play his 200th game in first grade this week and he insists he is far from finished as he narrows his focus on winning a contract extension with Parramatta.
Ofahengaue is off contract at the end of the season and his immediate priority is to help Parramatta through a difficult time, hopefully winning a new deal in the process.
Joe Ofahengaue brings up game 200 this week. Picture: NRL Photos

Joe Ofahengaue brings up game 200 this week. Picture: NRL Photos
Asked about his future, Ofahengaue said: “I am just looking to put my best foot forward and back myself.
“I love being in these situations, I love being on the back foot. I am backing myself to hopefully land another contract with this club.
“This is where I want to be. Parramatta is the club where I can help some of the younger players who are here and also bring something special to this team.”

 
S

Soto

Bench
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emjaycee said:
Two things seem to be hampering Matterson's ability to stay on the field for extended periods over the last 2 years.

One is some ongoing concerns over repeated concussions and his ability to recover sufficiently. My mail was that despite seemingly passing the necessary protocols, his return last year was delayed by some constant niggling headaches that he was experiencing.

The other is a problem he suffered with some discs in his back that keep flaring up and make playing FG not a realistic likelihood in the short-term.

Either of these could prematurely end his season/career.
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Bang on with the discs injury
 
Parra Pride

Parra Pride

Referee
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oldmancraigy said:
Nobody knew except for Brad.
He had self-doubt
But he kept it secret so "nobody" could tell
He learned a lot about himself.
Things that nobody could observe.



[Yes, I actually read the article. That's all it said!!]
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Well, Brad and anybody who watched us play in any elimination games during the finals. Think the only games we really looked up for it were belting Brisbane, belting Canberra and the game we lost to Penrith that we really should’ve won. Even the Cowboys to get into the Grand Final we only won because RCG just wasn’t having the loss.
 
Poupou Escobar

Poupou Escobar

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Legal Eel said:
That article is rubbish

there was and is literally no-one who could do a better job than BA.

nobody at all knew he was out of his depth in finals until now.
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He did fine in finals. Twelve games is a meaningless sample and one of the reasons is because the quality of the team and its opponents could be vastly different. In our case, half of those games were against the Storm ('17-'20) and Panthers ('21-'22). Any coach would have a poor record if every second game was against teams of that calibre. But they would only face such mismatched opposition in a very small sample of games.

Our eight finals losses were against opponents that averaged +150 better points differential than ours. Our four wins were against opponents that averaged -68 points differential worse. There was a much bigger gulf in quality between us and the teams that beat us in the finals and the teams we beat. But this two tier competition should surprise nobody. I don't see why you think you can blame it on a single coach.
 
Obscene Assassin

Obscene Assassin

First Grade
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Johnny88 said:

FLASHBACK​

John Folau followed in his brother’s footsteps on this day 10 years ago. 20-year-old John Folau emulated his big brother’s feat, scoring a double in Parramatta’s 29-16 upset of South Sydney. Israel had scored a double on his debut in 2007. John would play just eight first grade games.
The back page 10 years ago

The back page 10 years ago

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John Folau debuted against the warriors the week before. This is very easy information to find

Custom Match List - RLP

List of matches played by John Folau in Australia/NZ for the Parramatta Eels.
www.rugbyleagueproject.org www.rugbyleagueproject.org
 
Poupou Escobar

Poupou Escobar

Post Whore
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Barry O'Speedwagon

Barry O'Speedwagon

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Parra Pride said:
NBA has a trade deadline and everyone and their mothers already know Kevin Durant isn’t staying at Phoenix next season even after said deadline has passed. It changes nothing, scumbag player managers will still be pushing agendas into the public eye.
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Yeh, exactly. You can't legislate or regulate your way out of this. The best you can do is make the system transparent. I for one don't really care that someone is playing for my club who wont be there the next year, as long as they are deserving of their spot in the team. If they aren't, then don't pick them.
 
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