Rumours and Stuff

[lucablight]

It happens so rarely anyway, it's not a valid data point. It's an outlier.

Yeah but it still happens. It’s the coach’s job to conjure up upsets. We’ve been on the receiving end eg 2001 grand final, 2005 grand final qualifier, 2017 preliminary final. We’ve dished it out a few times as well eg 2009 week 1 finals, 2009 grand final qualifier. Brad Arthur came close a few times but he never managed to win as a signifi

No they were paying less than $3: https://www.aussportsbetting.com/data/historical-nrl-results-and-odds-data/

Not what my source is saying https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/ru...-of-beating-storm/2QEKV2LCZB3QVLLSRCGTVDD2MQ/
The warriors were given less of a chance against the Storm than we were given against the panthers in the 2022 grand final

The start of the season is a guessing game though, based on the results of the previous season. It doesn't take into account player development or decline.

Well it is a shame, and it hardly happened to us "on many occasions". The past decade has seen our finals odds thusly:

Year	Opponent	Eels price	Result
2017	Storm	$4.89	Lost 16-18
2017	Cowboys	$1.38	Lost 16-24
2019	Broncos	$1.46	Won 58-0
2019	Storm	$3.36	Lost 0-32
2020	Storm	$4.81	Lost 24-36
2020	Rabbitohs	$3.57	Lost 24-38
2021	Knights	$1.39	Won 28-20
2021	Panthers	$4.33	Lost 6-8
2022	Panthers	$3.17	Lost 8-27
2022	Raiders	$1.49	Won 40-4
2022	Cowboys	$2.22	Won 24-20
2022	Panthers	$3.35	Lost 12-28

We have shat the bed once in that time. But also we have been underdogs by over $4 on two occasions and only lost by two points. This is an example of the opposition shitting the bed. With more luck we could've won those games. It's also worth remembering that this is only 12 games; a statistically insignificant sample. We were underdogs eight times ffs

Thanks for supporting my argument. Brad Arthur couldn’t get the team up as significant underdogs.

 

[lucablight]

He’s better than Russell. That’s for sure.

He features in the top missed tacklers almost every year.

 

[emjaycee]

He features in the top missed tacklers almost every year.

So he is better than Russell at missing tackles too?
Cool.

 

[Grigor]

He features in the top missed tacklers almost every year.

Possibly because he had David fafita inside him who is no defensive dynamo

 

[hineyrulz]

A Washed up Titans reject!!

Oh joy!! Mon really bringing in the big guns now. He’s defensively gash as well.

 

[lucablight]

Possibly because he had David fafita inside him who is no defensive dynamo

Thank goodness we missed out on Fifita and signed Kelly then.

 

[Noise]

Interesting numbers. Compare that to Russell:

20 games
5 Tries
5 Try Assists
5 Linebreaks
104 Avg Metres

They left out Kellys tackle efficiency (which is piss poor)

 

[Soto]

Maybe playing inside JAC also improves his defence significantly.
He's definitely not a reserve grader. Can definitely run and attack.
At least this gives us some more competition for spots

 

[Lemon Squash]

Depth signing at best…. I still don’t think he even walks into the side. The Pezet signing shows Ryles is all about winning games this year so with that narrative it would be hard to disrupt the Russel/Fox combo.

Anyways I’m sure he will see plenty of first grade regardless. Hopefully his D can improve in a new system.

 

[85 Baby]

Ok so Brian Kelly is officially an Eels.

Question is where does he play? Does he push out Russell who looked to be forming a pretty descent combination with JAC?

Parramatta Eels Sign Brian Kelly

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce the signing of experienced NRL outside back Brian Kelly on a two-year deal, securing his services until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

www.parraeels.com.au

I’d say like with Lomax/Penisini last season, he’ll probably start left centre but form and fit doesn’t mean he needs to play there every game if it isn’t working

 

[Tiger5150]

You’ve been an egotistical prick for awhile but ever since Galvin burned you, you’ve seemed to double down on it. How many of your posts have any substance beyond crassly insulting particular posters? I don’t think this forum is a good outlet for you bro

No mirrors in the Baby house

 

[Tiger5150]

Possibly because he had David fafita inside him who is no defensive dynamo

Not that there is anything wrong with that

 

[emjaycee]

They left out Kellys tackle efficiency (which is piss poor)

81% in 2025 compared to Russell's 86%

 

[hineyrulz]

He’s better than Russell. That’s for sure.

Is he?? Not defensively that’s for sure.

 

[Grigor]

A Washed up Titans reject!!

Oh joy!! Mon really bringing in the big guns now. He’s defensively gash as well.

Not true but clearly suits your narrative, who was he meant to bring in when screw loose lomax did a runner

 

[JokerEel]

He definitely isn't a superstar but as the Broncos showed you don't need a superstar at centre to win the competition. You just need someone that does their job makes meters rucking out of your try line and defends well enough.

I think we still need a centre to replace Lomax Simmonson doesn't do it for me.

 

[Soto]

He definitely isn't a superstar but as the Broncos showed you don't need a superstar at centre to win the competition. You just need someone that does their job makes meters rucking out of your try line and defends well enough.

I think we still need a centre to replace Lomax Simmonson doesn't do it for me.

Do u mean winger to replace Slomax?
That becomes a competition between Russell and Simonsson i think

 

[JokerEel]

Not true but clearly suits your narrative, who was he meant to bring in when screw loose lomax did a runner

You would hope that the club had the discussion with Lomax management prior to allowing him to be released and enquire about Tolu Koula who is off contract in 2027.

 

[Avenger]

Is he?? Not defensively that’s for sure.

Is he better than Morgan Harper? That’s what we need to work out first.

 

[JokerEel]

Do u mean winger to replace Slomax?
That becomes a competition between Russell and Simonsson i think

Yeah a winger. Russell is leaving and Simmonson I doubt is kept past his this contract after his hissy fit