Rumours and Stuff

[Wicked Witch Of The West]

One word HOFF

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Done deal eels?

 

[Sensai Cobra]

That's 3 words

 

[whall15]

I dont think he is the player he was a few years ago ... whether thats a result of other factors or just he's on the way down, i don't know

He's only 27, I'd take him as well. Could probably do with a change, it's not like he was the only Warrior to underperform this year.

Even in a bad season he's been okay statistically, averaging 110m a game with 9m/hitup. That's better than all of our props this year except for Mannah.

 

[hindy111]

Big ben yes.

 

[hineyrulz]

He needs a change of clubs and coach, BA could get him back to where he was and we would have one of the more feared packs in the comp.

 

[Gronk]

Another great read from the lads at TCT.

http://thecumberlandthrow.com/2016/09/19/parramatta-players-to-watch-isp-nyc-and-junior-reps/

 

[Snoochies]

Is there any chance BA may be trying to court Peats back for 2017?

 

[Gronk]

Is there any chance BA may be trying to court Peats back for 2017?

Why would the Tits release Peats ?

 

[El Diablo]

Is there any chance BA may be trying to court Peats back for 2017?

Peats seemed to not like BA when i read an interview he did http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/rug...way-from-parramatta-eels-20160808-gqncna.html

 

[ash411]

Is there any chance BA may be trying to court Peats back for 2017?

I kind of get the feeling that Peats doesn't want to come back, even if we did want him to.

With what he's (reportedly) said about Parra since leaving, it sounds like he isn't sitting up at the goldie pining about his time at Parra wishing and hoping that BA will pick up the phone and bring him back.

 

[Stevie]

Massive YES to Big Ben here also! Geez I'd love to have him at the Eels, he is an elite prop at his best.

Question- if we agent Hoffman, is it to play wing?

 

[oneguy]

Is there any chance BA may be trying to court Peats back for 2017?

Didn't Peats urge Hayne away from Parramatta with some negative words about Parramatta ? Can't recall exactly what he said but it sure wasn't complimentary.

Peats dad also let it rip after Nathan was released too.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

If Matulino is looking at anywhere near $500-$600K that the article suggests Manly is offering him ( and it could be inflated a little by the jorno), then he is kidding himself !!

There is no way he is worth that much to us!! That is stupid money for a player that has been average ( but can be a lot better).

Interestingly all the clubs suggested they are interested in him are unable to sign anyone ( knights / dragons) or desperate for success and are on the decline ( manly / Souths).

 

[Gronk]

If Matulino is looking at anywhere near $500-$600K that the article suggests Manly is offering him ( and it could be inflated a little by the jorno), then he is kidding himself !!

There is no way he is worth that much to us!! That is stupid money for a player that has been average ( but can be a lot better).

Interestingly all the clubs suggested they are interested in him are unable to sign anyone ( knights / dragons) or desperate for success and are on the decline ( manly / Souths).

Likewise we are on the up and that's why we should be looking at players like Nathan Brown who are in their early 20's and have massive upside.

 

[Stagger eel]

Done deal eels?

not sure if it's a done deal or not but I did hear he had a meeting with the club last week.

 

[Stevie]

Likewise we are on the up and that's why we should be looking at players like Nathan Brown who are in their early 20's and have massive upside.

To be fair mate, Ben Matulino is only 27 which is prime age for a front rower and I reckon he'd be a sensation under BA.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

To be fair mate, Ben Matulino is only 27 which is prime age for a front rower and I reckon he'd be a sensation under BA.

Yes he probably would be, but would you spend $500-$600k on him ?

It's a lot of cap space and a big risk.

 

[hineyrulz]

Two years ago he was worth 500k but on last seasons form that's a big no.

 

[Stevie]

Yes he probably would be, but would you spend $500-$600k on him ?

It's a lot of cap space and a big risk.

Yeah fair point. I think he'd have no problems with form under BA though. I'd think he is worth in the area of 800-900k over 2 years.