Rumours and Stuff

[84 Baby]

His input in last nights game was pretty bad. Forgets things that happened earlier in the game. Even called a player by the name of a player at another club. He was a great match for Rabs last night.I think he continually talks himself up as hes achieved nothing since Penrith punted him. Lets face it, the Pennys maybe benefiting from his initial work but in reality they had to move him on to go the next step. Getting Cleary back wasnt his decision if you recall he had Bennett locked in. Ciraldo has improved their defence immeasurably since Gus stopped interfering. Looks like hes already putting his foot down at The Dogs. Odds on how long Barrett will last?

Good at laying groundwork but struggles to get teams to next level? Gus is the BA of administrators?

 

[Gazzamatta]

I see Ricky has made changes to his support staff for next season.
A new attack coach and a new head of performance.

 

[Gronk]

Gus also said Griffen was going nowhere before he stuck the knife in.

However next week if they let Cotric go, they will say that their first priority was the welfare of the player.

 

[King-Gutho94]

All the discussion when BA didnt bring him back after his suspension may have been answered. I saw an interview by Fletch and Hindy of Drown and Fergo. Drown mentioned that Matto had very recently split with his woman. It could well be his head space wasnt right. Women will do that to ya.

I have been told he is a bit of whinger at training as well. He likes to do certain things his own way

 

[lucablight]

yeah, I am happy to lose Matto and keep Marata coz he'll be cheaper.

Has rodwell played on the edge or is he a middle? But I guess that doesn't really matter coz alot of our middles can cover the edge.

I think we have a good blend of youth and experience in our pack already.

Marata is a better player than Matto.

 

[hineyrulz]

His input in last nights game was pretty bad. Forgets things that happened earlier in the game. Even called a player by the name of a player at another club. He was a great match for Rabs last night.I think he continually talks himself up as hes achieved nothing since Penrith punted him. Lets face it, the Pennys maybe benefiting from his initial work but in reality they had to move him on to go the next step. Getting Cleary back wasnt his decision if you recall he had Bennett locked in. Ciraldo has improved their defence immeasurably since Gus stopped interfering. Looks like hes already putting his foot down at The Dogs. Odds on how long Barrett will last?

What’s the bet Ciraldo signs with the Dogs for 2023???

 

[Soren Lorenson]

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[Avenger]

His input in last nights game was pretty bad. Forgets things that happened earlier in the game. Even called a player by the name of a player at another club. He was a great match for Rabs last night.I think he continually talks himself up as hes achieved nothing since Penrith punted him. Lets face it, the Pennys maybe benefiting from his initial work but in reality they had to move him on to go the next step. Getting Cleary back wasnt his decision if you recall he had Bennett locked in. Ciraldo has improved their defence immeasurably since Gus stopped interfering. Looks like hes already putting his foot down at The Dogs. Odds on how long Barrett will last?

He will bone Barrett, nothing surer. He publicly warned him not to go there in the first place.

 

[Avenger]

I have been told he is a bit of whinger at training as well. He likes to do certain things his own way

His prima donna reputation has spread to 3 clubs now. Looks like Tarzan, fights like Jane.

 

[Gazzamatta]

What’s the bet Ciraldo signs with the Dogs for 2023???

Yep. Thats my thinking. I recall he recommended Barrett to The Dogs. Did he want him out of Penrith?

 

[lucablight]

His prima donna reputation has spread to 3 clubs now. Looks like Tarzan, fights like Jane.

I wonder if there is more to the story on how he was randomly dropped when available for selection in week 1 of the finals.

 

[strider]

I wonder if there is more to the story on how he was randomly dropped when available for selection in week 1 of the finals.

if he suddenly decides to ask for a release in the off season we will know .... tho there's no way he will get a decent offer

 

[The Eel]

I am hearing that BA will be offered an extension. I am going to leave it at that.

 

[The Eel]

Marata is a better player than Matto.

Agree

 

[yy_cheng]

Marata is a better player than Matto.

would be cheaper too

 

[hineyrulz]

Marata is a better player than Matto.

Is he?? I just don’t think he suits our bash and barge chase the collision style of footy, he’s easily the worst used player at the club.

 

[TheRam]

I can't believe after our 3rd consecutive year with a finals finish we are talking about a guy who has played 10 years for another club after our 'shit club' let him go as a junior.

The club has identified and publicly stated that we ignored and didn't focus on our juniors anywhere near enough for a long time and in fact in late 2018, 'the Bern' made some pretty clear comments on the plans that need to be put in place (meaning they weren't there).

Gurr: We want to be a development Club

CEO Bernie Gurr talked about the vision staff have for the Parramatta Eels heading into the future, how a whole Club training session contributes to it and the importance of supporting Parramatta juniors.

www.parraeels.com.au

We also announced just 12 months ago, an increased focus on our junior pathways.

Eels announce revamped Development Programs

The Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club is pleased to announce their development squads for 2021. With changes being implemented and ages increased for Junior Representative team (Harold Mathews Cup now 17 years and SG Ball 19 years), the Eels have revamped and placed a greater focus on their...

www.parraeels.com.au

Don't forget, from 2007-2008 we had Hagan hitting the M1 straight after full-time, 2009-2010 we had Anderson trying to just keep the NRL team afloat and then we had Kearney and Stuart.
If is no wonder we lost a lot of juniors to other clubs throughout that time.

And yet posters like @Poupou Escobar keep defending the club with a million ridiculous excuses.

 

[TheRam]

Would we want Charlie Staines if he was available at 300k? I'm not so sure about him, in fact I don't rate him at all, but I also though Saab was a complete dud too.

Stains doesn't like the collision and that is why he was dropped. He is very much like Bevan French and I don't think a BA kind of player.

He needs to grow some.

 

[TheRam]

He's definitely fast but by 'size' I assume you mean medium.

As for Sivo, nobody's going to sign a bloke six months away from full ACL recovery.

He is bigger then you think and still growing.

 

[lucablight]

Is he?? I just think he suits our bash and barge chase the collision style of footy, he’s easily the worst used player at the club.

He bends the line and hurts the opposition in defence. We barely missed Matterson when he was out. I think Matto might be potentially more skilful but he’s barely shown it.