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hindy111

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Is DWZ highly rated? I know most over at penrith would be sad to see him go but not
to worried.

I think he has more upside the Hoffman who has been sent from a few clubs now and neither fussed to let him go.
He is a solid first grade player and thats it.
DWZ made the NZ test team im fairly sure.Didnt kick on this year but is only 20yld. And has the potential.Can play fullback and wing.
Sure Hoff can play 1 - 6. But how well? Utilties are sometimes guys who arent good enough to make one position there own so get shipped around a lot.Unlike taka who is a centre that can fill in elsewhere.The Hoff is 28 and yet to find his best position. Do you think gutherson will still be doing the same on 6 yrs? Highly unlikely.
 

hindy111

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Hoffs is a solid signing. I dont think he makes our current backline any stronger then this years. Is he better then Gordon? Maybe slightly.
I would of prefered Nene mcdonald from the titans.
Hoff will go ok. Not going to make us a premiership team.
Brown been our best signing so far.
 

hindy111

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I know we had cap dramas...I assumed Peats and Watmough wages took care of that cumfortably... We have also since lost Jnr paulo - Gordon - Foran and replaced with brown vae and Hoffman. Its not the nost inspiring recruitment drive. Kind of wonder where all our cash went.
 

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Of our squad I reckon the following merkins would all be on a lot more (as a percentage) next year than this year:

French
Jennings
Norman
Pritchard
Edwards
Ma'u
Alvaro
Twal
Gutherson
 
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Gronk

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Spoilt for choice: Eels' outside backs
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PARRAMATTA'S WEALTH OF OPTIONS IN THE OUTSIDE BACKS IN 2017:

Michael Jennings (centre) - 212 games, 121 tries: The classy Australian and NSW representative is guaranteed a spot in the centres.

Josh Hoffman (centre, fullback) - 158 games, 47 tries: Hard-running 28-year-old Hoffman signed a three-year deal with Parramatta on Tuesday. A genuine backline utility.

Brad Takairangi (centre) - 102 games, 19 tries: A rangy and gifted ball-player, he is the incumbent centre alongside Jennings and recently signed a two-year contract extension.

Semi Radradra (wing) - 68 games, 60 tries: Despite a tumultuous 2016 season, the powerhouse international is a shoo-in for the Eels' right wing position despite his recent Kangaroos snubbing.

Vai Toutai (centre, wing) - 34 games, 15 tries: At 23, the tackle-busting outside back will be hoping to add to his games tally after seven starts in 2016.

Clinton Gutherson (halfback, fullback, centre, wing) - 29 games, 9 tries: The creative ball-player impressed in a handful of outings in the halves this year. The utility is a strong chance to be Corey Norman's long-term halves partner.


Bevan French (fullback; wing) - 13 games, 19 tries: A elusive with speed to burn, French has been promised first crack at fullback in 2017 after a stellar debut season. Was the club's leading try-scorer in 2016.

Bureta Faraimo (wing) - 15 games, 9 tries: The hard-running 26-year-old, known for his finishing, appears set for the fringes after just two games in 2016.

John Folau (centre, wing) - 8 games, 4 tries: The younger brother of Wallabies star Israel Folau played only one game in 2016 in round 26. At 193cm and 111kg, the 22-year-old could be just as much of a line-breaker as his famed sibling.

George Jennings (centre) - 5 games, 2 tries: The highly rated brother of Michael has joined the Eels after five games with Penrith. Like his brother, appears silky and elusive.

Honeti Tuha (wing, fullback) - 0 games, 0 tries: Did not play in the NRL this year after joining from Newcastle at the end of 2015. Was solid for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup.

Scott Schulte (wing) - 0 games, 0 tries: The 20 year-old versatile back joined from North Queensland at the end of last year. Also featured prominently for the Magpies.

:copyright:AAP2016


Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2016/10/11/14/45/spoilt-for-choice-eels-outside-backs#howPLDZJFaAlcQsi.99
 

Gronk

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Alex Chan: Catalans Dragons appoint NZ international as general manager

Catalans Dragons have appointed former prop Alex Chan as general manager on a three-year contract.

The 41-year-old scored 11 tries in 78 Dragons games between 2006 and 2008, including the Challenge Cup final, and was named in the Team of the Decade.

Chan also played for New Zealand, in addition to spells at Northern Eagles, Parramatta and Melbourne, and is the current Cook Islands coach.

"I'm really satisfied to have Alex back," coach Laurent Frayssinous said.

"He carries the club in his heart and is really happy to come back."

http://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-league/37623888
 

hineyrulz

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Spoilt for choice: Eels' outside backs
By AAP
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PARRAMATTA'S WEALTH OF OPTIONS IN THE OUTSIDE BACKS IN 2017:

Michael Jennings (centre) - 212 games, 121 tries: The classy Australian and NSW representative is guaranteed a spot in the centres.

Josh Hoffman (centre, fullback) - 158 games, 47 tries: Hard-running 28-year-old Hoffman signed a three-year deal with Parramatta on Tuesday. A genuine backline utility.

Brad Takairangi (centre) - 102 games, 19 tries: A rangy and gifted ball-player, he is the incumbent centre alongside Jennings and recently signed a two-year contract extension.

Semi Radradra (wing) - 68 games, 60 tries: Despite a tumultuous 2016 season, the powerhouse international is a shoo-in for the Eels' right wing position despite his recent Kangaroos snubbing.

Vai Toutai (centre, wing) - 34 games, 15 tries: At 23, the tackle-busting outside back will be hoping to add to his games tally after seven starts in 2016.

Clinton Gutherson (halfback, fullback, centre, wing) - 29 games, 9 tries: The creative ball-player impressed in a handful of outings in the halves this year. The utility is a strong chance to be Corey Norman's long-term halves partner.


Bevan French (fullback; wing) - 13 games, 19 tries: A elusive with speed to burn, French has been promised first crack at fullback in 2017 after a stellar debut season. Was the club's leading try-scorer in 2016.

Bureta Faraimo (wing) - 15 games, 9 tries: The hard-running 26-year-old, known for his finishing, appears set for the fringes after just two games in 2016.

John Folau (centre, wing) - 8 games, 4 tries: The younger brother of Wallabies star Israel Folau played only one game in 2016 in round 26. At 193cm and 111kg, the 22-year-old could be just as much of a line-breaker as his famed sibling.

George Jennings (centre) - 5 games, 2 tries: The highly rated brother of Michael has joined the Eels after five games with Penrith. Like his brother, appears silky and elusive.

Honeti Tuha (wing, fullback) - 0 games, 0 tries: Did not play in the NRL this year after joining from Newcastle at the end of 2015. Was solid for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup.

Scott Schulte (wing) - 0 games, 0 tries: The 20 year-old versatile back joined from North Queensland at the end of last year. Also featured prominently for the Magpies.

:copyright:AAP2016


Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2016/10/11/14/45/spoilt-for-choice-eels-outside-backs#howPLDZJFaAlcQsi.99
Solid back up depth FTW!!
 

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Spoilt for choice: Eels' outside backs
By AAP
16 hours ago
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PARRAMATTA'S WEALTH OF OPTIONS IN THE OUTSIDE BACKS IN 2017:

Michael Jennings (centre) - 212 games, 121 tries: The classy Australian and NSW representative is guaranteed a spot in the centres.

Josh Hoffman (centre, fullback) - 158 games, 47 tries: Hard-running 28-year-old Hoffman signed a three-year deal with Parramatta on Tuesday. A genuine backline utility.

Brad Takairangi (centre) - 102 games, 19 tries: A rangy and gifted ball-player, he is the incumbent centre alongside Jennings and recently signed a two-year contract extension.

Semi Radradra (wing) - 68 games, 60 tries: Despite a tumultuous 2016 season, the powerhouse international is a shoo-in for the Eels' right wing position despite his recent Kangaroos snubbing.

Vai Toutai (centre, wing) - 34 games, 15 tries: At 23, the tackle-busting outside back will be hoping to add to his games tally after seven starts in 2016.

Clinton Gutherson (halfback, fullback, centre, wing) - 29 games, 9 tries: The creative ball-player impressed in a handful of outings in the halves this year. The utility is a strong chance to be Corey Norman's long-term halves partner.


Bevan French (fullback; wing) - 13 games, 19 tries: A elusive with speed to burn, French has been promised first crack at fullback in 2017 after a stellar debut season. Was the club's leading try-scorer in 2016.

Bureta Faraimo (wing) - 15 games, 9 tries: The hard-running 26-year-old, known for his finishing, appears set for the fringes after just two games in 2016.

John Folau (centre, wing) - 8 games, 4 tries: The younger brother of Wallabies star Israel Folau played only one game in 2016 in round 26. At 193cm and 111kg, the 22-year-old could be just as much of a line-breaker as his famed sibling.

George Jennings (centre) - 5 games, 2 tries: The highly rated brother of Michael has joined the Eels after five games with Penrith. Like his brother, appears silky and elusive.

Honeti Tuha (wing, fullback) - 0 games, 0 tries: Did not play in the NRL this year after joining from Newcastle at the end of 2015. Was solid for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup.

Scott Schulte (wing) - 0 games, 0 tries: The 20 year-old versatile back joined from North Queensland at the end of last year. Also featured prominently for the Magpies.

:copyright:AAP2016


Read more at http://wwos.nine.com.au/2016/10/11/14/45/spoilt-for-choice-eels-outside-backs#howPLDZJFaAlcQsi.99

Didn't Faraimo sign with Souths or something?
 

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