Rumours and Stuff

[Gronk]

throbbers

An underused term for a prop.

 

[Twizzle]

I can't see Jnr playing till he's 33, not after the way he finished off this season.

His experience will be a big asset though

 

[Soren Lorenson]

An underused term for a prop.

An underused term in general, IMHO

 

[SneakyEel]

Apparently Dunster has resigned till 2025

 

[Twizzle]

Apparently Dunster has resigned till 2025

according to whom ?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Dunster is also set to re-sign until 2025.

Eels’ next move after locking up star; ex-NRL flyer eyes stunning return: Transfer Whispers

Eels’ next move after locking up star; ex-NRL flyer eyes stunning return: Transfer Whispers

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Eelementary]

I'm a big Bevan French fan - his form has been dynamite in the UK, and he is only 25.

He has seemingly matured during his time in the UK, too.

I hope we sign him.

About time he came home.

 

[lucablight]

If we were a club that paid overs we would've kept the three mercenaries who were in a hurry to sign before the end of November.

Conversely, it could be a panic re-signing to curb all the backlash we’ve received for losing those aforementioned players.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

end of 2026 at which stage he will be just short of turning 33. Perfect age for a prop to retire.

Bearing in mind that a player at perfect retirement age is past his best. Nobody retires at the top anymore, if they ever did.

 

[IFR33K]

I can't see Jnr playing till he's 33, not after the way he finished off this season.

His experience will be a big asset though

Why can’t he play till 33?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Two years to long imo. But his last two seasons are most likely at a lot lower cost. And may even be an option in clubs favour

Yep. From the player's perspective it's two extra years of guaranteed income that might not have been there at all if he'd tried to negotiate them at age 30. The uncertainty is all with the club, which means it's something the club is giving to the player. The trade off from the player will be less income in the preceding years.

 

[SneakyEel]

I'm a big Bevan French fan - his form has been dynamite in the UK, and he is only 25.

He has seemingly matured during his time in the UK, too.

I hope we sign him.

About time he came home.

I reckon we should play him off the bench can come on a cause some havoc with his agility and pace against tired fowards. Play Gutho at 13 and have French float around. Plenty of attacking flair if those two are on together

 

[emjaycee]

Yep. From the player's perspective it's two extra years of guaranteed income that might not have been there at all if he'd tried to negotiate them at age 30. The uncertainty is all with the club, which means it's something the club is giving to the player. The trade off from the player will be less income in the preceding years.

Unless of course you're Parra Eels and you backload a contract.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Lol, you keep walking both sides of that street you crazy diamond

You're accusing me of inconsistency? You're the one who thinks we lowball all the players who leave but pay overs for the ones who stay.

 

[TheRam]

Just thinking if BA has chosen to say “winning the middle “, would there be so much blowback. Let’s face it, the prerequisite for success is exactly that, from U12 up, control the forward battle and more likely to control the game.

The fans seem to have more trouble with the phrase than the players.

Open your eyes and understand what is going on out there. We have been relying on the power game way to much due to limitations in our backline and it translates to late season slumps ffs. Hopefully that has been addressed now with the extra speed we have opted for.

It isn't that hard to grasp is it, or are you just as stubborn and clueless as Pou?

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Conversely, it could be a panic re-signing to curb all the backlash we’ve received for losing those aforementioned players.

Yeah like the board and the chairman are worried about being voted out…….

 

[TheRam]

I'm not clicking that....

Yeah sure mate, neither did I.

 

[TheRam]

Very silly

It would be and yet...

 

[parra pete]

Gees, imagine, four years of worry to go until the 2027 offseason....

 

[Incorrect]

Unless of course you're Parra Eels and you backload a contract.

The 4 Pillars of Parra Rugba League;

- Chase the Collision
- Frontload your Efforts
- Backload your Contracts
- Shit the Bed Week 2 of the Finals