Rumours and Stuff

[oldmancraigy]

I will not be surprised if they put 50 on us next week. They're a better attacking team than the Sharks who just clocked up 30 against us....

I think it was just one bad defensive game on our left edge. We have noted stalwarts out there in Cartwright, Blake and Sivo. I can't imagine them getting it wrong on defence again....


Eek.......

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Unless of course it allows us the cap space to sign a (better) mid-season replacement, or to reinforce other positions into the following year through adjusting salaries in this year's cap. Do keep up!

Who would take him off our hands if a better mid-season replacement was available? Don't waste our f**king time with hypotheticals that don't have any internal logic, merkin.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

* back = defend the indefensible ad nauseum?

What is indefensible? Losing a couple of games by four points with the same strategy that's been working for years?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I said it last year and was mocked. The Bulldogs are much closer to a title then we are. So are the Dolphina

Closer to a March premiership at least.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

They might also be in decline. But they just won 2 x grand finals. Made a 3rd and won all 4 grades last year. They've done well.

But hey remember in 1986 when we had Sterling and Kenny?

Well we don't spend as much money as them. Why would our peak be as high as theirs? The Panthers spend so much outside the cap they brought back a coach with a win rate lower than 50%, who had missed the finals seven times in 12 years, just so they could re-sign his son. They spend a phenomenal amount of money on rugby league: https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2022/05/02/panthers-reveal-the-price-of-success/

This includes a $22M HQ facility: https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2016/03/30/panthers-open-$22-million-academy/

Meanwhile we don't even own our training ground. You're comparing apples with oranges. However in good news we upped our football related spend from $7.5M to $11.8M last year (compared to Penrith's $17M).

The thing is, this spending needs to be sustained, like Penrith has been able to do. Here's the Eels' football-related expenses in recent years:

2016: $9.1M
2017: $6.3M
2018: $8.3M
2019: $10.0M
2020: $5.9M
2021: $7.5M
2022: $11.8M

https://www.parraleagues.com.au/annual-report/

 

[hineyrulz]

I said it last year and was mocked. The Bulldogs are much closer to a title then we are. So are the Dolphina

Almost every club is while we have Bea Arthur in charge, he makes too many basic errors as a coach ever to coach a team that is a genuine threat. Look at how badly he f**ked up our prep for the GF. It's JuSt A nOrMaL gAmE!!!

 

[hineyrulz]

Well we don't spend as much money as them. Why would our peak be as high as theirs? The Panthers spend so much outside the cap they brought back a coach with a win rate lower than 50%, who had missed the finals seven times in 12 years, just so they could re-sign his son. They spend a phenomenal amount of money on rugby league: https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2022/05/02/panthers-reveal-the-price-of-success/

This includes a $22M HQ facility: https://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2016/03/30/panthers-open-$22-million-academy/

Meanwhile we don't even own our training ground. You're comparing apples with oranges. However in good news we upped our football related spend from $7.5M to $11.8M last year (compared to Penrith's $17M).

The thing is, this spending needs to be sustained, like Penrith has been able to do. Here's the Eels' football-related expenses in recent years:

2016: $9.1M
2017: $6.3M
2018: $8.3M
2019: $10.0M
2020: $5.9M
2021: $7.5M
2022: $11.8M

https://www.parraleagues.com.au/annual-report/

 

[Gronk]

Yes f**kface as I've said I have a family member on coaching staff. And he has said the good kids won't be ready till 2025/2026.
And that got nothing much till then.

You did it again. I replied about your waffle regarding the performance of an under strength Flegg side and now you’re being rude and talking about players being NRL ready in 3 years time. Why ?

 

[IFR33K]

True.

But he's delivered for Australia, and Queensland, on numerous occasions.

On that basis, Gagai should be the highest paid player in the nrl. Ok first grader, untouchable origin player.

you’re easily forgetting the seasons moses has recently had. In particular last year.

 

[strider]

You did it again. I replied about your waffle regarding the performance of an under strength Flegg side and now you’re being rude and talking about players being NRL ready in 3 years time. Why ?

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Commenting about the quality of the juniors not being up to it for a while was appropriate in light of us losing everything ..... so your attitude is it was just "waffle"? - and you realise your reply had your often used condescending approach? .... I bet you do

 

[Gronk]

Commenting about the quality of the juniors not being up to it for a while was appropriate in light of us losing everything ..... so your attitude is it was just "waffle"? - and you realise your reply had your often used condescending approach? .... I bet you do

Thanks for your comment. He called me f**kface. You expected a Thank You card and a JBHIFI Gift Voucher?

 

[Gronk]

I assume this is what @Avenger was talking about. The Corey Allen thing. Or maybe just us getting Siro.

 

[Pazza]

Almost every club is while we have Bea Arthur in charge, he makes too many basic errors as a coach ever to coach a team that is a genuine threat. Look at how badly he f**ked up our prep for the GF. It's JuSt A nOrMaL gAmE!!!

Worst part is he doesn't seem to learn or adapt.

 

[strider]

Thanks for your comment. He called me f**kface. You expected a Thank You card and a JBHIFI Gift Voucher?

Thanks for your comment .... if you reply like a condescending wanker all the time, what do you expect? Roses and chocolates? ..... by your own admission, your attitude in your reply was shit, considering you were replying to "waffle"

 

[hineyrulz]

Thanks for your comment .... if you reply like a condescending wanker all the time, what do you expect? Roses and chocolates? ..... by your own admission, your attitude in your reply was shit, considering you were replying to "waffle"

And he wonders why he is about as popular as an Anal fissure on here.

 

[Gronk]

Thanks for your comment .... if you reply like a condescending wanker all the time, what do you expect? Roses and chocolates? ..... by your own admission, your attitude in your reply was shit, considering you were replying to "waffle"

It’s a chicken vs egg scenario here mate. You tell me how we went from next week’s Flegg match with an under strength team to 2026 and f**kface. Check your notes and get back to me.

 

[Gazzamatta]

And he wonders why he is about as popular as an Anal fissure on here.

Oh Ive had those. Not nice. Had a couple lanced. Holy Fuc*. Couldnt sit for ages.
I think Id prefer to be called Fu*k Face thank you very much. Ouch city.

 

[hineyrulz]

Oh Ive had those. Not nice. Had a couple lanced. Holy Fuc*. Couldnt sit for ages.
I think Id prefer to be called Fu*k Face thank you very much. Ouch city.

If only we could Lance Gronk

 

[strider]

It’s a chicken vs egg scenario here mate. You tell me how we went from next week’s Flegg match with an under strength team to 2026 and f**kface. Check your notes and get back to me.

Ive checked my notes and found that i explained that in my first response .... i woould suggest you go and check your notes, but feel that would come across like a bit of a wanker thing to say

 

[hindy111]

Thanks for your comment. He called me f**kface. You expected a Thank You card and a JBHIFI Gift Voucher?

I had 4 x gins last night before I posted. You got of light