Rumours and Stuff

[hindy111]

Yeah, but who'd live in Western Sydney if they had the choice?

If played for penrith a move into the mountains, great people and peacefull.
But places like Orchard Hills close by on acreage are nice areas. Does a player with wife and kids raising a family want to live inner west? Or perhaps a player who come from the country who has no interest in fancy cocktails bars, the ocean, lattes and designer clothes.
Agree thou Penrith itself isnt great but some surrounding areas are.

 

[The Colonel]

Gee the Knights are doing it tough.

Mullen - Suspension 4 years
Pauli - Car accident (hip dislocation,broken leg) would be close to season ending poor bugger.

What's the third bad thing?

I class Sims looking elsewhere as a benefit for them.

Hope Ponga doesn't decide to stay at the Cowboys or something. That would suck.

 

[hindy111]

Id class Mullen suspension as a benefit to

 

[The Colonel]

Id class Mullen suspension as a benefit to

Reports from Josh Massoud suggest that the person that recommended the steroids to Mullen is linked to the club through a supplement supplier. It could get much worse for them.

 

[Gronk]

Parramatta Eels’ best 17 for 2017 NRL season: Depth now Brad Arthur’s silver lining

• 2 hours ago
• DAN WALSH@dan_walsh64
• Source: FOX SPORTS

REMEMBER Sticky’s projector?

The 13 Parramatta players told their services weren’t required by Ricky Stuart as he went about cleaning out a club crippled by years of below average recruiting?

Former Kangaroos international Reni Maitua and Melbourne grand finalist Cheyse Blair were among them, but it’s tough to argue any of the dismissed have landed serious egg on Stuart’s face since.

Depth at the Eels has long been an issue this decade, and Brad Arthur’s was tested aplenty in 2016 by scandals of salary cap and player ill-discipline.

But even with the retirement of big name Anthony Watmough, the departure of even bigger name Kieran Foran, not to mention Nathan Peats, Junior Paulo and Michael Gordon, things don’t look half bad at Parra.

Picking a top 17 for Arthur to work with in 2017 is no easy task, though choosing a top notch spine isn’t a cakewalk either.

Foran, Gordon and Peats leave gaps in key playmaking roles, and contenders Bevan French, Josh Hoffman, Clinton Gutherson, Jeff Robson, Issac De Gois, Kaysa Pritchard and Cameron King, are, respectfully, not in the same class.

Clint Gutherson is set to be given first crack at the Eels No. 6 jumper. Pic Peter WallisSource: News Corp Australia
But there is depth. Wherever it’s a struggle to find starts for capable first graders Kirisome Auva’a, David Gower, Peni Terepo, Will Smith, Daniel Alvaro and John Folau among others, there is depth.

That looks like it’ll get another working over before a ball is even kicked in 2017.

Semi Radradra and Kenny Edwards are both due in court on domestic violence charges in the next month, casting doubt over their availability for round one.

Arthur also has some cash to splash when it comes to those crucial creative positions and a market brimming with off-contract talent for 2018.

For 2017 though, Parramatta’s silver lining to a couple of trying years is a squad full of grit and guts, and one that runs deeper than it has for some time.

THE LOCK

Despite more than his fair share of injuries, Takairangi has proven himself a reliable performer and an underrated attacking threat.

Brad Takairangi has been one of Parramatta’s most consistent players in recent years.Source: News Corp Australia
The wingers lining up outside him can attest to that.

In 2015 Semi Radradra set a new Eels record with 24 tries down their left edge outside Takairangi, while Bevan French collected 13 in 11 games down the right flank with Takairangi inside him last year.

THE BUBBLE

Semi Radradra — For all the bums on seats Semi packed into Pirtek Stadium, only to get them quickly out of them with some form of scintillating running play, his Eels legacy won’t end up as it should.

The endless drama around Radradra has more than a few fans simply jack of the Fijian flyer.

Now he gears up for one last season before jetting off to French rugby. But is also facing serious domestic violence charges in February, making his immediate playing future is a long way from certain.

But if and when he takes the park, he needs to be at his best given all he’s put a long suffering club and fanbase through in the last 18 months.

THE RISING STAR

Jack Morris — He’s a ways down the lengthy pecking order of blue and gold second-rowers.

But Morris is one to watch after being elevated to the top squad this summer.

The Gympie product can hit a whole at either centre or back-row and will ply his trade with Wentworthville to start the year.

A first grade crack beckons at some point after a good showing in last year’s under 20s Origin for Queensland.

IT’S A BIG YEAR FOR …

Corey Norman is locked in to Parramatta until the end of 2019. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource: News Corp Australia
Corey Norman — Of all the halves with all the talent, Norman and Mitchell Pearce have the most red on their ledger heading into the new season.

Both have the prowess to lead their clubs deep into September, and Norman owes the Eels plenty after a turbulent 2016 that saw him eventually suspended for eight weeks for his off-field behaviour.

On it Norman was Parramatta’s offensive linchpin, with 21 try assists ranking him seventh across the entire competition.

It’s what earned him a juicy $700,000, three-year contract extension despite his indiscretions last year, and Norman starts paying it back by keeping his nose clean and the Eels on point.

THE BEST 17

1. Bevan French

2. Semi Radradra

3. Michael Jennings

4. Brad Takairangi

5. Josh Hoffman

6. Cinton Gutherson

7. Corey Norman

8. Tim Mannah

9. Issac De Gois

10. Nathan Brown

11. Manu Ma’u

12. Beau Scott

13. Tepai Moeroa

Interchange:

14. Kenny Edwards

15. Siosaia Vave

16. Frank Pritchard

17. Suaia Matagi

OTHERS: Kirisome Auva’a, Daniel Alvaro, David Gower, Peni Terepo, Jeff Robson, Jamal Fogarty, Kaysa Pritchard, Cameron King, John Folau, James Hasson, George Jennings, Cody Nelson, Rory O’Brien, Will Smith, Alex Twal.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...ocial&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=FoxNRL

 

[84 Baby]

I envisage that Gunco shot as being him chasing down a merkin Terminator 2 style

 

[carson]

Out of curiosity at what age did most of you start to stop using your blinkers when driving ?

Actually it was only just recently when I bought a European made car...don't use blinkers anymore but if you see my windscreen wipers go on just assume I am about to turn...

 

[Ivor]

What? Someone else agreeing Hayne is not actually a playmaker?

#wondersnevercease

And that's another thing: what, exactly, is the definition of a 'playmaker'?

 

[Noise]

Actually it was only just recently when I bought a European made car...don't use blinkers anymore but if you see my windscreen wipers go on just assume I am about to turn...

I have a car (Ford Focus) that also has them around the wrong way. When I mention the stupid blinker/wipers scenario people assume I have an Audi or something. Do any other stupid fords have them round the wrong way?

 

[Snoochies]

And that's another thing: what, exactly, is the definition of a 'playmaker'?

Straight from google.

playmaker
ˈpleɪmeɪkə/
noun
noun: playmaker; plural noun: playmakers; noun: play-maker; plural noun: play-makers

1. a player in a team game who leads attacks or brings other players on the same side into a position from which they could score.

 

[carson]

I have a car (Ford Focus) that also has them around the wrong way. When I mention the stupid blinker/wipers scenario people assume I have an Audi or something. Do any other stupid fords have them round the wrong way?

Must be about 6 year old model Focus. Focus, Fiesta and Mondeo were all being made in Europe back then. Now all made in Thailand. The European ones are generally the better ones.

 

[Twizzle]

The Gympie product can hit a whole at either centre or back-row and will ply his trade with Wentworthville to start the year.

oh dear

 

[Poupou Escobar]

And that's another thing: what, exactly, is the definition of a 'playmaker'?

A player who regularly creates tries and linebreaks for others.

 

[Stevie]

Reports from Josh Massoud suggest that the person that recommended the steroids to Mullen is linked to the club through a supplement supplier. It could get much worse for them.

Maybe its just me, but I cringe every time I hear a twist to a story. Waiting for something like: I'm hearing the player that supplied them is a Parramatta player".

 

[Stevie]

A player who regularly creates tries and linebreaks for others.

Yep, I would have thought that is pretty straight forward...

 

[Parra47]

Couple of lower grade player movements,
Tui Oloapu has gone to Norths, affiliated with Brisbane, in the Qld Cup.
Jack Madden who its already been mentions has left, has signed with Central Qeensland Capras, who I think are also affiliated with the Broncos, in the Qld Cup.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Parramatta Eels’ best 17 for 2017 NRL season: Depth now Brad Arthur’s silver lining

• 2 hours ago
• DAN WALSH@dan_walsh64
• Source: FOX SPORTS

REMEMBER Sticky’s projector?

The 13 Parramatta players told their services weren’t required by Ricky Stuart as he went about cleaning out a club crippled by years of below average recruiting?

Former Kangaroos international Reni Maitua and Melbourne grand finalist Cheyse Blair were among them, but it’s tough to argue any of the dismissed have landed serious egg on Stuart’s face since.

Depth at the Eels has long been an issue this decade, and Brad Arthur’s was tested aplenty in 2016 by scandals of salary cap and player ill-discipline.

But even with the retirement of big name Anthony Watmough, the departure of even bigger name Kieran Foran, not to mention Nathan Peats, Junior Paulo and Michael Gordon, things don’t look half bad at Parra.

Picking a top 17 for Arthur to work with in 2017 is no easy task, though choosing a top notch spine isn’t a cakewalk either.

Foran, Gordon and Peats leave gaps in key playmaking roles, and contenders Bevan French, Josh Hoffman, Clinton Gutherson, Jeff Robson, Issac De Gois, Kaysa Pritchard and Cameron King, are, respectfully, not in the same class.

Clint Gutherson is set to be given first crack at the Eels No. 6 jumper. Pic Peter WallisSource: News Corp Australia
But there is depth. Wherever it’s a struggle to find starts for capable first graders Kirisome Auva’a, David Gower, Peni Terepo, Will Smith, Daniel Alvaro and John Folau among others, there is depth.

That looks like it’ll get another working over before a ball is even kicked in 2017.

Semi Radradra and Kenny Edwards are both due in court on domestic violence charges in the next month, casting doubt over their availability for round one.

Arthur also has some cash to splash when it comes to those crucial creative positions and a market brimming with off-contract talent for 2018.

For 2017 though, Parramatta’s silver lining to a couple of trying years is a squad full of grit and guts, and one that runs deeper than it has for some time.

THE LOCK

Despite more than his fair share of injuries, Takairangi has proven himself a reliable performer and an underrated attacking threat.

Brad Takairangi has been one of Parramatta’s most consistent players in recent years.Source: News Corp Australia
The wingers lining up outside him can attest to that.

In 2015 Semi Radradra set a new Eels record with 24 tries down their left edge outside Takairangi, while Bevan French collected 13 in 11 games down the right flank with Takairangi inside him last year.

THE BUBBLE

Semi Radradra — For all the bums on seats Semi packed into Pirtek Stadium, only to get them quickly out of them with some form of scintillating running play, his Eels legacy won’t end up as it should.

The endless drama around Radradra has more than a few fans simply jack of the Fijian flyer.

Now he gears up for one last season before jetting off to French rugby. But is also facing serious domestic violence charges in February, making his immediate playing future is a long way from certain.

But if and when he takes the park, he needs to be at his best given all he’s put a long suffering club and fanbase through in the last 18 months.

THE RISING STAR

Jack Morris — He’s a ways down the lengthy pecking order of blue and gold second-rowers.

But Morris is one to watch after being elevated to the top squad this summer.

The Gympie product can hit a whole at either centre or back-row and will ply his trade with Wentworthville to start the year.

A first grade crack beckons at some point after a good showing in last year’s under 20s Origin for Queensland.

IT’S A BIG YEAR FOR …

Corey Norman is locked in to Parramatta until the end of 2019. Picture: Gregg PorteousSource: News Corp Australia
Corey Norman — Of all the halves with all the talent, Norman and Mitchell Pearce have the most red on their ledger heading into the new season.

Both have the prowess to lead their clubs deep into September, and Norman owes the Eels plenty after a turbulent 2016 that saw him eventually suspended for eight weeks for his off-field behaviour.

On it Norman was Parramatta’s offensive linchpin, with 21 try assists ranking him seventh across the entire competition.

It’s what earned him a juicy $700,000, three-year contract extension despite his indiscretions last year, and Norman starts paying it back by keeping his nose clean and the Eels on point.

THE BEST 17

1. Bevan French

2. Semi Radradra

3. Michael Jennings

4. Brad Takairangi

5. Josh Hoffman

6. Cinton Gutherson

7. Corey Norman

8. Tim Mannah

9. Issac De Gois

10. Nathan Brown

11. Manu Ma’u

12. Beau Scott

13. Tepai Moeroa

Interchange:

14. Kenny Edwards

15. Siosaia Vave

16. Frank Pritchard

17. Suaia Matagi

OTHERS: Kirisome Auva’a, Daniel Alvaro, David Gower, Peni Terepo, Jeff Robson, Jamal Fogarty, Kaysa Pritchard, Cameron King, John Folau, James Hasson, George Jennings, Cody Nelson, Rory O’Brien, Will Smith, Alex Twal.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl...ocial&utm_medium=Facebook&utm_campaign=FoxNRL

I like the look of that side.

 

[Gary Gutful]

A player who regularly creates tries and linebreaks for others.

Pretty sure they also direct the team around the park.

 

[The Colonel]

Couple of lower grade player movements,
Tui Oloapu has gone to Norths, affiliated with Brisbane, in the Qld Cup.
Jack Madden who its already been mentions has left, has signed with Central Qeensland Capras, who I think are also affiliated with the Broncos, in the Qld Cup.

I was wondering why Tui had left after we only just re-signed him than realised two kids called Tui - Afualo and Oloapu. Very confusing.

 

[Parra47]

I was wondering why Tui had left after we only just re-signed him than realised two kids called Tui - Afualo and Oloapu. Very confusing.

Lets hope we re signed the right Tui.