Rumours and Stuff

[Eelementary]

Gus said the mail he's got is Lomax is going to play fullback for the eels. That's why he's leaving the dragons.

It makes sense.

Gutherson is a club legend already, but he's basically playing on one leg.

We need a fit fullback.

 

[Avenger]

That's my pick as well..

It's going to be interesting what the plan is with Guthos and Blaize

And mine too. Nobody takes a high ball better than him. I’ve seen nothing from Blaize for him to be a competent fullback. He plays centre or nothing.

 

[Gronk]

And mine too. Nobody takes a high ball better than him. I’ve seen nothing from Blaize for him to be a competent fullback. He plays centre or nothing.

Well Blaize is 18. Lomax is 25. When Blaize is 23, who knows what position suits him best. I still think he’s got a spine player in him.

 

[strider]

And mine too. Nobody takes a high ball better than him. I’ve seen nothing from Blaize for him to be a competent fullback. He plays centre or nothing.

Lomax definitely has a nack for catching kicks .... tho he is taking high kicks when he is the attacking player .... be interesting to see when he has 5 merkins bearing down on him at fullback.

I actually think alot of the skill he is currently showing wont be as useful as a fullback. ... current fullbacks need more of a skillset overlapping with a half.

Not saying he wont be a decent fullback, but i think he might be better served as a centre.

I agree with whoever said Guthos career will be short. He has done himself no service playing with shit knees. Could finish as soon as this year.

I saw it mentioned that Turuva's suitors are dragons n knights. Flano backed Sloan as Dragons fullback. Knights dont need a fullback (well kinda, ponga is injured endlessly) ..... and that Turuva's price is about 350k ..... he was a fullback thru the grades. He'd be a bargain at about 350k .... wants to play fullback .... we should have a crack at him - for fullback and Lomax at centre

 

[Wolfgang90]

Lomax definitely has a nack for catching kicks .... tho he is taking high kicks when he is the attacking player .... be interesting to see when he has 5 merkins bearing down on him at fullback.

I actually think alot of the skill he is currently showing wont be as useful as a fullback. ... current fullbacks need more of a skillset overlapping with a half.

Not saying he wont be a decent fullback, but i think he might be better served as a centre.

I agree with whoever said Guthos career will be short. He has done himself no service playing with shit knees. Could finish as soon as this year.

I saw it mentioned that Turuva's suitors are dragons n knights. Flano backed Sloan as Dragons fullback. Knights dont need a fullback (well kinda, ponga is injured endlessly) ..... and that Turuva's price is about 350k ..... he was a fullback thru the grades. He'd be a bargain at about 350k .... wants to play fullback .... we should have a crack at him - for fullback and Lomax at centre

Zacs got more skills but you don't see it at ctr/wing. He'll be similar to Gutho but with better athleticism. One thing for sure is he's an intense competitor & trainer. Imo fullback suits his game more than any other position as he's not pigeon holed into one side of the field. His 1v1 defence is also excellent.

Dragons have offer for turuva is apparently 450k for wing & 600k for fullback. I think he'll stay at the panther for 400ish by signing a short term deal then cash in later. He's still quite young & apparently loves it at Penrith.

I assume Gutho can only play centre or 5/8? Could Blaze or Penisini transition to a wing or maybe penisini could move to 2rf?

It'll be interesting to see what happens with the eels, especially if BA gets the boot.

 

[Stevie]

Lest we forget.

Anyone been to thier dawn ceremony this mornng ?

I certainly did. Do every year. This year at Terrigal beach (my new home) and they fly over a restored Huey Vietnam War chopper. Then we hung around to watch a VERY low flyover from an F35. I’d upload the video but too big.

 

[Pazza]

Please no. No more turds. Can we perhaps be in the market for a quality backrower or someone who has significant upside AND is willing to work for it?

So you wanna pay top dollar???

 

[EelsFan05]

I certainly did. Do every year. This year at Terrigal beach (my new home) and they fly over a restored Huey Vietnam War chopper. Then we hung around to watch a VERY low flyover from an F35. I’d upload the video but too big.

Yep, just got home from the RSL.

 

[Pazza]

I would say for the squad next year you want a combination of top signings (lomax) turds (Schuster) and rookies (blaize,guymer,MA)

 

[JokerEel]

Well Blaize is 18. Lomax is 25. When Blaize is 23, who knows what position suits him best. I still think he’s got a spine player in him.

How many games has Blaize actually started at fullback now is it 3?

 

[Black Panther]

Sanders official
Let's see how many other of these boom SG BALL kids get snapped up by more pro active clubs while we are busy playing marbles.

Raiders agree terms with young gun halfback

The Raiders are a step closer to signing their future halfback.

www.canberratimes.com.au

See Penrith for this. Desperate clubs will raid promising Juniors from other clubs.

 

[JokerEel]

See Penrith for this. Desperate clubs will raid promising Juniors from other clubs.

Difference is though Penrith still keep a large chunk of their Juniors

 

[emjaycee]

Sanders was always going to be snapped up by someone as soon as he got noticed in junior reps and we decided to sign Moses long-term.

This is the price you pay when you start developing players. Some will decide to stay and others will decide to leave.

Ideally, we get to keep the ones we need and want.

 

[the phantom menace]

Lest we forget.

Anyone been to thier dawn ceremony this mornng ?

Ours was at a civilised 8.30am, with refreshments put on afterwards at/by the neighbouring small bowls club, and a (very low) Hercules plane flyover at 11am.

 

[Avenger]

Sanders was always going to be snapped up by someone as soon as he got noticed in junior reps and we decided to sign Moses long-term.

This is the price you pay when you start developing players. Some will decide to stay and others will decide to leave.

Ideally, we get to keep the ones we need and want.

He’s easily the most hyped junior since Michael Witt.

 

[JokerEel]

He’s easily the most hyped junior since Michael Witt.

French was hyped up a fair bit as well.

 

[Pazza]

I remember tepai being called the next sbw

 

[Stevie]

Toruva looks to have signed with the Tigers 450-500k. Panthers offered him $350.
Surely we could have offered similar? Only 21 and quite a winger!

 

[Avenger]

Toruva looks to have signed with the Tigers 450-500k. Panthers offered him $350.
Surely we could have offered similar? Only 21 and quite a winger!

I think we are pinning our hopes on Richard Penisini for one wing spot.

 

[The Predictor]

Lol....yeah I stacked up, but I also wanted to remember it, so I was controlling my consumption..... until the 20th minute, and then I just started drowning my sorrows

I think we are pinning our hopes on Richard Penisini for one wing spot.

I think we are in trouble if that is their intention