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I reckon this year saw a turning of the corner. Like I’ve said I’m no expert but the team was immense and for not a shit call against the Panthers we were in it up to our balls. If there was any justice and we made the preliminary final we wouldn’t be having this conversation about BA and all of us would have been happy with our 2021 campaign and BA’s extension. And this is coming from one of BA’s biggest critics.
So do you honestly believe that coaching staff can take the playing group to the next level, you just deflected that question. How many times have you had Bea on the scrap heap??? At least I’m consistent with my opinions. There has been nothing I have seen in 8 years that says to me that Arthur or his coaching staff can get us to the next level. Maybe by year 9 he might figure out how to manage a bench??? Wouldn’t that be exciting???
So less junior clubs is a good thing??? Doesn’t that mean fewer players for us to choose from???
I feel like it's not good either, but when I put on my logic head I can't actually think why it's a bad thing.
I think it would just mean less opportunity for the weaker players. The better junior players will still all have footy teams to play in. The reason the smaller clubs are folding is because the big clubs are poaching all their kids.
Covid could be another reason.
Papali'i will be getting a deserved upgrade before hipgrave.
I think it’s just sad that some junior clubs are going to the wall, and the bigger clubs are picking their carcass’s clean. I fail to see see how it’s good for the game or the Eels.
*AFL Takeover.
I have a minor association with a junior club in the Parra district that only plays in the Sunday comp (there are 2 comps for under 13yrs age brackets). 2021 was the most players and teams they have ever fielded.
This is true, but on the positive side, their costs have been lower as well.
Short term, players may say f**k you I’m not playing for Rouse Hill or Wentworthville, but firstly that’s only a chance they leave your junior catchment (I.e. only if they identify that it’s the Eels fault, and guess what it’s not, to the point we’re dead to them that even a 1st grade contract won’t entice them back), secondly being from a shitty club what’s the likelihood those players were much chop anyway, and thirdly even if they were good, how likely are they to make NRL?
It's the Parra fan in me i think.
Which Parra fan is in you? Dirty merkin.
"Ricky's in, are you"
*Sticky. Eeeeew
How about you read my post before I answer your question.
I did answer your question and then your reply was something about Broad statements, i ask again what have you seen that makes you think BA or his staff can take this team to the next level????
No, I said that I think we will now make the GF under BA. So to answer your question, yes we can get to the next level under BA. I couldn't give a f**k about his assistants. Maybe he will acquire new ones eventually. Now would we be having this conversation if we made the preliminary final? I don't think we would.
