Rumours and Stuff

[TheRam]

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Rylesy better ban the butter!

Oh ffs!

 

[Joshuatheeel]

I reckon closer to Avenger’s figures

Reckon closer to @Glenneel figure

unsigned this late in the season and Sharks only offering a 1 year deal...isn't screaming out for a contract worth $1 million to 1.2 m over 3 years.....

He wasn't exactly in huge demand....

 

[King-Gutho94]

BRAD ARTHUR

The former Eels coach was sacked by the club 10 games into the 2024 season, but has plenty of runs on the board as an NRL coach.

Arthur won 137 of his 264 games in charge of the Eels from 2012 to 2024 for a win percentage of 51.89 and is widely tipped to get a new NRL coaching gig in the future after taking the Eels to the 2023 Grand Final.

Coaching the Blues could be the perfect pathway for Arthur to emulate Maguire and get his name back in the mix to coach in the NRL.


TRENT BARRETT

The former Blues star played 11 games for NSW and was a part of three winning series as a player.

The 46-year-old has coached 38 wins from 121 NRL games for a win percentage of 31.40 at stints at Manly, the Bulldogs and most recently the Eels as Interim coach.

Barrett was set to join Kevin Walters’ coaching staff at the Broncos in 2024, but his future is unclear after Michael Maguire’s appointment, so he would be an excellent candidate for the Blues job.

Back to the future gamble and the Blues’ dream coup: 12 contenders to replace Madge

Bellamy’s unfinished business; bombshell coup to shake up Origin — Blues contenders

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[Poupou Escobar]

Reckon closer to @Glenneel figure

unsigned this late in the season and Sharks only offering a 1 year deal...isn't screaming out for a contract worth $1 million to 1.2 m over 3 years.....

He wasn't exactly in huge demand....

He wasn't, but $350k isn't a lot of money for a top 17 player.

 

[Avenger]

Reckon closer to @Glenneel figure

unsigned this late in the season and Sharks only offering a 1 year deal...isn't screaming out for a contract worth $1 million to 1.2 m over 3 years.....

He wasn't exactly in huge demand....

Surely this marks the end of the Doorey experiment.

 

[Gronk]

Hooker

I thought as much, however I suspect clubs will be throwing future 7 money at him. That's why I asked.

 

[TheRam]

Raiding Bones on Bones supply now.

Hell no! No one knows where that bunker is except Hindy and me.

All guests cum hooded when entering the hallowed grounds of Bones on Bones and it's not optional!

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Surely this marks the end of the Doorey experiment.

Doorey, is edge and depth player. Williams mostly middle, rarely played edged this year, if at all. And top 17.

 

[JokerEel]

Doorey, is edge and depth player. Williams mostly middle, rarely played edged this year, if at all. And top 17.

Plus Doorey isn't first grade quality

 

[Joshuatheeel]

He wasn't, but $350k isn't a lot of money for a top 17 player.

Agree it isnt a lot. Just don't think that's what we are paying.....I say the 3 year length (if that's correct), is what got Williams.

That's a lotto win, for a player of his ability with his age....

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Plus Doorey isn't first grade quality

Attack wise he is, defensively he is not.....but that's why he is a depth player.....

He looks mobile enough (for edge), so his defensive issues could be fitness, attitude.....which could be fixed in one good offseason.....plus hasn't had a good run with injuries...

Possible? Not sure, let's see if Ryles can work some magic.....

 

[emjaycee]

Interesting comment made to me about the Williams signing. "... will suit the style we are going to play."
Who has seen enough of Williams to try and translate that into what we might see differently next year?

Is it a smaller, more mobile and a faster forward pack perhaps?
If so, Guymer, Williams, Moretti and dare I say it Doorey would all fit this style.
Edit: And Kelma too.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Interesting comment made to me about the Williams signing. "... will suit the style we are going to play."
Who has seen enough of Williams to try and translate that into what we might see differently next year?

Is it a smaller, more mobile and a faster forward pack perhaps?
If so, Guymer, Williams, Moretti and dare I say it Doorey would all fit this style.
Edit: And Kelma too.

Along with Gutho playing in the middle.....yep smaller, more mobile and faster pack.....

 

[Stagger eel]

Interesting comment made to me about the Williams signing. "... will suit the style we are going to play."
Who has seen enough of Williams to try and translate that into what we might see differently next year?

Is it a smaller, more mobile and a faster forward pack perhaps?
If so, Guymer, Williams, Moretti and dare I say it Doorey would all fit this style.
Edit: And Kelma too.

lead by Hop of course.

 

[84 Baby]

Interesting comment made to me about the Williams signing. "... will suit the style we are going to play."
Who has seen enough of Williams to try and translate that into what we might see differently next year?

Is it a smaller, more mobile and a faster forward pack perhaps?
If so, Guymer, Williams, Moretti and dare I say it Doorey would all fit this style.
Edit: And Kelma too.

Well I believe he’s decent defensively, so perhaps we’re planning on spending less time with the ball

 

[Incorrect]

Along with Gutho playing in the middle.....yep smaller, more mobile and faster pack.....

Sounds like the Dogs pack with the likes of Curran, Morrin, Preston, Mann, Salmon et al....

Knowing our luck V'Landys will change the rules in February and the game will go back to suiting fat slugs... I guess we still have Emu and Jnr on the books so we might still be OK....

 

[Noise]

Doorey is not and never will be a first grader. He’s 24, played 33 games and has a win percentage of 24%. Garbage.

 

[Avenger]

Interesting comment made to me about the Williams signing. "... will suit the style we are going to play."
Who has seen enough of Williams to try and translate that into what we might see differently next year?

Is it a smaller, more mobile and a faster forward pack perhaps?
If so, Guymer, Williams, Moretti and dare I say it Doorey would all fit this style.
Edit: And Kelma too.

Our line speed has been garbage for a long time now. That’s where I think we are heading. More up tempo with faster play the balls. BA had us having slow play the balls and allowing the other team quick play the balls to reduce penalties being conceded. Looked like a 1970’s style as far as line speed was concerned. f**k I’m glad he’s gone.

 

[emjaycee]

Our line speed has been garbage for a long time now. That’s where I think we are heading. More up tempo with faster play the balls. BA had us having slow play the balls and allowing the other team quick play the balls to reduce penalties being conceded. Looked like a 1970’s style as far as line speed was concerned. f**k I’m glad he’s gone.

Williams seems to have a good offload on him too, which hopefully we will keep and improve player awareness and 2nd phase drive.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Our line speed has been garbage for a long time now. That’s where I think we are heading. More up tempo with faster play the balls. BA had us having slow play the balls and allowing the other team quick play the balls to reduce penalties being conceded. Looked like a 1970’s style as far as line speed was concerned. f**k I’m glad he’s gone.

PTB speed slow or fast, does not seem to affect a side's ability to win:

If play the ball speed means something but mostly nothing, what is a better metric? - The Rugby League Eye Test

Play the ball speed and “tunnel ball” has been in the NRL news cycle over the past week, on the back of a story by Adam Pengilly in THIS MASTHEAD the Sydney Morning Herald. In this article, Pengilly noted that as the Panthers ran down Parramatta during the final minutes of their game in Round...

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