Rumours and Stuff

[hineyrulz]

Some years were pretty good.
Every year under this other guys was absolutely miserable.

Also, without BA we may have never played in the most exciting game this decade:

SPOONBOWL!!!!

Who knows what they might of done with 11 seasons?? Who knows what anyone would have done?? I just know that besides early 2016 when we were cheating the cap I never ever felt we were a chance of winning anything under Baldie. Well besides a spoon of course.

 

[RustedonEel]

Who knows what they might of done with 11 seasons?? Who knows what anyone would have done?? I just know that besides early 2016 when we were cheating the cap I never ever felt we were a chance of winning anything under Baldie. Well besides a spoon of course.

They've proven it with their records since then - NOTHING.

 

[hineyrulz]

They've proved it with their records since then - NOTHING.

Stuart has done at least the same as Arthur and I would argue with quite a bit less. Kearney was utter garbage but he’d still be here if Pou had his way.

 

[RustedonEel]

Stuart has done at least the same as Arthur and I would argue with quite a bit less. Kearney was utter garbage but he’d still be here if Pou had his way.

I don't think Stuart has done any better at all, but maybe Pou will resurrect a previous Stuart vs Arthur analysis if it exists.

 

[Lemon Squash]

I’m not sure if I’m looking at the side through blue and yellow goggles or if Jimmy/RTP have no idea. If we finish 10-11th like they’re predicting I’ll be very disappointed. I don’t understand what they mean by the side not having talent. Seems fine to me.

Realistically it’s hard for people to imagine a team that could hardly beat their own dicks last season improving to make the 8

Fair enough because it isn’t a common thing for teams to improve that much in the course of one off-season.

However I agree I think we are more than capable of making the 8, especially in a year where it appears on paper to be closer than ever. The more the media right us off the better imo, hopefully we can catch other teams off guard also.

 

[hineyrulz]

I don't think Stuart has done any better at all, but maybe Pou will resurrect a previous Stuart vs Arthur analysis if it exists.

I did say he hasn't done any worse with less, Arthur fluked a prelim and jagged and a win and got embarrassed. Stuart had made 3 prelims and a GF in which his team almost won. Both are prettyaverage Stuart rightfully cops it deluxe on here but Bea Arthur is some sort of sacred cow.

 

[RustedonEel]

Both are prettyaverage Stuart rightfully cops it deluxe on here but Bea Arthur is some sort of sacred cow.

Mate, I'd probably argue the reverse but it's just a difference of opinion.

 

[hineyrulz]

Mate, I'd probably argue the reverse but it's just a difference of opinion.

I think we can agree they both are plodders.

 

[84 Baby]

Wait so BA teams never touched a ball during preseason ?

Eels Pre-Season Training - February 4, 2022: A “Hazey” Morning With The Chance of Ice

It’s not unusual for wingers to provide highlight moments during a training session. Given that opposed work is a type of match simulation, there will be opportunities created for the fast men out wide. There will be spectacular finishes, and conversely a big defensive play from a winger might also

thecumberlandthrow.com

Eels Pre-Season Training - December 6 & 8, 2023: Contact Opposed Begins, Defence Dominates

By now most of you would have watched Project PARRAdise. As a behind the scenes look into one of the preseason experiences for the players, it ticked many boxes. It was evident from the footage that this was an unexpected overnight camp for the squad. The playing squad and extended staff travelled

thecumberlandthrow.com

Denying random podcasters were factually wrong when they agree with their viewpoints isn’t @Incorrect or @hineyrulz job

 

[King-Gutho94]

Hasn't Matterson already taken up his option?

Yep no one wanted him so he quickly activated it.

Depends on how many games we get out of him.

For a bloke that only plays two-thirds of the season i would say his on more then what his market value currently would be.

 

[TheCrowe]

Yep no one wanted him so he quickly activated it.

Depends on how many games we get out of him.

For a bloke that only plays two-thirds of the season i would say his on more then what his market value currently would be.

Jumped all over that option.

 

[JokerEel]

Yep no one wanted him so he quickly activated it.

Depends on how many games we get out of him.

For a bloke that only plays two-thirds of the season i would say his on more then what his market value currently would be.

2026 will be th last year for Matto & Lane we can start to look to use thier money somewhere else.

We have a few players coming off contract that we probably won't be keeping for 2026-2027.

 

[King-Gutho94]

I’m not sure if I’m looking at the side through blue and yellow goggles or if Jimmy/RTP have no idea. If we finish 10-11th like they’re predicting I’ll be very disappointed. I don’t understand what they mean by the side not having talent. Seems fine to me.

Comes to down to Injuries.

Realistically we have 4 games at Commbank in the first 7 weeks and a home game in Darwin.

There is no reason to be not 4-3 at a minimum after 7 rounds.

If we do start fast early i see no reason why we can't build and get better once confidence & belief grows.

12 wins plus a good F/A gets you in the finals.

16 wins generally gets you top 4.

I think were in between that 14 win season around 6th-7th imo if we nail those close games.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Wait so BA teams never touched a ball during preseason ?

Eels Pre-Season Training - February 4, 2022: A “Hazey” Morning With The Chance of Ice

It’s not unusual for wingers to provide highlight moments during a training session. Given that opposed work is a type of match simulation, there will be opportunities created for the fast men out wide. There will be spectacular finishes, and conversely a big defensive play from a winger might also

thecumberlandthrow.com

Eels Pre-Season Training - December 6 & 8, 2023: Contact Opposed Begins, Defence Dominates

By now most of you would have watched Project PARRAdise. As a behind the scenes look into one of the preseason experiences for the players, it ticked many boxes. It was evident from the footage that this was an unexpected overnight camp for the squad. The playing squad and extended staff travelled

thecumberlandthrow.com

We can’t support the new coach without lying about the old one.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

They only hung around for 3 seasons, 11 f**king years. Knowing we weren't going to win a thing with that bald plodder.

We won as much with him as we did during the previous 27 years. Maybe coaching wasn’t the problem.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Who knows what they might of done with 11 seasons?? Who knows what anyone would have done?? I just know that besides early 2016 when we were cheating the cap I never ever felt we were a chance of winning anything under Baldie. Well besides a spoon of course.

You reckon we’ll win anything in the future without spending outside the cap, illegal or otherwise?

 

[hineyrulz]

We won as much with him as we did during the previous 27 years. Maybe coaching wasn’t the problem.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

There's more that a touch of irony in you posting this mate

 

[Stevie]

Agreed. They are entitled to, since they gave up money when they agreed to the PO in the first place. We've already benefited from the PO. Now it's Drown's turn.

It's not exactly the same. The difference is we can't f**k him off if we wanted to. But if we gave him this contract in the first place it means we wanted him to stay.

All possible. But when we gave Drown this contract we decided we were happy for him to stay if he activated the option. If he doesn't, we will use his cap space elsewhere. The longer it goes on, the more likely it is he will stay. Rival offers will come with their own deadlines and there's currently plenty of first graders off contract.

If these players didn't have POs, and we wanted to keep them, what sort of deadlines do you really think we would be imposing?

Lomax was still available in April last year. Players are all f**king whingers these days, and a club with cap space is very attractive. Plenty of merkins will be homesick for Kellyville. And I'm not just talking about the Arthur's boys.

That’s an interesting comment at the end. Who do you think would consider a homecoming..?

 

[Stevie]

Bloody hell, Paulo has trimmed down

I have heard some reports about him and I honestly don’t think he has looked that athletic… ever!

Ryles was adamant he wanted to keep him and clearly he had a plan for him.

Paulo actually looks like a different person there.