Rumours and Stuff

[senior]

papalii had 7 runs in about 20 minutes

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Everyone is too small and fragile at 15

Moses was big enough for our Harold Matts team. He would've been big enough for SG Ball. The problem was that back then the Tigers spent plenty on junior development/poaching and we didn't. "Parra didn't want me." It's what you say when Parra won't match rival offers. It's never just greed.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

PS I hope Barlow is watching his mate Papalii turn back the clock tonight for the Raiders. He has run like a man possessed and hit even harder.

Gives me hope.

If the Tigers only complete at 64% in that heat I'm sure Paulo will look like a world beater.

 

[Gronk]

https://www.racingandsports.com.au/news/sports/rugby-league/2025-03-15/you-cant-win-them-all-ryles-on-browns-mega-deal/684215

The first-year Eels coach also insisted Brown's decision to not to take up his option to stay at Parramatta until 2031 was not an indictment of his rebuild of the club.

"My reaction, I wasn't surprised when I heard what the deal was," Ryles said ahead of Sunday's clash with Wests Tigers.

"It is what it is in the end. We put our best foot forward in regards to our offer and the length of it. You can't win them all unfortunately.

"I think it was important that he took as much time as he needed."

“For Dylan and the club it's just good to put it to bed, make a decision and we'll move on and he'll move on at the end of the year," Ryles said.

"Dylan is good, he's all right. He's all locked away now. I would imagine it would be much more relieving for him inside.

"But he's a pretty casual guy. He trains well, he has trained well through the whole process and nothing has really changed for him."

 

[Soto]

https://www.racingandsports.com.au/news/sports/rugby-league/2025-03-15/you-cant-win-them-all-ryles-on-browns-mega-deal/684215

The first-year Eels coach also insisted Brown's decision to not to take up his option to stay at Parramatta until 2031 was not an indictment of his rebuild of the club.

"My reaction, I wasn't surprised when I heard what the deal was," Ryles said ahead of Sunday's clash with Wests Tigers.

"It is what it is in the end. We put our best foot forward in regards to our offer and the length of it. You can't win them all unfortunately.

"I think it was important that he took as much time as he needed."

“For Dylan and the club it's just good to put it to bed, make a decision and we'll move on and he'll move on at the end of the year," Ryles said.

"Dylan is good, he's all right. He's all locked away now. I would imagine it would be much more relieving for him inside.

"But he's a pretty casual guy. He trains well, he has trained well through the whole process and nothing has really changed for him."

But its not about the money

 

[Eelementary]

I'd welcome Galvin with open arms. He oozes class.

 

[JokerEel]

https://www.racingandsports.com.au/news/sports/rugby-league/2025-03-15/you-cant-win-them-all-ryles-on-browns-mega-deal/684215

The first-year Eels coach also insisted Brown's decision to not to take up his option to stay at Parramatta until 2031 was not an indictment of his rebuild of the club.

"My reaction, I wasn't surprised when I heard what the deal was," Ryles said ahead of Sunday's clash with Wests Tigers.

"It is what it is in the end. We put our best foot forward in regards to our offer and the length of it. You can't win them all unfortunately.

"I think it was important that he took as much time as he needed."

“For Dylan and the club it's just good to put it to bed, make a decision and we'll move on and he'll move on at the end of the year," Ryles said.

"Dylan is good, he's all right. He's all locked away now. I would imagine it would be much more relieving for him inside.

"But he's a pretty casual guy. He trains well, he has trained well through the whole process and nothing has really changed for him."

 

[JokerEel]

I'd welcome Galvin with open arms. He oozes class.

Well we will get to see today which on of Brown or Galvin are the better player

 

[Joshuatheeel]

There is a Jayden Sullivan/Ryles connection.....it's a possibility as a short term option..

 

[Soto]

Well we will get to see today which on of Brown or Galvin are the better player

Or Luai .
They could all melt with today's heatwave.
Surely being the away team they will be wearing the black jerseys

 

[Soto]

There is a Jayden Sullivan/Ryles connection.....it's a possibility as a short term option..

He's at soufs now and a no

 

[hineyrulz]

There is a Jayden Sullivan/Ryles connection.....it's a possibility as a short term option..

Sullivan is hot garbage, and on 600k lol. He's a runner with absolutely no play making skills at all and his defence is suss.

 

[Eelementary]

Bevan French is an interesting name drop.

Arguably a more dangerous runner than Brown, but is is ball-playing up to it at NRL standard?

And what about his defence?

I haven't watched enough Super League to know.

 

[hineyrulz]

https://www.racingandsports.com.au/news/sports/rugby-league/2025-03-15/you-cant-win-them-all-ryles-on-browns-mega-deal/684215

The first-year Eels coach also insisted Brown's decision to not to take up his option to stay at Parramatta until 2031 was not an indictment of his rebuild of the club.

"My reaction, I wasn't surprised when I heard what the deal was," Ryles said ahead of Sunday's clash with Wests Tigers.

"It is what it is in the end. We put our best foot forward in regards to our offer and the length of it. You can't win them all unfortunately.

"I think it was important that he took as much time as he needed."

“For Dylan and the club it's just good to put it to bed, make a decision and we'll move on and he'll move on at the end of the year," Ryles said.

"Dylan is good, he's all right. He's all locked away now. I would imagine it would be much more relieving for him inside.

"But he's a pretty casual guy. He trains well, he has trained well through the whole process and nothing has really changed for him."

Ryles sounds absolutely shattered.......

 

[Soto]

Ryles sounds absolutely shattered.......

When u think about this and compare to who he is now surpassing in terms of $$$
Munster
Cleary
Luai
Walsh
Ponga
DCE
Turbo
Latrell
Hammer
Jahrome Hughes
Papenhuysen

The List goes on and on..
These guys have proven to be match winners time and time again.
He has barely done this and never really owned a game.
Playing 2nd fiddle and getting that much is absolutely mind boggling...u can't not take it.
Clearly Ryles knows his worth and probably wants someone more vocal, more dedicated, more committed and someone who at least shows they give a $%$%

 

[RustedonEel]

When u think about this and compare to who he is now surpassing in terms of $$$
Munster
Cleary
Luai
Walsh
Ponga
DCE
Turbo
Latrell
Hammer
Jahrome Hughes
Papenhuysen

The List goes on and on..
These guys have proven to be match winners time and time again.
He has barely done this and never really owned a game.
Playing 2nd fiddle and getting that much is absolutely mind boggling...u can't not take it.
Clearly Ryles knows his worth and probably wants someone more vocal, more dedicated, more committed and someone who at least shows they give a $%$%

Off on a tangent but I always chuckle when Cleary's name is mentioned in $$$s discussions. Having his father as Coach makes it sooooooo easy to circumvent the salary cap.

 

[Soto]

Off on a tangent but I always chuckle when Cleary's name is mentioned in $$$s discussions. Having his father as Coach makes it sooooooo easy to circumvent the salary cap.

Dad there or not he would command the highest $$$ if he was to go to market.
I don't think dad would want to be paying extra tax if Nathan is getting extra through his dad.
Cleary deserves what he gets as he has achieved everything bar maybe owning Origin

 

[Soto]

BTW I was a massive Dylbro fan and wanted him to stay...now I just want him gone.

 

[Soto]

I hope if Dylbro scores they play this song

 

[RustedonEel]

Dad there or not he would command the highest $$$ if he was to go to market.
I don't think dad would want to be paying extra tax if Nathan is getting extra through his dad.
Cleary deserves what he gets as he has achieved everything maybe barring owning Origin

I think you underestimate how far a Dad would go. The extra tax would be relatively small and can be offset in other ways.