Rumours and Stuff

[Timana]

Reed is better at the moment but there is no reason Riley couldn’t be better than him. He seems to have all the upsides of Reed without the grubbiness he brings.

I don't think rheed would add any more to our current team. Definitely not for the price

 

[lucablight]

According to those in the know Galvin was trying to leave the Tigers to join the Eels. Childhood fan and all that. Just as negotiations can legally take place he decides to join the dogs. Probably because Moses would have a higher ranking over him.

I feel for Parra fans but in the long run it will probably be best for you.

Pretty brutal that Gussy was able to undo that long held desire to play at Parramatta in the course of a few days.

 

[TheCrowe]

According to those in the know Galvin was trying to leave the Tigers to join the Eels. Childhood fan and all that. Just as negotiations can legally take place he decides to join the dogs. Probably because Moses would have a higher ranking over him.

I feel for Parra fans but in the long run it will probably be best for you.

He thinks he is a halfback. Thinks he should be the dominant playmaker at 19.
Good luck with that Dogs. Dodged a bullet.

 

[JokerEel]

Anyone thinking Api is a genuine option for 5/8 in 2026, need to consider this. Him and Papalii are the same age.

Api has played a total of 3 NSW cup games, and all at fullback. Papalii has played 45 games. Papalii was playing NSW cup before Api had even played Flegg.

BTW, pretty sure club has a player option for Api for 2026 for a development contract.

Even though I do tend to agree. Joash was coming through the Bulldogs and played most of the games with them. They may have had plans to rush him through where our club had NFI what to do with Api (I am fairly sure I said last year he should have been given the CUP gig at fullback before Blaize)..

On 2026 Joash could be the NRL 5/8 and Api the cup fullback who knows really

 

[JokerEel]

Pretty brutal that Gussy was able to undo that long held desire to play at Parramatta in the course of a few days.

He sold Reed the dream and now is shipping him off..
If that's not a red flag I don't know what is

 

[Pazza]

Anyone thinking Api is a genuine option for 5/8 in 2026, need to consider this. Him and Papalii are the same age.

Api has played a total of 3 NSW cup games, and all at fullback. Papalii has played 45 games. Papalii was playing NSW cup before Api had even played Flegg.

BTW, pretty sure club has a player option for Api for 2026 for a development contract.

How many nsw cup games did Tuivati and Smith play before they played FG

 

[Tiger5150]

Agree about the disharmony. But that’s Gould for you. Chew you up and spit you out. The merkin wouldn’t know loyalty if he tripped over it. Let alone that half of The Gangsta tigers best mates are at the dogs.

Important point. If the supposed bad blood between Galvin and the Luai clan is real, Critta is very close to Luai

 

[Tiger5150]

delete

 

[Timana]

Pretty brutal that Gussy was able to undo that long held desire to play at Parramatta in the course of a few days.

I can see how gus wouldve shared alot of shit with Galvin that he has on parra

He wouldve said something like - what they offered you only 550k?that's disrespectful they obviously don't think much of you. We're a family club. We respect everyone and we expect everyone who plays for us has these values. Do you have the same values? If not, let's just enjoy the rest of these dim sims and call it a night

 

[eel01s]

We have to trust that Ryles has a plan b for the no.6 for next season. I really like the idea of giving Twiddle a go there, and instead going all in on a top class forward or two.

 

[JokerEel]

Brown is barely a 5/8, seeing JPap next to others suggests he is not as small as some were saying. Give him a run there from off the bench and see how he goes. Not like Brown can complain and the value we can get out of this season is to try a few players out.

Well the Eels site has Joash at 166 which Google says is 5'5 he isn't that small

 

[Jake the snake]

If anyone wants to see a masterclass in gaslighting

Masterclass GM. That’s how you do it. We have Jim’s mowing. Who the frig is Jim? A freakin admin clerk l, the Steven Bradbury of admin clerks who landed a freaking CEO job

 

[Timana]

He sold Reed the dream and now is shipping him off..
If that's not a red flag I don't know what is

Gus would say, he's turned out a little grubby and we're a family club. No need for that here

 

[Tiger5150]

I can’t see what you are seeing. They are not winning the comp this season. They are easily the most overhyped club in the comp.

How far does hype get you?

 

[eel01s]

Was Gus the one making offers and organising training facilities 9 months before he can?

Don't worry. We know how you feel. We thought we had Brown, remember? FWIW, I think what Galvin did to your club was pretty low after signing a 3 year deal, happy he isn't our problem.

 

[Jake the snake]

as soon as I saw the 4 player re-signings I knew these morons in charge were in damage control.

 

[Tiger5150]

Told ya, just like they were sure drown was staying

100% Galvin was headed to Parra

 

[Chipmunk]

Don't we have the NSW Under 19s half or something? Why would we be looking to buy anyone else?

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

Trust me guys....this is a blessing in disguise.. the guy us a little runt.

 

[Arbitaar1]

Sandon Smith is average. His stats are comparable with Dean Hawkins.

Not saying he is a world beater but Brown hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire this year either. We either take a punt on a junior or try a solid first grader. Who is going to be available? Sandon Smith, Sexton? Not too much available.