Rumours and Stuff

[Glenneel]

I get the potential risks surrounding but if it means risking an off season injury to get him prepared than we do that, another thing this kid doesn't lack is courage.

just to reiterate he is 1 of many options we have...I mean if defence is the issue than lets throw walker there and that should fix it for the short time.

all this is, is a short term solution until Lorenzo is ready to rock'n'roll

I've heard good things about Lorenzo BUT is he the real deal at his age able to step up to NRL next year or year after?

 

[Stagger eel]

That Sandon Smith merkin is a jockey anyway.

I'm not even sure why we'd be looking at him if infact we are.

 

[Avenger]

I reckon Joash, Ronald and Dean will fill our number 6 needs until Lorenzo is ready.

Are they the first 3 from the 7 dwarves? Api Twidle at least has some size about him. Hopefully Lorenzo hasn’t stopped growing.

 

[Stagger eel]

I've heard good things about Lorenzo BUT is he the real deal at his age able to step up to NRL next year or year after?

you'd be ambitious and some what foolish to consider him next year but definitely 27 depending on his journey in the next 18 months.

 

[T-Boon]

its happening to everyone

It didn't happen to me. My connection was perfect all night.

 

[Stagger eel]

Are they the first 3 from the 7 dwarves? Api Twidle at least has some size about him. Hopefully Lorenzo hasn’t stopped growing.

Twiddle is also an option but I'm told that the kid does have concerns about his path being jammed...I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.

 

[JokerEel]

Twiddle is also an option but I'm told that the kid does have concerns about his path being jammed...I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.

If Joash is promoted to the 6 next year Twiddle should be looked at for the NSW cup fullback spot.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Twiddle is also an option but I'm told that the kid does have concerns about his path being jammed...I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.

Don't we have him locked up for 2026 on a development contract?

 

[Stagger eel]

If Joash is promoted to the 6 next year Twiddle should be looked at for the NSW cup fullback spot.

well I think you'll find thats happening now.

 

[Stagger eel]

Don't we have him locked up for 2026 on a development contract?

we have locked next year I'm pretty sure, but beyond that i couldn't tell you.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

On the Anasta podcast around 37 mins:



They talk eels. Anasta said he has spoken to Ryles, and he is looking for a hooker, is interested in Sandon Smith and another half, which Anasta almost names (reckon it's Pezet who he manages).

Anasta mentions we are looking for a "more faster, eyes up, creative" hooker. Sounds like a role Papalii could develop into more then a 5/8 (not saying he couldn't but) and appears to be getting NRL time in the position.

 

[Gronk]

On the Anasta podcast around 37 mins:



They talk eels. Anasta said he has spoken to Ryles, and he is looking a for hooker, is interested in Sandon Smith and another half, which Anasta almost names (reckon it's Pezet who he manages).

Anasta mentions we are looking for a "more faster, eyes up, creative" hooker. Sounds like role Papalii could develop into more then a 5/8 (not saying he couldn't but) and appears to be getting NRL to e

Will listen with interest. If he gets his boy Pezet a $$$$ deal at Parra, then Chamas should interview HIM like he did Gus about his "why would you go to the Eels?" comments about Galvin.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Twiddle is also an option but I'm told that the kid does have concerns about his path being jammed...I wouldn't be surprised if he leaves.

His path might be blocked at fullback but not in the halves. Is he a genuine halves option? He has never played there against grown men. All three reserve grade starts have been at fullback.

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Will listen with interest. If he gets his boy Pezet a $$$$ deal at Parra, then Chamas should interview HIM like he did Gus about his "why would you go to the Eels?" comments about Galvin.

Or will all the News limited jorno's on 360 (who all cheered on a jorno from it's biggest competitor, taking on Gus), question Anasta like Chammas did to Gus.....

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Anasta mentions we are looking for a "more faster, eyes up, creative" hooker.

Then we won't want to be spending too much on a five-eighth.

 

[Capefish]

On the Anasta podcast around 37 mins:



They talk eels. Anasta said he has spoken to Ryles, and he is looking for a hooker, is interested in Sandon Smith and another half, which Anasta almost names (reckon it's Pezet who he manages).

Anasta mentions we are looking for a "more faster, eyes up, creative" hooker. Sounds like a role Papalii could develop into more then a 5/8 (not saying he couldn't but) and appears to be getting NRL time in the position.

He’s 100% talking about Pezet

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He’s 100% talking about Pezet

 

[Avenger]

His path might be blocked at fullback but not in the halves. Is he a genuine halves option? He has never played there against grown men. All three reserve grade starts have been at fullback.

He did in the trial v Newcastle. Played on the left too. Did very well.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He did in the trial v Newcastle. Played on the left too. Did very well.

I do remember he defended in the line in that game, though looking at the game stats, he didn't attempt a single tackle: https://www.nrl.com/draw/pre-season-trials/2025/round-2/knights-v-eels/

 

[Gronk]

Quality googling right there.

His Dad had a great win rate with the eels. Only lost the 1 : W8 L1 88%

Troy Pezet - Playing Career - RLP

A summary of the career stats for Troy Pezet, a rugby league player who represented NSW Country Firsts, and also played for the South Queensland Crushers and the Parramatta Eels.

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