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Jake the snake

Jake the snake

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Delboy said:
The issue remains, as a club we are short a few players to make a run at the top 8. Listening to MON on Sen, it was more of the same when compared to the Storm HOF.
At least he had the awareness to say that they would be in the market for players and would depend on cap etc.
MON was his usual monosyllabic self, spoke to what seemed a pre rehearsed statement and said noting even when asked a question expressing the clubs position, no reference at all to upgrades.
Anyway, other clubs are moving into the market and ,let’s hope we are doing the same and manage to recruit decent players, we are not a club that has had a lot of success in competitive situations for a while, so probably pays to be patient and see what outcomes are achieved. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks and wait for news on extensions and recruits, let’s hope we see the club successful in setting up a move towards the finals.
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Had been saying the Moneyball thing about trolley boy Mon and Jim’s mowing service for a while. Glad to hear they flew on their junket to the UK as well. Could’ve saved them $$$ by sending them to the 4 time premiership winners down the road for a tour on how to be sucessful. But nooooooooo these imposters wanted to go on a holiday and learn off failing super league clubs. f**kING Amateurs!!
 
Stevie

Stevie

Bench
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Twizzle said:
If Garrick came to the Eels, it would be to play in the centres, assuming Lomax stays.

No way he plays on the wing with the Fox extending and Lomax staying.
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I’d be ok with that and offer Penisini 350k to stay, take it or leave it. Keep Russell he’s a battler but is getting better each season and a great defender.
 
Glenneel

Glenneel

Bench
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Delboy said:
The issue remains, as a club we are short a few players to make a run at the top 8. Listening to MON on Sen, it was more of the same when compared to the Storm HOF.
At least he had the awareness to say that they would be in the market for players and would depend on cap etc.
MON was his usual monosyllabic self, spoke to what seemed a pre rehearsed statement and said noting even when asked a question expressing the clubs position, no reference at all to upgrades.
Anyway, other clubs are moving into the market and ,let’s hope we are doing the same and manage to recruit decent players, we are not a club that has had a lot of success in competitive situations for a while, so probably pays to be patient and see what outcomes are achieved. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks and wait for news on extensions and recruits, let’s hope we see the club successful in setting up a move towards the finals.
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Don't think we need much to be really competitive. There appears to be plenty of quality coming thru lower grades, forwards and a few backs. Whether any can progress to NRL this year is the big question. Our showing at the backend of this year (or is it now next year since 1 Nov?) gives us hope for a successful year to come.

We've filled 1 hole at 5/8 and need a strike centre to further improve our squad which is our minimum requirement in my estimation. Now its up to Ryles to see who is on the market and whether they'll improve our squad. Exciting times ahead with the transfer market open and training starting on Monday.
 
Glenneel

Glenneel

Bench
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Delboy said:
The issue remains, as a club we are short a few players to make a run at the top 8. Listening to MON on Sen, it was more of the same when compared to the Storm HOF.
At least he had the awareness to say that they would be in the market for players and would depend on cap etc.
MON was his usual monosyllabic self, spoke to what seemed a pre rehearsed statement and said noting even when asked a question expressing the clubs position, no reference at all to upgrades.
Anyway, other clubs are moving into the market and ,let’s hope we are doing the same and manage to recruit decent players, we are not a club that has had a lot of success in competitive situations for a while, so probably pays to be patient and see what outcomes are achieved. Fingers crossed for the next few weeks and wait for news on extensions and recruits, let’s hope we see the club successful in setting up a move towards the finals.
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Don't think we need much to be really competitive. There appears to be plenty of quality coming thru lower grades, forwards and a few backs. Whether any can progress to NRL this year is the big question. Our showing at the backend of this year (or is it now next year since 1 Nov?) gives us hope for a successful year to come.

We've filled 1 hole at 5/8 and need a strike centre to further improve our squad which is our minimum requirement in my estimation. Now its up to Ryles to see who is on the market and whether they'll improve our squad. Exciting times ahead with the transfer market open and training starting on Monday.

*this was such a good post decided to post it twice!

**had trouble posting this as LU system malfunctioned initially
 
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Delboy

Delboy

First Grade
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Glenneel said:
Don't think we need much to be really competitive. There appears to be plenty of quality coming thru lower grades, forwards and a few backs. Whether any can progress to NRL this year is the big question. Our showing at the backend of this year (or is it now next year since 1 Nov?) gives us hope for a successful year to come.

We've filled 1 hole at 5/8 and need a strike centre to further improve our squad which is our minimum requirement in my estimation. Now its up to Ryles to see who is on the market and whether they'll improve our squad. Exciting times ahead with the transfer market open and training starting on Monday.

*this was such a good post decided to post it twice!

**had trouble posting this as LU system malfunctioned initially
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The post was more about not standing still and satisfied but taking the opportunity to strengthen a decent roster as younger players come through. Not really an area where the club has been competent recently, some of us are getting older and see a big club not moving as it should.

If they do some decent business after Nov 1, terrific, just not sure where the front office is going. Thank goodness Ryles has influence, at least that’s an improvement
 
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