Rumours and Stuff

[senior]

A full year of Tuivaiti playing big minutes in cup would probably be better for his development in comparison to coming off the bench for 25 minutes

 

[RealdEel]

A full year of Tuivaiti playing big minutes in cup would probably be better for his development in comparison to coming off the bench for 25 minutes

Not too sure about that to be honest. 25 minutes is a fair amount of game time in the NRL.

The quality of CUP is a fair way off the NRL as well.

 

[Jake the snake]

If he stays Injury free he could play a game or 2 next year due to injuries.
He will jump Mateale next year in the pecking order.

Talagi is definitely going to play in the NRL.

TCT mention how big all 3 guys are as well from the Friday report.

If 1 of Brown Talagi Neemia can make it long term I'll be pretty happy. Tuivati has already made it in my book.

Did the TCT also talk about how big their arms are and how someone came second behind Gutho in a running race?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Gutherson left the club 12 months ago ffs. Time to move on.

 

[oldmancraigy]

Gutherson left the club 12 months ago ffs.

It might be time for you to stop crying about it, take the time to get over it and move on??

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Stuff: Instagram is becoming almost unusable with all the AI crap every second post. FB is not far behind.

 

[Jake the snake]

Did the TCT report how the team played like immortals with unbelievably great set moves against no defence at training ?

 

[Soren Lorenson]

The irony of @Jake the snake accusing TCT of being repetitive and incorrect.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

It might be time for you to stop crying about it, take the time to get over it and move on??

I prefer Iongi. He will probably become a better player than Gutherson, though never as fit.

 

[hindy111]

Stuff: Instagram is becoming almost unusable with all the AI crap every second post. FB is not far behind.

I got off social media cause 90% of it is fake AI news. It is corrupting people's thought process

 

[hindy111]

I prefer Iongi. He will probably become a better player than Gutherson, though never as fit.

I would be suprised if he reaches Guthersons peak level. He was top 2 defensive fullback for quite a while. And top 3 ball playing fullback for a long time. Maybe even still currently.
Iongi will never be a top 5 defender. Maybe not even top 10. He is just to small. His ball playing is ok but Guthersons was elite. He also doesn't offer the same support play but that can be fixed.

Guthersons last few years were below par but at his peak he was one of the best Eels ever. Iongi is an excellent rookie. Be great to see how much he improves in 2026. But he may just plateau. It's a guess

 

[Glenneel]

I was keen on Fox and am keen on NAS. Both players offer something we don’t have and need.

What....speed and mongrel?

 

[Noise]

What....speed and mongrel?

Yep

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Iongi will never be a top 5 defender. Maybe not even top 10. He is just to small.

Iongi is 185 cm, taller than Tedsco (184), Edwards (183), Ponga (184).......

And as with all youngsters the weight/bigger build will come with age...

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I would be suprised if he reaches Guthersons peak level. He was top 2 defensive fullback for quite a while. And top 3 ball playing fullback for a long time. Maybe even still currently.
Iongi will never be a top 5 defender. Maybe not even top 10. He is just to small. His ball playing is ok but Guthersons was elite. He also doesn't offer the same support play but that can be fixed.

Guthersons last few years were below par but at his peak he was one of the best Eels ever. Iongi is an excellent rookie. Be great to see how much he improves in 2026. But he may just plateau. It's a guess

Gutherson achieved a lot by hogging the ball though, including when the big play was on. For this reason we would’ve missed out on some opportunities when he got the ball and didn’t make a big play, whereas a more dynamic player would have.

I’m also convinced that it is tackle breaking that separates the best attacking players from the rest, at most positions anyway, including fullback. Iongi is already better at this than Gutherson.

 

[Johnny88]

Star Parramatta half Mitchell Moses has hit back at critics of the Eels’ decision to secure Jonah Pezet from the Storm for the 2026 NRL season, saying it’s the perfect buffer to help develop the club’s rising crop of young players.
The Eels will get Pezet for 12 months before he joins Brisbane the following year on a long-term deal to replace veteran halfback Adam Reynolds.

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Mitchell Moses and Patrick Carrigan discuss the future of Jonah Pezet who could join both their clubs.
The signing is definitely unusual, but coach Jason Ryles has been spot on in every recruiting decision he has made so far.
Moses, who is on tour with the Kangaroos in England, is the club’s star player and his view counts more than most.
“I’ve heard all the criticism, but I think the signing is unreal,” Moses said.
“I think I can unlock him, and he can do the same for me. I’ve seen what he can do and he is more than ready. He knows his stuff. You can see it in the way he plays. The one-year deal is no issue. We have some really exciting halves coming up and the one extra year is perfect for them to keep their development going. It’s a win for the club.”

Mitchell Moses says Eels signing Jonah Pezet will help the younger halves next year.Creditarramatta Eels

‘He can unlock me’: Moses says Storm recruit the perfect fit for Eels

Parramatta half Mitchell Moses is backing the Eels decision to secure Jonah Pezet from the Storm for just one season, believing it will help develop their rising crop of young players.

www.smh.com.au

 

[hindy111]

Iongi is 185 cm, taller than Tedsco (184), Edwards (183), Ponga (184).......

And as with all youngsters the weight/bigger build will come with age...

He has a small frame and is 22. Those players you mention are thicker set frames id say. TBF so does Walsh. I still think smaller fullbacks are never as good in defense.

 

[hindy111]

Gutherson achieved a lot by hogging the ball though, including when the big play was on. For this reason we would’ve missed out on some opportunities when he got the ball and didn’t make a big play, whereas a more dynamic player would have.

I’m also convinced that it is tackle breaking that separates the best attacking players from the rest, at most positions anyway, including fullback. Iongi is already better at this than Gutherson.

Defense is also half the game. Gutherson I've seen multiple times save 2 or 3 one on one Try's that 90% of fullbacks couldnt stop. Thats 12-18 POINTS a game.
Some are down playing how good he was since he left I reckon. Or remembering his last 1 or 2 years. Behind Hayne he was our best Fullback I've seen.
Ionghi woukd be doing very well to take thst mantle. Hope he does but one good rookie season is to small a sample size

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He has a small frame and is 22. Those players you mention are thicker set frames id say.

He is five years away from being fully developed. However he is probably at his peak for speed/agility. Tedesco was much lighter early in his career too.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Defense is also half the game. Gutherson I've seen multiple times save 2 or 3 one on one Try's that 90% of fullbacks couldnt stop. Thats 12-18 POINTS a game.
Some are down playing how good he was since he left I reckon. Or remembering his last 1 or 2 years. Behind Hayne he was our best Fullback I've seen.
Ionghi woukd be doing very well to take thst mantle. Hope he does but one good rookie season is to small a sample size

His defence was great. It’s his attack that was fairly pedestrian, though he was still very effective just through sheer volume of involvement.