Rumours and Stuff

[Poupou Escobar]

Zain is younger brother of Mo, a half back.

I do read the junior reps team lists.

 

[hineyrulz]

Sharks have a very good pack. Better than most I'd say. But Williams played his best ever season just this year, at our club. He's a leader for sure. He came straight into our leadership group with Paulo and Hopgood. This is something Ryles has complete control over and he would know who the leaders are.

Ryan Matterson came straight into our leadership group as well ffs!!

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Lot of buzzwords being thrown about.

There certainly are.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

i thought bennett didnt like paying front rowers

Maybe he thinks 'forward leaders' aren't essential?

 

[Poupou Escobar]

and they were a good pack before they signed AFB too…some clubs just do things a little better don’t they?

Better? He left the Warriors and they improved. Meanwhile the Sharks got worse.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

this squad isn’t Bennetts doing so don’t pretend to think that he knows what he’s doing because when even he knows that up against it…

although credit to Bennett for landing blokes like Smith and Fifita on the cheap, they could of been handy for us…

Bennett chose to go there. He's not known for landing in places that need a rebuild.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Ryan Matterson came straight into our leadership group as well ffs!!

He's a strong personality. He's certainly not a follower.

 

[hineyrulz]

He's a strong personality. He's certainly not a follower.

She’s a selfish self absorbed jizzmop.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He is just selective about whom he gives a f**k.

 

[Noise]

He is just selective about whom he gives a f**k.

Jesus and his reflection. That’s it.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

He’s also kind to the disabled kids.

 

[Stevie]

I don’t think we necessarily need a ‘leader’ bro. Honestly if there’s not much between our best and worst forward in the 17 we could just be a real terrier underrated pack that rips in every week. We don’t have to be reliant on one big dog.

Hopgood and Williams are the older heads who both are quite intelligent and are there to steer you he young bulls around.

Riley Smith also has leadership group written all over him.

*PS I should have prefaced this by stating it’s the one day of the year I can’t have a punt so my brain is all over the shop. I’m like an ADHD kid without his meds.

It’s an interesting point you make. I do not see that in Hopgood (leader) and he is only in what, his 3rd season of NRL? In fact, he seems quite nonchalant to me but to be fair I have no insight to the inner sanctum, and not all leaders have to use words to lead.

Re Williams, Ryles threw him straight into the leadership group and I really rate Ryles leadership skills so he must have really seen something in Williams.

 

[Timana]

It’s an interesting point you make. I do not see that in Hopgood (leader) and he is only in what, his 3rd season of NRL? In fact, he seems quite nonchalant to me but to be fair I have no insight to the inner sanctum, and not all leaders have to use words to lead.

Re Williams, Ryles threw him straight into the leadership group and I really rate Ryles leadership skills so he must have really seen something in Williams.

yup. JR wants to set a standard here and define the culture. So it becomes part of our DNA. I think that's why he brought in JDB and Pezet. The kids will see how it's done by professionals and pick it up as part of their on standards.

I think a forward leader is someone who knows when something is needed and stands up when no one else is standing up and why i mentioned RCG.

 

[Timana]

Eels Line Up Multiple Forward Targets - sportintel

Parramatta are actively moving to strengthen their forward pack as recruitment planning intensifies, with several established NRL forwards

sportintel.co.uk

Parramatta are actively moving to strengthen their forward pack as recruitment planning intensifies, with several established NRL forwards emerging as potential targets.


The Eels are understood to be monitoring a group of experienced and versatile forwards, led by Cronulla Sharks enforcer Sifa Talakai. Talakai’s ability to play both in the middle and on an edge, coupled with his aggression and ball-running power, makes him an attractive option as Parramatta look to add size and impact to their pack.



Also on the club’s radar is South Sydney Rabbitohs forward Elias Leafa, a mobile middle forward known for his high work rate and defensive reliability. His experience and consistency could provide valuable depth and stability to the Eels’ rotation.



Melbourne Storm premiership-winning prop Christian Welch is another name linked to Parramatta’s recruitment plans. Welch’s leadership, finals experience and toughness through the middle would offer the Eels a seasoned presence in the engine room, particularly as the club seeks to balance youth with experience.


Rounding out the list is Sharks back-rower Teague Wilton, who has developed into a reliable edge forward in recent seasons. Wilton’s line-running and defensive discipline make him a potential long-term option as Parramatta assess ways to improve their edge combinations.


While no deals are understood to be imminent, the Eels’ interest in multiple forwards underlines a clear focus on improving their pack as they look to build a more competitive and resilient squad for the upcoming NRL campaigns.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I thought Welch retired

 

[Pazza]

Didnt teig wilton just re sign

 

[85 Baby]

100% AI generated

 

[Avenger]

What a bullshit article

 

[Stevie]

100% AI generated

Good call. As if any journo gives accurate playing style descriptions haha

 

[hindy111]

He’s also kind to the disabled kids.

So are 95% of people. Plus I wouldn't be judging someone's character off an Instagram post.
Idiot