Rumours and Stuff

[Poupou Escobar]

Actually the way it was won (in GP) was the least of the problems. Walker was >5m offside and Madden missed the FG because of the Walker pressure. Its a clear penalty and really had to be given (Tigers lost a GP game the same way), but there were obviously a lot of other decisions that were rubbish or contentious (both ways IMO).

For mine, its not just that the ref was pathetic, I actually think its more like it is the NRL approach. A lot of the decisions that appear ridiculous are actually completely consistent with the current NRL application of the rules. Unfortunately.

Im genuinely not rubbing it in your guys faces. It was a very tough loss to cop (Ive been there many times) and Parra were very toughand brave under the cicumstances.

FWIW, IMO if the Simmonson injury doesnt happen Tigers win by 13+, but it did happen.

Simonsson was our top tackle breaker for the game despite playing less than 60 minutes. Also our best outside back tackler on the day. He was a massive loss, and he'll be an even bigger loss this week.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I actually don't even think Simmonson scores at least one of those tries if he was still on the field.

Twidle has that extra yard of pace that Simmonson doesn't have & i reckon it made the difference in the end.

Simonsson is stronger and likely to beat the cover defender with power. Plus contributes more to our go forward.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

So why was it a penalty and he was put on report. If the result was the other way around, with the Tigpies player the one knocked out, he would've been sin binned for sure.

It was a grade one. Does every player get sin binned for those incidents?

 

[JokerEel]

Simonsson is stronger and likely to beat the cover defender with power. Plus contributes more to our go forward.

Yep that us how he scores his try yesterday with power....

 

[JokerEel]

It was a grade one. Does every player get sin binned for those incidents?

Tago got binned for it.

 

[hindy111]

nah Im good thanks mate

Tigers were 2 or 3 passes sticking away from blowing the game open.
At sametime if Pezshit doesn't kick on 2nd at 10 - 0 then maybe the Eels do instead.

For me the better side one. Tigers ran for more then 400mtrs extr and missed 30 odd less tackles. Plus Eels scored 2 tries when down to 12 men. Parra was gutsy amd had to deal with injuries. Otherwise maybe win.

But I cant blame ref.

 

[hindy111]

if the idiots in charge have any brains they would be working round the clock to secure the following...

* the last 2 roster spots.

* loan deals to players who arent getting a run atm, ie: Skelton or AKP

* working with NRL to have Matto medically retired yesterday.

I wonder if MON and Rogers have been thinking about that during their morning coffee and muffin at the COE cafe?

Ive said itma few time's J.Mclean.

 

[hindy111]

Simonsson is stronger and likely to beat the cover defender with power. Plus contributes more to our go forward.

Been our best player this year. Huge loss. Doorey also was finding his feet. Huge loss.

 

[The Predictor]

I’m a massive fan of Moretti, though my optimism is waning, he was MIA yesterday and when he did pop up he was hopeless

 

[The Predictor]

Tigers were 2 or 3 passes sticking away from blowing the game open.
At sametime if Pezshit doesn't kick on 2nd at 10 - 0 then maybe the Eels do instead.

For me the better side one. Tigers ran for more then 400mtrs extr and missed 30 odd less tackles. Plus Eels scored 2 tries when down to 12 men. Parra was gutsy amd had to deal with injuries. Otherwise maybe win.

But I cant blame ref.

And Jack runs straight, he would have fallen over the line and scored, haven’t seen too many butchered chances like that, just dumb

 

[Avenger]

I’m a massive fan of Moretti, though my optimism is waning, he was MIA yesterday and when he did pop up he was hopeless

It looks like he is playing scared.

 

[The Predictor]

It looks like he is playing scared.

Yes but why…getting injured? if that is the case join ur closest lawn bowls club

 

[Chipmunk]

It was a grade one. Does every player get sin binned for those incidents?

Players have been sin binned and not even charged.

 

[cinerary]

If you think he's a defensive liability, you don't understand the game. Once our middle collapsed, our edge defenders spent the rest of the game isolated. A defensive liability would've missed a lot more than three tackles on Thursday.

This comment aged well. Pezet has been a speed hump in defence.

 

[Pazza]

This comment aged well. Pezet has been a speed hump in defence.

 

[Eelementary]

It looks like he is playing scared.

I reckon it might be to do with his mental health (the reason he was away last year).

I don't think he's "him" yet, and it's a shame - a fit Moretti is good for us.

 

[The Predictor]

I reckon it might be to do with his mental health (the reason he was away last year).

I don't think he's "him" yet, and it's a shame - a fit Moretti is good for us.

That is a shame. this unfortunate period could define his career, hopefully club is fully aware and looking after him

 

[pazzaeel]

Eels boss Jim Sarantinos accelerates push for salary cap relief from NRL over foul play injuries​

Three high-profile Eels players will combine for 49 games spent out injured as a result of foul play, while the culprits will miss just six. It’s set to spark talks with NRL over salary cap dispensation.

Parramatta chief executive Jim Sarantinos is set to accelerate talks with the NRL over salary cap dispensation for players sidelined by foul play after the devastating loss of Bailey Simonsson on Easter Monday.
Sarantinos confirmed he planned to open formal discussions with head office over the concept given winger’s absence comes hot on the heels of injuries to J’maine Hopgood and Isaiah Iongi.

The Eels now have three high-profile players sidelined for extended periods as a direct result of foul play.

“We haven’t had that direct conversation with the NRL yet but I will be,” Sarantinos said.

“We have had a stack of injuries and some of them have been accidents. But the reality is we have lost J’maine Hopgood, Bailey Simonsson and Isaiah Iongi – we have players who are going to miss 49 games through acts of foul play.

“The opposition are going to lose players for six games suspension in total. It’s one thing to lose a player where there’s no foul play involved.

“It’s another thing for J’maine Hopgood to do his ACL when he cops a hip drop. We can’t replace those players unless we promote development players or train-and-trial players.

“If we had salary cap and roster spot dispensation it would give us the scope to explore other opportunities. It’s something I think the NRL needs to look at and we will be talking to them about it.”

Simonsson is expected to be sidelined for an extended period after dislocating his ankle when he was tackled in mid-air by Tigers winger Luke Laulilii at CommBank Stadium on Sunday.

Hopgood and Iongi were already on the sidelines amid a frustrating injury list for coach Jason Ryles.

Immediately after his side’s golden point loss to the Tigers, Ryles said the idea of cap dispensation was worth discussing.

“Surely I think it’d be something worth considering,” Ryles said.

“Foul play, season-ending injury, there should possibly be something. I think common sense would prevail.

“I’m not sure exactly how that works. I asked our GM last week and he’s going to follow that up. That’s above my pay grade.

“The players don’t actually mean to do it. We understand that, but there’s a reason those actions are outlawed, because of what we’re going through now.”

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-boss-jim-sarantinos-accelerates-push-for-salary-cap-relief-from-nrl-over-foul-play-injuries/news-story/0c4083d233e5d940358f3a32c7f71c3c

Jasn't had the conversation yet. Why am i suprised?

When you are ready Jim

 

[Eelogical]

Parramatta Eels star Mitch Moses sent official NRL warning over treatment of referee Peter Gough​

Parramatta Eels star Mitchell Moses has been sent an official warning letter by the NRL over his on-field antics towards referee Peter Gough in their dramatic golden point loss to the Wests Tigers.

Parramatta halfback Mitchell Moses has been sent a warning letter by the NRL about his on-field antics towards match officials.
The NRL is aware Moses touched referee Peter Gough three times during Monday’s high-intensity golden point thriller against Wests Tigers.

NRL management issued Moses with a ‘concerning act notice’ around his general manner and demeanour towards referees throughout the season.

There are also some trepidation at the NRL around the regularity of Moses’ approaching match officials, sometimes slightly aggressively.

The NRL has been monitoring Moses’ constantly questioning around on-field decisions. The letter, issued by the game’s Match Review Committee, is a level below a judiciary charge.

It equates to a severe reprimand.

While none of the three moments where Moses placed his hands on Gough during Monday’s match were deemed aggressive, the NRL maintains a strict “no contract” edict with match officials.

NRL management has warned players could be breached through any form of contact with match officials, whether it be minor, friendly or accidental.

Moses twice handled Gough – on the back and right arm – when Eels centre Sean Russell was concussed after a tackle with Wests Tigers opposite Heamasi Makasini in the 28th minute.

Gough told Moses on-field that Russell “actually rushes out of the line” and “he’s not control himself. There’s a duty of care there not to make high contact (so) it will be penalty against Sean Russell. We have had them in the past like that.”

Moses replied: “I’ve never heard that, head-on-head contact.”

The Eels star then touched Gough’s right arm again as players were leaving the field at halftime.

Multiple players in recent history have been punished for making contact with a match official including Sam McKendry, Dylan Brown, Sam Moa, Heath Mason, William Kennedy, Tyson Frizell, Harry Grant, Steve Matai and Jahrome Hughes.

Moses engaged in several on-field discussions throughout the CommBank Stadium match.

One drama between Moses and Gough occurred in the first half when the Eels playmaker was essentially denied a captain’s challenge when the referee ruled a loose carry, rather than strip, when Eels forwards Jack Williams was in possession.

On-field, Moses said to Gough: “He was held and getting up to play the ball. I want to challenge that.”

Gough replied: “I hadn’t ruled the tackle complete, it’s a lost ball.”

Post-game, Moses said: “(Williams) felt like he was held and had about four players on him so he’s tried to get up and play the ball.

“And then a bloke has come flying in so I asked to challenge it and he (Gough) said he hadn’t called held yet. So there was no point in me challenging it because I was never going to win it. I don’t know.

“He pretty much told me not to challenge it because he told me he hadn’t said held. There was no way I was going to win that. But it’s not why we lost.”

Eels coach Jason Ryles added: “(Referees) have a hard job. They get put in some pretty high pressure situations.”

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/parramatta-eels-star-mitch-moses-sent-official-nrl-warning-over-treatment-of-referee-peter-gough/news-story/794448ea6c70920b9733037e0714b4b6

This is further punishment over the Lomax saga. It's part of our duty of care for butting heads with the NRL.

 

[Delboy]

Crichton and Tedesco are constantly questioning the referee , and not in games as hopelessly refereed as Monday. Coincidence that they have massive media presence on Nein and Fox that nothing comes of it, not surprising really.