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Rumours and Whingers and Occasional Optimism XXIX

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Poupou Escobar

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Incorrect said:
I thought about Tolman, and I think he's a good honest worker... but so is Timmy Mannah. I think we'd need someone who adds something a bit different, a bit more explosiveness (like a Klemmer, or JWH) or an offload, step or pass at the line (Bromwich or Matulino)... but all unavailable as far as I know. Remember Fui at his peak circa 09-11... His explosive runs help set the tone and lay the foundations for the forward pack.... we haven't had that since. Klemmer would be ideal... bit of a hot head tho, and prone to suspension (a la Jnr Paulo).... but I bet most Eels fans would welcome Klemmer in a heartbeat even though it's one of the most cited reasons why letting Jnr go is a good idea (ie "he's always suspended, he's a liability, yada yada yada..."
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His problem is more that he doesn't work hard enough. Klemmer is a busy player as well as strong and aggressive.
 
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Dibs said:
I don't think that is one of the most cited reasons we are letting him go at all. I think it is that Ricky offered him ridiculous money that we couldn't get close to matching
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Noted. Whilst it's not the reason we are losing him/letting him walk, plenty have trotted out the line that it's no big deal letting him go because he's "always on report and misses a lot of games through suspension"....
 
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Noted. Whilst it's not the reason we are losing him/letting him walk, plenty have trotted out the line that it's no big deal letting him go because he's "always on report and misses a lot of games through suspension"....
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Well I think those comments were probably in relation to what would have to be paid to keep him. I'm sure if he would cost only 300k his judicial issues may not be considered a reason not to sign him
 
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hindy111 said:
Is anyone concerned we may of invested to heavily on experience?
I dont mind losing jnr and the word is we are getting a better prop to replace him. ☺
Anyone heard this?
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We desperately needed experience in our forward pack. I have no issues with Watmough or Scott. The main positive is the benefit for our younger forwards. Anyway Watmough will retire by the end of the year (at worst) and we have his money back.
 
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thank god, for a minute there I thought we were going to lose one of our depth players
 
Obscene Assassin

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If you can get Fifita fit and firing he's one of the best attacking props in tue game and he can play near a full game. It's all up to him though if he wants to get to that level.
 
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That scam has been around for years, he must be the only guy who was not aware of it
 
Barry O'Speedwagon

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Back in the 80s I convinced my science teacher to place the handset for his landline phone in a bucket of luke warm water and wait for a technician to arrive.
 
jk13

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Would b thoroughly happy with the acquisition of Klemmer, great prop with tremendous upside
 
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