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No celebrations from Hindmarsh
September 16, 2007 - 6:40PM
Is Nathan Hindmarsh becoming the grumpy old man of Parramatta?
The Eels qualified for a shot at the NRL grand final with a 25-6 victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday night, but Hindmarsh still wasn't satisfied.
Even after coach Michael Hagan told his players to enjoy the moment, Hindmarsh was thinking ahead.
He has bigger goals to achieve.
"Everyone is telling me to start smiling, but I will smile when I'm holding up the cup in two weeks time," said Hindmarsh.
It's not the first time Hindmarsh has played devil's advocate.
Three weeks ago the tireless backrower complained about his younger teammates free-spirited football style.
He knew it wasn't the way to win a premiership, never mind the fact they had just run in 13 tries in belting 2006 premiers Brisbane.
Hindmarsh knows defence and completions, not flashy football, is what wins premierships.
And although defence is something Parramatta can hang their hat on lately, Hindmarsh knows there is plenty of improvement left in the Eels.
"We are getting better, we don't want to go in too confident but we know we're getting better," he said.
They face `mission impossible' with a preliminary final date with minor premiers Melbourne at Telstra Dome next Sunday.
Nobody expects Parramatta to continue their charmed run as underdogs but it hasn't stopped Hindmarsh from revealing his desire to win the 2007 premiership.
He's already missed two golden opportunities at a title, the first in 2001 when the Eels lost the decider to Newcastle, and the most recent their shock 2005 preliminary final 29-0 failure to North Queensland.
And this season marks his last playing alongside brother Ian before his older sibling retires.
"Playing in a grand final and losing one, that is what is driving me, definitely," he said.
"Playing for blokes like my brother (Ian) who haven't played in one (grand final) and will finish at the end of the year.
"And Timana (Tahu) who is off to union and he wants to win another one (premiership).
"Everyone is doing it for everyone that is in the side."
© 2007 AAP
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September 16, 2007 - 6:40PM
Is Nathan Hindmarsh becoming the grumpy old man of Parramatta?
The Eels qualified for a shot at the NRL grand final with a 25-6 victory over the Bulldogs on Saturday night, but Hindmarsh still wasn't satisfied.
Even after coach Michael Hagan told his players to enjoy the moment, Hindmarsh was thinking ahead.
He has bigger goals to achieve.
"Everyone is telling me to start smiling, but I will smile when I'm holding up the cup in two weeks time," said Hindmarsh.
It's not the first time Hindmarsh has played devil's advocate.
Three weeks ago the tireless backrower complained about his younger teammates free-spirited football style.
He knew it wasn't the way to win a premiership, never mind the fact they had just run in 13 tries in belting 2006 premiers Brisbane.
Hindmarsh knows defence and completions, not flashy football, is what wins premierships.
And although defence is something Parramatta can hang their hat on lately, Hindmarsh knows there is plenty of improvement left in the Eels.
"We are getting better, we don't want to go in too confident but we know we're getting better," he said.
They face `mission impossible' with a preliminary final date with minor premiers Melbourne at Telstra Dome next Sunday.
Nobody expects Parramatta to continue their charmed run as underdogs but it hasn't stopped Hindmarsh from revealing his desire to win the 2007 premiership.
He's already missed two golden opportunities at a title, the first in 2001 when the Eels lost the decider to Newcastle, and the most recent their shock 2005 preliminary final 29-0 failure to North Queensland.
And this season marks his last playing alongside brother Ian before his older sibling retires.
"Playing in a grand final and losing one, that is what is driving me, definitely," he said.
"Playing for blokes like my brother (Ian) who haven't played in one (grand final) and will finish at the end of the year.
"And Timana (Tahu) who is off to union and he wants to win another one (premiership).
"Everyone is doing it for everyone that is in the side."
© 2007 AAP
Brought to you by
http://news.leaguehq.com.au/no-celebrations-from-hindmarsh/20074916-z9w.html#
