Team List Tuesday: Rnd 25 v Panthers (Friday 3rd Sept) - Who Will BA Rest?

[Twizzle]

So I guess Will Smith is not playing no 14

 

[Joshuatheeel]

Will Smith will be captain

Will Smith to captain Eels in Round 25

Will Smith will captain the Parramatta Eels for the first time when the team plays the Penrith Panthers in Round 25 of the NRL.

www.parraeels.com.au

 

[mxlegend99]

Very disappointed you guys are resting players. Especially after such a great win.

Obviously neither team has much to gain by winning (Eels win and the reward is potentially playing Storm again, Panthers win or lose face Souths)but these games are usually one the players love to step up for. Hopefully we get a full strength clash in finals atleast.

 

[Gazzamatta]

Russell
Dunster
Penisini
Oppy
Fergo
Drown
Jrthur
Maka
Smith
Oregon
Cartwright
Hipgrave
Stone

14 to 17 WHAFC.

 

[Gary Gutful]

Thoughts on whether we should rest this many? I can see that we are trying to address the issue of burn out but if we get belted this weekend does it knock our confidence ahead of the finals?

 

[eel01s]

I reckon you get as many players rested as possible. They would all be carrying a niggle or two and this is a perfect opportunity to provide a little freshen up. Week one of the finals won't be easy no matter who we face.

 

[Tooooks]

Very disappointed you guys are resting players. Especially after such a great win.

Obviously neither team has much to gain by winning (Eels win and the reward is potentially playing Storm again, Panthers win or lose face Souths)but these games are usually one the players love to step up for. Hopefully we get a full strength clash in finals atleast.

I don’t much like us resting too many and copping a pasting, either, but on the flip side, a few of these guys really need a break.

 

[emjaycee]

Thoughts on whether we should rest this many? I can see that we are trying to address the issue of burn out but if we get belted this weekend does it knock our confidence ahead of the finals?

It's also about avoiding a repeat of last year where less experienced players need to be called upon in a crucial finals match as was the case last year when we lost 3 outside backs for the game against Souffs.

Bea does the same thing and gets accused of not learning from his mistakes.
Bea does something different to improve our odds and people want to question whether it's a good idea.

 

[Noise]

Thoughts on whether we should rest this many? I can see that we are trying to address the issue of burn out but if we get belted this weekend does it knock our confidence ahead of the finals?

I’m not a fan. I reckon we are more of a momentum team and this disruption / potential blow out could halt the momentum we have built over the last 2 weeks.

 

[jk13]

i'd slot BAs other kids and wife into the backline

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

Thoughts on whether we should rest this many? I can see that we are trying to address the issue of burn out but if we get belted this weekend does it knock our confidence ahead of the finals?

No. It's a mental thing. If they know they didn't take the game seriously, they can't have their confidence broken.

Also, if we meet the Panthers again in the semis, they might be over confident and take us lightly.

 

[Gary Gutful]

It's also about avoiding a repeat of last year where less experienced players need to be called upon in a crucial finals match as was the case last year when we lost 3 outside backs for the game against Souffs.

Bea does the same thing and gets accused of not learning from his mistakes.
Bea does something different to improve our odds and people want to question whether it's a good idea.

Agreed. It was partly why I was interested in people’s thoughts now rather than afterwards.

 

[Gary Gutful]

I’m not a fan. I reckon we are more of a momentum team and this disruption / potential blow out could halt the momentum we have built over the last 2 weeks.

That’s my thoughts but @Hindmarshisgod2 makes some solid counter arguments.

F**k. Did I just say that?

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

Most exciting TLT in history.

 

[Gazzamatta]

i'd slot BAs other kids and wife into the backline

Ffs dont mention The Rouse Hill Rhinos.

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

That’s my thoughts but @Hindmarshisgod2 makes some solid counter arguments.

F**k. Did I just say that?

Did we just become friends?

 

[84 Baby]

Thoughts on whether we should rest this many? I can see that we are trying to address the issue of burn out but if we get belted this weekend does it knock our confidence ahead of the finals?

Gutho and Marata definitely given they are carrying injuries.
Lane would depend on severity of head knock otherwise I’d play him.
I would’ve rested Junior anyway. Maybe Nrown as well.
Papali’i is probably half/half - I’d say reduced game time regardless.
Moses/Drown fine to play but probably take Moses (and Lussick) off early.
Of the non top 17 players, so to give them some game time in case of injuries in finals, Smith and Russell definitely need game time. The lesser forwards (Greig, Stone, etc) could use game time but it’s offset by RCG and to a lesser extent Oregon needing runs if available.

 

[I'm a loser baby...]

I've never heard of half these merkins! Way to f**k it up, Bea!

Actually I quite like the look of that side.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

Very disappointed you guys are resting players. Especially after such a great win.

Obviously neither team has much to gain by winning (Eels win and the reward is potentially playing Storm again, Panthers win or lose face Souths)but these games are usually one the players love to step up for. Hopefully we get a full strength clash in finals atleast.

Geez I'm glad I got on Penrith at $1.31

 

[Gronk]

Team List - Eels v Panthers, Round 25

A number of changes have been made to the Parramatta Eels team to take on the Penrith Panthers in Round 25.

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