Todd Lowrie part of Eels revival

[JessEel]

OK, Don't crucify me, or this article - please!
Just saw it at work and didn't see it on here, thought i'd share!

Todd Lowrie part of Eels revival


BY BRETT KEEBLE
6/08/2009 4:00:00 AM
MANY footballers would consider a Premier League grand final win and a NSW Residents jersey in the past two seasons as career highlights.But for Parramatta toiler Todd Lowrie, they were consolation prizes.
The former Knights back-rower and Scone junior followed coach Michael Hagan to the Eels at the end of 2006, intent on developing his game and establishing himself as an NRL regular after 57 appearances in five seasons for Newcastle.
But Lowrie played just two of a possible 27 NRL games in 2007 after suffering a knee injury early in the season, then by the time he returned the Eels were charging towards the top four and he had to be satisfied with a Premier League title with the reserves.
"If you're going to play there, you want to be successful, so that worked out good," he said.
Lowrie increased his number of appearances to 14 last year, mostly in the second half of the season, which meant he was eligible for NSW Residents selection. He played in their 24-16 victory over their Queensland counterparts in the curtain-raiser to Origin II at Suncorp Stadium.
"I qualified for Residents by one game, we had a good win there, then I might have had one more reserve-grade game just after that and played first grade the rest of the year," Lowrie said.
In the final year of his three-year contract at Parramatta, Lowrie missed their first and fourth games this season and came off the bench in their second and third, but has been a regular starter in the back row since then.
"It's been good, finally," he said.
"When I was there [in Newcastle], I never thought I'd have to leave and I never wanted to leave, but the way it turned out, I did, and I don't hold any grudges whatsoever.
"I wish I had have played more first grade in the last two years and established myself a bit more, but the change in environment and that sort of stuff is not necessarily a bad thing. It opens your eyes a little bit to another part of the world.
"It sounds a bit silly I suppose, but I grew up a little bit more by leaving, and had to take things a bit more seriously."

http://www.theherald.com.au/news/lo...todd-lowrie-part-of-eels-revival/1588248.aspx

 

[JessEel]

 

[Swiftstylez]

Why would anyone crucify you for it? Todd Lowrie has been a solid and safe NRL player the last few weeks. I would have even given him a point in the 3, 2, 1 last week. You need to notice the work that he did when the game was still up for the takings. After that our superstars shone through but he layed the platform for that earlier.

You pedantic f**ks need to take a look at Lowrie this week and notice the solid work he puts in.

 

[JessEel]

hmm... way to start arguements Stylez :lol:

 

[SDM]

:lol: What an attractive photo

 

[Avenger]

Lowrie has had about 10 decent games for us in nearly 3 years. His tenure here has not been successful. I still believe we have rocks in our heads if we re-sign him and I don't care if it's for $30K.

Lowrie makes Lee Hopkins look like Sonny Bill Williams.

 

[EELICIT]

believe in me you must !

 

[EELRAM]

believe in me you must !

Hey! Not that ugly am I.:shock:

 

[sooperdooper]

todd is a genuinely nice guy...
but a toiler at best
he is in career best form at the moment.
I hope he is picked up by another nrl club...

we have enough players to cover/step up in his place

but i tell you what: He is a better player than weller

 

[Belly in Brisvegas]

Yeah Tooood has been pretty solid ove rthe past few weeks....certainly hasn't shirked in the effort department.

But when I look at the 13 jersey I get major wood when Phil is in it!!!

 

[Twizzle]

Why would anyone crucify you for it? Todd Lowrie has been a solid and safe NRL player the last few weeks. I would have even given him a point in the 3, 2, 1 last week. You need to notice the work that he did when the game was still up for the takings. After that our superstars shone through but he layed the platform for that earlier.

You pedantic f**ks need to take a look at Lowrie this week and notice the solid work he puts in.

its OK to be angry mate, but can you tone down the abuse

cheers

 

[JoeyJoJo83]

Like Avenger said his had about a dozen good games over the past three years, if he put in that "solid work" over the past three years no one would bitch about him.

 

[Eels Dude]

At least he puts in every week, unlike Weller who just won't grow up and has attitude problems.

 

[Swiftstylez]

My anger wasn't serious mate LOL But I am serious about Todd

 

[Sparky 74]

Todd
weller
joe G
Paolo
need to look else where in 2010 sorry

 

[NorthShoreEel]

Lowrie has had about 10 decent games for us in nearly 3 years. His tenure here has not been successful. I still believe we have rocks in our heads if we re-sign him and I don't care if it's for $30K.

Lowrie makes Lee Hopkins look like Sonny Bill Williams.

I maybe the only one - but, I liked Lee Hopkins - he played with a pride & passion of the glorious blue & gold jersey. He never gave up (even if he wasnt a superstar).

 

[Eels Dude]

I maybe the only one - but, I liked Lee Hopkins - he played with a pride & passion of the glorious blue & gold jersey. He never gave up (even if he wasnt a superstar).

Yeah he was a great passionate player. He was pretty small for a forward but made up for it with his effort.

 

[ParraAds]

Lee Hopkins = Alan Tongue

I think Lowrie is a better player than both, when he's in good form he's lot more physical, especially in defence.

 

[PJ Marshal]

lee hopkins, still rememeber after he gave that penalty away against the storm in tears on the ground

 

[Eelementary]

Lee Hopkins was a God.