Trial game: Eels v Dragons Thurs 18/2/2021 ->@ 5:30pm<- AEST

[I'm a loser baby...]

He seemed to f**k everything up all the time in the first half.

I thought a couple of early touches weren't good. But I'll defer to the people who were paying attention.

 

[Soto]

When can we purchase our world club challenge tickets????

Better get the Covid vaccines so we aren't left dissapointed..hope its not too cold in England

 

[Eelogical]

He seemed to f**k everything up all the time in the first half.

He's a work in progress. Nothing flash from what I saw but he has some decent passing and play reading skills.

 

[Gronk]

1 Sean Russell

2 Michael Oldfield

3 Will Penisini

4 Tom Opacic

5 Haze Dunster

6 Will Smith

7 Jakob Arthur

8 Dave Hollis

9 Joey Lussick

10 Oregon Kaufusi

11 Keegan Hipgrave

12 Isaiah Papalií

13 Makahesi Makatoa

14 Josh Tuipulotu

15 Matt Komolafe

16 Jordan Rankin

17 Caleb Tohi

18 Charbel Tasipale

19 Solomone Naiduki

20 Toa Mata'afa

21 Eli El Zahkem

NN Tim Lafai

NN Charlton Schaafhausen

NN Noel Aukafolau

Special mention to Rankin, Lussick, Hollis, Dunster, Penisini who have work to do. Others have even more work to do or are shit, like Hipgrave.

oh and Will smith, but he’s a first grader.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

first half Brad's son was bad. Looks like he spends 90% of his practice on defense. I hope he is not next up.

I honestly thought he was fine for an 18 year old. Didn't lack confidence. He is not next up for NRL.

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Young Arthur is an 18 Yr old playing his first game against real men. He was excellent in that context. I loved how he chased down Cody Ramsey in the first half.

 

[Obscene Assassin]

Sounds like Brad has another kid .... Matta Arthur

I know you're making a joke here but funnily enough Brad's other son's first name is Matt

 

[chiefy1]

Young Arthur is an 18 Yr old playing his first game against real men. He was excellent in that context. I loved how he chased down Cody Ramsey in the first half.

Arthur looked really confident and didn't hesitate, for a kid that hasn't even played NSW cup you can really feel that he is going to play plenty of NRL undoubtedly.

 

[Soto]

1 Sean Russell

2 Michael Oldfield

3 Will Penisini

4 Tom Opacic

5 Haze Dunster

6 Will Smith

7 Jakob Arthur

8 Dave Hollis

9 Joey Lussick

10 Oregon Kaufusi

11 Keegan Hipgrave

12 Isaiah Papalií

13 Makahesi Makatoa

14 Josh Tuipulotu

15 Matt Komolafe

16 Jordan Rankin

17 Caleb Tohi

18 Charbel Tasipale

19 Solomone Naiduki

20 Toa Mata'afa

21 Eli El Zahkem

NN Tim Lafai

NN Charlton Schaafhausen

NN Noel Aukafolau

Special mention to Rankin, Lussick, Hollis, Dunster, Penisini who have work to do. Others have even more work to do or are shit, like Hipgrave.

oh and Will smith, but he’s a first grader.

Thought Charbel was good and also the other 19. Sean Russell looks a prospect

 

[T-Boon]

I get that he is 18 and all but you cant pick a 18 year in first grade who goes on to play terrible and then say "well he is 18". It was first grade. It was a trial so who cares. But I already predict him as a Paul Kent type career.

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

I get that he is 18 and all but you cant pick a 18 year in first grade who goes on to play terrible and then say "well he is 18". It was first grade. It was a trial so who cares. But I already predict him as a Paul Kent type career.

How was it first grade? The squads were limited by rule to players who played less than 12 NRL games last year.

 

[forward pass]

What happened to Keegan Hipgrave - wasn’t he supposed to play or did I miss him?

 

[Barry O'Speedwagon]

What happened to Keegan Hipgrave - wasn’t he supposed to play or did I miss him?

He played. Was ok in defense. Didn't really do anything in attack.

 

[Noise]

What happened to Keegan Hipgrave - wasn’t he supposed to play or did I miss him?

I was just about to ask the same thing. He was on at the start. Was f**ken shit house and then don't think he was seen again.

 

[hineyrulz]

I get that he is 18 and all but you cant pick a 18 year in first grade who goes on to play terrible and then say "well he is 18". It was first grade. It was a trial so who cares. But I already predict him as a Paul Kent type career.

T Goon doing T Goon things.


His first 20 mins were a little shaky but after that he was very good. Great chase from the poor kick, set up a nice try going to the line and put some nice smart kicks in with some time and space. You must of watched a different game to me.

 

[lucablight]

What happened to Keegan Hipgrave - wasn’t he supposed to play or did I miss him?

 

[hineyrulz]

I was just about to ask the same thing. He was on at the start. Was f**ken shit house and then don't think he was seen again.

He brought his Titans form with him, plodder.

Pappaleeheheeeee was the best forward on the field, i reckon he will be pushing Lane for a starting spot.

 

[T-Boon]

Sure thing boys. Arthur is the next Anasta.

 

[lucablight]

Anyone else think the 2021 Eels side is the best set of forwards we’ve had in the last 15-16 years?

 

[Gary Gutful]

Should have won by 50.