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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 22, 2019 16:05:00 GMT 10
the Eels are famous for accepting mediocrity, Fitzgerald was a champion at it, and it has continued ever since. Agree. Parra fans deserved better. We are passionate and there are many of us. And our existence shouldn't just be a 1980's thing. |
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Post by crow on Apr 23, 2019 5:36:59 GMT 10
1980's is so far in the past, it really is ancient history. I also have the same problem with the Bills and the 1990's
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 23, 2019 9:52:22 GMT 10
1980's is so far in the past, it really is ancient history. I also have the same problem with the Bills and the 1990's The 80's players are a year or two away from retirement homes. LOL Maybe that's an exaggeration, but yeah I agree, a long time ago. I was just a kid. |
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Post by crow on Apr 23, 2019 10:03:22 GMT 10
Pricey sure didnt look great when they showed him in the telecast. Either did Steve Edge for that matter.
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 23, 2019 14:24:52 GMT 10
Pricey sure didnt look great when they showed him in the telecast. Either did Steve Edge for that matter. I think they're pushing 70!! And Pricey fought off cancer. Those 70's and 80's players were tough. |
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Post by crow on Apr 24, 2019 2:39:22 GMT 10
players back in those days were real men, the current players maybe very fit, but dont compare in toughness
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 25, 2019 13:15:01 GMT 10
players back in those days were real men, the current players maybe very fit, but dont compare in toughness They were real men on and off the field. Those days were better, but unfortunately we cannot go back in time. |
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Post by crow on Apr 26, 2019 5:38:12 GMT 10
I understand how they have to be more aware of concussion, and that is a good thing, but ruling out shoulder charges is whimpy, I am afaid.
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 26, 2019 20:30:47 GMT 10
I understand how they have to be more aware of concussion, and that is a good thing, but ruling out shoulder charges is whimpy, I am afaid. A shoulder charge can also break a jaw. The shoulder charge was great to watch, but when it goes wrong, the damage is terrible. I can see why they ruled it out. Remember also when players would be picked up and back slammed. Can't do that anymore too. Even fights these days are different. When a fight breaks out the players run in to break it up, whereas in the old days they would join the fight. The game has changed so much. |
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Post by crow on Apr 27, 2019 2:47:37 GMT 10
yes the game has changed and not all for the best. The players now are more professional and fitter, but they are definitely not as tough. it is still a great game, anyway.
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 27, 2019 17:28:51 GMT 10
yes the game has changed and not all for the best. The players now are more professional and fitter, but they are definitely not as tough. it is still a great game, anyway. John Sattler in 1970 played in a Grand Final with a broken jaw. Now that's tough!! Although, Sam Burgess played the same amount of time with a fractured cheek bone. |
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Post by crow on Apr 28, 2019 0:46:12 GMT 10
Sam Burgess is a pretty tough guy, very much an old style English player.
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 28, 2019 15:22:04 GMT 10
Sam Burgess is a pretty tough guy, very much an old style English player. Yeah, those English players from the 60's and 70's were tough. Back in the day when England could beat Australia at Test football. |
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Post by crow on Apr 29, 2019 10:49:56 GMT 10
England might have there day in the sun again. Bennett is doing a good job with them. The test they played against NZ here in Denver last year, they were impressive.
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Post by Electric Eel on Apr 29, 2019 21:00:41 GMT 10
England might have there day in the sun again. Bennett is doing a good job with them. The test they played against NZ here in Denver last year, they were impressive. Not sure they ever will be on the same level as Australia? Same with Cricket!! Australia always improve and go up a gear every decade while England either stays the same or goes backwards. Came close a year ago losing the World Cup by only 6 points to Australia. They haven't won a World Cup since 1972 and since then Australia has won every World Cup except one. |
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