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Post by Electric Eel on Sept 26, 2019 19:48:06 GMT 10
Further, I just watched the 1983 GF. Great result. Ray Warren is a much better commentator now than he was then. We don't have them here in Australia, but I've seen on American shows those old guys who sit in the toilets / bathroom and give you a towel. That's BA!! The old guy who works in the toilets and also fixes the toilets when they're clogged. LOL I would definitely sign Flanagan. Didn't BA recently sack assistant coach Mick Potter? The Janitor was worried about losing his job to a better coach. The club sacked Potter, but said it was BA's call. 1983 GF was over at halftime. 12-0 in a GF back then was a big lead unlike today. Eels got out to an 18-0 lead and Manly finally scored with 25 to go. |
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Post by crow on Sept 27, 2019 8:52:24 GMT 10
Restroom attendants, I dont know if that would be a good job for BA because I dont think he would be courteous enough.
I didnt know Mick Potter was a coach at the Eels. Is he the guy that was fullback for the Dragons? Since they got rid of him sign Flanagan, it would be a hugely positive move.
That 1983 was a travesty, the final score totally flattered the Evil Empire. The Evil Empire had a great team, obviously trying to buy a competition but were not even close to the same league as the Eels. Phil Sigsworth was a weird looking guy.
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Post by Electric Eel on Sept 27, 2019 19:00:08 GMT 10
Restroom attendants, I dont know if that would be a good job for BA because I dont think he would be courteous enough. I didnt know Mick Potter was a coach at the Eels. Is he the guy that was fullback for the Dragons? Since they got rid of him sign Flanagan, it would be a hugely positive move. That 1983 was a travesty, the final score totally flattered the Evil Empire. The Evil Empire had a great team, obviously trying to buy a competition but were not even close to the same league as the Eels. Phil Sigsworth was a weird looking guy. I guess BA couldn't even flush a toilet properly. He should just install the toilet paper. Yep, that is Mick Potter. No way would BA agree to Flanagan, a better coach. That will never happen. BA will most likely continue this Premiership drought for another 5 years, until someone at Parra wakes up and says, "hey, we haven't won under BA in 10 years, just like Brian Smith" Manly in 1982 and 1983 had an awesome forward pack, and some really experienced players in Randall, Eadie, Ribot and Krilich, but didn't even get close to Parra. Shows you how great Parra were at the time. Sigsworth getting sent off in the 1986 GF was funny, but not deserving. I don't think any malice was in that tackle on Kenny. |
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Post by crow on Sept 29, 2019 2:20:24 GMT 10
the janitor know how to spit and polish a toilet to a very high standard, unfortunately his flushing technique leaves a lot to be desired.
I had no idea that Mick Potter had anything to do with the Eels at all. I remember him being a very good fullback. Apparently BA and Flanagan are friends, so there maybe a chance that they get him. If the Eels do get Flanagan he would only be assistant coach in title only. We all know who is the better coach. One has won a GF and the other hasnt, and never will, it is quite obvious.
The Evil Empire forwards on paper blew the Eels forwards off the park, the reality was that the Eels were just a better team with a better coach. Jack Gibson was amazing.
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Post by Electric Eel on Sept 29, 2019 19:47:58 GMT 10
the janitor know how to spit and polish a toilet to a very high standard, unfortunately his flushing technique leaves a lot to be desired. I had no idea that Mick Potter had anything to do with the Eels at all. I remember him being a very good fullback. Apparently BA and Flanagan are friends, so there maybe a chance that they get him. If the Eels do get Flanagan he would only be assistant coach in title only. We all know who is the better coach. One has won a GF and the other hasnt, and never will, it is quite obvious. The Evil Empire forwards on paper blew the Eels forwards off the park, the reality was that the Eels were just a better team with a better coach. Jack Gibson was amazing. BA will not tolerate a better coach than himself at the club. BA would prefer Stephen Kearney at Parra, an average coach who is no threat. Next assistant coach could be Tim Mannah? LOL 1980's Eels were one of the best teams to ever play the game. Manly in 1982 and 1983 were no chance. Sea Eagles beat the Eels in 1976, but by the 80's, the Eels halves were out of this world. |
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Post by crow on Sept 30, 2019 1:14:59 GMT 10
Tim Mannah might work out OK? His heart is in the right place. Tim Mannah might be able to get some good defense out of the forwards, Kidwell has done nothing and sucks. BA needs to lose his ego and do what is best for the team, not himself. He needs to realize he is nothing more than a janitor. I have no idea how Kearney is still coaching the Warriors, he is actually worse than the janitor.
The Eels should have won in 1984, if Jack Gibson was still coach they would have. The Eels should have blown away the Dogs by halftime in 1986, the dogs were quite lousy in the first half.
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Post by Electric Eel on Sept 30, 2019 20:27:53 GMT 10
Tim Mannah might work out OK? His heart is in the right place. Tim Mannah might be able to get some good defense out of the forwards, Kidwell has done nothing and sucks. BA needs to lose his ego and do what is best for the team, not himself. He needs to realize he is nothing more than a janitor. I have no idea how Kearney is still coaching the Warriors, he is actually worse than the janitor. The Eels should have won in 1984, if Jack Gibson was still coach they would have. The Eels should have blown away the Dogs by halftime in 1986, the dogs were quite lousy in the first half. Zero Tackle - Tim Mannah has retired, but will remain an Eel. Mannah completed a Sports Business degree in 2017 and will make his transition into the workforce by taking on a role with the Eels’ Commerical team next year. BA will never win a Premiership. In 5 years, the Janitor has only played in the finals twice!! What are the chances of a bad season next year, now that the Eels badly lost to the Storm in the finals? That game against the Storm was a reality check and they might put in a poor performance in 2020. I was surprised in 1984. Just before the game, I believed the Bulldogs weren't a chance, even though they had beaten the Eels, 16-8 in the Major Semi. 3 Premierships in a row can make you over confident. |
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Post by crow on Oct 1, 2019 11:46:52 GMT 10
I like that Tim Mannah will be staying on with the Eels in a business capacity. He deserves that. I hope he can have some influence in getting rid of that janitor?
Unless the Eels can get some good forwards and learn to play tough for 80 mins I dont think they will make the playoffs next season. They were lucky enough to have a fairly easy draw this season. They should have made the top 4 because of that. I dont think they will have anywhere near as easy of a schedule next season, and dont think they will make the playoffs only because of the janitor. They have the best backline but the forwards need to improve dramatically.
If Jack Gibson stuck around for 1984 they would have won the title.
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Post by Electric Eel on Oct 1, 2019 21:08:01 GMT 10
I like that Tim Mannah will be staying on with the Eels in a business capacity. He deserves that. I hope he can have some influence in getting rid of that janitor? Unless the Eels can get some good forwards and learn to play tough for 80 mins I dont think they will make the playoffs next season. They were lucky enough to have a fairly easy draw this season. They should have made the top 4 because of that. I dont think they will have anywhere near as easy of a schedule next season, and dont think they will make the playoffs only because of the janitor. They have the best backline but the forwards need to improve dramatically. If Jack Gibson stuck around for 1984 they would have won the title. I think majority of Eels fans including Mannah would think like Sterlo, BA got the Eels from 16th to 5th, therefore he must be a football genius. But if you compare the Eels to the best being the Roosters and Storm, the Eels are nowhere near top 2 and probably even top 4. BA is definitely not a good finals coach, winning 1 from 4. The one win was against a Broncos team with no decent halves, playing away from home. I agree, I don't think the Eels will make the finals next year. The Eels will view the season ending game against the Storm negatively. Jack Gibson stepped down because he wanted to give John Monie a chance. Eels won under Monie in 1986, but I would have taken Gibson for the entire 80's. Broncos held onto Bennett long term. |
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Post by crow on Oct 2, 2019 1:21:07 GMT 10
Monie was no good after 1986.
I dont think the janitor is a good coach at anytime. You watch next season the Eels will still be a 60 min football team and they will have soft defense. Where is the improvement? A coach is supposed to get improvements from his team, I think BA is incapable of doing that. I hope they dont dwell on the Storm loss, but I think there schedule will be as lot tougher.
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Post by Electric Eel on Oct 2, 2019 20:29:18 GMT 10
Monie was no good after 1986. I dont think the janitor is a good coach at anytime. You watch next season the Eels will still be a 60 min football team and they will have soft defense. Where is the improvement? A coach is supposed to get improvements from his team, I think BA is incapable of doing that. I hope they dont dwell on the Storm loss, but I think there schedule will be as lot tougher. If BA was given a new contract after winning the spoon, finishing 5th, must be a 5 year contract. If BA wins the minor premiership, but does not deliver a title, that's a 10 year contract. I've worked it out, BA's contracts are based on the ladder, not premierships. I still don't understand how the Eels can not win away from home? Sure, a home game means the crowd is on your side, but struggling to win away from home is not acceptable. Maybe it's OK in the under 15's, but not the NRL. |
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Post by crow on Oct 3, 2019 1:21:28 GMT 10
All the negatives about the Eels are the fault of the toilet bowl cleaner. He has a good enough team but cant get the results needed out of them. They have the best backline in the NRL and still cant get close to the Storm. Why, the forwards are not tough enough, they have some very good forwards but there is no mongrel in them. Signing a bench warmer for next season doesnt give me huge confidence either. it doesnt even seem they are looking to replace Ma'u. We lack a good strong front office as well. Jack Gibson always said to have success you need a strong front office, the Eels are poorly lacking. Gurr is leaving, so I hope we replace him with someone worthwhile???
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Post by Electric Eel on Oct 3, 2019 20:54:24 GMT 10
All the negatives about the Eels are the fault of the toilet bowl cleaner. He has a good enough team but cant get the results needed out of them. They have the best backline in the NRL and still cant get close to the Storm. Why, the forwards are not tough enough, they have some very good forwards but there is no mongrel in them. Signing a bench warmer for next season doesnt give me huge confidence either. it doesnt even seem they are looking to replace Ma'u. We lack a good strong front office as well. Jack Gibson always said to have success you need a strong front office, the Eels are poorly lacking. Gurr is leaving, so I hope we replace him with someone worthwhile??? Toilet bowl cleaner!! LOL If the club was to read this entire thread, they'd realise BA is not welcome here on this website.  And hopefully it stays that way. Where is Bernie going? I didn't know he was leaving. Just another failed deadbeat CEO!! The next CEO will be a lawn mowing man. Eels don't hire businessman to run the club or coach the team, instead plumbers (Steve Sharp), toilet cleaners (BA) and Bernie - who knows. Bill Moss a retired "filthy rich" former banker never stood a chance, he was over qualified. I agree, the Eels team is a decent one, but the weakness is the coach. Jack Gibson improved the Eels players in the 80's. That's what a great coach is supposed to do. |
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Post by crow on Oct 4, 2019 1:31:17 GMT 10
Next man to replace Bernie will be a head janitor, to keep BA inline. Businessmen with a brain in their head need not apply. That also includes anyone with a knowledge of rugby league in particular. Basically knowledge in anything other than janitorial work will only accept resumes in this field of employment at the Eels front office. The one thing that stays consistent with the Eels is the lack of forward thinking. At least they dont wander down other wrong tracks. Who knows what the future holds for this club, definitely not huge success for at least the next 2 years, that is almost guaranteed.
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Post by Electric Eel on Oct 4, 2019 19:46:27 GMT 10
Next man to replace Bernie will be a head janitor, to keep BA inline. Businessmen with a brain in their head need not apply. That also includes anyone with a knowledge of rugby league in particular. Basically knowledge in anything other than janitorial work will only accept resumes in this field of employment at the Eels front office. The one thing that stays consistent with the Eels is the lack of forward thinking. At least they dont wander down other wrong tracks. Who knows what the future holds for this club, definitely not huge success for at least the next 2 years, that is almost guaranteed. More Janitor's, that's all we need. A once great club (only the 80's of course), now a place for toilet cleaners. No premierships will happen while BA is in charge. I reckon at the end of BA's contract, Gutho will walk out and go elsewhere. Definitely Manly!! Moses will struggle and could quite possibly be a one hit wonder and no monster forwards will be signed. Someone needs to ask BA, what will you bring to the table in 2020 that will improve the Eels!! Not continual excuses, Eels did not perform this week. |
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And hopefully it stays that way. Where is Bernie going? I didn't know he was leaving. Just another failed deadbeat CEO!! The next CEO will be a lawn mowing man. Eels don't hire businessman to run the club or coach the team, instead plumbers (Steve Sharp), toilet cleaners (BA) and Bernie - who knows. Bill Moss a retired "filthy rich" former banker never stood a chance, he was over qualified. 