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Post by crow on Feb 24, 2022 7:56:06 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Feb 24, 2022 7:56:52 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Feb 24, 2022 7:58:10 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Feb 24, 2022 7:59:47 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Feb 24, 2022 23:04:27 GMT 10
EELS TO WIN THE PREMIERSHIP Ding, dong the witch is dead. The longest NRL premiership drought is set to end in 2022 with the Eels winning their first title since 1986, some 36 years ago. On paper the Eels have had the least disruption to their squad from last season, even though they have a plethora of stars set to leave the club in 2023. Reed Mahoney, Marata Niukore, Isaiah Papali’i and Oregon Kaufusi are headed for greener pastures in 2023, while Dylan Brown and Ryan Matterson are no certainties to stay long term. However every one of these players is on the books for 2022 and so the stars are aligning for one last shot at breaking the premiership hoodoo before the old band breaks up. Mitchell Moses and Brown are another year into their halves partnership and Clint Gutherson will be supported by Junior Paulo in the captaincy role, which should free him up to get back to his best at fullback. The biggest issue the Eels have is their lack of wingers with Haze Dunster out for the year and Maika Sivo gone until mid-season, but if they can add Brisbane flyer Jamayne Isaako they should have enough depth to weather the storm until the flying Fijian returns. No one wants to see another Storm or Roosters Grand Final win so let’s swing for the fences and get long-suffering Parramatta fans dancing in the streets come October. Did some vege Eels fan write this? OK, maybe Bunnies will be weaker this year, but Panthers and Storm with Roosters are all ahead of the Eels. And no mention of a dud coach. |
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Post by Electric Eel on Feb 24, 2022 23:07:23 GMT 10
Gold Coast is a vacation resort not a football town. I am sure some of the locals are into the NRL but what percentage I have no idea. Even the Sharks have won a title since the last Eels win. The Warriors will win a title before the Eels next and they are the bigget underachievers ever. Everyone is doing booze and dope on the Gold Coast, they wouldn't know football. Very small supporter base. Raiders will win before the Eels too. Came close a few years ago. |
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Post by Electric Eel on Feb 24, 2022 23:09:09 GMT 10
EELS VS ROOSTERS GRAND FINAL Picking the premiership winners each season is hard enough let a lone both grand finalists, given the amount of variables with injuries and suspensions each season. However on paper the Eels and the Roosters are shaping as the most formidable two squads in the NRL and if they can finish in the top two they will likely meet in the decider in October. The Roosters are coming off a torrid season with injuries and retirements but they still managed to finish fifth despite running out plenty of reserve grade players in 2021. The Roosters youngsters would have learned plenty from the experience and with the return of star player Luke Keary and Lindsay Collins, coach Trent Robinson will have them primed for a revenge mission this season. The Eels have a similarly strong squad despite some issues on their wings due to injury, but Brad Arthur will have them primed to take advantage of their premiership window before it shuts at the end of the year. The Storm and the Panthers will be leading contenders again in 2022 and will likely be the other two sides in the top four, but we are tipping the Eels and the Roosters to make it all the way to the last game of the season. LOL A one trick pony will never win an equestrian. |
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Post by crow on Feb 25, 2022 1:51:10 GMT 10
they are all the biggest load of garbage written by any somewhat respectable journalist. I dont know that any of the journalists that report on the NRL are respectable, because they never mention the most glaring problem with the Eels or maybe dont even recognize it.
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Post by crow on Feb 25, 2022 1:51:49 GMT 10
Panthers v Eels, Saturday 5.00pm at BlueBet Stadium
Match: Panthers v Eels
ROUND 2 - FRIDAY 25TH FEBRUARY
11:00pm
Panthers
Home Team
Panthers
Eels
Away Team
Eels
Venue: BlueBet Stadium, Penrith
TEAM LISTS
BACKS
Fullback for Panthers is number 1 Charlie Staines
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Fullback for Eels is number 1 Clinton Gutherson
Winger for Panthers is number 2 Robert Jennings
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Winger for Eels is number 2 Sean Russell
Centre for Panthers is number 3 Izack Tago
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Centre for Eels is number 3 Will Penisini
Centre for Panthers is number 4 Stephen Crichton
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Centre for Eels is number 4 Waqa Blake
Winger for Panthers is number 5 Brian To'o
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Winger for Eels is number 5 Bailey Simonsson
Five-Eighth for Panthers is number 6 Jarome Luai
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Five-Eighth for Eels is number 6 Dylan Brown
Halfback for Panthers is number 7 Sean O'Sullivan
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Halfback for Eels is number 7 Mitchell Moses
FORWARDS
Prop for Panthers is number 8 Moses Leota
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Prop for Eels is number 8 Reagan Campbell-Gillard
Hooker for Panthers is number 9 Apisai Koroisau
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Hooker for Eels is number 9 Reed Mahoney
Prop for Panthers is number 10 Spencer Leniu
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Prop for Eels is number 10 Junior Paulo
2nd Row for Panthers is number 11 Viliame Kikau
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2nd Row for Eels is number 11 Shaun Lane
2nd Row for Panthers is number 12 Scott Sorensen
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2nd Row for Eels is number 12 Isaiah Papali'i
Lock for Panthers is number 13 Matthew Eisenhuth
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Lock for Eels is number 13 Ryan Matterson
INTERCHANGE
Interchange for Panthers is number 14 Mavrik Geyer
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Interchange for Eels is number 14 Makahesi Makatoa
Interchange for Panthers is number 15 Chris Smith
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Interchange for Eels is number 15 Oregon Kaufusi
Interchange for Panthers is number 16 J'maine Hopgood
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Interchange for Eels is number 16 Ray Stone
RESERVES
Reserve for Panthers is number 17 Jaeman Salmon
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Reserve for Eels is number 17 Jake Arthur
Reserve for Panthers is number 18 Eddie Blacker
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Reserve for Eels is number 18 Mitch Rein
Reserve for Panthers is number 19 Sunia Turuva
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Reserve for Eels is number 19 Marata Niukore
Reserve for Panthers is number 20 Taylan May
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Reserve for Eels is number 20 Ofahiki Ogden
Reserve for Panthers is number 21 Mitch Kenny
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Reserve for Eels is number 21 Jordan Rankin
Reserve for Panthers is number 22 Soni Luke
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Reserve for Eels is number 22 Brendan Hands
Reserve for Panthers is number 23 Arthur Crichton
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Reserve for Eels is number 23 Ky Rodwell
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Reserve for Eels is number 24 Bryce Cartwright
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Reserve for Eels is number 25 Hayze Perham
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Reserve for Eels is number 26 Solomone Naiduki
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Reserve for Eels is number 27 Tom Opacic
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Reserve for Eels is number 28 Samuel Loizou
Match Officials
Referee: Ben Cummins
Senior Review Official: Ashley Klein
Last updated: 10:31 pm Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Panthers: The Panthers will look to build on the momentum of last week's impressive victory when they add premiership players Jarome Luai, Stephen Crichton, Api Koroisau, Brian To'o, Viliame Kikau, Moses Leota, Spencer Leniu and Scott Sorensen to the mix for the local derby against Parramatta.
Sean O'Sullivan looked all class against the Sharks and he'll call the shots from halfback alongside Luai. Another of last week's standouts, Mavrik Geyer, gets another chance to show his wares from the bench.
Eels: Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo will co-captain the Eels for the first time as Brad Arthur's men continue their build-up to a round one clash with the Titans.
Gun playmakers Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown take over from Jake Arthur and Jordan Rankin while Sean Russell comes into the starting side after Haze Dunster's season-ending knee injury.
In the pack, Isaiah Papali'i and Reagan Campbell-Gillard line up for their first game of the season while Ryan Matterson moves into the starting side at lock.
Nathan Brown injured his leg in pre-season but is expected to be fit for round one while Wiremu Greig (calf) will sit out this week but should also be right for the season opener.
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Post by crow on Feb 25, 2022 1:57:04 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Feb 25, 2022 1:59:07 GMT 10
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Post by crow on Feb 25, 2022 2:02:06 GMT 10
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Post by Electric Eel on Feb 25, 2022 19:19:01 GMT 10
they are all the biggest load of garbage written by any somewhat respectable journalist. I dont know that any of the journalists that report on the NRL are respectable, because they never mention the most glaring problem with the Eels or maybe dont even recognize it. Eels in 2001 beat the Lockyer and Bennett Broncos in the preliminary final 24-16, a Brisbane team that won the premiership the year before. Eels last year didn't get anywhere near the grand final against opposition not in the same class as that Broncos outfit. This is how I judge the current team. The current team and coach are also not anything like the Eels 2009 team, another Eels grand final team that won finals convincingly. |
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Post by crow on Feb 26, 2022 10:38:23 GMT 10
It is hard to make an example of the 2009 team. Early in the year they were horrific, as the season went along the Eels got better and better and Hayne was outstanding, Unfortunately it didnt continue in the GF against cheats. It goes to show it is hard to beat cheats.
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Post by Electric Eel on Feb 26, 2022 15:45:12 GMT 10
It is hard to make an example of the 2009 team. Early in the year they were horrific, as the season went along the Eels got better and better and Hayne was outstanding, Unfortunately it didnt continue in the GF against cheats. It goes to show it is hard to beat cheats. Still a decent team though, cause an ordinary team would never make a grand final - just ask Scott Mahon, Stu Galbraith and Cameron Blair. I'm still traumatised by the early 90s. The current team has some decent players, Gutherson, Mahoney and Paulo but still lacking creativity in attack to not just win finals footy, but convincingly. Struggled against the injured Knights last year. |
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