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The Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Rivalry

Ahead of the game this weekend I thought I would do a video on my Youtube channel about the rivalry between Parramatta and Melbourne. What started off as a grudge match has slowly turned into a bitter rivalry over the years and the Zac Lomax thing…

Started by Steel be with you

1 Reply · Reply by Randy Handlinger 23 minutes ago

Speed, Power, Athlelicism.... Not Specifically Size......these are the key areas that are emerging under these rules that have been forced on teams.

We have a poster on here JC, who wrote some intriguing stuff about touch football techniques and the power and speed aspects of our forwards in the game and the effect that power running backs add to that equation. I thinks he explains a lot out of…

Started by Poppa in NRL

5 Replies · Reply by Poppa 36 seconds ago

Metcalf Dragons bound.

Bulldogs have pulled out of the race for Metcalf and his asking price is around 1 million dollars. Dragons most likely spot but to get him immediately I wonder if this means they will allow Sua to join us early to free up cap space to get Metcalf…

Started by Eli Stephens

62 Replies · Reply by LB 45 seconds ago

What is your NSW team?

Mine:Tedesco/EdwardsFoxStaggsLatrellTo'oClearyMosesYeoRobsonAFBYoungOlakatouMurrayStrange Utoikamanu/MayTwal/Ford/BarnettKolomatangi BraileyCritta

Started by EA

41 Replies · Reply by Randy Handlinger 46 minutes ago

Sualauvi Faalogo

I could of sworn this bloke failed a HIA last weekend. but he's allowed to play against us this week. what happened to the 10 day rest thingy???? I heard he had a fractured cheekbone. This has hurt my SuperCoach side immensely. you just know he'll…

Started by Mac5733

3 Replies · Reply by Flow Basket yesterday

Ryan Matterson opens up on concussion battle

So basically saying he is dealing with headaches and blurred vision. Article says medical retirement is an option but Matterson himself did not quote that. He will see out his deal for 2026, earn his free cash and go into the sunset. We all know he…

Started by LB

6 Replies · Reply by LB yesterday

Cleary to announce he's leaving the Panthers

Started by Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin

37 Replies · Reply by Mitchy 11 hours ago

Round 11 Team List v Melbourne Storm (Magic Round)

1. Joash Papaili2. Brian Kelly3. Jordan Samrani4. Sean Russell5. Josh Addo-Carr6. Ronald Volkman7. Mitchell Moses (c)8. Luca Moretti9. Tallyn Da Silva10. Junior Paulo11. Kelma Tuilagi12. Jack Williams13. Jack De Belin Interchange:14. Dylan…

Started by ParramattaLurker

73 Replies · Reply by KENDOZA 10 hours ago

What the lineup should be

1.Isiah iongi2.Brian kelly 3.Jordan samrani4.Sean russell5.Josh addocarr6.Ronald volkman7.Mitchell moses8.Luca moretti9.Ryley smith 10.Junior paulo-Late mail switch/Charlie guymer11.Kelma tuilagi12.Jack williams13.Harrison edwards👀14.Tayln…

Started by Roy tannous

13 Replies · Reply by Zip zip yesterday

Team sheet Tuesday - the questions

Will Harrison Edwards come into the side?Will Ryley be back from injury?Will Pezet return to the side post injury and suspension?

Started by Jiver

6 Replies · Reply by Darren Munro on Tuesday

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Poppa replied to Poppa's discussion Speed, Power, Athlelicism.... Not Specifically Size......these are the key areas that are emerging under these rules that have been forced on teams.

"I think you miss the point Adam in that metrics is a result, its identifying the body types and bringing the ones through that are being seen as succesful in this new age."

LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Yeah good point. It's Halfback tax. Half decent ones garner big money. If you don't have a Halfback a 7.5/10 one gets same as a 9/10 Halfback just by how important the position is. I beg Boyd nearly tripled his salary in his NZ extension basically…"

LB replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"There are poor decisions in there. The 2021 off-season was a clear disaster that has set us back slowley. But MON is one of many within the building working together making decisions for this club.
They are doing what they feel is best for the club…"

Perpetual Motion replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Less than the dogs offered Thompson. "

Angry Eel replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"7 is the most important position on the field. You buy the best available option at the price you need to pay. I mean Flanagan or Metcalf? No brainer. 1m is not a crazy asking price"

Mitchy replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Daz in all respect you solely blame Ando for that? I think it was also about the head of the board too.....and tbh it was 10 yrs back; and he has worked with some decent clubs (Easts). But fair enough....."

Mitchy replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"He is head of recruitment i believe Mongolian / Pathways. Ando has a great knowledge of the game and wish we had someone like that.
You see with the chairs moving down at Mulgoa Rd (Penrith) I would be sounding out Matt Cameron now....he could be in…"

Randy Handlinger replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"We have mucho dinero and Braith is all about the lucre.
I like the idea. Drive the proverbial dumptruck full of cash around to his house and see what happens."

Angry Eel replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Maybe, maybe not. It could just be the challenge he's looking for. Having been a manager he's had a great feel for negotiation. He also knows what a successful football club looks like. He also has a key ingredient that we haven't had since Denis…"

Randy Handlinger replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Daz, is your name really Prof Mark? (you can tell me I'm reeely good at secrets)"

Randy Handlinger replied to Steel be with you's discussion The Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm Rivalry

Randy Handlinger replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"That we have a better recruitment team than anyone at all is not obvious to me."

Gucci replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Dragons paid 900k for Metcalf, 900k for Drinkwater, have Gutherson contracted still for next season at $900k, have Keaon on $1.2mil, Val on $700k. How? They have spent half their cap on 5 players? Is this good recruitment? They don't even have a…"

Coryn Hughes replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Peter O'Sullivan for me I'm looking at the talent he's managed in conjunction with others to get to Newcastle and the Dolphins at his most recent stops would just about do it for me.
I mean St George tried to get him before he took the Newcastle job."

Randy Handlinger replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"Daz, quick question...if we leave MON plodding along (I mean, no-one would say that he is crushing it, right?) when would be the appropriaye time to shuffle him along? 10yrs? 15? but won't it just be more scapegoating then? Or must we wait for an…"

KENDOZA replied to Eli Stephens's discussion Metcalf Dragons bound.

"They are 0-9 yeah great recruitment"

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