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Depth

Depth chart below shows we needed Tuilagi and will need a top quality left centre- that way Simmo is a good quality depth for all positions in the backs. Still 4 spots left. I put Moretti in even though can't find him contracted anywhere. Put Matters

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48 Replies · Reply by Poppa yesterday
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1 Eyed Eel Member's MVP

As you may recall I opened a poll recently asking for nominations of the most popular member on 1 Eyed Eel.

Members both voted and emailed me regarding their favourites.

Honourable mentions go to Wiz, Prof Daz and BEM.

We actually ended up with a tie

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46 Replies · Reply by Poppa on Sunday
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Murchie released

The Eels have announced the release of backrower Jack Murchie after one season at the club.

It's not specified which club he has now joined.

It's assumed his spot would be filled by a junior and the extra money put towards a new backline recruit.

Pro

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19 Replies · Reply by Zip zip Aug 29
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Adapt or die part one

In Moneyball, Oakland A's GM Billy Beane introduces the concept of using statistics to identify players who can "get on base" so they can make up for the loss of Giambi. 

He gets push back from his scouts who like to use the "eye test". In a confront

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41 Replies · Reply by EeLmatiC Aug 25
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Loyalty is not a dirty word

Sitting here on saturday morning after a match is always a bit whimsical, get a win on a thursday or a friday and you can relax and watch the others belt the shit out of each other. Have a loss and you don't have to worry again for the weekend.

You kn

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13 Replies · Reply by paul taylor Aug 12
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