Richo's vision: 22 rounds, standalone Origins, more Tests and World 9s circuit

The Tongan revolution didn’t happen overnight or by accident, and the game needs more long-term investment and strategic decision making, according to one of the code’s most experienced officials.

South Sydney general manager of football Shane Richard

They're back - well some are

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2019/11/11/eels-return-to-pre-season-training/

What's your bench for next year?

Our starting 13 is very strong but there were times this year when I thought our bench let us down. A strong bench is vital to success and it's an area I think we need to improve.

Who do you have on your bench for next season?

Here's mine:

14. Stone

15.

Probable team list and depth - which two to buy?

1. Clint Gutherson (c)
2. Maika Sivo
3. Michael Jennings
4. Waqa Blake
5. Blake Ferguson
6. Dylan Brown
7. Mitch Moses
8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard
9. Reed Mahoney
10. Junior Paulo
11. Shaun Lane
12. Ryan Matterson
13. Nathan Brown

Interchange
14. Ray

Cooper Cronk has taken a consultancy job for GWS Giants

Whille he is out this way we should get him to chat to our halves

Matt McIlwrick retires

He announced his retirement yesterday with little attention from anyone really.  I thought he would of gotten at least one game with us but it never happened.  He played for more club's than hot dinners.  He would have to be up there with Michael Old

Wigan, Wolfpack keen to play Kangaroos on 2020 tour

Super League clubs have expressed interest in playing matches against Australia for the first time in 26 years during next year's Kangaroos tour.

Australian coach Mal Meninga has been the driving force behind the revival of the concept and is keen for

Manase Fainu Charged After Knife Attack - Charged With Allegedly Stabbing A Man At A Church Dance

WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE HEADING INTO THE 2020 PRE SEASON R WE A CHANCE TO WIN NEXT YEAR

I SEE A IMPROVEMENT IN 2020 BUT WHAT AREAS DO WE NEED TO WORK ON BESIDES AWAY FORM AND DEFENCE TO MAKE A CHARGE TOWARDS THE TITLE IN 2020 ?

LENO REPORTING OUT

David Fifita Is Definitely Up For Moving From The Broncos But Where Will He End Up?

The Million Dollar Baby

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/10/22/not-me-fifita-laughs-off-million-dollar-baby-tag

Parramatta Eels 2019 Season Review

I posted a mid-season review earlier in the year and thought it only right that I round that out with a full season review.

Ladder Position: 5

Wins: 14

Losses: 10

Points: 30

Byes: 1

Overall mark: B

Following their disastrous 2018 season, not much was

KENNNNY Edwards to fight Hodges in December

From Sporting news

Kenny Edwards never had the opportunity to hit Justin Hodges when they were both running around in the NRL, but says he'd relish the chance to knock him out in a boxing ring in December. Hodges will lace up the gloves for his third

Should we go after JWH?

No idea if we have any cap space left after nabbing RCG but surely the Roosters must be feeling the pinch on their cap after so much recent success. Player managers will be demanding their clients get upgrades and the Roosters will soon find it diffi

Hit me with your best Pod .

Sorry Slugg , this isn’t what you’re after in regards to fun threads . But I am planning on posting a live link of me watching YouPorn whilst smashing a bag of coke and getting sucked off by two clowns later tonight . 

Till then , who’s got some Podc

Fiji to play in NSW Ron Massey cup 2020

and then probably Canterbury Cup

Depth Chart for 2020

Definite 20 players

Full Back (1) : Clint Gutherson

Wing (3): Blake Ferguson, Maika Sivo, George Jennings,

Centre (3): Waqa Blake, Michael Jennings, Jaeman Salmon

Halves (2): Mitchel Moses, Dylan Brown

Hooker (2): Reed Mahoney, Will Smith

Props (4): Junior

Dodgy Refs At It Again Raiders v Rabbits

In the first 18 minutes of the 1st half. 

1. Raiders forward shoulder charge in a tackle = no penalty to Rabbits

2. Raiders voluntary tackle = no penalty to Rabbits

3. Rabbits back forces an involuntary line drop out, ball and arm hits the ground behind

Well Done To The Eels To Go From The 2018 Wooden Spoon To The 2nd Week Of The 2019 Finals

The hard work will continue and further acquisitions are on the way and the vast learning experiences our very young spine (19, 21, 25, 25) gathered this season augers well for an even better 2020 season.

I'm just so proud of our boys.

And a huge

The Fong loses and wins

Fong you lost you bet with me

We made the top eight and I get to change your name until we win the next wooden spoon

I was going to change it to BAs Bitch

I was a BA supporter 

Don’t know if the knockers have brainwashed me but I have been very unimpress

How to beat the Melbourne Storm

The Melbourne Storm are one of the most consistent sides the game has seen. Nine finals series in 10 years this decade, four grand finals and two premierships. All whilst dealing with a generational change amongst their playing group.

But they aren’t