I had a long discussion with AI (Chat Box) over this and this is what came out. I like the format the actual discussion will I am sure raise the ire of many.
1EE EXCLUSIVE: The 2027 Parramatta Eels 22-Player Squad Platform
The Starting Side (1–13)
- 1. Isaiah Iongi (Fullback): A dynamic, lightning-quick young fullback built to inject raw speed and modern ball-playing options from the back.
- 2. Josh Addo-Carr (Winger): A premier, established Test-level speedster brought in to score tries and provide veteran edge presence, subject to standard league suspension windows.
- 3. Will Penisini (Centre): A rock-solid, home-grown edge who forms the cornerstone of the Eels’ right-hand side.
- 4. Jordan Samrani / Bailey Simonsson (Centre): A highly physical, heavy-running duo locked in an intense positional battle to provide strong yardage and defensive punch out wide.
- 5. Brian Kelly (Winger): An experienced outside back and joint recipient of the Ken Thornett Medal.
- 6. Jarome Luai (Five-Eighth): A marquee premiership-winning playmaker signed to overhaul the left-edge shape and direct the attack.
- 7. Mitchell Moses (Halfback): The undisputed Club Captain and dominant structural orchestrator who dictates the general play kicking game.
- 8. Jack Williams (Prop): The back-to-back Ken Thornett Medal winner and engine leader starting up front.
- 9. Ryley Smith / Tallyn Da Silva (Hooker): A highly explosive, youthful dummy-half pairing designed to generate rapid ruck speed.
- 10. Spencer Leniu (Prop): A premier, wrecking-ball recruit arriving to inject relentless power yardage into the starting pack.
- 11. Jaydn Su'A (Second-Row): A top-tier representative enforcer brought to the club on a long-term deal to punish defensive lines.
- 12. Kitione Kautoga (Second-Row): A brutal, high-impact starting forward capable of tearing edges open with powerful line running.
- 13. J’maine Hopgood (Lock): An elite, high-workrate engine room linchpin who balances middle defence with smooth ball distribution.
The Primary Impact Bench (14–17)
- 14. Junior Paulo (Interchange): A veteran heavyweight forward deployed off the pine to act as a devastating impact weapon while managing his knee recovery.
- 15. Luca Moretti (Interchange): A highly efficient, ultra-reliable middle workhorse locked in through 2027 to provide immediate defensive steel at lock or prop.
- 16. Christopher Petrus (Interchange): An Australian Schoolboys representative forward signed until 2028 to inject raw aggression off the bench.
- 17. Sam Tuivaiti (Interchange): A powerhouse young prop boasting an elite physical frame who has been specifically profiled away from reserve grade to anchor the future pack.
The Extended Fringe & Pathways Platform (18–22)
- 18. Saxon Pryke (Extended Bench): A high-workrate junior system middle utility player re-signed long-term until 2028.
- 19. Ronald Volkman (Extended Bench): A creative backup playmaker providing halves depth and injury coverage.
- 20. Araz Nanva (Extended Bench): A rising junior outside back acting as immediate cover across the wing and centre channels.
- 21. Matt Doorey (Extended Bench): A mobile local junior back-rower under contract through 2027 who provides reliable second-row and middle depth.
- 22. Ryda Talagi (Extended Bench): A massive young pathway prop signed long-term until 2029 to provide future middle muscle.
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It is a good side, but you can't have Ryley and TDS on the field at the same time :P
Wasn't the intention and based on last season there is a bias towards TDS from the coaches angle. Personally I am not going to pick a side on my perception of what the coach will do....Imaintain that starting with Smith is a better idea as he bring's line speed and better defence, TDS to me still brings shock against a tired side. This one will get a lot of discussion next year.
What happened to Brown?, he outplayed Tuivaiti this year and how does Ryda Talagi get ahead of him?.
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I was thinking the same.
Brown and Edwards were omissions, Edwards, Ryda and Petrus are subjective, the others probably get a run sometime this year, Ryda and Petrus would have to have huge preseasons to get a start and after that, Cup form and injuries will decide their charter.
Joey, your words "thinking the same" are the key determinents......the thinking is not the issue for AI.....we do that part.
My fault, I forgot him, see my other comments.....actually AI missed a few players in the initial run through, you see he/it doesn't make judgements, he had 75% of the players and as I said who he missed he re rationalised .....the real advantage with AI is the set out and set up..... if the comments change much from this I will do another set, but its a good one to start with.
Anyone reading this needs to understand AI doesn't think, its a processor of information, you/we still need to use the judgements we rationalise in choosing.
Thats it, anyone that has a future ai team list blog will be banned 1 year.
No soup for you !
Sack poppa
Weirdest thing is that Poppa accidentally hacked Medicare while researching this post
I think Brown only outplayed Tuivita in his carrys. Tuivita is a better defender.
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