Eels chasing Luke Garner

I think its pretty obvious there was a culture problem, some of us have been pointing that out for years, also, most of these players were overpaid for what they have produced over the last two seasons.

The only way to change a culture is to remove the old one. The older experienced players are the ones that shape the younger inexperienced ones.

We were in a much larger hole than any of us thought, there is no quick fix to our problems if you want to fix them long term.

People should prepare themselves for another season of struggle after this one because of the way contracts are done these days you have to recruit for 2 seasons ahead not next season as practically all good players that are looking to change clubs have signed contracts starting next season.

After November 1 we will be able to negotiate with players for 2027, unfortunately the timing for us is bad as we will be competing with the Perth bears. For next season we are going to have to settle for what ever half decent players we can get.

"Either do we really. Remove 2022 and we've been a fanny hair above those guys other than the Tigers.
Granted we got to dream for 5 minutes in 2022 which is better than a kick in the nuts. "

"To be fair, they haven't won a finals match since 2015. If the NRL was fair, it would be the Dogs' turn to be strong. What's not fair is that the Tigers, Titans and Dragons never get a chance to challenge for premierships any more."

"Whilst I agree Bup, and have been saying the same thing for years, we need the leaders . It's great to have the toilers that are used to success , but we are a team that's desperately needing the guys that stand up and drag these guys along with…"

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- HKF > The Captain June 20, 2025 at 7:46pm
  
  I think its pretty obvious there was a culture problem, some of us have been pointing that out for years, also, most of these players were overpaid for what they have produced over the last two seasons.
  
  The only way to change a culture is to remove the old one. The older experienced players are the ones that shape the younger inexperienced ones.
  
  We were in a much larger hole than any of us thought, there is no quick fix to our problems if you want to fix them long term.
  
  People should prepare themselves for another season of struggle after this one because of the way contracts are done these days you have to recruit for 2 seasons ahead not next season as practically all good players that are looking to change clubs have signed contracts starting next season.
  
  After November 1 we will be able to negotiate with players for 2027, unfortunately the timing for us is bad as we will be competing with the Perth bears. For next season we are going to have to settle for what ever half decent players we can get.
- HKF > The Captain June 20, 2025 at 8:10pm
  
  Also adding to my reply, we should have more confidence in ryles's recruitment. Look at what he has added so far, Longi, Walker, Williams, Hawkins, Koatoga, Samrani, Papalii and addo-carr have all had positive impacts on this team.
- Poppa > The Captain June 20, 2025 at 8:26pm
  
  The equation Cappy, the equation.

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