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Eels open warchest for Folau

Posted by Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst on October 25, 2017 at 10:39am

1Eels' second crack at the face of Australian rugby unionThere's been some hot rumours circulating through rugby league this year. It's what the game thrives on.But this is the biggest and best so far...Parramatta pulled out of the chase for Cooper Cronk to build an irresistible war chest to throw at Israel Folau.The Eels had a crack at Folau when Ricky Stuart was coach but he couldn't get the deal past NRL auditors.Folau has always said he would return to the game he loves before retiring.Over to you, Brad Arthur.By Sporting News

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Outrunna October 25, 2017 at 10:41am

i was right with you until you said it was sporting news
Mitchy October 25, 2017 at 10:51am

I would not like to think we would spend lots on a back; surely some props are required..?
- John Eel > Mitchy October 25, 2017 at 2:40pm
  
  How much can you pay a winger
Jack October 25, 2017 at 10:53am

Don't like this
Michael Ericson October 25, 2017 at 11:19am

If there is any chance of getting Folau over we should go hard at it. He is just what we need a big tall centre who can motor. We are going to have a very short backline next year by the look of it.
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- Michael Ericson October 25, 2017 at 11:31am
  
  He’s played international centre why can’t he play there? Could even play fullback
- ParraTime October 25, 2017 at 11:39am
  
  If we were going to pay him massive money, he would’ve thrown it at Semi
Bup October 25, 2017 at 12:04pm

This would be a really dumb recruitment decision unless it's TPA loaded Folau taking a large chunk of your cap is idiocy.I wouldn't pay him a dollar over $400,000 on the cap . He offers more value off the paddock marketing wise then on it. He'd be a solid footballer but the $ is the worry.
- Longfin Eel > Bup October 25, 2017 at 12:19pm
  
  Agree Bup. It's not hard to look good in that Wallabies team. Is he a better centre than Jennings and Gutho? I doubt it.
2agd8rk0gah1u October 25, 2017 at 12:06pm

Izzy to the Knights!

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