EELS SIGN TOP SPRINTER

Eels sign young sprinterParramatta Eels have signed one of Australia's top runners, 16-year-old Jordan Shelley, who ran 100 metres in 10.44 seconds in December. He's part of the resurgence of the nation's sprint stocks, headed by Tasmanian Jack Hale. Hopefully the Eels will allow Shelley to pursue his track ambitions. Given the millions of taxpayer dollars ploughed into athletics it's amazing the organisation hasn't formulated a contract system to compete with the footy codes. Two examples of the ones who got away are Penrith's Jamal Idris, who represented Australia in discus at the 2007 world youth championships, and Eels powerhouse Tepai Moeroa, a champion shot-putter.http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/south-sydney-rabbitohs-hero-mick-robinson-just-the-man-to-help-nrl-boss-david-smith-20150207-138oeg.html

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  • Meh....

  • New youngster
  • Am I the only one who was thinking "what the hell does some old Souths guy have to do with an Eels signing?"

    ... would be nice if just the Eels part was posted

    • Fixed
  • I remember when we signed Semi as a 19 year old from Fiji rugby 7's and many thought wtf? Now look where he is.

    Maybe this kid has a background in one of the rugby codes? He must have come to the attention of one of our recruiters.

    Good to see our scouts are thinking outside the square.
  • Incredible speed for a 16 year old. I wonder how fast our current wingers can run?

    • Shelley would be the fastest in the club
  • Hey let's be thankful that our recruitment in the future is in full swing.
    He's 16.
    Football can be taught but speed cannot.
    Wouldn't it be great if we can teach him to be a half decent winger and he maintains his blistering speed ?
    • I agree. Problem is if he ever wants to play first grade he will have to put on considerable weight. Which will undoubtedly slow him down
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