"We are only now seeing some of the halves who were highly touted years ago start to come good after refining their game in reserve grade or struggling for years such as Tannah Boyd and Jake Clifford. They still aren't great halves but are much more…"
"Was Twidle debut as good as Fa'alogo for Melbourne. Is he better prospect than Iongi who waited behind Edwards. Players who wait and develop without rushing their debut, starting roles or big money early are seeing the benefit of it over young…"
"Like Ethan Sanders, who after one game people were annointing breakout star of the year. Ever since Round 1 he had a good Round 2 and has been average since.
1 game does not make a player."
"Control the narrative Pops. We knew we were going to debut Apa. We must have known for some time he was on the cusp.
This reaction by his manager implies the narrative wasn't controlled. I guarantee a Politis would have already taken both Apa and…"
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Thought he was released?
That was bruising on his knees, that was BA looking after the next in line....
Apparently he dislocated his shoulder trying to sign a new contract.
Injured, out for the season I believe. And under NRL rules I believe the Eels can continue paying him without counting him under the cap.
That's interesting Super, I am glad we are perservering with him because he is a talent.....what was the injury?
He is talented and very unlucky. Out for this season? Is he actually still on our roster? No mention of him. Could be useful in 23.