Sone people have suggested Newcastle are going pretty well but are they really? Their last 5 wins have been anything but impressive IMO opinion and meeting Parra next week is going to be a massive step up in class compared to the flogs they've played recently
Rd 24 15-14 over Titans
Rd 23 22-16 over Bulldogs
Rd 22 16-14 over Sharks
Rd 21 28-20 over Broncos
Rd 20 34-24 over Raiders
Newcastle v top 8 teams have been terrible - 1 win v Manly 3 months ago and apart from that have not scored more than 2 tries against quality opponents all year.
Im confidently predicting an impressive win next week and for the mighty Eels to roll into Week 2 with a full head of steam and bag loads of confidence.
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I think theyll win as well, but beware the ides of 2001 lol
Lol indeed... the Newcastle team of 2001 would flog the 2021 version
Lol true mate, i think last night was a great effort, being fresh we should be up for the newie game
I know Newcastle have sone very good players but against good opponents they've been poor and I can't see anything except a dominant Eels win 13+
Wouldn't be at all surprised if Brisbane beat them this weekend either
Yep, I was thinking the same about 2001. We were almost certainties in that game of 2001 and down 20 nil in 20 minutes. Treat that game with respect. Don,t give an inch
Finals are as the clich'e goes a different comp, no excuses we should win
I reckon they have been very ordinary, I will be very surprised if we don't win this game comfortably, we really would have to put in a bad performance to lose.
Newcastle could possibly be getting Daniel Safiti back, in my opinion he is one of the best props in a game and will make a huge difference. With there rooster now looking fully fit for the first time this year I expect the game to be a bit harder than some are expecting. 1 to 12 win to come late in the game
That win against Manly was the week before we flogged them on Old Boys day.
Newcastle's game plan is Parramatta's circa 2010-2014. Give the ball to the fullback. Ponga is their man. Pearce has been solid since his return from injury, but he and Clifford's kicking game can be ordinary under pressure.
We just need to be physically dominant, give them no room and no cheap field position.
Super Ponga hasn't played an above average game in ages, his football under thrir coach has plateaued or gone backwards.... I'm not convinced Adam O'Brien improves many players he coaches
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