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          Adam Magrath > LB February 22, 2026 at 8:19am

          https://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/sean-russell-5

          This blog has aged well
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            Hell On Eels > Adam Magrath February 22, 2026 at 9:02am

            Sean Russell is running harder than ever. Tackling mean. Setting up tries. Scoring them.
            We were shocked when Meninga picked him in that Aussie squad.
            Now? Not laughing. Ryles keeps telling us he's a Parra boy.
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              Adam Magrath > Hell On Eels February 22, 2026 at 9:40am

              Shame he's going hey, would have been good to have him around for another few seasons. I'm sure someone else will be ready to step up next season. 
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          Coryn Hughes > LB February 22, 2026 at 8:22am

          It's more than that with the ball I don't remember him ever having that fend and speed to back himself taking on defenders.His improvement has come from within  more so I think the surroundings you mention have helped also though.
• Yehez February 21, 2026 at 9:23pm

  Only worry I took out is yardage off the backs. But that can be improved through the season. Bailey and Russell can do better there. 

  I liked Brian Kelly, nice footwork and turn of pace, good attacking weapon. 

  Need to keep focus in middle defence. None of that Sam Walker try efforts from Doorey and Da Silva switching off. 

  However I thought Da Silva was overall good, stuck in way more and I feel more minutes made him better. 

  Very good win and the second half second string showed their quality. We have a decent roster.
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    LB > Yehez February 21, 2026 at 9:37pm

    Both weeks Da Silva got better for the run but still has some way to go. Issue is he may need some decent minutes to develop further.
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    Coryn Hughes > Yehez February 22, 2026 at 4:09am

    There is no way in the world Ryley Smith isn't resigned.

    Hes everything at hooker for us right now #1 by a mile.

    TDS has 4 yrs but I'm still locking Smith away no chance in hell I let him leave I think that's a grave mistake.If TDS is to improve he's got to win the job off of Smith in preseason and by the sounds of things Smith is one of the leaders in the fitness stakes and he's starting to add a kicking game out of dummy half also.
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      LB > Coryn Hughes February 22, 2026 at 6:44am

      Yeah he shanked a kick last week but nailed one last night. He is a confident player and goes back to the well to try things he stuffed up previously and improves.

      TDS can look hesitant at times and that is confidence and that will come in time. He is still 20 so time is on his side, as is for Smith who just turned 23.
• Browny February 21, 2026 at 10:25pm

  Last time we won a pre season title (Auckland nines) we got the title stripped for being over the cap. 
  Is what Melbourne saying about our cap this year correct.
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  Mallee57 February 21, 2026 at 10:27pm

  Do Eels still win the $100k now that Titans best the Storm by 30 points