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  Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 30, 2026 at 8:38am

  Players to watch highlighted 
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  LB May 30, 2026 at 9:04am

  Sweet Chief, thanks didn't realise it was televised. Miss those days.

  I wonder if we see Tuivaiti pulled out and either Mataele, Guymer or Edwards playing Cup.
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  The Badger May 30, 2026 at 9:50am

  Is our Flegg #7 no good, or not ready to step up to reserve grade?

  Why not play him instead of Twidle.?
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    EA > The Badger May 30, 2026 at 10:32am

    Nah I don't rate him. Fletcher is injured which is also why cause would be our normal Flegg 7
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      The Badger > EA May 30, 2026 at 10:35am

      Thanks EA. I guess we go with whoever is the best fit at the time.
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  Mallee57 May 30, 2026 at 10:20am

  Ryley Smith back playing. I thought his injury duration was longer
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  EA May 30, 2026 at 11:22am

  Eels 18 - knights 16 in HT at JF. Eels dominant first 10min but then knights had a dominant 20min period to make 6-16. Then last 10min of the half eels were dominant again to take the 18-16 lead. Our right edge has conceeded all 3 tries and being exposed. Nunn, Koina and Popo have had great carries through the middle. Koina is really another Carrigan and Popo like another Cotter than cleans everything defensively with his great mobility. His carries can be very strong too with his nugget built and footwork
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    EA > EA May 30, 2026 at 11:40am

    Forgot to mention that Bamblett and Petrus have been relatively quiet. Lui in the 6 has been our best easily.
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      EA > EA May 30, 2026 at 11:42am

      

      Popo 2nd best for us. His leg speed as well to what I mentioned has been amazing.
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        EA > EA May 30, 2026 at 12:15pm

        eels lose 32-24. I feel Rankin made a couple mistakes today. He took Popo off after eels were up 24-16 and from there eels were on the backfoot and cou'dnt recover. Rankin played 2 backrowers in Famui and Nauer in the middle which left us exposed down the middle. Knights took advantage of this. By the time Popo, Koina and Nunn were back in the middle together it was too late. I also hope Rankin uses this game to drop JF players who have reached their celing for the younger boys with higher potential. I can't see any off them moving into nsw cup next week since NRL players are returning from injuries.

        1. Bamblett
        2. Sorovi
        3. Howlett
        4. Leuluai
        5. Rokusuka
        6. Lui
        7. Moujali
        8. Popo
        9. Coinakis
        10. Nunn
        11. Petrus
        12. Famui
        13. Koina
        14. Hudson
        15. Ofonoa
        16. Miller (not sure why he didnt play today) / Kotorac (not sure on his schoool commitments)
        17. Naeur