Anasta 24.10 min
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Straight from the horses mouth, " Parramatta - Ryles, never offered Jonah Pezet a long-term deal" He says Parramatta only ever wanted Pezet for one year.
The conversation was always 1 yrar.
So all the talk about the club being used, and all the cuckold blogs, you can just flush them.
He also says the kids Parramatta have coming through are the succession plan.
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Well i know that, just saying no guarentees he works out.
Is Fletcher the one they are looking at more than Talataina?
I don't think they're preferencing either right now. Renzo got an opportunity in NSW Cup last season and given our focus on finding a long-term 5/8 I think he's probably further ahead development-wise. Renzo has been extended to the end of 2028 and Fletcher is on the books until the end of 2027, although I'd expect he gets extended soon.
The position of Ethan Sanders is perhaps more interesting to me. He's one year into a 3 year deal. Sticky originally said he'd get first crack at the 7 with Fogarty leaving, but he's then gone and signed Coby Black for 3 years. So essentially Canberra isn't backing Sanders to be their long term halfback.
Sanders left on very good terms with the Eels and his family remain Eels fans. It was mentioned to me earlier in the year to not be surprised if he finds his way back to Parra kind of like Mitch did.
Oh they are definately not backing him. Coby Black signing means Sanders is not the long term answer as they are not moving Strange either.
But what didn't work? Is that something we want to invest in?
Jodi told me that Braith is full of shit
And if the kids never become what the coach thinks they will become?
New 5 year plan. Wash, rinse, repeat FMD.
And if we block there pathway forcing them to leave and they become stars elsewhere?
Dont believe a word Anasta says but its done so hope he plays well while he is here, or Joash steps up and takes his place.
I call this bullshit and if Ryles claims this he's just another bulshitter and not a straight shooter at all
We have him for a season enjoy the ride. If he kicks the winning field goal against the Storm first round we'll all say what a master stoke.
We must really really have some talent in our next gen pathways. Looking forward to that, actually long term strategy plays a huge part here. If youngsters feel they will get a shot at first grade, then they are more likely to come to the Eels as 15 / 16 year olds when recruited.
Over time that means we get first look at exceptional juniors. Long term a great strategy. Just hope they are ironing our the wrinkles when it comes to re signing them for first grade and not losing them like we seem to do hand over fist.
Short term we have a bit of pain and we have to take a breath whilst we get our house in order, I guess.
Im not sure how much we can trust every word Anasta has said. He has been very fluid with his comments, i've heard him state Parra wanted him longer, i've heard him state Parra only wanted him for one year. All I know is that we have a very good foil for Mitch this year and the oppurtunity that they will create for our backs is going to be good to watch. Whether our backs can capitalise as a complete unit remains to be seen.
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