Radradra focused on the Blue and Gold

Parramatta Eels winger Semi Radradra is playing in his final year at the Eels before going to rugby union, however despite plenty of external distractions, Radradra is focused on the Blue & Gold and their 2017 NRL campaign.The Eels suffered a loss to the Sharks last week, and with two losses in a row, Radradra says the last two clashes have been filled with lost opportunities.“The last two weeks have been lost opportunities. We lost possession and we need to hold the ball, complete our sets and we should be able to score tries later,” Radradra said.“I was pretty disappointed (with my performance against the Titans). I dropped a couple of balls, I have never dropped that much ball in my career. But the week after I was pretty good in catching the ball, I worked hard on that.”Radradra will be defending the inform winger Jordan Rapana this week, and the Eels winger is looking forward to the challenge.“It will be tough this week, their outside backs have been playing well, especially Jordan Rapana and Joey Leilua,” Radradra said.“We will need to work hard on defence but we are looking forward to this week.”“You just need to defend well, I will have to keep chatting to Jenko and try to complete my tackles,” he added.Radradra is unavailable to play for Australia and in the State of Origin, but with the World Cup approaching, the Eels winger said he was still open to playing for his home country.“I can’t play Origin, they have the rules there from last year, and I can’t change the rules.” Radradra said.“The rules have been set for a long time, and a lot of people have played before me. I can’t be the one to come in and change the rules just like that.”“I haven’t spoken to anyone about the Fiji team, I have just been focused on week to week at the Club, and playing food footy,” he added.“If there is an opportunity to play, I would love to play for Fiji Bati, but we will see what happens.”“It would be an honour again to represent my home country, I represented Fiji Bati in the last World Cup, and if they picked me, I would love to play for them.”And if selected, Radradra would be excited about playing alongside Jarryd Hayne.“I would love to play alongside Jarryd for the last time. It would be pretty good to play alongside him,” Radradra said.“It will be massive, especially for Fiji. We need him there and it everyone would love to play alongside him.”However despite talks of the next World Cup, Radradra remained focused on the Eels and his job at hand.“I haven’t watched any rugby union lately. I am focused on playing rugby league, finishing it off.” Radradra said.“I would love to come back to this Club if the door is open for me. I would love to finish off with Rugby League.”“I would love to win with this Club this year, and make the Grand Final. That is how we have been training, playing week to week and hopefully making the Grand Final.” Radradra added.The Eels kick off against the Canberra Raiders at GIO Stadium on Saturday 1 April. Kick off at 5:30pm.

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Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow March 29, 2017 at 7:53pm

Saw this article on The Roar.

Thought about posting it, but decided it was a shitty blog about nothing.

Anyway Baz, you grab that baton and run with it!
- Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Thooper Dooper Maltese Sparrow March 29, 2017 at 8:01pm
  
  I'm surprised you can read Grunta.
Wizardssleeves official receipts March 29, 2017 at 7:54pm

As if he was able to say all that .
slip March 29, 2017 at 8:51pm

Traitor!! LOL
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 29, 2017 at 8:52pm

Semi back as a kid

Semi Now

Semi in 20 years
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 29, 2017 at 8:53pm

Semi Back then

Semi now
- Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 29, 2017 at 8:57pm
  
  How is he going to Rugby and play for Fiji in the World Cup? His beginning to sound like someone.
Enforcer Eel March 29, 2017 at 9:10pm

Glad Semi was able to tell us all, the last 2 games full of lost opportunities?? Thanx Semi, didnt know that...
Burtyfan "CYA FRANKIE" March 29, 2017 at 9:12pm

is this the most English he has spoken in an interview, if so, well done champ
Aaron Luke March 29, 2017 at 9:13pm

Just release Semi now and focus on the future. Never liked keeping a player in the side who you know is going elsewhere.