Eels Blogs

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  slip July 14, 2011 at 10:30pm

  It was an unbelievable time, the Eels couldn't be beat until the Bulldogs found a way by playing a dour defensive game. I'd agree with Ray, but I could be biased.
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    Kenny was the King > slip July 14, 2011 at 10:40pm

    It wasn't the Bulldogs that beat us it was that loser that took over as coach! If Gibson stayed they would have won every year 81-86.
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  Kenny was the King July 14, 2011 at 10:37pm

  Well duh! The only mistake in his comment is the word "club"!!!
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  MagicMan July 15, 2011 at 12:48am

  a magic backline with attacking  footy that was before it's time, scintillating, breathtaking, sublime, a pleasure to watch growing up, other notable backlines that come to mind are the Canberra teams of the late 80 s early 90s and the broncos in the early 90s I miss that style of footy actually.
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  Brett Khan July 15, 2011 at 7:37am

  Bit harsh on John Monie aren't you, he did deliver a Premiership in 1986 (and Runner-up in '84) so he can't be too bad.
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    Kenny was the King > Brett Khan July 15, 2011 at 7:20pm

    Took the reigns of the best side ever & lost in 84, never even got them there in 85 then scraped home by 2 penalty goals in 86. Note that we flogged the Dogs in the previous game in 86 & then Monie goes & changes the side around!
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      slip > Kenny was the King July 15, 2011 at 9:41pm

      Jack stepped down as coach to give Monie a chance, but I agree with most people, he should of stayed. You may blame Monie, but I think some credit should be given to Steve Mortimer, his ability and passion did deliver two premierships for Canterbury and a series win for NSW.
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  iamnot July 15, 2011 at 8:25am

  I'd have to say it would, at best only be equal to the Canberra backline of the early 90's. Mullins, Nagas, Meninga, Wiki, Nadruku, Daley, Stuart. You can't beat that. Although they were busted for breaching the cap in '92.
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    Shank Kore > iamnot July 15, 2011 at 10:38pm

    canberra can lick the balls of the parra 80's sides. ball boys at best to that legendary side. they even made a doco about the 80's. the 90's are only remembered for the super league war.
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  The Badger July 15, 2011 at 3:17pm

  IT WAS!!! Simple really ...