Seems like every week there are good quality players coming onto the market or that are available that would add something to our team and roster but we aren't seeming to be as active in the player market as we were earlier this year. EG Keon. Barnett
Has anyone heard anything or have any news on any potential signings for 2027 /2028 we may look at? I still believe there is the basis of a very good football side at the Eels but we defintely need 1 or 2 additions of quality players at the absolute least
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I have in fact heard the exact same comment from a player agent.
Actually I know that a player agent that looks after some of our current players is just the opposite, they respect MON but basically believe that the lack of TPA's or similar inducements tends to leave Parra out of the final reckoning.
I do believe all things being said that we need a professional negotiator and a lot of this type of critique could go away. I am sure that it is being addressed in some manner, I understand why we would not be privy to such discussions until after the event.
Yes the inmates are running the asylum that is this whole recruitment and retention game that goes on in the club sector, I am advised a lot of dodgy things happening and unfortunately (in some respects) Parra loses out. Its processes of this type of management is ruled quite rigidly after the time of the club going into administration and a new consitution being adopted. In the long term we will be winners, patience is something that has to be learnt and practised and management awake up to doing so within the rules we have taken on for the long term benefit of the club.
you hit the nail on the head Poppa. We are at a serious disadvantage not using TPA's. In the end you cannot compete with clubs that use them. We need to hire someone just to do TPA's under the NRL rules. Its a shame that all TPA's aren't organised by the NRL that way every club gets a fair chance.
It is always going to be the same no matter who is saying it. It's either I've heard they are awful to deal with, another they are great to deal with. Depends on what side you are on in the entire argument.
"In the long term we will be winners"
How long have we been saying that poppa? How many years have we been saying we need outside backs
Its people like you, the apologists, who keep people like o'neill an Sarantinos in the job.
Let me clarify, no one said anything about a lack of respect. What I've heard from a player agent is the wheels turn very slowly at Parra. They are slow to make a decision, slow to put in an offer. Slow to return phone calls etc etc
See Pops without what you mention it's going to a gunfight without a enough ammo.The club must know this if we don't have that in place your going to lose most times.That's definitely an issue they need to fix.
People are moaning about tax free salary nd TPAs at PNG now when in all essence there's some clubs out there that have had this advantage for years.
If you don't have every competitive advantage at your doorstep your making up the numbers you really are.
Having a committee shows a lack of confidence - strong clubs have the key member that just gets it done.
So let me get this straight. The committee, which consists of Ryles, MON, Sarantinos and Rogers, some if not all have other employment than other the club?
If they don't have someone in charge of recruitment then what is Rogers "head of recruitment" title then?
I think some grain of salt can be taken on Ol' Cregan.
Despite recruitment not the best at Parra and hasn't been for awhile I thought the Eels team played very well against the Knights who are a top 6 top 4 side with Ponga in their team. The Eels could have and probably should have won that match except for some poor decisions, poor passing and other errors.
The Forwards did reasonably well considering a couple were back from injury and there were still some regular players missing. Ryles is going ok with the players he has available and the inexperience of many. Longi was just back from injury as well and Papali first game at 6 for awhile and Volkman's first time running the show and Williams first time as captain. I think with a full side the Eels would be further up the ladder. There are a few good players coming through lower grades who with experience will add nicely to the NRL side moving forward.
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