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"Same here, MW. Both give us more depth, firepower, and starting options.
Ryley is ahead, but TDS has wheels you can't coach, and an unknown ceiling worth developing and being patient with."
Ryley is ahead, but TDS has wheels you can't coach, and an unknown ceiling worth developing and being patient with."
"That decision is ultimately why Ryles gets paid the big bucks. You also have to manage workload. Sure, we could ask Ryley to play 80 every week, but that would likely lead to his impact dropping and becoming less valuable to us."
"I think the two hooker rotation is the way to go, a lot of teams are doing it now. With the speed of the game increasing, the workload, and workmate, of Smith needs to be reduced enough for him to be at his best by seasons end, don't want him burnt…"
In our well-justified praise of Ryley Smith, there is a big thing being missed: his ability to read the game and footy IQ.
He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defence, primarily at present, but also in setting up the…
He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defence, primarily at present, but also in setting up the…
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Very happy with what he's contributed since being here but let's see if he can lead us to a top 4 finish and a big finals series before we start thinking he's Joey reincarnated.
Yeah I think it's a bit premature. BA likes to coach the side so that everybody has their place and they know exactly what is expected of them. Moses knows his job at Parra, and I suspect that was not the case at Wests. Whilst Moses is a key ingredient, we are not solely reliant on him. We will need the whole team to play to their potential for the finals (and certainly leading up to them).
Dear media, Please stop trying to talk us up.
You hammered us for years. Now we're going ok please f&*k off.
Sincerely, all Eels members and supporters.