The club under Ryles

Good morning all. So much negativity around, I just want to say how excited I am, and I'm an old man, in the direction that our club is headed. Since Ryles has entered the room we seem to be so much more professional. The leaks have stopped from the front office, hell this season we have signed 2 players.. Walker and Jack DB and nobody had any idea about it. Usually there is speculation about players for months before happening.
Ryles retention and recruitment has been unbelievable. Everyone he signed is upward spiraling and as much as it hurts many on here, his letting go of players has been justified. Too many got in a BA comfort zone and we needed change.
RCG isn't performing at Gold Coast and despite a few sensational games The King is on tired legs and got his golden pay day at the dragons. The Jack DB contract is an example of Ryles leadership..$350k is a steal compared to the money some of our players were on and a club option on the second year is the right thing to do. Jack will help Tuivati transition to a full time front rower at NRL level.

If all the players continue to grow I dont see a need for further recruitment outside of a star that comes on the market like Hass or Tino in the front row. Our other players are growing and linking well. Moretti and Tuivati have been revalations on the bench. JDB and Junior will hold down the starting roles, Walker is the best 14 in the comp in my opinion, and Samrani will develop into a good utility forward/ centre or De Silva if we get him. As for the starting squad, we are still yet to see Iongi, Fox, Simionson, Penisini and Lomax in the same game. Joash can develop into a good 6, we dont need a million dollar 6 as Mitch runs the squad and is the last tackle option 9 times out of 10. Joash can be a good ball runner and set up space through passes. Kautoga and Williams will be our edges with Hopgood looking like he will play himself into some form the back end of this year. Things are looking positive and although we arent the threat we would all like the eels to be this year, next year, with a good draw and healthy squad, we will be a formitable threat and genuine top 8 team.

"We don't sign anyone of note haven't since the super league days, geez that was an aggressive recruitment drive seems like it's the only way to turn your club around just like the dogs nah not us we wait for our juniors and unicorns to appear. "

"That's where your wrong it's still gold, your just an old unicorn who no one takes serious.. can't beat Father Time to go have your nap your old and useless. "

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Mathew Clarke June 26, 2025 at 11:21am

Agreed on all points.
Hector June 26, 2025 at 11:41am

YEP
Gucci June 26, 2025 at 11:45am

If all the players continue to grow I dont see a need for further recruitment outside of a star that comes on the market like Hass or Tino in the front row. Our other players are growing and linking well. Moretti and Tuivati have been revalations on the bench. JDB and Junior will hold down the starting roles, Walker is the best 14 in the comp in my opinion, and Samrani will develop into a good utility forward/ centre or De Silva if we get him. As for the starting squad, we are still yet to see Iongi, Fox, Simionson, Penisini and Lomax in the same game. Joash can develop into a good 6, we dont need a million dollar 6 as Mitch runs the squad and is the last tackle option 9 times out of 10. Joash can be a good ball runner and set up space through passes. Kautoga and Williams will be our edges with Hopgood looking like he will play himself into some form the back end of this year. Things are looking positive and although we arent the threat we would all like the eels to be this year, next year, with a good draw and healthy squad, we will be a formitable threat and genuine top 8 team.
jjeel June 26, 2025 at 12:44pm

Spot on
Troy Wade June 26, 2025 at 2:02pm
- 💯 agree. I love everything JR is doing. Getting rid of deadwood and debuting some young blokes for experience.. Good things for PARRA!!🙌👍🏻

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