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Brett Kenny on 100% Footy

I don't usually watch 100% Footy, but heard Bert was on there tonight so tuned in, didn't miss much if you didn't watch, just some highlights of the 86 GF and a little bit about this coming Sundays game vs Dogs and they will all be there to watch and

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3 Replies · Reply by Zip zip Apr 14
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Stick with the lads,

Look I know it's tough to watch, especially with the effort that was put in against the titans but as a fan base need to stick solid behind the group of players we have left. Yes injuries have decimated the team but also the effort yesterday was unac

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44 Replies · Reply by Will 5150 Apr 13
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Effort Optional

I don’t expect us to win every week.

But I do expect us to compete every week.

Somehow, as Eels fans, we’ve been conditioned to lower the bar.

To accept losses. To become numb to them.

We talk ourselves into it every season.

“Injuries.” “They’re trying.”“

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14 Replies · Reply by EelsAgeMe Apr 12
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Will Penisni

Does any one know his contract status ? I know he seemed to think he had re-signed but it was never announced . Let's bloody well hope it never happened. 
He is the worst starting centre in the comp . I don't care if he's a local junior , what high ho

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37 Replies · Reply by Snottie Pimpin Apr 12
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