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"Nikorima is probably a better defender than Volkman but Nikorima at Dolphins has had a steady stream of tall, fast outside backs to take alot of pressure off of him in attack. Nikorima reminds me of Terry Lamb in some ways. Of course hated that dog…"
"So CHT wants to go play in the halves with Luia at PNG starting 2028? And Metcalfe is actually contracted to the end of 2028, so if CHT's intents are as stated, Metcalfe hangs around?
If Metcalfe leaves because he wants to play 7, then he won't be…"
If Metcalfe leaves because he wants to play 7, then he won't be…"
"Not going to lie you have said a whole lot of nothing. You keep making claims without backing it up with any evidence. On three separate occasions you have said the same thing using different words instead of providing evidence"
"Sounds as though Volk will get snapped up if we don't lock him down soon, and Lorenzo will stay and develop while we hopefully land Metcalf or CHT.If we replace Volkman with Nikorima then MON can get rooted."
"Lorenzo is 20 this year. Still has one year of Flegg eligibility. I must add, he has played the year in Cup with various Halfbacks and spine players. That is difficult to get a groove with. The reason Ryles hasn't played Talataina yet is the…"
"It would be criminal not to extend Volkman for another season. He deserves it fully."
"It will be Lorenzos spot when the club thinks he's ready
if he's not ready next year then we have Volkman who can do the job
I'd be more interested in signing a centre/wing and a prop"
if he's not ready next year then we have Volkman who can do the job
I'd be more interested in signing a centre/wing and a prop"
"Or, internal is not out of the running yet?
They thought Pezet was more ready to go than Volman but mistakes happen?
They figured Moses might miss games due to injury and Origin and Pezet was a good bet at replacement 7, leaving 6 to be filled by…"
They thought Pezet was more ready to go than Volman but mistakes happen?
They figured Moses might miss games due to injury and Origin and Pezet was a good bet at replacement 7, leaving 6 to be filled by…"
"Or, maybe Pezet's defense was a known problem but not the scale of it? And also that once Pezet arrived, not enough attention had been given to Pezet wanting to put himself on the radar so Broncos wouod 'see him' and the 7 jumper would be his? I…"
"Recently, I experimented by pulling up some grass on my land. There are a couple of areas that had struggled for many years to grow grass under the shadow of some massive pine trees. Even when I surgically removed low lying branches from said…"
"We played above our weight IMO - and we hung in there; Moses also kicked for more yards than they did - this also created fatigue combined with the less errors; just look at our spine compared to them; our guys did v well and Volk and Pap both had…"
"Talagi being used at Fullback was that he needed a possible heir to Gutho and with Brown & Moses in the halves they needed to find a spot for Talagi. We didn't have a back-up Fullback at the time either. He was learning the position and thrown upon…"
"Coryn, the Eels lack super fast centres and so, true, they don't attack from the backfield like Cowboys or Dolphins. But ensuring you make your 40 and kicking to a corner if you haven't ran 60 metres by play two is simply stock play for almost…"
"All true Coryn. My only point was that it's false to assert BT would not have developed at the Eels because the team defense sucks. As you note Moses got better and our defense wasn't great! But also, as noted, by the logic of negation Talagi should…"
"No, Talagi played FG at Eels in 2024 and announced in August 2024 he had signed with Panthers. Ryles was hired July 2024, so it's a stretch to say "Talagi left under Ryles".
Don't forget JR was working af the Storm in 2024 until the October 2024…"
Don't forget JR was working af the Storm in 2024 until the October 2024…"
"Again, Coryn, can you point to evidence of this "same style". It can't just be "similar results", as there are as many ways to lose as to win. You're 3rd paragraph is hard to understand. Are you saying the style is throw it around or that the style…"
Irony is Even Deader
I posted this earlier on Hoe's blog, which was poor placement."Isn't it Ironic, Don'tcha think?
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Shark Attack..... Moses told to be wary of the surf!
Parramatta has moved their pre season training to Lennox Head for this week.They have been warned that when your luck is out, you need to be very careful going into the surf! in Northern NSW.Parramatta officials are very wary of these danger's as…
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Poppa's Dilemma, Welcome to my Corner, come in and have a Cuppa with a Silly Old Bastard. I think it's New Year Shortly?
Well we have been having a few dilemma's around here lately and I am getting confused, from what I can tell we have a lot of problems telling our left from our right. We don't have this problem at home because my wife is always right and I am…
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Keaon done deal
As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs. Soon to be announced.
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External signing likely for Eels’ next five-eighth
Parramatta eels next five-eighth is looking more and more likely to be an external signing as we really don't have the answer internally. The main candidates the club will be looking at are Chanel Harris - Tavita 27, Kodi Nikorema 32, Jack Cole 22…
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Ryles on 2gb
https://omny.fm/shows/the-continuous-call-team/full-show-the-continuous-call-team-live-at-accor-stadium-may-9?t=49m16sPretty interesting comments, he starts talking around 49 minutes in
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Is it just me?
But did guymer play left back row with kelma in the front row? Just rewatxhing and thats how it looked for me?
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Parra Juniors- Sanders v Talagi versing
Both try a piece so far.What could have been, we'll never know.Big Steph did well ealier with the Storm. That's probably the best Eels juniors we've produced the last 3-4 years but all 3 left home.
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Hi Don . Thanks for sharing your story . Life has been tough for you mate and I wish you well . So you were working up until the car accident in February?
Good on you Don you tough bastard. You survived all those things but it looks like the bureaucratic red tape might do you in.
Geez mate, they say things come in threes...I think you broke that rule. Anyway, hope you're going ok, and get by until the money starts flowing your way again.
Stuff me roan and I thought I had been through shit .got nothing on you mate
It will happen mate, before you clock off. Seems like itll take armaggedon to finally do you in anyway lol. Keep rollin on brother, keep the faith
Thaks for the reply Poppa. Its good to see someone with the strength to talk about their beleifs. I am right there with you Poppa, I am Spiritual also.
I was seperated from my family when I was 3 and I lived with the separation anxiety for most of my life. Being a youngster everyone asumed I was a difficult child being unable to bond and make friends. The State didnt care about our mental health and abandoned us once we turnes 18 to walk this Earth alone. I have a petition in at the NSW Attornie Generals Office petitioning for the State Wards as we speak.
When I was 22 I met the love of my life. Sadly she was killed in a auto accident 3 yrs later. I learned the hard way that nothing was forever.
I married for all the wrong reasons. Fortunatly I have 3 great adult children and 8 grand children.
I took up Meditation and eventually grew apart for wife number one. I became greatly Spiritually aware.
I eventually remarried to a Phillipino woman with 2 children. I realised that my greatest desire was to give someone else a better life. I also offer guidance to people who may or maynot want it. The Spiritual journey is a private journey often by self worth issues, such as the ones I have.
My wife accepts that i talk about other realms and think in a manner that most poeple would be put into a Asylum for. You have a strong background Poppa, in Spirituallity. Through Meditation I have been given insights , met Spirit Guides and forefathers. In my darkest hours I have had visits at the foot of my bed from my forefathers and lain in my bed and been comforted with hugs.
So I say this to you Poppa its up to you. Whats normal for me is not necessarily normal for you.
How far do you want to go , how much are you prepared to be closer and how close do you dare to be?
Listen to Doreen Virtues Colour Meditation for everynight for 30 days at least.It is a guided Meditation that goes for 28 Min. You will never be the same person in 1 month. If you stop you will come back to your current level, except you will know that if you dare , there is a journey that awaits you.
No funny enough. I normally work 7 days a week but this day I was out to get some bits and peices.
Didnt feel any pain. Just a megga sweat.
Being dead is the same as sleeping. It only took 3 compressions to get me started. Then I stopped beating at the hospital again. Noone knows why.
God I hope he didnt give me the kiss of life. I may never stop brushing my teeth
So what do you do in your spare time don?
Are you Swiss by any chance?
This blog got me thinking.
Everyone has a story, some good, some bad and at times people see the need to share theirs for whatever reason.
One day each year we are supposed to say to all and sundry R U OK, so why not on other days?
Some of us feel like we are having a whinge when we open up about some of the not so delicious moments in our lives while others may simply need a bit of reassurance that things will mostl likely improve with persistence.
Thanks for sharing this Don, and if I was to give you one piece to take with you I would say - Keep smiling, because once you lose the ability to smile (or laugh) you have lost absolutely everything.
Well done mate.
Great post col.
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