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"Coryn used an analogy (above) that I think is a really good way to approach how to think about the current Eels. It is not true, Coryn suggested, that "you can't coach speed". Usain Bolt running 9.58 is a product of "process and training", Coryn…"

"Let me tell you all something.  If Bushie was still coach there would be no da silva and no Ryley Smith 
Boods Arthur would have been earmarked as the eels long term hioker and Hands would be keeping the seat warm for him
Thats how the club rolled…"

"Think it should be obvious to both of them how they are a one, two punch which suits them both.
theres no way TDS could start I'd hate to think how we'd be eaten alive in the middle. We are playing them both to their strengths and the teams…"

"With great difficulty Coryn-big ask and we don't have the squad they do, we can only hope the message from what we see in their performances can force us to engage with the same ferocity and stand our ground. Lets hope."

"Though say Smith goes in 2028, does Coinakis become that new 14 option? Is there another Hooker we may look at?
 
Tough decision for the club moving forward."

"Agree, Chief. 
There are some really good signs with TDS, we just have to be patient with him.
He looks like he will be very dangerous in attack & thats something we haven't had at hooker in a long time.
I love the 1-2 punch with Ryley Smith & its…"

"Totally agree with Seuseu EA, he's a standout in Matts. He's rugged and willing in defense and does remind of Alamoti, a real threat in attack and exciting to watch. Is he any relation to a previous player of the same name who played in the past?…"

"We need to play Penrith the way we have done over the past few years. Basically we need to disrupt their game plan by stopping their automaton game and make them think more in defence. We have the players with the skills to do this in attack, but as…"

"Fans are forgetting da silva is that he eligible to play for jersey flegg for the next two years.  He's very young and is being criticised too harshly by some fans.   
His game against the Dragons proved he is elite in his age group, and Ryles along…"

"Look put it this way, you cannot sign Smith long term without selling him that he will start. You also cannot sign Smith long term and expect Da Silva not to start wanting out.
So it's a big call of who they want."

"The fact that Ryley hasn't been secured by us to this point is an absolute rubbish decision!  We must not take him for granted. As much as he seems to love playing for us money talks to all!
same as Sam it's ridiculous...fact we've allowed both of…"

"I'd prefer they play like they did against Brisbane. Both halves, both sides of the ruck. I don't mind Pezet closer to the middle. He's not fast but he's got deceptive passing. That allows Mitch to attack the edges. You're not handing the guy the…"

"Ryley is head and shoulders above TDS right now and will easily be poached if we don't lock him up now.
TDS has speed, but is a typical tigers player, needs a lot of work to get his game right. Bringing him off the bench is the perfect position for…"

"Our forwards have been pissweak, we need a bit of grunt in the middle like a Moretti to start the game. 
Against Penrith I'd be getting Doorey, Moretti and Tuilagi running lines back at the likes of papalii, he is a lazy defender after about 20mins."

"We need a left centre, Timoko is a right. His defence is terrible, if he can't tackle on the right, chances are playing on the left his defence will be worse."

"See the problem is here you are now giving the keys to a guy that is here for 5 minutes and we are paying 1.3 to Mitchell who is the second best halfback in the comp and your answer is to take the ball out of Mitchell's hands and let Jonah be the…"