That this kid....
Would transform Into such greatness........
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"Good blokes don't get my attention the way this one does LB.
Just a bit curious, I have noted you were not quite a fan as he came through, pushed TDS a bit harder, also noticed your coming around a bit more in another post.....but this post "just a…"
Just a bit curious, I have noted you were not quite a fan as he came through, pushed TDS a bit harder, also noticed your coming around a bit more in another post.....but this post "just a…"
"I'm waiting for Carlo to rip you a new one Pops. She hates his name being spelt wrong. I know as i've felt her wrath. lol
It's spelt Ryley, there you go Carlo, I've been converted. haha"
It's spelt Ryley, there you go Carlo, I've been converted. haha"
"Coryn Hughes
Your right about work rate, many players have that, but this kid is smart and co-incidently a very left handed player, he might not be a goal kicker of the GOAT quality yet, but he obviously know's something about kicking.
Finally you…"
Your right about work rate, many players have that, but this kid is smart and co-incidently a very left handed player, he might not be a goal kicker of the GOAT quality yet, but he obviously know's something about kicking.
Finally you…"
"He's a keeper, intelligent footballer who never gives up, plays passionately for the jersey and has no ego. I'm sure Eels management are aware of all these traits will ensure that he never leaves."
"He also has a fair goal kick on him too pops. He strikes them true. This time last year nobody had heard of Ryley.
I first laid my eyes on him at pre season training at Fairfield showground 2024. He carved everyone up on that day and won every…"
I first laid my eyes on him at pre season training at Fairfield showground 2024. He carved everyone up on that day and won every…"
"There are a couple of interesting points regarding Ryley's development as a player. The first is that he played hooker, lock and half in Penrith's lower grades. It's similar to Cam Smith's development as Smith came through as a half before Bellamy…"
"Ryley is just a good bloke, as most if not all the squad are."
"I thought he'd be right up your alley Pops with Smith being an ex age grade Aussie cricketer.
Me I just love the guys effort and workrate I'm taking that over talent everyday of the week.Some players have it and some just don't."
Me I just love the guys effort and workrate I'm taking that over talent everyday of the week.Some players have it and some just don't."
"DYNASTY.LOADING
I find it difficult to understand why you would leave De-Belin out and include Doorey when the game about Melb is ensuring the middle is tightened. I have nothing against Doorey, but horses for courses say's you cannot have a…"
I find it difficult to understand why you would leave De-Belin out and include Doorey when the game about Melb is ensuring the middle is tightened. I have nothing against Doorey, but horses for courses say's you cannot have a…"
"Jim and Coinakis will be in Jersey Flegg."
"Remember though, when they signed Da Silva, Smith had played 15 or so games. Only another 7 odd after. Smith played I believe the same to finish as he did later.
Ryles wanted a second Hooker and Anasta said when we were looking at Starling and…"
Ryles wanted a second Hooker and Anasta said when we were looking at Starling and…"
"As a fan I don't look at the score it gives me a chance to hone in on certain things much like last year all I looked at was the middle of the ruck purely because for me as a fan I wanted to see a game we can take to Melbourne and win with.
Pre…"
Pre…"
"JDB starts every game at 13 imo I like what he does round the middle of the ruck and brings physicality to our middle.Saw it in the roosters trial his wrestle second man in murders a play the ball it's so slow it's great for us.
Walker I'm not…"
Walker I'm not…"
"Above our pay grade LB that's what JR gets paid the big bucks for.
Like I mentioned if Smith is still garnering the majority of the minutes year end I think the answers simple.You pay Smith and if TDS wants to explore options elsewhere cut bait and…"
Like I mentioned if Smith is still garnering the majority of the minutes year end I think the answers simple.You pay Smith and if TDS wants to explore options elsewhere cut bait and…"
"I agree TDS definitely features in our best 17 but we've got to get him right for the back half of the year. I don't think playing 15mins tops off the bench is doing any favours atm. A little time in NSW cup honing his craft will do him wonders I…"
"It's not so much the result in trials, but what you did to get there. Parra showed that they are up for a challenge, especially coming from behind to win. That's what would excite Ryles at the moment. Not winning trial games, not even winning the…"
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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Poppas Corner; A Very special young man.... and he just happens to be a Parramatta Player
You know the big thing that is being missed with Riley Smith and is not being appreciated is his ability to read the game.He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defense mainly at present, but also in setting up the…
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Who Said Trials Mean Nothing?
It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form. Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within…
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Matto most likely gonna medically retire
Wouldn't be suprised if the announcement comes in the coming weeks.Postive sign is it frees up a lot of cash and finally good riddance.Cant keep overpaying a player that can't even crack first grade.His times up by the looks of it now:
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Your best 19 vs Storm
Based on the pre-season trials, training reports, and incumbency, I’ve settled on a top 19 that largely picks itself — particularly the starting top 13, which I think is pretty much locked in.Samrani, for mine, has done enough to be locked into a…
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There is no doubt he is a phenomenon. Averages 64, which is second only to the Don. And the most unusual thing about him is the way he bats, which defies modern techniques.
Here is an interesting bit of trivia for you. He has now scored 6 ashes hundreds in England. No England player has ever scored that many in England.
When you take out the first dozen or so tests when he was actually selected as a bowler his average is in the 80 plus area.
Who is he?
LOL
He's definately special. Teams just can't find a way to get him out.
His technique is not in the cricketing books. Neither was Bradman's though.
Watched his whole innings last night/early this morning and his technique and mental fortitude is right outside of the ordinary. Nothing flamboyant about him, just goes on with his business and rarely faiis.
He came into this season having miseed the first 7 months due to suspension and in a few months became the number 1 scoring batsman in the world of test cricket.
FMD, a 7 months handicap given to all test cricketers and he is now starting to blow them all out of the water, and all this after being terribly knocked out in the 2nd test and not playing in the 3rd test.
FMD. Just wow, wow, wow, wowwwwwwwwww.
Exactly Snake. I think Smith is the best batsman we've had since Bradman. Bats outside the box. So skilled, yet eccentric and unothodox.
Didn't expect it when I first saw him play. Looked awkward at first.
I must admit I was a huge fan of the Great West Indian top 3. Greenidge, Hayne, and Viv.
Viv Richards is one of my all time favourite batsman. He was the gum-chewing King Of The Jungle. Never even wore a helmet. Oozed confidence, skill and domination.
No idea who he is , but if he wears New Balance he better stay the fuck away from my kids .
Weak lilly livered piece of SHIT! and now we call him a hero.
No wonder this country is fuct.
There for his own glory and pay packet.
Bit like the NRL putting the wife bashers up as the game's heroes.