That this kid....
Would transform Into such greatness........
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"Should we slot matterson on the wing for some experience against the storm"
"Great blog, Poppsy!
Smith indeed is some special and I can see him defo being a rep player.
TDS has speed to burn and will crucify lazy and slow ruck defence in the last 15-20 mins. He'll target tired forwards straight down the middle. I like JR's…"
Smith indeed is some special and I can see him defo being a rep player.
TDS has speed to burn and will crucify lazy and slow ruck defence in the last 15-20 mins. He'll target tired forwards straight down the middle. I like JR's…"
"Let's hope Moses is 100%."
"Start Samrani either centre or wing. He smashed the sharks and the chooks. Was fast, tackle-busting and once he set his eyes on the try line it was curtains for the opposition.
I'd start him on the wing as not to disrupt Rusty and the combos set up…"
I'd start him on the wing as not to disrupt Rusty and the combos set up…"
"Will we ever get a full season out of him?? "
"I am starting to think the same. Samrani and Papalii as 18th and 19th man with Tuilagi starting the year in NSW Cup."
"I don't understand why we went for such a long contract with TDS unless Ryles really wanted a 2 hooker rotation. With the 6 again and speed of the game I think a quick running dummy half is needed and that probably wasn't Ryley strongest area. At…"
"Hang on.. . just saturday I gave you a Unicorn gif for saying we'd beat them both easy "
"Yep. He can by 4th round hopefully"
"Storm smashed with injuries as well, broncos week 2 we would have lost anyway. Just glad he's back rd 3/4 lol "
"The Kelly signing is looking more like a master-stroke now with very little notice. - well done to Ryles, and Mark O’Neill. "
"As our backline isn't top class to begin with, losing Fox is disastrous.
At least if it was a forward we have plenty of semi quality backups."
At least if it was a forward we have plenty of semi quality backups."
"He will do A job, not THE job. We have a problem"
"Probably a stupid question but can't he strap it down and play?"
"Have to fully expect injuries all season, our depth will be key and it's next man up. Kelly in for ado Carr will do a job "
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!
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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?
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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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Salary Cap and the Bulldogs
I read tonight Canterbury will be wearing players’ surnames on the backs of their jerseys in Las Vegas, and it's been reported that every player will receive a kick back every time one of their unique jumpers is bought by a fan.I would love to know…
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Fox broken thumb. Per nrl physio
Not sure what the timeline of return is but prob 4 weeks or so.
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Two Hooker discussion
The Eels currently have somewhat of a good dilemma. Who is the future? Is it Ryley Smith or Tallyn Da Silva. Both very different style of Hookers with different paths to first grade. Da Silva was a prodigy from Western Suburbs, playing SG Ball to FG…
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Poppa's Corner: A Very Special Young Man Who Just Happens to Be a Parramatta Player
In our well-justified praise of Ryley Smith, there is a big thing being missed: his ability to read the game and footy IQ. He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defence, primarily at present, but also in setting up the…
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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.