That this kid....
Would transform Into such greatness........
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"Daz and Coryn. It's a lovely theory, gentlemen. Sure, sprint coaching helps. But turning Pezet or Paulo into Usain Bolt? The eggs might starts flying faster."
"Not necessarily Coryn. Contracts mean nothing. If we decide to keep Smith as the future 9, Da Silva then makes the choice to either see out his deal or ask for a release. Done, sorted.
Now, is Da Silva seen as the future? I would say his deal til…"
Now, is Da Silva seen as the future? I would say his deal til…"
"I think there is a place for a 14 in the mold of a Wishart or a Tevaga even who can play Hooker but also other positions. Instead of strictly a hooker on the bench.
Smith/Da Silva combo is working and can work but for how long are one or the other…"
Smith/Da Silva combo is working and can work but for how long are one or the other…"
"Lol. And im Mclovin it. Haha 😂 😄 🤣
Has the Chief ever been wrong??"
Has the Chief ever been wrong??"
"Ultimately the clubs made its bed at hooker they've committed significant funds & years towards TDS so he's the guy going foward.The fact they are in no rush to resign Smith is like our situation at 6 Smith is the guy right now till he isn't.I…"
"If you watch him in lower grades for Penrith he was playing on an edge. He has shown to have some sort of running game. "
"Don't forget Ryley was upgraded to only a development contract it's not like he cost us much at all. We ought not take him for granted.
pretty clearly he is a player we ought not to let go to any longer... he clearly gives us his best and his best…"
pretty clearly he is a player we ought not to let go to any longer... he clearly gives us his best and his best…"
"No chance if he hasn't got a running game.
Pass selection is also an attribute I haven't seen enough of it to suggest he'd be a 13.
I think he's a hooker throughand through."
Pass selection is also an attribute I haven't seen enough of it to suggest he'd be a 13.
I think he's a hooker throughand through."
"Saying it is disgusting is wrong words Macy, sorry feel that is a little over the top. Smith extended til 2027, i think that is fair. Also, who is to say he wanted a long term deal? Maybe he was happy with a deal til 2027 then have a look what's…"
"Good points, LB & Super.
When the time comes that we have to bite that bullet, hopefully one of them has proven themselves to be the elite choice - a good position to be in.
Currently, really like the way Ryles is using them both.
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When the time comes that we have to bite that bullet, hopefully one of them has proven themselves to be the elite choice - a good position to be in.
Currently, really like the way Ryles is using them both.
"
"I think most, if not all Hookers want to be 80min or the main man. Da Silva at least would want to be starting at least. If Smith is, then he might look at PNG for example.
We can keep both, Da Silva is contracted til 2029, so if he wants to kick…"
We can keep both, Da Silva is contracted til 2029, so if he wants to kick…"
"Is the current NRL ruck simply too fast for an 80 minute hooker? If you say "yes" then it's obvious a Smith/TDS combo is a good idea: a high work rate machine followed by a creative.
If you say "no" you're probably going to point to a player like…"
If you say "no" you're probably going to point to a player like…"
"Being an 80 minute hooker is what delivers the big pay packet and the rep jerseys. Long term I imagine we lose one of TDS or Smith, especially if Coinakis continues developing. That's just the reality. The Sharks had the Brailey brothers , Melbourne…"
"Nailed it! can't see why we'd let Ryley go so long without securing him when it's clear how great they can be for us as a pair.
id absolutely hate for us to he looking for someone like Ryley A gain!"
id absolutely hate for us to he looking for someone like Ryley A gain!"
"Pezet. Easy for Eels fans to dislike as he leaving for Broncos. If he was playing out of his skin the conversation would probably swing to critique of the club for not locking him up.
Defensively Pezet is not Dylbag$ so it's fair to say we need…"
Defensively Pezet is not Dylbag$ so it's fair to say we need…"
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Curled up in the foetal position, the noise is getting louder from some of our punters. Drop Pezet. Move him on. He’s been labelled “a mistake” by some, along with the usual tomatoes thrown at R&R, the team, and the front office. But not Talyn Da…
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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.