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"This discussion sounds like we are talking about a young superstar......he is no where as good as Penisini when he came through and Peni is just a First Grader and nothing more. In saying that I think Peni is a victim of the lack of vision and…"

"The top heavy approach isn't going to bring us long term stability we need through our club.Like you mention this kid the broncs are debuting we have nothing like across the board that's what we should be working too.I'm not sure we are or have the…"

"Fair enough regards those 2 - they are probably the most aggressive kick returners in the comp. I would say it's not getting the warriors the win this year though. 
Sivo is the worst this year - but like I said he's played 3 games - 2 of them on one…"

"His just given a full month at fullback and wants to show what he has. Smart move by him to not take the option. Plays a good month of footy and he could earn extra 100-150k "

"Don't be obtuse Frank, Penrith were pissed when they lost Katoa, and Hopgood was a bit like Sander's, he had road blocks in front of him and thus he left. They also have lost Turuva to Tigers. That's not a criticsm of Penrith, their systems are as…"

"You don't need to test the market to know player worth - there are people at our club who's literal job is to understand the player market, understand what competitive salaries would look like, and negotiate to right-size a contract. Sure, if you're…"

"all those that are writing him off also said the same about Stefano Utoikamanu how has that turned out"

"I thought the BA is throwing darts comment was pretty funny. Not sure about this team lineup, but I guess we've been critical of not blooding the younger players. Maybe he is doing it as it's a game we aren't expected to win.
But I can't believe…"

"He'd be stupid not to test the market. I'm pretty sure he'd want to stay an Eel, but is testing the market to ascertain what price they need to pay and possibly 100k or so less than other clubs "

"Hobgood?"

"Matty Johns covered Steve McNamara on the NRL Podcast last night as one to go for. Apparently has to coach a team in France in French and succeeding."

"For this to have made the media requires Talagi's agent to have fed the info (not only of the lapsed player option but of the decision to go to the open market.
It's easy for them to shut it down "Talagi is committed to the club, loves the Eels, and…"

"Name one up and coming player the chocolate solders have lost not ONE...They are happy to wait in a strong winning system.   As for Parra ...ffs we cant even keep the journey men ..."

"Exactly. He is on the cusp of being a regular NRL player, so would be looking for an upgraded deal. The club is no doubt working on this right now, and they have already indicated that they want to keep him.
Wow, it's no wonder the media keep…"

"And a decent goal kicker!"

"The last promising back we had come through under BA's tenure was Bevan French and his 'development' of him is a cautionary tale. These kids would thrive under Bennett and guys like Dylbags would work it all out. It is really hard to cop."