PRE-GAME Round 14 - Eels vs Broncos

[winslow_wong]

The eels, like the titans, are a team under seige. Watch them turn in a blinder of a game against the broncos. Flukey tries, no penalties, and perfect completion rate.

 

[1910]

1. Darius Boyd
2. Corey Oates
3. Kotoni Staggs
4. Xavier Coates
5. Jamayne Isaako/Richie Kennar
6. Anthony Milford
7. Sean O'Sullivan
8. Matt Lodge
9. Jake Turpin
10. Payne Haas
11. Alex Glenn
12. Matt Gillett
13. Tevita Pangai Jnr

14. James Segeyaro
15. David Fifita
16. Thomas Flegler
17. Patrick Carrigan

Boyd isn't going to be dropped ladies and gents. People need to start accepting that.

Toss up between Isaako and Kennar. But I think we need Isaako's boot.

After watching Coates in the Origin game and hearing a lot of people's opinions on him about his readiness, I think he should be given a crack. By all reports, he is more suited at centre and has a lot of GI about him.

I haven't heard anything about Dearden but if he isn't fit, then I would like to see O'Sullivan come in.

I don't think the pack needs to change. I would keep it the same and have James Segeyaro coming off the bench.

We were missing 3 key players and lost our halfback early in the game which resulted in Turpin being moved from hooker to cover for him in the halves. As a result of that the Titans defence just had to focus on Milford. I don't care who you are, that is going to **** up any side.

If the next two weeks we dish up the same, then fair enough.

Coates isn't in any squad and doesn't even train at Brisbane. He's being rested at the moment too. Didn't play today.

 

[McHunt]

Macca probably got a lot more game time than he was going to get today because of Deardens injury. I'd give him another 2 or 3 games before judging him personally, but no more.

I can't even.

 

[Battler]

How can Storm lose Slater and bring in Huges, Drinkwater, and Papenhuzen and the Broncos have Boyd and ...........as back up?

They aren't as good as they're made to look by Smith and what the storm are allowed to get away with in the ruck. The second Smith retires a lot of these highly rated storm players will suddenly look very average.

 

[Wolfie]

I can't even.

You aren't as smart as i am.

 

[Broncos Maestro]

Macca probably got a lot more game time than he was going to get today because of Deardens injury. I'd give him another 2 or 3 games before judging him personally, but no more. He has to stand up. I'm just beginning to think 10 years of putting his body on the line the way he has is just too much for him to handle.

I can't even.

You aren't as delusional as i am.

Fixed it for ya!

 

[McHunt]

You aren't as smart as i am.

Been pretty consistent from the start of the season:

Stick with Macca = wooden spoon contenders
Get rid of Macca = top 4 contenders
Bring back Macca = fall apart

 

[Huge]

Turpin could step in to Deardons spot as we have two serviceable hookers. From memory Turps was a halfback earlier on.

 

[1910]

Turpin could step in to Deardons spot as we have two serviceable hookers. From memory Turps was a halfback earlier on.

Played half for CC and one MM game at Jets.

 

[K-Style]

Turpin could step in to Deardons spot as we have two serviceable hookers. From memory Turps was a halfback earlier on.

He scored a try at 7 today. One if the few times McCullough went to him.

 

[Huge]

1. Kennar
2. Oates
3. Staggs
4. Boyd
5. Isaako
6. Milf
7. TURPINATOR
8. Haas
9. Macca
10. Lodge
11. Gill
12. Glenn (C)
13. TPJ
14. Carrigan
15. Flegler
16. Fifita
17. Seggie

Why? Well Turps is great in close and is a former halfback and I believe he'd do a great job and hold his own in defence. Macca because he will provide a solid defence and be serviceable in his preferred role. Replaced after 25 mins by Seggy.

Boyd in to the centres because he can do the job and has a nice pass. Kennar to fullback because he's agile enough and really, could he be that bad? I'd say I'd test him out in the week to see if it could work. Finally the captaincy. Mmm, maybe I wouldn't **** with that just yet.

 

[Art Vandelay]

When people say this, we lose. People really need to learn a lesson here.

I was being facetious. The only thing I want is a win and if I'm greedy I'll ask for a win without injuries. I don't even like to think about the top 4 until the top 8 is a mathematical certainty. And if there's anything I've learned over the past few years it's that we can beat, and can be beaten by, any team in the NRL.

 

[Alec]

1. Kennar
2. Oates
3. Staggs
4. Boyd
5. Isaako
6. Milf
7. TURPINATOR
8. Haas
9. Macca
10. Lodge
11. Gill
12. Glenn (C)
13. TPJ
14. Carrigan
15. Flegler
16. Fifita
17. Seggie

Why? Well Turps is great in close and is a former halfback and I believe he'd do a great job and hold his own in defence. Macca because he will provide a solid defence and be serviceable in his preferred role. Replaced after 25 mins by Seggy.

Boyd in to the centres because he can do the job and has a nice pass. Kennar to fullback because he's agile enough and really, could he be that bad? I'd say I'd test him out in the week to see if it could work. Finally the captaincy. Mmm, maybe I wouldn't **** with that just yet.

Why move Turpin away from his best position just to accommodate Macca and/or Segeyaro? He's been one of our shining lights at hooker. Play an actual halfback at 7, because Milford can't do it for shit.

Is SOS any good? Who knows. Dearden isn't particularly good yet either. We just need to play a halfback there.

 

[Kimlo]

Boyd - 3/4
Macca - 24

Rest of the team I don't care.

 

[Huge]

Why move Turpin away from his best position just to accommodate Macca and/or Segeyaro? He's been one of our shining lights at hooker. Play an actual halfback at 7, because Milford can't do it for shit.

Is SOS any good? Who knows. Dearden isn't particularly good yet either. We just need to play at halfback there.

I thought I explained why. For me TURPINATOR is a proven nrl level player who is match fit. It might help that McCullough is a safe option and it would be seamless. Instead of claiming that hooker is Turps best position it might prove a masterstroke and who knows, maybe Turps Milf might click as an option.

Afterall we wouldn't be losing Turps spontaneity and he could jump into dummy half whenever he wanted. Look, it's just my solution. Honestly I thought you'd be more surprised at Boyd and Kennars roles in my mythical team!

 

[Alec]

I didn't see Kennar, lol.

 

[Footy Fanatic]

Macca probably got a lot more game time than he was going to get today because of Deardens injury. I'd give him another 2 or 3 games before judging him personally, but no more. He has to stand up. I'm just beginning to think 10 years of putting his body on the line the way he has is just too much for him to handle.

He has had his whole career to show us what he has got, it's time to move on.

 

[McHunt]

I thought I explained why. For me TURPINATOR is a proven nrl level player who is match fit. It might help that McCullough is a safe option and it would be seamless. Instead of claiming that hooker is Turps best position it might prove a masterstroke and who knows, maybe Turps Milf might click as an option.

Afterall we wouldn't be losing Turps spontaneity and he could jump into dummy half whenever he wanted. Look, it's just my solution. Honestly I thought you'd be more surprised at Boyd and Kennars roles in my mythical team!

Even Turps himself says he is too slow for halfback. SOS is next in line. Segy back on the bench.

Macca's surplus to requirements.
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Why move Turpin away from his best position just to accommodate Macca and/or Segeyaro? He's been one of our shining lights at hooker. Play an actual halfback at 7, because Milford can't do it for shit.

Is SOS any good? Who knows. Dearden isn't particularly good yet either. We just need to play a halfback there.

Agreed. Dearden might be the future but SOS might even be the better half right now. As long as Seibs doesn't go back to Macca, we're still on track. I can't see any reason to favour Macca over Segy on the bench, either.