Parramatta Eels 2017

Notaroboticfish · Post by **Notaroboticfish** » January 1, 2017, 11:40 am

Eels winger Vai Toutai leaves club after allegedly glassing Rebels bikie who ‘vowed to exact own revenge’

AN NRL player will face justice bikie style after allegedly glassing a member of an outlaw motorcycle gang.

Parramatta Eels winger Vai Toutai is believed to have broken a glass over the man’s head during a night out in Sydney’s west in early December.

The victim is understood to have vowed to exact his own revenge after refusing to press charges when police were called to the pub.

Read moore: http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/e ... 18c63d3778

Ginga · Post by **Ginga** » January 1, 2017, 12:25 pm

Parramatta Eels, the gift that just keeps giving

Botman · Post by **Botman** » January 1, 2017, 12:30 pm

Oooooof! Haha
Best of luck with everything Vai

gerg · Post by **gerg** » January 1, 2017, 12:35 pm

Haha, subscribed.

reptar · Post by **reptar** » January 1, 2017, 12:53 pm

Pigman wrote: Most of us wouldn't piss on Blake Ferguson or Josh Dugan if they were on fire.

Todd would, though.

Ginga · Post by **Ginga** » January 1, 2017, 1:08 pm

reptar wrote:
Pigman wrote: Most of us wouldn't piss on Blake Ferguson or Josh Dugan if they were on fire.
Todd would, though.

I didn't think Todd was the sharing kind

cat · Post by **cat** » January 1, 2017, 1:20 pm

Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 1, 2017, 1:27 pm

Cameron King could become Parramatta’s first choice hooker in 2017

Cameron King could be the Eels unlikely saviour this season after bolting into contention to become the club’s first choice hooker. King spent the season playing NSW Cup last year after recovering from the knee injury that threatened his career.

“I came to Parramatta at the start of the season,’’ King said. “And I was fit and playing well but they couldn’t play me in first grade because of the salary cap. It was one of the hardest years career wise because I was playing well but couldn’t get the opportunity because of the salary cap situation.

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/c ... c80dc75f90

Notaroboticfish · Post by **Notaroboticfish** » January 1, 2017, 1:56 pm

cat wrote:Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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I'd say it's the latter

the bone · Post by **the bone** » January 1, 2017, 5:09 pm

cat wrote:Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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Are we talking Semi here? If so, it's a difficult position for the club when the player is pleading not guilty. With examples like Stewart, El Masri and SKD, it is important that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It's obviously a different story if they plead guilty or are found to be guilty by the courts.

Ginga · Post by **Ginga** » January 1, 2017, 5:19 pm

the bone wrote:
cat wrote:Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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Are we talking Semi here? If so, it's a difficult position for the club when the player is pleading not guilty. With examples like Stewart, El Masri and SKD, it is important that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It's obviously a different story if they plead guilty or are found to be guilty by the courts.

Vai hasn't been found guilty of anything

cat · Post by **cat** » January 1, 2017, 5:27 pm

Semi, Edwards take your pick

While I'm thinking of it , throw in Norman for his charges

Vai has not been charged or pleaded guilty he is just not a "star"

The club has serious problems off the field

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the bone · Post by **the bone** » January 1, 2017, 5:40 pm

Ginga wrote:
the bone wrote:
cat wrote:Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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Are we talking Semi here? If so, it's a difficult position for the club when the player is pleading not guilty. With examples like Stewart, El Masri and SKD, it is important that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It's obviously a different story if they plead guilty or are found to be guilty by the courts.
Vai hasn't been found guilty of anything

The article said Vai asked for the release

the bone · Post by **the bone** » January 1, 2017, 5:44 pm

cat wrote:Semi, Edwards take your pick

While I'm thinking of it , throw in Norman for his charges

Vai has not been charged or pleaded guilty he is just not a "star"

The club has serious problems off the field

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Agreed. And also agree that there are serious discrepancies between the punishment of stars and no-name players in rugby league

cat · Post by **cat** » January 1, 2017, 6:36 pm

the bone wrote:
Ginga wrote:
the bone wrote:
cat wrote:Parra have released him
So domestic violence is OK but glassing bikie members is bad .......

Or is vai easy to replace

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Are we talking Semi here? If so, it's a difficult position for the club when the player is pleading not guilty. With examples like Stewart, El Masri and SKD, it is important that people are presumed innocent until proven guilty. It's obviously a different story if they plead guilty or are found to be guilty by the courts.
Vai hasn't been found guilty of anything
The article said Vai asked for the release

I am guessing he asked for a release after a bit of a push from the club

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 1, 2017, 6:45 pm

Didn't they just re-sign him?

cat · Post by **cat** » January 1, 2017, 9:05 pm

greeneyed wrote:Didn't they just re-sign him?

I'm guessing that was before they were worried his new bestie might start visiting training to say thank-you lol

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Ginga · Post by **Ginga** » January 2, 2017, 7:32 am

cat wrote:
greeneyed wrote:Didn't they just re-sign him?
I'm guessing that was before they were worried his new bestie might start visiting training to say thank-you lol

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And I'm sure the fact it's in the media now will mean his new bestie will be happy to just let it go and his associates won't think any less of him if he does

Postman Pat · Post by **Postman Pat** » January 2, 2017, 9:39 pm

the bone wrote:
cat wrote:Semi, Edwards take your pick

While I'm thinking of it , throw in Norman for his charges

Vai has not been charged or pleaded guilty he is just not a "star"

The club has serious problems off the field

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Agreed. And also agree that there are serious discrepancies between the punishment of stars and no-name players in rugby league

Just ask Steve Irwin

Organised Chaos · Post by **Organised Chaos** » January 11, 2017, 7:16 pm

DT report Semi has quit Para, signing a 2 year deal with Toulon...familiar story?

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-TW- · Post by **-TW-** » January 11, 2017, 7:21 pm

Just like the one that ran a couple of months ago

Sid · Post by **Sid** » January 11, 2017, 7:22 pm

He's signed with Toulon from end of 2017, so he's still with parra this season

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 11, 2017, 7:34 pm

Parramatta Eels Semi Radrada to quit NRL after accepting offer to play French union

Controversial Eels winger Semi Radradra will quit the NRL at the end of the season after signing a lucrative deal with French rugby club Toulon.

The future of Radradra has been the subject of great discussion over the past 18 months, but it was finally put to bed on Wednesday when Parramatta confirmed he would be leaving the club after their 2017 campaign.

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/leag ... tpnv3.html

Radradra to exit Eels after 2017 season: http://www.nrl.com/radradra-to-exit-eel ... fault.aspx

Semi Radradra to leave Parramatta Eels for Toulon at the end of 2017 NRL season: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... d23f34d861

Parramatta should welcome back Semi Radradra if he wants to return, according to Nathan Hindmarsh: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... 44eca6d68d

Organised Chaos · Post by **Organised Chaos** » January 11, 2017, 8:10 pm

$700k for a winger, wow... I suppose that's Rugby

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cat · Post by **cat** » January 11, 2017, 8:37 pm

Interesting if and when the court gives his passport back how long he stays

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 13, 2017, 6:56 am

Parramatta Eels appoint captains and leadership group

The Parramatta Eels have announced the appointment of Beau Scott and Tim Mannah as co-captains for the 2017 season. The club has also appointed an eight-man leadership group which will play a pivotal role in driving high standards and developing a strong culture both on and off the field in 2017.

The leadership group includes Beau and Tim as co-captains as well as Corey Norman, Frank Pritchard, Issac De Gois, Tepai Meroa, Manu Ma'u and Michael Jennings.

Read more: http://www.nrl.com/eels-appoint-captain ... fault.aspx

zim · Post by **zim** » January 13, 2017, 8:59 am

8 people in your leadership group. Why bother? Just put the whole team in there.

the bone · Post by **the bone** » January 13, 2017, 10:05 am

It's not as bad as when souths named five co-captains

Crocker, Asatasi, King, Burgess and Sutton.

**** I hate souths

Sid · Post by **Sid** » January 13, 2017, 10:09 am

It's a very elite group for those not included in the souffs leadership group.

Post by **greeneyed** » January 14, 2017, 6:06 pm

Parramatta Eels Semi Radradra will have to apply for permission to leave the country for NRL Auckland Nines

Semi Radradra will have to apply to the courts for permission to play in the Auckland Nines, given the recent travel restrictions placed on the controversial Eels winger.

Radradra, who had his passport confiscated and later returned after failing to appear in court on domestic violence charges for family reasons, won't be able to play in the tournament in the first weekend of February unless he is granted permission.

Read more: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/rugby-l ... trh8g.html

cat · Post by **cat** » January 15, 2017, 2:59 pm

And the club won't want that , he gets his passport he will be eating frogs legs and taking selfies from the top of the Eiffel Tower by the end of the week

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RTW · Post by **RTW** » January 15, 2017, 6:59 pm

So Corey Norman is driving high standards and developing a strong culture off the field in 2017....

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Post by **greeneyed** » January 18, 2017, 3:05 pm

Brad Arthur says Bevan French will get first crack at fullback for Parramatta Eels in 2017

PARRAMATTA coach Brad Arthur has confirmed Bevan French will get the first crack at the Eels’ vacant fullback role in 2017.

"Bevan will get the first opportunity at fullback," Arthur said. "He’s trained all pre-season there Fullbacks clock up the most kilometres in the game so they do a lot of running. So we’ve had a big focus with Bev in terms of his work at training. Clint Gutherson is probably our standout in terms of the fitness component part of it, Bevan is trying really hard to get up there with him."

Read more: http://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/eels/b ... 10fc246bb4

Post by **greeneyed** » January 19, 2017, 9:55 am

Parramatta Eels best 17 for 2017 NRL season: Depth now Brad Arthur’s silver lining

REMEMBER Sticky’s projector?The 13 Parramatta players told their services weren’t required by Ricky Stuart as he went about cleaning out a club crippled by years of below average recruiting?

Former Kangaroos international Reni Maitua and Melbourne grand finalist Cheyse Blair were among them, but it’s tough to argue any of the dismissed have landed serious egg on Stuart’s face since.

THE BEST 17

1. Bevan French 2. Semi Radradra 3. Michael Jennings 4. Brad Takairangi 5. Josh Hoffman 6. Cinton Gutherson 7. Corey Norman 8. Tim Mannah 9. Issac De Gois 10. Nathan Brown 11. Manu Ma’u 12. Beau Scott 13. Tepai Moeroa

14. Kenny Edwards 15. Siosaia Vave 16. Frank Pritchard 17. Suaia Matagi

OTHERS: Kirisome Auva’a, Daniel Alvaro, David Gower, Peni Terepo, Jeff Robson, Jamal Fogarty, Kaysa Pritchard, Cameron King, John Folau, James Hasson, George Jennings, Cody Nelson, Rory O’Brien, Will Smith, Alex Twal.

Read more: http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-pre ... a46653811d

zim · Post by **zim** » January 19, 2017, 10:33 am

Still a half decent side with some depth. They could creep into the 8. Court cases pending of course.