[Resurrected] Lol @ Parra

[Darknstormy]

I love these guys:

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Great to see Garrick out enjoying the sun

 

[SeaEagleRock8]

The nhl do it well in that when a player comes back against their former team, that team will do a short montage with a voiceover and the fans get to applaud, etc.

Though in Rugby league (or maybe it's an aussie thing) the fans just want to boo like jerkasauras as when Brooks played against the tigers.

They allow $1 contracts so players can 'retire' with the team they played at the most:

And if you don't think the players like it - then Horvat's emotion should set you straight.

Anyway, I agree.

Like Jorge Taufua seemed to disappear - it's a pity for the fans.

Looks like a great idea
"welcome back... Bo -oooo'
Thought it was Grant Goldman for a second!

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Gutho officially released from the Eels , off to the Goons so the media say.

I wonder what went on behind closed doors did that to happen.

Take it away, Julie Covington:

Don’t cry for me, Manly-Warringah,
The truth is I never left you,
All through my wild days,
My mad existence,
I honoured my Parra contract,
You kept your distance…

 

[The '47ers]

Take it away, Julie Covington:

Don’t cry for me, Manly-Warringah,
The truth is I never left you,
All through my wild days,
My mad existence,
I honoured my Parra contract,
You kept your distance…

Book a doctor, you've got a bad case of Bozoitis!

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Whilst I think Gutho is a wanker ( the “ King” bit is seriously ridiculous) it’s a bit sad for their fans that there’s no farewell and walk around the ground at the last home game.

And yes , 3 years at the Goons , with those knees , tempting fate I think.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Since my above post maybe they’ll drop the “ King “ now , and replace it with

“ Saint “

😂😂😂😂

 

[lsz]

I know there is an argument that we are somewhat of a retirement home (players like brown, woods etc) at least that is balanced against the realtive low cost.

The dragons always seem to buy players just after they have hit their peak - all the way back to when they bought a heap of broncos players to getting cook, holmes and gutho

All very good players in their time but arguably past their best

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

I know there is an argument that we are somewhat of a retirement home (players like brown, woods etc) at least that is balanced against the realtive low cost.

The dragons always seem to buy players just after they have hit their peak - all the way back to when they bought a heap of broncos players to getting cook, holmes and gutho

All very good players in their time but arguably past their best

And still expensive , that’s the difference

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

Since my above post maybe they’ll drop the “ King “ now , and replace it with

“ Saint “

😂😂😂😂

Saint Clunt Dragonson.

 

[Eagle 1]

I always give **** about Gutho being a sook to the refs and sounding and looking like an 8 year old that’s in the car and begs their mum or dad to get maccas and watching them drive straight past it telling you that their is food at home but I truly feel sad for the fans that weren’t able to give a proper goodbye/farewell, especially the little kids whose favourite player was him, I couldn’t imagine if that was us with Turbo and no supporters got their chance to do a proper farewell.

Agree, that's what many losses does to you, fan protocol goes out of the window.

 

[BOZO]

Whilst I think Gutho is a wanker ( the “ King” bit is seriously ridiculous) it’s a bit sad for their fans that there’s no farewell and walk around the ground at the last home game.

And yes , 3 years at the Goons , with those knees , tempting fate I think.

Pound for pound and dollar for dollar
Gutho has been one of the most Consistent and Inspirational leaders
and this is why he was Crowned King
Gutho is in Illustrious Company along with another high performance player in King Wally who was also called Wally the Wanker
What makes Gutho special is that he is a Manly Junior

 

[Frogz]

It maybe LOL at Parra, but they have the kahoonas to move on overpaid "superstar"players to others. We could learn something from this (maybe)

 

[BOZO]

And still expensive , that’s the difference

Our expenses are assessed on the value we get from our investment
If Gutho contributes to a top 8 Dragons result
The Dragons will have got Great value from their Investment

 

[BOZO]

The dragons always seem to buy players just after they have hit their peak - all the way back to when they bought a heap of broncos players to getting cook, holmes and gutho

So did the roosters buy players after they hit their peak in their 30s with premiership winning success
Players like Cronk , SBW , Brett Morris , All in their 30s
They even kept players after they have hit their peak
Players like Tupou , Tedesco , JWH

The difference here is this is different from players that have long passed their peak
The other difference is
The Roosters have been successful and the Dragons Unsuccessful
The Difference between the two clubs are the People in their organization
As the greatest asset in any organization are the Great people it Invests in

 

[Terry Zarsoff]

It maybe LOL at Parra, but they have the kahoonas to move on overpaid "superstar"players to others. We could learn something from this (maybe)

Well as early as next year should test your theory - with DCE coming off contract and thus no salary overhead (unlike Dragonson) - if Manly do not extend his stay.

 

[Mark from Brisbane]

Saint Clunt Dragonson.

👏👏👏👏👏

 

[47MVEagle]

I saw Gutho with a bloke I assume was his brother (because they were so similar in the face) & a bunch of mates who were obviously all lower grade footy players at the New Brighton when the AFL grand final was on. They were outside on the upstairs balcony.

I was impressed by how low key & well behaved the group was - I only realised Gutho was there when he came in to go to the bar - very understated & humble in body language, wasn’t looking for attention nor was he (or any of his mates) giving it the big one.

I think we missed out on having a fantastic clubman with endless passion & motivation when we let him go. Such a shame as he would have been a perfect sub for Turbo during all of his injury periods & potentially could have ended up as our long term 5/8th, & who knows what he could have done for team morale during our tougher periods (Barrett-gate, etc).

Oh well…

 

[DUFFMAN]

Parramatta are set to win a bidding war for Josh Addo-Carr with the sacked Bulldogs star on the verge of inking a deal with the Eels.

Addo-Carr has been heavily linked with the Dragons and the former NSW Origin star was expected to head to the Red V next season.

But, barring an unlikely 11th-hour contractual drama, the Eels have got their man in what represents the first major signing of rookie coach Jason Ryles’ new regime at Parramatta.

The Eels hope to formally announce Addo-Carr’s signing in the coming days.

As revealed by this masthead, the ‘Foxx’ had a one-on-one meeting with Ryles in the wake of his dismissal a fortnight ago by the Bulldogs following an incident in September, when he tested positive to cocaine after a roadside drug test.

Addo-Carr still had to prove himself to the Parramatta board that he would not be a risky signing and it appears the support of Ryles has convinced blue-and-gold powerbrokers.

Ryles has a history with Addo-Carr from their time at the Storm, when the new Eels mentor was an assistant to Melbourne super coach Craig Bellamy.

The two-year deal represents a lifeline that will give Addo-Carr an opportunity to hit back in 2025 as one of the fastest men in rugby league.

Addo-Carr’s impending move to the Eels reinvigorates a Parramatta backline that will have a new look next season.

The Eels have lost blockbusting winger Maika Sivo (Leeds) and boom utility back Blaize Talagi (Penrith), while inspirational skipper Clint Gutherson was given a release to seek a fresh start at the Dragons.

At 29, Addo-Carr could play another four or five years in the NRL and told this masthead a fortnight ago he would not be a liability for his future club.

“No matter where I go, I know I will bring value to the team,” he said.

“The hunger is still there.

“I’ve won premierships at Melbourne, I know what it takes and wherever I go I will bring that winning mentality.”

During his time in limbo, Addo-Carr has been working on a building site to stay fit and give him a self-confessed “reality check” as he fights to revive his decorated NRL career.

The Foxx would be a potential match-winner for the Eels with his speed, experience and title-winning pedigree.

Addo-Carr scoffed at suggestions his NRL career is over and is adamant he can be a game breaker for the Eels or any other prospective employer.

“Bloody oath I will be in the NRL next year,” he said.

“The love for footy and my hunger for footy is still there.

“It’s disappointing the way things panned out, but I have to cop it on the chin and I need to go back to what’s always worked for me and that’s working hard.

“It’s a bit like what the Melbourne Storm did for me when I went down there to play for them.

“The Storm taught me about being grateful, they said don’t ever lose touch with reality, so going back to work right now, it makes me grateful for what I’ve got.

“I’ve handled this pretty well. I’m keeping my mind busy and I’ve still got to put food on the table for my family and that’s what I plan to do.

“I know my time in the NRL will come again and when it does I will take it with both hands no matter where I go.”

 

[sheridanstand78]

Parramatta are set to win a bidding war for Josh Addo-Carr with the sacked Bulldogs star on the verge of inking a deal with the Eels.

Addo-Carr has been heavily linked with the Dragons and the former NSW Origin star was expected to head to the Red V next season.

But, barring an unlikely 11th-hour contractual drama, the Eels have got their man in what represents the first major signing of rookie coach Jason Ryles’ new regime at Parramatta.

The Eels hope to formally announce Addo-Carr’s signing in the coming days.

As revealed by this masthead, the ‘Foxx’ had a one-on-one meeting with Ryles in the wake of his dismissal a fortnight ago by the Bulldogs following an incident in September, when he tested positive to cocaine after a roadside drug test.

Addo-Carr still had to prove himself to the Parramatta board that he would not be a risky signing and it appears the support of Ryles has convinced blue-and-gold powerbrokers.

Ryles has a history with Addo-Carr from their time at the Storm, when the new Eels mentor was an assistant to Melbourne super coach Craig Bellamy.

The two-year deal represents a lifeline that will give Addo-Carr an opportunity to hit back in 2025 as one of the fastest men in rugby league.

Addo-Carr’s impending move to the Eels reinvigorates a Parramatta backline that will have a new look next season.

The Eels have lost blockbusting winger Maika Sivo (Leeds) and boom utility back Blaize Talagi (Penrith), while inspirational skipper Clint Gutherson was given a release to seek a fresh start at the Dragons.

At 29, Addo-Carr could play another four or five years in the NRL and told this masthead a fortnight ago he would not be a liability for his future club.

“No matter where I go, I know I will bring value to the team,” he said.

“The hunger is still there.

“I’ve won premierships at Melbourne, I know what it takes and wherever I go I will bring that winning mentality.”

During his time in limbo, Addo-Carr has been working on a building site to stay fit and give him a self-confessed “reality check” as he fights to revive his decorated NRL career.

The Foxx would be a potential match-winner for the Eels with his speed, experience and title-winning pedigree.

Addo-Carr scoffed at suggestions his NRL career is over and is adamant he can be a game breaker for the Eels or any other prospective employer.

“Bloody oath I will be in the NRL next year,” he said.

“The love for footy and my hunger for footy is still there.

“It’s disappointing the way things panned out, but I have to cop it on the chin and I need to go back to what’s always worked for me and that’s working hard.

“It’s a bit like what the Melbourne Storm did for me when I went down there to play for them.

“The Storm taught me about being grateful, they said don’t ever lose touch with reality, so going back to work right now, it makes me grateful for what I’ve got.

“I’ve handled this pretty well. I’m keeping my mind busy and I’ve still got to put food on the table for my family and that’s what I plan to do.

“I know my time in the NRL will come again and when it does I will take it with both hands no matter where I go.”

The gift that keeps on keeping on! They never learn! Let go their best player and sign a player who disgraced himself at his previous club!

 

[mave]

Looking forward to Gutho finally retiring, mainly so I can stop regretting him ever leaving.

Fk you Barrett, you dog.