Terry Zarsoff
First Grader
Re: Vexit, I imagine Vave will be a crowd fave, wherever he ends up.
Whatever happens, let's hope this doesn't become a 'vexatious' issue.
Whatever happens, let's hope this doesn't become a 'vexatious' issue.
Vave to Eels?
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HoldenV8
Journey Man
Siosaia Vave is the only player to appear in every game we've played this season. He's played 13 from the bench and started once.
He has surprised me, I'll admit that. I thought that his selection in round 1 was more Barrett looking after those from his former clubs than anything else (after all, Green, Brown and Koroisau all played as well when many felt there were better options), but he has been good from the bench and his go forward has been useful. The problem is his lack of mobility. He's been exposed in defence a few times, especially by opposition halves and it was shown against Brisbane that he doesn't have the pace to start against fresh legs. He is also prone to the odd brain explosion that makes him think he can pass and kick. Arthur Beetson he is not.
He's leading our offloads by a long way with 16, the next best is Marty Taupau with 11. Off the bench he is 3rd in runs and run metres for the team behind the Turbos. He's also only made one error.
Defensively he has only missed 12 tackles, less than 1 per game while making 232. Unfortunately that doesn't count how many times players have been able to step or simply speed past him which is a legacy of the lack of mobility that comes with a 120 kg frame.
I think he's one we probably should keep. Not a starter but very useful off the bench.
He has surprised me, I'll admit that. I thought that his selection in round 1 was more Barrett looking after those from his former clubs than anything else (after all, Green, Brown and Koroisau all played as well when many felt there were better options), but he has been good from the bench and his go forward has been useful. The problem is his lack of mobility. He's been exposed in defence a few times, especially by opposition halves and it was shown against Brisbane that he doesn't have the pace to start against fresh legs. He is also prone to the odd brain explosion that makes him think he can pass and kick. Arthur Beetson he is not.
He's leading our offloads by a long way with 16, the next best is Marty Taupau with 11. Off the bench he is 3rd in runs and run metres for the team behind the Turbos. He's also only made one error.
Defensively he has only missed 12 tackles, less than 1 per game while making 232. Unfortunately that doesn't count how many times players have been able to step or simply speed past him which is a legacy of the lack of mobility that comes with a 120 kg frame.
I think he's one we probably should keep. Not a starter but very useful off the bench.
wedgetail eagle
Bencher
They're looking after their families.
The Quirkster
The People's Champion
How's David Gower doing at Parra?
Eagleheart
Bencher
Has Vave signed with the worms or not? Any info?
R3
Bird gang affiliate
We 'poached' Lyon, Wolfman, buhrer, Jorge, hodkinson, t-rex, even Witt according to the media so maybe they think it's vengeance or a compliment but I won't be too flattered if they take Vave.
Great team player, plays his role well.
I still feel like like the eels are kidding themselves, but I do worry about what bozo will do next..
Great team player, plays his role well.
I still feel like like the eels are kidding themselves, but I do worry about what bozo will do next..
CBreeagles
Reserve Grader
Some eels supporters on their shiet site seem to think it's a done deal btw.
Lifetime Eagle
Member
How can they even be talking about buying any players given their cap woes, I just don't get it
Tweet from Fox Journo Zac Bailey
LATEST: Just heard @SeaEagles bench forward Siosaia Vave is off to @TheParraEels in 2017. Apparently told teammates today @FOXSportsNews
LATEST: Just heard @SeaEagles bench forward Siosaia Vave is off to @TheParraEels in 2017. Apparently told teammates today @FOXSportsNews
HappilyManly
Journey Man
Will he get back on the schnitzies now that he is no longer playing for an extension at Manly 😎
He was one I hoped we would resign, I doubt he will be the only forward to go so I would assume there would be a forward or two coming in.
Shoe1
Journey Man
It is just amazing to me that they are signing players.
Agree. He came to Manly as a bargain buy, but every time he wore our famous jersey he had a go.
Enough to have earned my respect.
double hoops
First Grader
Vaves has been good. But if his exit means AFB or Knight can play every game next year. It's one of the better decisions Bozo has made for a while.
Lets prepare for the next decade. Vaves has one or two good year left in him and that's if he doesn't beef too much again.
The other two kids will only belong in first grade by then if we invest games in them.
We need this.
Lets prepare for the next decade. Vaves has one or two good year left in him and that's if he doesn't beef too much again.
The other two kids will only belong in first grade by then if we invest games in them.
We need this.
