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Hayne deserves more respect

13 May 2010

It might be that I am a loyal Eels supporter, with plenty of time for Jarryd Hayne’s football talent, but I can’t help but sense a serious double standard in the behaviour of media and fans contributing to news about player discontent over salaries.

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I'm with Dan. Can't argue with your comments about the halves and hooker being the problem with the Eels in 2010, but Mitchell probably should be spared any critique at this early stage. In fact, I would argue that in the 25 mins per game that he has had so far, we've looked very good with his crisp dummy half passing and runs. We had a great win against the Broncos in his debut, and the score was 12-4 in his time on the field against the Tigers. I also don't agree entirely with your comments about Moi Moi and Poore. The former has been very good again in 2010, perhaps a shade below his bullocking best from 2009, but he has absolutely held his own in my opinion. I also think Poore is getting an unfairly bad wrap about his season after an admittedly slow start. He's taken a bit of time to find his feet, but after the first 4-6 weeks he really did start to hit his straps. The forward pack in general has really held their own all season. We've lost very few battles for field position this year. The problem (as you've identified) comes down to the halves, and our ability to convert that position and possession into points. Fingers crossed that Quade Cooper comes on board for 2011.

Parramatta need to sort out their halves problem

27 Aug 2010

How much you asking for the Bridge? Seriously though, I actually do think that a player going into his 5th NRL season with 100 odd games, a bunch of Origin and Test caps and a Dally M Medal for being the best player in the game, has the right to a genuine opinion on player welfare. Despite the fact that EVERYONE keeps saying it, he's actually done more than play just half a good season of footy. He was holding up a struggling Parra side for the first half of 2009 and was brilliant in 2006 and 2007 when he burst onto the scene as well. He's also been very very solid so far this year.

Hayne deserves more respect

13 May 2010

Totally agree with you singling out the Rebecca Wilson piece. This item of journalistic spite was one of my key inspirations for this article.

Hayne deserves more respect

13 May 2010

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