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Eels Team For 2009

Submitted by eels r legends on 26/Sep/2008
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In 2008 we all know the eels underperformed. I think with the right choice of team next year the eels can make the top 4 for sure! If I was coach this would be my team:

1. Jarryd Hayne
2. Krisnan Inu
3. Joel Reddy
4. Ben Smith
5. Eric Grothe Jr
6. Kris Keating
7. Brett Finch
8. Nathan Cayless
9. Matt Keating
10. Fui Fui Moi Moi
11. Nathan Hindmarsh
12. Joe Galuvao
13. Feleti Mateo

14. Luke Burt
15. Josh Cordoba
16. Weller Hauraki
17. Brendan Oake

I understand that eric grothe let in alot of trys in 08 but ben smith sharpens up erics defensive game. If he performs badly swap him with taulima tautai. The reason i have luke burt on the bench is that I beleive he would make a great back up hooker skirting out of dummy half. He can also replace any backline injury. Having Joe galuvao in the no 12 adds some more bulk to the the forward pack. he has an explosive running game when at the top of his game. I was unsure whether to pick todd lowrie in the 17 or brendan oake. I believe that oake is the man for the role as todd is a bit too small and oake has a better running game. As captain i would have brett finch as cayless failed to inspire the team in 08. goal kicker would be inu. I would like to know your opinion and what your team would be. please reply

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