Elliot turns down money for love of dogs

[The_Chimpster]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/adam-elliott-turns-down-money-for-love-of-dogs-20180525-p4zhep.html

Might not be the brightest player and seems to cop an absolute hammering on here. But he seems to genuinely care about the club, and hopefully keeps improving his overall game. Reminds me of a forward version of reynolds without the brainsnaps

 

[Dogna88]

Not as bad of a player as everyone makes out. Especially considering he isnt on that much $$$

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Not as bad of a player as everyone makes out. Especially considering he isnt on that much $$$

But he eats into Jackson's minutes at lock and i don't like that lol.

 

[GDR]

I really hope he proves me wrong and makes me eat humble pie .. I just don't see much more than an a slightly sub-par first grader..

 

[Dogna88]

But he eats into Jackson's minutes at lock and i don't like that lol.

Whos fault is that? Can easily play on the edge.

 

[CrittaMagic69]

Whos fault is that? Can easily play on the edge.

I prefer Martin and RFM on the edge.

 

[fiordog]

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/adam-elliott-turns-down-money-for-love-of-dogs-20180525-p4zhep.html

Might not be the brightest player and seems to cop an absolute hammering on here. But he seems to genuinely care about the club, and hopefully keeps improving his overall game. Reminds me of a forward version of reynolds without the brainsnaps

Hoping that Elliot isn't staying due to another back-ended contract...

 

[Kaz]

Did other clubs actually offer him a contract or is it total BS.

 

[Mr Invisible]

If I was rating Elliott he'd be a solid 5/10.

Some games you think "wow this bloke is an 8/10 and could really go onto something special".
Other games you think "fuck me 3/10 is generous".

His greatest issue is discipline and inconsistency...... He's like an inconsistent Krisnan Inu... and that's saying alot.

Then again we have a few players like that (Fualalo, Tualau, Ogden, Eastwood).

Players that in 5 games will put in:
- 2 Shit performances
- 1 Brilliant performance.
- 1 Above Average performance.
- 1 Below Average performance.

and that's not good enough for todays game.

 

[Interestingg]

So it’s Jackson’s fault this guy is in the 17

 

[Vlasnik]

Really??? A few nice words from Elliott towards our club and we are supposed to melt and forget his shitness??? Adam I say if any other club offers you a contract take it buddy. We'll do just fine without your 3 meter hit ups and your off the cuff idiotic interviews. The perception is that your not on much dollar wise but a buck is a buck.

 

[Papa Emeritus]

I think he is shite but if he is on low coin then I am ok if he stays because not everyone can be a superstar.

 

[The DoggFather]

Really??? A few nice words from Elliott towards our club and we are supposed to melt and forget his shitness??? Adam I say if any other club offers you a contract take it buddy. We'll do just fine without your 3 meter hit ups and your off the cuff idiotic interviews. The perception is that your not on much dollar wise but a buck is a buck.

If he really loved the club he would leave it lol

 

[cookieman909]

I know from a reliable source that last year Parra offered him a very attractive deal. It was considerably more then the dogs initial offer. He wanted to stay so the dogs pretty much matched the deal and paid ‘overs’ to keep him. Another example of poor management.

 

[dogwhisperer]

Good on him. Not the most gifted but for the coin he’s on(assuming it’s modest) puts in more effort than our million dollars players.

 

[The_Chimpster]

If I was rating Elliott he'd be a solid 5/10.

Some games you think "wow this bloke is an 8/10 and could really go onto something special".
Other games you think "fuck me 3/10 is generous".

His greatest issue is discipline and inconsistency...... He's like an inconsistent Krisnan Inu... and that's saying alot.

Then again we have a few players like that (Fualalo, Tualau, Ogden, Eastwood).

Players that in 5 games will put in:
- 2 Shit performances
- 1 Brilliant performance.
- 1 Above Average performance.
- 1 Below Average performance.

and that's not good enough for todays game.

Definitely agreed there Mr I. He's about as consistent as fast food, sometimes awesome but others makes you want to chunder.
But, there's just something about him that typifies what we stand for, someone who bleeds blue n white and will do whatever it takes to win, even if they have dolphin flippers for hands in the process

 

[Kaz]

If he really loved the club he would leave it

He doesn't love the club that much to leave.

He only loves the club because they are paying him & no other club wants him.

 

[Freakzilla]

I wish he had accepted more money from another club.

 

[Novdoggie]

People need to give him a break! Obviously other coaches think he has potential so Pay just has to get it out of him.

Elliot has only played under Hasler and we all know that Hasler was not one to improve the skills of players, in fact completely the opposite.
Evidence of this are players that have moved on from the club now playing under different coaches and have excelled ie, Finucane & Cook.

Elliot has not had this up until this year with Pay so he will need time to develop into a top nrl player. Whether he does or not we will have to wait and see but I'm prepared to be patient with him as he does show glimpses of a decent player so rather than judge him so early in his career only coached under Hasler and an inept coaching structure, let's give him a bit of time and maybe judge him in a year or two.

At least the loyalty he has should tell you he wants to play for the club. It's what everyone has been asking for of the players and coaches. Now people see his loyalty and passion and they still aren't happy. FMD!!

 

[CrittaMagic69]

People need to give him a break! Obviously other coaches think he has potential so Pay just has to get it out of him.

Elliot has only played under Hasler and we all know that Hasler was not one to improve the skills of players, in fact completely the opposite.
Evidence of this are players that have moved on from the club now playing under different coaches and have excelled ie, Finucane & Cook.

Elliot has not had this up until this year with Pay so he will need time to develop into a top nrl player. Whether he does or not we will have to wait and see but I'm prepared to be patient with him as he does show glimpses of a decent player so rather than judge him so early in his career only coached under Hasler and an inept coaching structure, let's give him a bit of time and maybe judge him in a year or two.

At least the loyalty he has should tell you he wants to play for the club. It's what everyone has been asking for of the players and coaches. Now people see his loyalty and passion and they still aren't happy. FMD!!

So where do you play him? Are you happy for him to eat into Jackson's minutes at lock or play in the frontrow? Do you play him on the edge over Martin or RFM? I'm just curious.