snowman
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I mean ah yeh sure why not
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HaroldBishop
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Not sure if it's been mentioned but Browny said on 360 tonight that Edrick's missus wanted to leave Sydney. So seems as though we were long odds to keep him.
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Ed will look back on 2018 and resent her for it. Calling it now Ed;'s best year of his career unless he's lucky enough to return.
snowman
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No i ****ing did not
CrazyMatt
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How are you coping buddy? R U OK M8?
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snowman
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im not coping well, he has been the best back we have had since ET and now there are rumours i made him leave for newcastle
im mortified.
It was mentioned, by me ya prick!
HaroldBishop
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:lmao
I think Brownie's going to freak him out and he'll start dropping the ball again. He needs the Flanno chill factor. He'll be back within 18 months if we have space in the cap at the right time.
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No one has really gotten better at the Knights, they just get to stand out like a pack of sparklers in a trash fire.
Western Sharkie
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Ponga!
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How much better did he get by going to Newy though? He was an obvious talent when he played wing for the Cowboys now he's the corner stone of a crap team. He's very good but he'll need more than a right-foot step on the backrower next year.
Gards
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Ponga didnt play enough at cowboys for a reasonable comparison, he's a regular starter at newcastle now. was always gunna get better regardless with game time and being so young and talented
as for Eddy, yea its a massive shame we are losing him after finding a reliable consistent winger in him. Having a excellent season for us. Ran down Whitehead on Friday on the break away like it was nothing
as for Eddy, yea its a massive shame we are losing him after finding a reliable consistent winger in him. Having a excellent season for us. Ran down Whitehead on Friday on the break away like it was nothing
snowman
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that pass to ricky was sublime
was half expecting ricky to bomb it as the play was well above his skill level and understanding of the game
was half expecting ricky to bomb it as the play was well above his skill level and understanding of the game
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How quietly spoken Cronulla flyer Edrick Lee is making a profound impact in the indigenous community
IT’S the players’ day off at the Cronulla Sharks but winger Edrick Lee refuses to rest.
You could understand if Lee had opted for the beach, but the quietly spoken speedster has taken it upon himself to fly to Dubbo — an hour’s flight west of Sydney.
Lee, though, isn’t on a rural break. He is using his own time to make a difference in the local indigenous community during National Aborigines and Islanders Day Observance Committee week.
Lee goes about his business quietly, on and off the field.As a proud Torres Strait Islander, the Brisbane-born back understands the importance of creating a powerful precedent for his people.
It’s a legacy passed down from his cousin, Australian NBA star Patty Mills.
Mills has used his prominence in basketball to become a role model for the indigenous community and Lee has always aspired to follow in the footsteps of the San Antonio Spurs and Boomers guard.
Lee’s work with indigenous people is making a difference, but he doesn’t do it for the headlines. Consider yourself lucky if you knew he was doing this sort of thing.
It’s why he only told two people at the Sharks that he was going to Dubbo on this particular day off.
Edrick Lee learned the importance of creating role models for his people through his cousin and NBA star Patty Mills.Lee may be unassuming about his impact in the indigenous community, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed by Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan.
“Edrick doesn’t talk much about all that community stuff, but I know it is going on,” Flanagan told League Central.
“He is a real quiet achiever who just goes about his business.
“But he is really popular — he has always got a smile on his face and he takes that out into the community as well. He is a pleasure to have around.”
Lee cares deeply about his heritage. (Darren England.)Lee’s community work doesn’t stop with initiatives such as his recent Dubbo day trip.
The former Maroons 18th man has played a vital role in helping the Sharks build respected relationships in the indigenous community in Cronulla.
Through the Sharks’ diversity pillar program, Lee spends countless hours educating people on the lessons he has learnt through life and his indigenous health studies.
This includes working closely with the Sutherland Shire’s local elder “Aunty” Deanna Schreiber, to discuss topics such as the reconciliation action plan.
Lee led the Sharks into joining forces with the Aboriginal Health Service.
The flyer’s work in the indigenous community has now been recognised through a nomination for the NRL’s prestigious Ken Stephen Medal — which honours players’ efforts away from the field.
“And that is a great reward for Edrick,” Sharks community engagement manager George Nour said.
“He has done a lot of work, often on his own accord, and it has been well received.
“Edrick may be moving to Newcastle next season, but I know he is in the process of deferring his indigenous health course to continue to make an impact.”
Lee found his place with the Raiders.
Lee, 25, has found his feet at Cronulla with some eye-catching performances, but he wouldn’t be playing in the NRL if it wasn’t for Canberra great Ken Nagas, who helped the youngster overcome homesickness when he joined the Raiders in 2011.
Nagas, who was the club’s under-20s assistant coach, experienced his own struggles when he joined Canberra from Bundaberg in 1992 and was happy to help anyone experiencing similar battles.
The Raiders knew Lee had the talent. (George Salpigtidis)“Kenny was great with all the young players,” former Raiders recruitment officer Dave Hamilton said.
“But he was particularly good with Eddie, who went home a few times, but in the end decided to keep preserving.”
Lee stayed at Canberra and starred in the lime green during the 2012 season. After scoring a hat-trick against Melbourne, he was dubbed the “New Nagas”.
Lee’s meteoric rise, which included six tries in as many games, came as no surprise to Hamilton.
He remembers watching a video of Lee carving up the Queensland Cup ranks at Souths Logan and being so impressed he immediately called for his signature.
“Edrick showed amazing speed to make a tackle and force an error and I thought, ‘Oh wow, how quick was that?” he recalled.
“I got straight on the phone to Brian Edwards at Souths Logan and said, ‘This guy is too big and strong and we need to bring him down to Canberra and start working with him.’”
Lee spent five seasons at Canberra, scoring 33 tries in 67 games, before signing with Cronulla last season.
Fans love Lee’s selflessness and ability.
Lee will never be considered a superstar, but he is a fan favourite in Cronulla. The potent combination of speed and those skinny netball-style pins on his 1.96m frame have become much-loved assets with the Sharks’ faithful.
Cronulla coach Shane Flanagan is one of Lee’s biggest supporters. Flanagan says the former Raider has showcased impressive resilience after spending the majority of 2017 in reserve-grade ranks with Newtown.
Unfortunately, Lee has been ruled out of Thursday night’s clash in Brisbane against the Broncos due to an upper-body injury.
A stint with the Newtown Jets did no harm. “Edrick has been fantastic and the fans have been appreciative of what he is doing for the team,” Flanagan said.
“He had a really good pre-season. He was injury-free and he also did a lot of good stuff in the gym to put on some size and strength.
“He is tall and skinny through his legs. I mean, his legs are six-foot by themselves.
“But he has worked really hard through his core and put on some muscle mass up the top and that has made a big difference to his game and a little bit of confidence as well.”
Lee is one of the game’s great unsung heroes. (Brett Costello)Lee has played 14 games for the Sharks this season, scoring nine tries.
Flanagan is expecting him to play a vital role in Cronulla’s premiership push before he departs for Newcastle on a three-year deal.
“Eddie has always been a first-grader, but in previous years he might have had an error or mistake in him or couldn’t nail a finish,” he said.
“But with age, confidence and working hard, he has got to where he needs to be — on and off the field.”
HaroldBishop
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Way too hard to read mate.