Why Gutherson’s absence will hurt Eels more than that of Moses

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When captain Clint Gutherson doesn’t play, Parramatta win only one in three games. That statistic spells trouble for his team – and his coach.

There was nothing to suggest in his earliest appearances for Parramatta that Clint Gutherson would become the club’s most important player.

It is altogether likely that Parramatta’s season effectively ended the moment the release went online. Nor did it do anything for the prospects of coach Brad Arthur, who is under pressure after his side’s slump to 14th on the ladder.No player means more to the Eels than Gutherson – not even superstar halfback Mitchell Moses, who has been sidelined by a fractured foot since the end of March. The Eels win 56 per cent of their games with Gutherson, a figure that drops to 33 per cent without him.

Bailey Simonsson is another option, but the former Raider is more accustomed to playing in the centres or on the wing. His manager has been in discussions with the Eels about a more palatable deal, but they haven’t been able to find a landing point yet. Rival clubs are watching the situation with interest.

 

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