Tim Sheens
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Better late than never for him. Not expecting much, but have only seen him play once and at least he puts in.
Eisenhuth to Debut...
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balmain boy
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For the record Eisenhuth was one of the juniors who stood out at all levels and made all the junior rep teams. He was just injured for most of the last 4 years. But yes this experience may drive him extra hard to make the most of his chance. Certainly not one of our spoiled brats.
Could definitely fit anywhere in our pack except hooker if he handles the step up in pace.
Could definitely fit anywhere in our pack except hooker if he handles the step up in pace.
swag_tiger
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They say that and then they lost him.
LOL
Leica_Tiger
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Another gem from Parra juniors hopefully
sideline_eye
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ET was talking him up pre season, saying he'd make firsts this year.
Club_Sandwich
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With our season pretty much done I'm trying to look for some positives and the unearthing of a few potential first graders from our junior ranks is one of them. Really hope this bloke, Marsters and Liddle can cement a place in first grade and help us get back up on our feet for years to come.
Best of luck mate. Rip in.
Best of luck mate. Rip in.
larrycorowa
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Persistence is generally a key indicator of success. He wants it by the sound of that….4 years is a long-time to keep punching in waiting for a shot. Here's hoping he gets an injury free run at it. I hope he is a grub like his cousin
innsaneink
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Who is his cousin?
I seem to recall a Reggie's front rower from Newcastle several years back… Saw this bloke in live games a few times think he had the same surname, ran the ball as hard as hell... He was rough as guts lol
I seem to recall a Reggie's front rower from Newcastle several years back… Saw this bloke in live games a few times think he had the same surname, ran the ball as hard as hell... He was rough as guts lol
Pawsandclaws
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WTs need second row forwards, have cash, vacancies and now we need him to demonstrate that he will fulfil his potential. Good luck with the debut.
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Paul Gallen..
innsaneink
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http://www.weststigers.com.au/news/2017/06/15/eisenhuth_s_journey_.html
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WE always hear stories of kids making their NRL debuts.
The talented teenagers with a dazzling highlights reel to their name who have shone through the Holden Cup system, leaving their coaches with seemingly no other but to pick them.
It's what we've almost come to expect when we hear of players making their debuts.
But this is not one of those stories.
Matt Eisenhuth's story is one of quiet, relentess, hard work.
When nobody else is watching. When all the signs are telling you it might not happen.
When your body is simply not the same as it was the year before.
Hard. Persistent. Work.
A star coming out of Parrmatta's Holden Cup team in 2011, Eisenhuth seemed destined to make the NRL sooner rather than later before being cut by then Coach Ricky Stuart and moved on to Penrith.
And that's when the injuries and problems really started to set in for the Wentworthville Magpies junior.
"My time at Penrith, I was injured most of the time," he reflected.
"Shoulder reconstructions [note: plural] and other injuries, it just kept hitting. And after one sort of injury — it wasn't even football related — it started to dawn that I might not make it.
"I had a bone tumor in my lower leg three years ago.
"When that came about, the doctors were talking as to whether I'd ever play again.
"To be able to come back and play was my goal, and to get to where I am now, everthing about that is just a blessing and I'm just super proud of my effort to get back to where I am."
But even after battling away to just make it back on to the field, Eisenhuth still had a long way to go to even being close to a first-grade team, let alone a debut.
Having been part of an extended full-time squad twice before in his career, the 24-year-old was hanging on to a part-time contract with Wests Tigers.
"I was fortunate enough to get a part-time contract with Wests Tigers, which meant I was working nine to five during the day in an office and then turning up for training and games," he said.
"That had it's ups and downs, I can't lie.
"The hardest part was working all day and then trying to be mentally switched on enough when you come to training. And if you want to go to that next step, you've got to do that.
"That's part of life.
"Looking back, I'm thankful that I got the chance to work.
"It helped my work ethic and got me to where I am now.
"My fiance has been my biggest supporter throughout this all, and my family all know how hard I've worked to get here so it's nice to be able to reward them by making my debut."
And while there'll no doubt be plenty of flashy Holden Cup graduates who line up for both teams on Saturday night, that won't be Eisenhuth's story and that won't be his role.
"When he told me I was playing, Ivan [Cleary] just congratulated me and told me there was a reason why he'd chosen me and there's a reason why I've got here so don't change that.
"Keep doing what I've been doing for the team and help out in whatever way I can.
"That's what my role is, and I'm hoping I do it all right."
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WE always hear stories of kids making their NRL debuts.
The talented teenagers with a dazzling highlights reel to their name who have shone through the Holden Cup system, leaving their coaches with seemingly no other but to pick them.
It's what we've almost come to expect when we hear of players making their debuts.
But this is not one of those stories.
Matt Eisenhuth's story is one of quiet, relentess, hard work.
When nobody else is watching. When all the signs are telling you it might not happen.
When your body is simply not the same as it was the year before.
Hard. Persistent. Work.
A star coming out of Parrmatta's Holden Cup team in 2011, Eisenhuth seemed destined to make the NRL sooner rather than later before being cut by then Coach Ricky Stuart and moved on to Penrith.
And that's when the injuries and problems really started to set in for the Wentworthville Magpies junior.
"My time at Penrith, I was injured most of the time," he reflected.
"Shoulder reconstructions [note: plural] and other injuries, it just kept hitting. And after one sort of injury — it wasn't even football related — it started to dawn that I might not make it.
"I had a bone tumor in my lower leg three years ago.
"When that came about, the doctors were talking as to whether I'd ever play again.
"To be able to come back and play was my goal, and to get to where I am now, everthing about that is just a blessing and I'm just super proud of my effort to get back to where I am."
But even after battling away to just make it back on to the field, Eisenhuth still had a long way to go to even being close to a first-grade team, let alone a debut.
Having been part of an extended full-time squad twice before in his career, the 24-year-old was hanging on to a part-time contract with Wests Tigers.
"I was fortunate enough to get a part-time contract with Wests Tigers, which meant I was working nine to five during the day in an office and then turning up for training and games," he said.
"That had it's ups and downs, I can't lie.
"The hardest part was working all day and then trying to be mentally switched on enough when you come to training. And if you want to go to that next step, you've got to do that.
"That's part of life.
"Looking back, I'm thankful that I got the chance to work.
"It helped my work ethic and got me to where I am now.
"My fiance has been my biggest supporter throughout this all, and my family all know how hard I've worked to get here so it's nice to be able to reward them by making my debut."
And while there'll no doubt be plenty of flashy Holden Cup graduates who line up for both teams on Saturday night, that won't be Eisenhuth's story and that won't be his role.
"When he told me I was playing, Ivan [Cleary] just congratulated me and told me there was a reason why he'd chosen me and there's a reason why I've got here so don't change that.
"Keep doing what I've been doing for the team and help out in whatever way I can.
"That's what my role is, and I'm hoping I do it all right."
Tweed_Tiger
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wow what a good story, he has done it tough and you can see from his interview how happy he is to get his chance to play. I hope he has a great game
851
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Hopefully his hard work pays off in spades and he stays in the top grade injury free
innsaneink
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Hmmm interesting move from Ivan, hope he puts his cuz on his azz
Good luck to him, seems like a good bloke
Jack Bird had all sorts of medical issues, Saints let him go and Cronulla gave him a go and reaped the rewards.
Often when athletes have to overcome so many obstacles once they are full fit they are very mentally strong. This gives them extra motivation to succeed at a really high level.
Hopefully Matt Eisenhuth has a really successful career with the West Tigers.
Often when athletes have to overcome so many obstacles once they are full fit they are very mentally strong. This gives them extra motivation to succeed at a really high level.
Hopefully Matt Eisenhuth has a really successful career with the West Tigers.
tig_prmz
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good luck big fella
Interesting
Club debutant # 7 this year
19th Club debutant since 2016
#205 overall
congrats and well deserved
Interesting
Club debutant # 7 this year
19th Club debutant since 2016
#205 overall
congrats and well deserved
innsaneink
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