The long wait is finally over. Farewell to the sound of leather on willow. Welcome to the week that heralds the NRL opening round – an opening round that features the Eels at home in the very first match of…
Live Blog: District Representatives Round 3 vs Western Sydney Academy of Sport
Harold Matthews First Half Good match brewing here after witnessing the early exchanges between the two teams. Parra have a 6-0 lead courtesy of a nice try to backrower Matt Doorey but WSAS have piled on the pressure in reply.…
Eels Contract Extensions – Alvaro, Pritchard and Twal
The future stocks in the Parramatta Eels forward pack just got a little brighter with the announcement of contract extensions for a trio of our brightest and most promising forwards, Daniel Alvaro, Kaysa Pritchard and Alex Twal. Daniel,…
Introducing Colmac – Stats, Stats and More Stats
Welcome to the 2016 season – a season where the use of statistics in rugby league is becoming more and more proficient – just like the use of the gym, and the execution of set plays. Stats are increasingly…
Edge and Cronin Interview – Part 1
The Cumberland Throw were pretty excited when these two legends of our great team AND the game of Rugby League said yes to being interviewed. We were even more pumped to know that these two said they would love to…
Eels Fan Day – Our News From The Event
Last Sunday’s “Blue and Gold Army Festival” appeared to be a great success with thousands of supporters enjoying the opportunity to meet and mix with the Parramatta players. It was probably the biggest roll up of members that we’ve witnessed,…
It’s Time – Let’s Make A Statement in Round 1
I’m sitting in the stand at Penrith – a trial match at the foot of the mountains on a night which featured a storm alert. Then it happens. The Parra chant starts at Penrith’s home ground and on cue Junior…
Post Game Grades – Final Trial
Parramatta Eels 22 – Penrith Panthers 8 The Good: Our aggression in defence. At times it felt unfair. The Bad: The amount of penalties we conceded. Ridiculous. The X-Factor: The on again off again element of the rain reminded…
Live Blog – Penrith Trials
Alas the live streams are a no-go today so we will go the old fashioned route with live updates! Holden Cup First Half Penrith stuck early as mad scramble for a kick left player skittled throughout the…
Live Blog: District Representatives Round 2 vs Balmain Tigers
Unfortunately there will be no highlights footage for the District Representatives this week due to a battery bungle-up on my end (one kit bag packed for the District Representatives, one for the Penrith Trials – guess who put all the…