After the Open Training Member Event on Monday morning, it was back to business for the Eels with their final training session of 2016. With the NRL referees in attendance, the squad were split into two groups for a full…
Eels Internal Trial – December 19 – NYC vs Wenty
Cool windy conditions greeted the players at Saleyards as the club staged an internal trial match between the Eels NYC team and the Wenty Magpies contracted players. Interested spectators included Eels CEO Bernie Gurr and a number of NRL squad…
A Positioning Statement: Fullback
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article Fullback The modern day fullback position is one of the most aerobically demanding positions in rugby league. When one considers the amount…
A Positioning Statement: Your Guide to the Eels 2017 Roster
Eels fans, it has been a long and arduous year. When one considers the roller-coaster ride that all associated to the blue and gold have been on in 2016, you could excuse us for having enough rugby league for the…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 5) – Pete’s Parra History
In part 5 of his history series, Parra Pete examines the 1966 season. After finishing near the top of the table for the previous four seasons, big things were expected. Pete takes up the story: 1966 was a disappointing season…
Parramatta District Representative & Talent Trials Notes – Saturday 10/12/16
The Eels and Bulldogs came together for their first major junior pre-season hit out on a warm summer’s day at the Terry Lamb Sports Complex in Chester Hill. Unsurprisingly, Saturday also presented me with my first chance to run an…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 4) – Pete’s Parra History
The journey back in time for Eels fans continues as Parra Pete delves into the 1965 season. Here’s Part 4 of his Eels History series (check out the great old newspaper clippings): The powerbase of Rugby League throughout Australia, New…
Eels Pre-Season Training – A Quick Catch Up
Unfortunately, work has prevented getting some posts up this week. Our TCT correspondents have been in attendance and sending through some observations, so I’ll do my best to briefly summarise tonight. My thanks go to Geoff for getting down to…
Identifying Junior Talent – A Look Back Exemplifies The Challenge
Every year, squads of talented young junior footballers vie for final positions in junior representative teams. Often, many of these young players have been part of junior talent squads before advancing to these teams. Some have been brought to an…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 3) – Pete’s Parra History
With thanks to Parra Pete, we continue with our 1960’s Eels history series. The 1964 season was a season much anticipated by the parochial Parramatta faithful. It was the third year under the regime of Ken (Killer) Kearney, and it…