Thursday morning was business as usual at Old Saleyards. Elsewhere, critical mass approached as the media feasted upon the news of Jarryd Hayne requesting a release from the Titans. A couple of months ago I documented my opinion by writing…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28, 2017: Stop! Mannah Time.
Apologies to begin this report. Having just returned from a brief trip across the ditch, I’m now plagiarising supporter signs. If only I possessed Forty20’s flair for creative titles. With that out of the way, my thanks to Parrathruandthru for…
Eels Unveil Their New Jersey – Honouring The Past And Solidifying An Identity
Today, Parramatta Eels CEO Bernie Gurr launched the jersey that the club will wear from 2018 onwards. In a massive nod to the history of the Eels, the hooped design made famous during the 1960s will take the club forward…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 21, 2017: It’s The Vibe
Week three of pre-season training has commenced and the majority of the players not involved in the Rugby League World Cup have returned. Those to reacquaint themselves with Saleyards this week included Edwards, Norman, Smith, King, Vave, Gower and Hoffman.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 17, 2017: This Is Not A Drill (Actually It Is)
A training report from mid-November about a session involving ball skills for most of the 90 minutes? There’s still plenty of conditioning and running mechanics to report on, but this pre-season continues to deliver its surprises. Here’s the rundown on…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 14, 2017: K Man Leads The Way
The second week of Parramatta’s pre-season training has commenced and it remains a small squad at Saleyards. However, the addition of one player has already made a significant impact with Kaysa Pritchard immediately setting the standards in conditioning work. With…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 10, 2017: Oh The Humanity!
The weather’s warming up, the sunscreen is being generously applied, but the grimaces have replaced the smiles at Saleyards. Indeed, venture down to Eels headquarters and you’re likely to be witnessing one of the more gruelling conditioning sessions in recent…
Jarryd Hayne – The Return of the Prodigal Son?
Do you know the parable of the Prodigal Son? The parable begins with a young man (let’s call him Jarryd), who asks his father (Parramatta) to give him his share of the estate so he can leave and become his own man…