I’m stunned by the number of pundits prepared to write off the Eels chances in 2023 well before a ball has been kicked in anger. Such opinion is mostly based on the number of forwards who departed the club at…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28 To December 2, 2022: The Squad Lifts As Hodgson Watch Continues
We are now four weeks in and this collection of new faces at Eels training is settling in to a rhythm. Given that many are young pathways products, new recruits or upgraded contracts, I’d suggest that after this week…
Bumpers Up – November 29, 2022: A Clearer Future?
For most NRL fans, the start of every preseason brings renewed hope for what lies ahead. After typically winding up the season before with “maybe next year”, we find ways to see the promise in the future. After hitting the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 21 To 25, 2022: Hodgson Impresses
Though many established NRL players remain on annual leave, preseason training got a little more intense this week with the return of more of the full time squad. Much anticipation has surrounded the arrival of English international Josh Hodgson. At…
Rookie Watch 2023 Part 2 – Jersey Flegg & NRLW Development Squad
Part 2 of the 2023 Rookie Watch is here as we take a gander at the fine young men and women of the Jersey Flegg and NRLW Development squads. Limiting myself to just five players in the Jersey Flegg proved…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 97: Samoa Chases History, Young Eels Make Waves In Junior Blues
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Rugby League World Cup reaches a frenzied zenith with Toa Samoa looking make rugby league history in the men’s championship while Australia and New Zealand add another chapter to…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 14 to 18, 2022: A Bit More Barrett
It’s week two of the preseason and more players are making their return this week. The core group of “senior” players now sits at around 12. Because the Jersey Flegg preseason commenced this week, the younger pathways players will only…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 7 To 11, 2022: Opportunity Knocks
Welcome to the first pre-season training report of the 2023 season. It feels strange referencing it as 2023, but the upcoming six weeks or so of training in the lead up to Christmas will be critical for Eels fringe players,…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 96: Backrow Boost, NRL Draw & RLWC Finals
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The RLWC ramps up in the semi-finals, big news for the salary cap and NRL draw and a pair of backrowers boost the Eels in an action packed edition of…
Parramatta Eels 2023 Draw Breakdown
17 teams, 27 rounds, 3 byes. The 2023 draw is here and it is…interesting. The Parramatta Eels once again find themselves burdened with one of the harder schedules in the NRL but like the late great Randy Savage famously said – “I’m…