The Eels final field session for 2023 has been completed, and my insanity has been confirmed. Imagine choosing to stand in the wind and rain to watch a training run! At least I wasn’t on my own. Yes, the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 18, 2023: Moretti Lays Down The Challenge
In what could be viewed as a Christmas present for Eels supporters, two of the big men were running with the rehab group in today’s field session. It was only a light run for both Junior and Wiremu who…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 13, 2023: Changing It Up
Technical and tactical training that pushes conditioning work? That’s how I’d describe Wednesday’s field session at Kellyville. The pace of the session was unrelenting as the squad alternated between two fields of stations, often running as they transitioned to the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2023: The Return Of The King, Sort Of
When the preseason commenced, there were a number of players rehabilitating from injuries or operations. One of those was the King, Clint Gutherson, whom we last saw hobbling off the field in the Eels Round 26 victory over the Panthers.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 6 & 8, 2023: Contact Opposed Begins, Defence Dominates
By now most of you would have watched Project PARRAdise. As a behind the scenes look into one of the preseason experiences for the players, it ticked many boxes. It was evident from the footage that this was an unexpected…
Bumpers Up – December 5, 2023: From Past To Present In PARRAdise
It’s been quite the week in PARRAdise. Admittedly we’ve had nothing in the way of new NRL signings, but that doesn’t mean it’s been all quiet on the Blue and Gold front. We’ve thanked a loyal servant for decades of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 29, 2023: Here We Go!
Some big questions were asked today after what was easily the most punishing session of the preseason. And when it was all over, a little practical joke from the staff brought laughter from our corner of the field, and maybe…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 27, 2023: All Present And Accounted For
Will Penisini has now returned to training which means that every squad member is back at Kellyville. That includes club captains Clint Gutherson and Junior Paulo who are both involved in rehab as they recover from knee and toe operations…
Bumpers Up – November 25, 2023: The Big Eels Update
It’s been a while, and for various reasons Bumpers Up has been on hiatus. However, with so much going on in PARRAdise (what’s new!) it was time to get a new issue out there. And what better way to celebrate…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 22, 2023: The Big Unit Is Back
Sivo, Sivo, Sivo. Finally the big Fijian has returned to Kellyville, meaning that Will Penisini remains the only squad member yet to present for either training or rehab. Sivo wasn’t the only addition to the training track on Wednesday. Rising…