“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” – Vince Lombardi Could there be a better start to the NRL season…
Live Blog – Eels Junior Representatives vs Sharks
Welcome to Round 6 of the junior reps. In addition to the Gale and Ball action we have the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Jersey Flegg. Once again I’m no Forty 20 but I’ll do my best! Stinking hot conditions. Shade…
Bumpers Up – March 8, 2023: Moses Free Zone
Welcome to this happy place. A spot without conjecture or debate about the contract of a particular halfback. Instead we’ll focus on a couple of other players that should be locked up sooner rather than later. We know what can…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 1 vs Canberra Raiders
Kind weather conditions here at Kellyville and a fast dry track. I’ll give my usual disclaimer of lacking Forty20’s live blogging skills. Forty is covering the Junior Reps whilst I’ll do my best with Flegg and NSW Cup.. Jersey Flegg…
The Spotlight – February 27, 2023: Likely NSW Cup Team Sheds Light On Eels Depth
Tomorrow’s Team List Tuesday will answer questions about how the Parramatta Eels will cope with their current injury crisis. Supporters and critics alike will debate the strength of the named NRL team. However, the examination should not end there. For…
The Spotlight – February 21, 2023: Eels Injury List Casts Shadow Over Opening Round
In an interview during Friday night’s Fox League match preview, Brad Arthur confirmed that nine Eels players were unavailable for trial selection. Amongst those out of action were first grade contenders Maika Sivo (knee), Bryce Cartwright (fractured jaw), Waqa Blake…
Parramatta Eels Junior Representatives – Round 3, 2023: Illawarra Steelers At Wollongong
Quick Lower Grades Update From Night The Eels NSW Cup and Flegg played last night against the Knights. NSW Cup 18 all Jersey Flegg won 14-12. Junior Reps Reps Today, the action from Parra’s Junior Reps comes to you from Collegians Sporting…
Bumpers Up – February 14, 2023: Trials And Observations
The first round of NRL trials are now in the rear view mirror and the rugby league world marches onwards towards the new season. Reactions to the results and performances have been bigger than past years. It’s probably the consequence…
Jersey Flegg/NSW Cup Trial – Eels vs Panthers: Score Updates
Before today’s NRL trial, the Panthers and Eels are staging a trial between the lower grade players not required for the first grade match. This blog will be mostly score updates. We don’t have team lists to work off but…
The 2023 Eels Pre-Season Training Awards
As most TCT readers are now aware, the Eels are now in match preparation mode, and training for specific opponents. Consequently my preseason training reports have ceased. My goal in writing these reports is to provide details about training structure,…