Today’s NRL press conference saw Peter V’landys and Todd Greenberg confirm that plans to play Round 2 of the NRL Premiership behind closed doors will proceed. However, the enormity of the crisis and the necessity to be fluid in responding…
The Spotlight – Rugby League Dreaming
“Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” – John Updike The NRL advertisement and its portrayal of a young Cameron Smith, and a young girl, and their rugby league aspirations, caused a moment…
The Preview – Round 1, 2020: Eels vs Bulldogs
Date: Thursday, March 12, 2020 Venue: BankWest Stadium, Parramatta Kick Off: 8:05pm Referees: Grant Atkins, Peter Gough Head-to-head: Played 158 Eels 67 Bulldogs 84 Drawn 7 Odds: Eels $1.35 Bulldogs $3.25 Broadcast: Nine, Fox League, Kayo Last Four Encounters: Bulldogs…
Eels Pre-Season Training – March 5, 2020: The Wrap Up
Welcome to the final edition of my pre-season training reports. Though I’ll still do my best to get to Eels training, the specificity of their work prior to matches makes it inappropriate to provide detailed accounts of their preparation. To…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 24 & 26, 2020: Defence, More Defence, And Team List Wednesday
It’s starting to feel like the season proper. Training has become more targeted as the team prepares for a specific opponent. And though I’ll continue to front up at Kellyville, my pre-season training reports are coming close to an end.…
The Spotlight – Are The Eels Ready For A Marquee Recruit?
The recent news that David Fifita is re-considering his future at the Broncos post 2020 has set the rugby league world buzzing. Clubs are suddenly crunching their numbers to determine whether they have the capacity to offer the type of…
The Spotlight – Who Gets The 14 Jersey?
Of all the questions asked of me during this preseason, based on frequency, one stands out above all others What do you think BA will do with the 14 jersey? And it’s not unexpected that supporters would be curious. The…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 18, 2020: Trial Team Edition
Did the NRL Nines nail its unofficial mission statement – whetting your appetite for the season ahead? Whether or not it was a success, the Perth event is done and dusted and has now moved into that rear-view mirror, rapidly disappearing…
NRL Nines 2020 – Eels Squad Announcement and Analysis
Here we go NRL and Parra Eels tragics! The 2020 Club Nines kicks off in Perth this Friday, and for many of us the first serious top grade action of the season can’t come soon enough. The Parramatta squad has…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 5, 2020: Coaches Edition
In the final round of the 2019 season, Fox League, the NRL and the Eels collaborated to provide punters with an inner sanctum experience with Brad Arthur. Viewers were provided with a glimpse of BA’s relationship and communication with players,…