Earlier this week, the Parramatta Eels announced that NRL Immortal, Andrew “Joey” Johns had joined the club in a specialist coaching role. Given the youth and talent in the Eels spine, his addition to the football department could prove to…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 4, 2019: Nowhere To Hide
If you’re in a full time NRL squad and looking to make an impression during a preseason, how do you put your name in lights? You compete. You compete harder than a reality show contestant fighting for screen time. And…
Your Vote For A New Parramatta Leagues Club Constitution Is Needed
Have you voted as yet? It feels like it’s been a campaign which has lasted for an eternity, but finally Parramatta Leagues Club (PLC) members have the opportunity to vote for a New PLC Constitution change without the need to…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 2, 2019: More Gowbell
Cool conditions greeted the players at Old Saleyards today, no doubt a stark difference to the heat at last week’s camp at Alice Springs. There were no additions to the squad this morning, with the NRL players involved in post-season…
A Pathways Positive – New Territory As Eels Go Back To The Future
The Cumberland Throw recently highlighted flaws in the Eels development pathways which have resulted in the loss of younger key players. It provided little joy for us to publish this post, nor to read the mainstream media coverage which followed.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 22 & 25: All Together Now (Almost)
Hello old friend. It’s good to be back. Returning to the normal training report schedule feels like climbing back into the comfortable chair, beer on the table beside me and remote control where it belongs – in my hand. With…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 20, 2019: They Hit Them All Morning Long
Defence wins titles. It’s a truism applicable to all team sports, not just the NRL. Nonetheless, the 2019 NRL Grand Final epitomised the importance of defence as a 12 man Roosters team held out the Raiders for a critical period…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 18, 2019: With A Little Help From My Friends
All in! That’s the philosophy of the Eels club and their supporters in the charge into 2020. As Trent Elkin asked some tough physical questions at Old Saleyards today, there was strong evidence that the players will be all in…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 15, 2019: Hit And Run
It’s the last day of the first week of pre-season training. You’ve got about a third of the squad in attendance. You ease into the weekend, right? Wrong! Though I wouldn’t describe this week as the most demanding week of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 12 & 13, 2019: The Kids Are Alright
Watching training on Tuesday wasn’t in my plans. With Monday’s opener done and dusted, the next field session was set for Wednesday. The team was only due to work on basic shapes around set starts on Tuesday. However, a bit…