Welcome to this week in PARRAdise, a weekly wrap covering the main events of the past week for the Parramatta Eels. In what may be a case of the football gods smiling on a poor forsaken Eels supporter, I’m able…
The Spotlight – Negotiations With Arthur Set For June
News that the Eels will hold off contract negotiations with Brad Arthur until June has put an end to recent speculation that a coaching decision was coming within six weeks. When speculation of a first quarter review of the season…
The Preview – Round 1, 2019: Eels vs Panthers
Date: Sunday, 17th March, 2019 Venue: Panthers Stadium Penrith Kick Off: 4:05pm Head Referee: Ashley Klein Assistant Referee: Chris Butler Head-to-head: Played 113 Panthers 47 Eels 63 Drawn 3 Odds: Panthers $1.50 Eels $2.65 Broadcast: Foxtel, Nine Last Four Encounters:…
Eels Pre-Season Training – Wrapping It Up Edition
With only a Captain’s Run to go, today’s opposed session wrapped up the major preparations for the Eels opening round clash against the Panthers. My training reports concluded in the week of the final trial at Penrith, but there’s a…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 26, 2019: The Names Shine
For much of this pre-season I’ve highlighted the inspirational contributions of the Eels younger brigade. I make no apologies for that. They’ve added a new dimension to the preparations for the year ahead. The tight bond and determination of these…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 22, 2019: Can We Talk?
After a brief recess, it’s back to business for the Eels pre-season training blog. With the team training specifically for their Canberra trial last week, I suspended my reports. The annual school blitz has been on the agenda this week,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 11, 2019: Maika-ing It Interesting
What is it that all NRL clubs hope to have with their roster? Obviously you want your players in form, but first and foremost you’d like to have everyone available. Today, the Eels took another step towards that goal with…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 4 & 5, 2019: Trial Week Edition
The wait is finally over for many of the squad. The first of the pre-season trials will take place this Thursday at Ringrose Park, and the players involved are champing at the bit. It’s also a significant event for our…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 30, 2019: First Trial Looming
The long weekend is now in the rear view mirror. Parents are rejoicing with schools open for the new year. Supermarkets are stocking up for Easter. All the road signs are indicating that the footy season is getting closer. Can…
The Spotlight – Predicting Premiership Success
How difficult is it to predict the NRL Premiership winner? Some would suggest that it’s quite simple. They theorise that you can shortlist teams boasting a high number of representative level players and that history supports such a theory. A…