Way back in the late 1960s I developed a passion, an addiction, to the Parramatta club. It made little sense. Sure, they were my local team, but they were hardly the successful proposition that attracts young kids as supporters. I…
Eels Training – March 6, 2018: Premiership Mode
Over the previous four months I’ve waxed lyrical about the pre-season preparations undertaken by the Eels. Like all clubs, the team has stepped up on previous years. That’s the nature of the beast – if you don’t aim to step…
Eels Training – March 1, 2018: The Selection Challenge
The advantage of being a regular at Eels training throughout the pre-season is the insight it provides in individual and team preparations for the year. You get a sense of who’s putting their hand up for selection, and the type…
Eels Pre-Season Report Card – 2018
Pre-season 2018 has now officially ended. Friday’s captain’s run drew a line in the sand between general training and match specific preparation. After this week, the Eels get down to the business of preparing for Round 1 opponents, the Penrith…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 21, 2018: Smith Stuns
Wednesday done and dusted. With this spirited opposed session under the belt, the Parramatta Eels are now only a captain’s run away from finishing their preparations for Saturday’s trial. After waiting till virtually the end of February for this first…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 19, 2018: Royalty Returns
Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, fellow Eels fans and lurkers from other clubs – it gives me great pleasure to announce the return of Clint Gutherson to Eels opposed work. Yes, the sovereign of Saleyards was in his castle.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 16, 2018: The Battle of the Blue and Gold
The in-house trial. How good is this! Almost full on footy and players looking to execute all those shapes, all those plays, all those drills from the pre-season. Individuals looking to impress as team members. Home vs Away Blue vs…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 13, 2018: Getting Stuck Into Defence
There’s a saying about variety being the spice of life. Today, the Eels moved from their usual morning field session to the late afternoon and there was plenty of footy to watch. Why the change? The Eels under 20s squad…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 6, 2018: Player Overview
Writing 3-4 training reports per week can be a challenging task. There’s always the element of looking for something different to the day before. There’s also the essential component of not describing set moves or standard shapes or plays that…
A Play The Ball Crackdown Is Coming – Let’s Find A Long Term Solution
Beware NRL supporters! The annual crackdown on play the ball infringements is about to cast its ugly shadow over the opening rounds of the NRL Premiership. Instead of marvelling at the skills, the collisions and the breathtaking moments that define…