As I write this training report, the Eels have wrapped up their work for 2017 and are commencing a well earned Christmas break. This past year has been eventful for our club, mostly for positive reasons, and there’s plenty to…
Kane Enabled – Profiling Eels Recruit: Kane Evans
Size. Impact. Mobility. Pace. Powerhouse Eels recruit Kane Evans ticks some crucial middle forward boxes. Little wonder that he was touted as a prized 2018 signature when his contract was confirmed back in May. Yet Brad Arthur and the Parramatta…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 12, 2017: Snap To It!
Tuesday at Old Saleyards has been a significant point of difference for Parramatta Eels pre-season training this year. Featuring a morning on site, and an afternoon off site, there’s a combination of learning and damn hard work for the players.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2017: The Return of M and M
Home Sweet Home! After an NRL missionary stint in the top end, with the truckload of goodwill that accompanied the community visits and coaching sessions, it was back to the Old Saleyards base for the Parramatta Eels today. And didn’t…
A Realistic And Responsible Contract – What Kent Won’t Report About Hayne
In recent days, Paul Kent has been unrelenting in his criticism of the NRL. His dissatisfaction stems from the Parramatta Eels valuing Jarryd Hayne at $500K in a one year deal with the club. With platforms stretching across radio, television,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 4, 2017: Getting Ready For Alice
What a difference a couple of days makes! On Friday, the conditions were possibly more challenging than the 6km that the players covered during the session. Today, cool and overcast weather made training substantially easier for the squad. It’s unlikely…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 1, 2017: Bruno’s Back And Cooking
Here’s a Mediterranean recipe for you. Begin with a base of the first day of summer. Liberally spread a layer of warm, humid conditions. Mix in the toughest conditioning session of the pre-season. Bake for 90 relentless minutes. Yes, Friday…
Astute Cap Management Secures Hayne Without Leaving the Well Dry
With the return of Jarryd Hayne now officially confirmed by the Parramatta Eels, it’s time to separate fact from conjecture; and perhaps the greatest conjecture surrounds the following question: Have the Eels sacrificed other signings for Hayne’s contract? The answer…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 30, 2017: Hayne Clickbait Edition
Thursday morning was business as usual at Old Saleyards. Elsewhere, critical mass approached as the media feasted upon the news of Jarryd Hayne requesting a release from the Titans. A couple of months ago I documented my opinion by writing…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28, 2017: Stop! Mannah Time.
Apologies to begin this report. Having just returned from a brief trip across the ditch, I’m now plagiarising supporter signs. If only I possessed Forty20’s flair for creative titles. With that out of the way, my thanks to Parrathruandthru for…