The theatre that is rugby league. The NRL is blessed with wall to wall drama and as we all know, the best drama results from the unexpected. In our great game, it’s rare for a week to ever pass without…
An Eels Easter – A Supporter’s Four Day Odyssey
“You unlock this door with the key of loyalty. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of hope, a dimension of resilience, a dimension of faith. You’re moving into a land of both joy and challenges, of good times…
Parra Pete’s Eels History – Easter Footy Flashback
Late last year TCT were fortunate in securing historical contributions from Parra Pete, a regular correspondent in the media during the 1960s. Pete has quite a scrapbook on the Eels, and a wealth of memories about the heady days of…
The Importance Of Winning – Without Being Captain Obvious
“Winning is not a sometime thing; it’s an all time thing. You don’t win once in a while, you don’t do things right once in a while, you do them right all the time. Winning is habit. Unfortunately, so is…
Eels Junior Reps Report – Round 8 vs Central Coast
It’s rare to have a Junior Reps round which Forty doesn’t attend, but last weekend’s fixture on the Central Coast was just that. Fortunately, TCT had quality Coast correspondent, Mitchy, there to keep tabs on our Eels junior stars. Here’s…
Eels Training – 28th March: Talking It Up!
After a two week absence, I made my return to Saleyards this morning for the Eels field session. The synchronicity of the Eels losses with my absence made for a bit of banter, but I was particularly keen to see…
Footy’s A Simple Game – Yet Parra Need To Smarten Up!
Hackneyed phrases abound in the great game we call rugby league. Some of the classic cliches trotted out by players and coaches have long satisfied the nutritional needs for the comedy stylists that dot the sporting landscape. Yet amongst all…
Round 2 Spotlight – Nathan Brown (Shut It Down!)
Ladies and gentlemen, the Parramatta Eels are proud to present a true football player – Nathan Brown. In selecting the player in focus for this week, I’ve skipped those flashy backs and zeroed in on Brown for his vital role…
Eels Training – Round 2: Should We Speak Ill-awarra?
This week the Eels will journey down to the Gong as they attempt to slay the rejuvenated St George-Illawarra Dragons. Preparations moved into full gear on Tuesday with agility and skills at Saleyards, followed by Wednesday’s intense opposed session. With…
Spotlight: Round 1 – Mannah Makes His Mark (Again!)
Early on in the pre-season, I posed the question “Mannah or Machine?”. Having watched Tim Mannah go about his preparations for a number of seasons, I thought I had a handle on his work ethic. This year, I reckon he…