Let me premise this by stating that I am in no way a salary cap expert. Far from it. However, the furore surrounding Parramatta’s need to be salary cap compliant has generated an enormous amount of debate on both mainstream…
Stay Strong – Support Brad Arthur And The Players
Unlike many of my posts, finding the right words to express my thoughts about this salary cap debacle has been a difficult process. I’m used to writing about something as uncomplicated as football. Furthermore, Miatch has already written a great…
What An Effort – A New Entry In My Top 10!
After supporting the mighty Parramatta Eels for 50 years, I’ve tucked away a rich catalog of favourite matches in the old memory bank. Four premiership winning years and an unbelievable run in 2009 feature strongly in my list of top…
ISP Report – Wenty vs Wests Tigers
With Forty out of action I ventured down to Ringrose to report on today’s ISP match. The Wenty boys were coming off a bye, and the Tigers were looking to impress Jason Taylor after their NRL squad copped that awful…
Analysing The Loss – But Maintaining The Rage!
Losing to the Cowboys was a bitter pill. In a match which was likely to define just how far the Eels team has come in less than 12 months, it was frustrating to have that opportunity taken away from the…
A Test Of Character – And A Time To Shine
This post requires a preface. It’s an opinion piece driven by the times. As a Parramatta Eels fan in the vintage category, I’ve seen my share of tough times. Yet nothing in the history of my beloved Eels club compares…
Eels Training Report – Opposed Session (April 20)
Warm and sunny conditions greeted the Eels today for their final training session before heading north to take on the Cowboys. Although the conditions were not as humid as Townsville, it was nonetheless ideal weather in the lead up to…
Eels Training Session – Preparing For The Cowboys (April 18)
In mild conditions the Eels took to the field today for a late morning skills/field session. The field currently in use certainly looks to be a fast track. The second field has been out of use lately and looks in…
Profiling Brad Takairangi – Realising A Talent
The evolution of the Parramatta team has a key component. It revolves around a philosophy which stresses the development and improvement of players. No player, no matter the name, is allowed to rest on their laurels. Everyone is expected to…
A Great Victory – Defeating The Sea Eagles (And The Bunker)
A Thursday night match at Brookvale’s heavy track and a quick turn around for both teams – the pundits would suggest that the stage was set for a sub-par encounter. However, last night’s clash had so many ebbs and flows…