NRL Team List Is it fair to suggest that this trial carries the most expectation for the two fan-bases involved out of any this weekend? Wests Tigers fans and the handful of genuine Roosters stalwarts will be glued to…
Whisky Musings – Super Early Trial Edition
Super Early Trial Edition Drink Of Choice – Balvenie Double Wood 12YO A mammoth fortnight at work covering for a staffing crisis almost magically parted way to allow me to attend the first proper Jersey Flegg and Intrust Super…
The Watchlist – Jaeman Salmon
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & ISP Trials vs North Sydney
It is time folks. After what felt like the longest off and preseason in a long, long time, we have finally arrived at the trialling period! Sixties manned the fort in spectacular fashion in my lengthy absence with his brilliant…
Eels Junior Representative Trial Notes – January 27, 2018: Five Grades
Terry Lamb Reserve at Chester Hill was the venue for a massive day of trials for the Eels and Bulldogs junior elite pathway teams. A healthy crowd of spectators braved the hot conditions at a ground where securing a spot…
National Youth Competition – Bidding A Fond Farewell
Ten years. What a ride it’s been for the National Youth Competition (NYC). So, as we draw the final curtain, it’s worth reflecting back on Parra’s journey. For those who stay to the end of this post, a special video…
Live Blog – Holden Cup Grand Final vs Manly Sea Eagles
Parramatta Eels NYC side 1. Anthony Layoun 2. Greg Leleisiuao 3. Dane Aukafolau 4. Noel Aukafolau 5. John Fonua 6. Dean Matterson (c) 7. Dylan Brown 8. Sean Keppie 9. Denzal Tonise (c) 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Dylan Clifford…
NYC Grand Final Insider – The Spine
We cap off a massive week of NYC blogging (seriously, check this, this, this and this out if you haven’t already!) with the third and final installment of the NYC Grand Final Insider. With the forward pack and back line…
The Tip Sheet – Episode 4: Anthony Field, Parramatta Eels Recruitment and Retention Manager
Direct Link After recently taking you deep into the operations of our NRL squad with exhaustive chats with Steve Murphy (Assistant Coach & Backs Coach) and the now departed Peter Gentle (Assistant Coach & Forwards Coach) we now flip the focus onto the…
NYC Grand Final Insider – The Back Line
In Part 1 of the NYC Grand Final Insider we took a look at the 9 forwards that will take the fight to the Manly Sea Eagles through the middle and on the edges. Now in Part 2 we will shift…