NRL Team List Pundits across the wider NRL seem to be setting the bar pretty low for the Parramatta Eels in 2019 and in light of their efforts last year that probably isn’t too unfair. Even so, there is…
Stat Attack – Flipping That Opening Round Coin
New season. New Hope. Sounds like familiar territory for Eels supporters. Given how poorly the team started last year, Parramatta will definitely be looking to kick off with a win. But how do you go about predicting an opening round…
What We Learned – Super Saturday Trials vs Penrith Panthers
The Parramatta Eels closed the books on the preseason with a full-day of trials against the Penrith Panthers on a near-perfect Saturday afternoon. Narrow losses in the Jersey Flegg (18-8) and Canterbury Cup (10-8) were mitigated by an excellent display…
Rookie Watch 2019 – Ethan Parry
You best believe the Parramatta Eels are fired up when it comes to bouncing back from the disastrous ventures of the 2018 season. From a forensic review and audit of their football operations to arguably their strongest recruitment class in Brad…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 26, 2019: The Names Shine
For much of this pre-season I’ve highlighted the inspirational contributions of the Eels younger brigade. I make no apologies for that. They’ve added a new dimension to the preparations for the year ahead. The tight bond and determination of these…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 22, 2019: Can We Talk?
After a brief recess, it’s back to business for the Eels pre-season training blog. With the team training specifically for their Canberra trial last week, I suspended my reports. The annual school blitz has been on the agenda this week,…
Eels miss their boy George but show forward progress is the plan
A flurry of news caught the the attention of all Parramatta fans yesterday as NRL.com reporter Michael Chammas led with the story that the Eels were close to brokering a deal for South Sydney prop George Burgess worth $1.8 million over three years.…
What We Learned – NRL Trial vs Canberra Raiders
Footy is officially back. That is always one of the biggest positives to come out of any opening trial and it still stands true tonight. The Parramatta Eels ultimately went down to the Canberra Raiders 22-20 following a bizarre sequence…
Live Blog – NRL Trial vs Canberra Raiders
After the appetiser on Thursday last week we finally get our first real of the preseason as the Parramatta Eels host the Canberra Raiders in a NRL trial at St Marys Leagues. Brad Arthur has named a strong team featuring both new recruits…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 11, 2019: Maika-ing It Interesting
What is it that all NRL clubs hope to have with their roster? Obviously you want your players in form, but first and foremost you’d like to have everyone available. Today, the Eels took another step towards that goal with…