EELS – 18 (Tries: B. French, N. Brown, J. Hayne. Goals: Gutherson 3 from 3) Defeated by DRAGONS – 20 (Tries: M. Dufty x 2, E. Aitken. Goals: G. Widdop 4 from 4) @ WIN Stadium Crowd: 6,933 Wow… what…
Post Game Grades – Round 16 at Dragons
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Match Day Discussion – Dragons vs Eels (Round 16)
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Numbers Do Lie – Part 2: Halves and Half Nots
To say that Part 2 of this ongoing analytical series into Rugby League is late would be a significant understatement. Whilst I could blame the delay on the long hours associated with working as an Auditor & Data Analyst or…
The Spotlight – Parramatta’s Joint Venture With Wenty
The Parramatta Eels are currently undertaking a mid-season review of their football operations. Whilst the scope of the review has not been made public, there is a major component of the football program which should definitely come under the microscope.…
From The Stands – When The Elite Lose Form
What a mixed bag I witnessed from the stands last Friday night. From the praiseworthy to the deeply concerning, the balance unfortunately fell into debit and the result was another loss. Firstly, it’s important to praise the resilience, pride and…
Post Game Grades – Round 15 vs Rabbitohs
Parramatta Eels 24 South Sydney Rabbitohs 42 The Good: Look, the second half was brutal but our energy and attack suggests that it’s possible we could soon put it together. That’s not something I could have said with a straight…
Match Day Discussion – Eels v Rabbitohs (Round 15)
Date: Thursday, 14th June Venue: ANZ Stadium, Homebush Kick Off: 7:50 AEST Head Referee:Gerard Sutton Assistant Referee: Peter Gough Head-to-head: Played 124 – Parramatta 54, Souths 67, Drawn 3 Odds: Eels $3.60 Souths $1.30 Broadcast: Foxtel, Nine from 7:30pm Last…
From The Stands – Leadership
To win a championship, you’ve got to have a nucleus of five or six real tough, hard competitors. To win anything, the team’s got to think tough and that infiltrates into the individual. You’ve got to have a tough leader.…
Stat Attack Review – Round 14: Eels Defeat Cowboys
STAT ATTACK REVIEW: ROUND 14 EELS – 20 (Tries: J. Hayne x 2, G. Jennings, M. Jennings. Goals: C. Gutherson 2 from 4) Defeat COWBOYS – 14 (Tries: K. Feldt, M. Scott, E. Tuala. Goals: J. Thurston 1 from 3)…