As I mentioned at the end of Part 1, depending on the type of talent they start with, teams need to develop a strategy to have the best performing side on the park, for the least amount of outlay. …
Eels’ Recruitment Complete – The Value of Brad Arthur
The impending addition of Michael Jennings to the Parramatta roster for 2016 will complete an impressive recruitment drive by the Eels. Make no mistake, the confirmation of Jennings is merely a formality and the classy centre will be joining the…
A Quick Look at the Salary Cap – Part 1
In light of the recent news (hint, hint) that the Parramatta Eels are pursuing (read – have effectively landed) Michael Jennings, and the impact that his arrival might have on our playing roster, I thought it best to have a…
Eels Hookers – Who Will Rise?
Is it by circumstance or design that the four Eels hookers in 2016 are only contracted for one year? That’s right; Nathan Peats, Isaac De Gois, Kaysa Pritchard and Cameron King are on the last year of their current deal…
Club Culture – Does it Equate To Belief?
With 2015 behind us, and the serious business of the 2016 Premiership campaign about to dawn, I find myself believing that success for the Parramatta Eels can be a reality in the near future. Please allow me a little latitude here.…
The Centre Question
Here’s what we believe at TCT: Lafai and Hiku – there was a genuine interest but the prices became well above their genuine value. Firstly, there wasn’t going to be a bidding war from Parra. Secondly, when figures start to…
Beau Scott – Risk and Reward
While the Kieran Foran signing and subsequent self-inflicted circus that it created captured most of the 2016 recruitment headlines, the pending arrival of Beau Scott could turn out to be a masterstroke by Brad Arthur. It is the second year…
Discipline – The Final Frontier
Discipline. Is this the key for Parramatta to unlock the door to a finals appearance in 2016? Listen to any of the coaching staff and they will emphasise its importance. Read the statistics from 2015 and they are damning. From…
Michael Gordon – Profile of a Recruit
What value does any team place on having a quality fullback? That question will likely be answered by Parramatta’s acquisition of the classy Michael Gordon for the 2016 Premiership. Undoubtedly, the lack of an experienced custodian was a crucial factor…
Setting a Benchmark In Attitude
The recent images and videos made available from the Parramatta Eels Media Department have made for interesting viewing. We’ve been given unprecedented access as the players have been pushed through a searching fitness program designed to both increase their stamina…