How do you know that the NRL season is getting closer? How about a training session featuring full contact opposed footy with NRL referees in charge! On arrival at Kellyville today, the sight of the NRL team in their playing…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 10, 2024: The Countdown Begins
It’s back on Parra people. Our mighty Eels have returned to the training track after a two week re-charge of the batteries. The countdown to the opening round has started. The period after the Christmas break is my favourite part…
Bumpers Up – December 29, 2023: Eels New Year’s Eve Edition
New Year’s Eve is upon us as we reflect on the year just gone and what lies ahead. On a personal level, 2023 was a bastard of a year for me. The Eels had their share of sadness too with…
Eels Round One 2024 NRL And NSW Cup Team Lists – An Early Prediction
With the pre-Christmas section of the pre-season behind us, it’s time for my early tip for the Eels round one team. There is yet to be any game condition opposed football at training, so there’s a big unknown in making…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 18, 2023: Moretti Lays Down The Challenge
In what could be viewed as a Christmas present for Eels supporters, two of the big men were running with the rehab group in today’s field session. It was only a light run for both Junior and Wiremu who…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 13, 2023: Changing It Up
Technical and tactical training that pushes conditioning work? That’s how I’d describe Wednesday’s field session at Kellyville. The pace of the session was unrelenting as the squad alternated between two fields of stations, often running as they transitioned to the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2023: The Return Of The King, Sort Of
When the preseason commenced, there were a number of players rehabilitating from injuries or operations. One of those was the King, Clint Gutherson, whom we last saw hobbling off the field in the Eels Round 26 victory over the Panthers.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 6 & 8, 2023: Contact Opposed Begins, Defence Dominates
By now most of you would have watched Project PARRAdise. As a behind the scenes look into one of the preseason experiences for the players, it ticked many boxes. It was evident from the footage that this was an unexpected…
The Corner Post – December 7, 2023: Massive Injury News And Signings Roll On
If you thought last week was a big way to kick off the first month of summer, think again. Rugby league continues to heat up with significant injuries, signings, and an award or two occupying the headlines. Its time…
Bumpers Up – December 5, 2023: From Past To Present In PARRAdise
It’s been quite the week in PARRAdise. Admittedly we’ve had nothing in the way of new NRL signings, but that doesn’t mean it’s been all quiet on the Blue and Gold front. We’ve thanked a loyal servant for decades of…