It’s hard to believe that the Eels pre-season is nearly over. Next week the team will be preparing for the first trial at Kogarah. Earlier this week, a short camp down Gerringong way continued the summer with a difference. Some…
Bumpers Up – February 7, 2024: Is An NRL Rule Crackdown Imminent?
Welcome to the first edition of Bumpers Up for 2024. I have been particularly busy with compiling training reports, but with the Eels venturing to a training camp down south this week, I’ve been able to finally get stuck into…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 2, 2024: The Battle For Centre Heats Up
Who gets your vote for the left centre spot at the Eels? My December call had been for Morgan Harper, but Bailey Simonsson edged ahead throughout January. Then just when I thought that the incumbent Simonsson had penned his name…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 31, 2024: Making Football The Only Focus
The end of January is upon us and less than three weeks remain till the first of the NRL trials. And the focus from the Eels training track at Kellyville today? Footy, footy and then more footy! When the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 29, 2024: Moses Delivers The Collision
After finishing last week with a big opposed session on Thursday morning, and the annual cricket challenge on Thursday afternoon, the Eels hit the training track today fresh off a three day long weekend. Warm ups and sprints commenced this…
The Spotlight – January 23, 2024: Eels Immediate Needs Vs Future Investment
Imagine being involved in recruitment and retention at a development club. On the one hand you risk criticism for your club either not producing enough local first grade products or losing young talent to other clubs. On the other hand,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 19, 2024: Big Footy Friday
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…