To this point we have covered off Fullbacks, Wingers, Centres, Five Eighths and Halfbacks. Now we get to a position that might just draw the greatest debate. The position is one for the purists, for the discerning fans who value…
Eels Rookie Watch 2025: The Forwards
Sixties has been doing a typically excellent job keeping us all informed of the happenings out of Kellyville in one of the most important preseasons for club in a long, long time. Amidst all of his reports has been the…
Jake Arthur – A Deserved Debut Which Writes The Next Arthur Chapter
“If I considered all the reasons why I wouldn’t pick him, there’s only one, and that’s because of his surname, which isn’t good enough.” These words from Brad Arthur, as reported by Christian Nicolussi in the Sydney Morning Herald, provide…
The Tip Sheet Live (Special Edit) – Brett Kenny: Parramatta‘s Immortal
As part of our recent “Live from Parra Leagues” edition of The Tip Sheet, we were privileged to interview Eels legend, Brett Kenny. That word “legend” is often overused when reflecting on the careers of past players, but in…
Haze Dunster To Debut
The shock suspension of centre Michael Jennings has stunned the NRL world. The longer term ramifications for him and the Eels will play out and be covered by the media in the coming days and weeks. More immediately, the…
The Spotlight – Stefano’s JETS Star Pathway To An Eels Debut
On Sunday, Stefano Utoikamanu becomes Eels player number 807. As with many young debutants, few punters have had the opportunity to watch him live, and only some of his journey has been told. TCT has covered his past footballing…
The Spotlight – Junior Paulo: Beauty In The Eyes Of Eels Beholders
Strength without agility is a mere mass.” Fernando Pessoa What an imposing football sight is the Eels’ Junior Paulo! Opponents know that any collision will be an unpleasant encounter. Defenders who try to wrap their arms around him and wrestle…
The Spotlight – Dylan Brown
How easy would it be to board the Dylan Brown hype train? After the praise for his debut season, and the accolades for what he’s produced in 2020, some would suggest that the locomotive has already departed the station with…
NRL Nines 2020 – Eels Squad Announcement and Analysis
Here we go NRL and Parra Eels tragics! The 2020 Club Nines kicks off in Perth this Friday, and for many of us the first serious top grade action of the season can’t come soon enough. The Parramatta squad has…
Rookie Watch – Sam Hughes
In the first instalment of the 2020 Rookie Watch series we took a look at one of the most promising front-row prospects for the Parramatta Eels in David Hollis. It is only fitting that his running mate in the engine…