Back in the late 70s and early 80s, a golden era of junior talent helped to deliver a series of premierships for the Eels. A production line of players from the Parramatta development system should have delivered similar results in…
Kane Enabled – Profiling Eels Recruit: Kane Evans
Size. Impact. Mobility. Pace. Powerhouse Eels recruit Kane Evans ticks some crucial middle forward boxes. Little wonder that he was touted as a prized 2018 signature when his contract was confirmed back in May. Yet Brad Arthur and the Parramatta…
Round 2 Spotlight – Nathan Brown (Shut It Down!)
Ladies and gentlemen, the Parramatta Eels are proud to present a true football player – Nathan Brown. In selecting the player in focus for this week, I’ve skipped those flashy backs and zeroed in on Brown for his vital role…
Spotlight: Round 1 – Mannah Makes His Mark (Again!)
Early on in the pre-season, I posed the question “Mannah or Machine?”. Having watched Tim Mannah go about his preparations for a number of seasons, I thought I had a handle on his work ethic. This year, I reckon he…
A Positioning Statement: Hooker
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article HOOKER The hooker plays a vital role in the commencement of sets in modern day rugby league. Each play stems from the play-the-ball…
A Positioning Statement: Halves
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article HALVES The commander in chief, the general and the playmaker. Just a few of the synonyms and phrases one could use to describe…
Ma’u and Matagi – Crashing Through The Barriers
Gang life in New Zealand. The young people immersing themselves in that lifestyle walk down a path of violence, drugs, alcohol and ultimately incarceration. It’s a downward spiral that can mark their papers for life – preventing them from fulfilling…