Changing clubs via a five year deal is a massive gamble. It might even verge on the absurd when it involves gaining an early release from a recently signed long term contract with the team that’s been your home for just…
David Gower – The Clubman Who Demands Selection
In a bygone era, our wonderful code of rugby league was littered with clubmen. For the uninitiated, these were players who, regardless of what grade they were selected in, became club stalwarts giving their all for the team. Many were…
The Watchlist – Dylan Brown
Back for another year, The Watchlist takes a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade at the Eels. If you…
The Spotlight – The New Breed: Monitoring Emerging Eels
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…
Vale Arch Brown
The Cumberland Throw were saddened to hear of the recent passing of Arch Brown, player number 231 for the Parramatta Eels. Arch was a goal kicking winger blessed with exceptional pace. He was a prized signature for the Eels after…
The Watchlist – Ray Stone
There is a growing thought around rugby league that Beau Scott will call time on an outstanding career at the end of either 2018 or 2019. “Wait. Beau Scott? I came here for Ray Stone!”, I hear you protest. You might think a…
The Watchlist – Jaeman Salmon
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…
The Watchlist – Marata Niukore
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…
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…