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…
A Positioning Statement: Centres
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article CENTRES Footwork, pace, skill and defensively strong. Those are the prerequisites to make it as a centre in rugby league in the modern…
A Positioning Statement: Wingers
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article WINGERS The winger in the modern day game is no longer just your fast man. He has to not just be able…
Auckland 9’s Assault – Eels We’d Like To See
It’s that time of year again. All of the clubs have returned from their Christmas break and the players are putting their hands up for inclusion in the various trial teams or Auckland 9s squads. We all know that the…
A Positioning Statement: Fullback
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article Fullback The modern day fullback position is one of the most aerobically demanding positions in rugby league. When one considers the amount…
A Positioning Statement: Your Guide to the Eels 2017 Roster
Eels fans, it has been a long and arduous year. When one considers the roller-coaster ride that all associated to the blue and gold have been on in 2016, you could excuse us for having enough rugby league for the…
Kirisome Auva’a – Along The Parramatta Road To Redemption
Rugby League is an incredible sport. For many people, it’s a code that provides fitness, a sense of community and the forging of life-long friendships. For a small group of elite young players, it offers the financial rewards and life…