The football season is here! This is not a misprint, it’s how I’m viewing Eels training right now. Although opponent specific training doesn’t commence until the team prepares for the first match, there’s definitely a regular season feel at Old…

The footy focus rolled on at Saleyards this morning with more opposed work on the agenda. There was plenty to watch as the team honed their form in the red zone – attack and defence. Accordingly, the combinations were on show…

The 2018 Premiership opener is only just over a month away, and any visitor to Saleyards today could have been excused for doing the proverbial double take. Why? It was full football kit for the squad (the players must have…

Tuesday morning at Old Saleyards Reserve – what can be expected? Running mechanics? Skills? Another bloody hot day? If you answered yes to all of the above, you’ve got a fair idea about this morning. What wasn’t listed was a…

After last week’s camp on the beautiful Central Coast, the squad resumed their normal duties at Saleyards this morning. The feedback I’ve had about the camp was the work was demanding, but the players were able to enjoy some down…

The Eels have re-located this week’s training to the beautiful NSW Central Coast. The Cumberland Throw is fortunate to have our coastal correspondent, Milo, on hand to catch Tuesday’s field sessions. Our thanks to Milo for this report: Mingara sporting…

An early morning start provided little respite from the hot conditions at Old Saleyards today. Approximately 90 minutes of conditioning and ball work was on the agenda, and in a gut-busting effort, the players left little in the tank. The…

I’ve frequently expressed my gratitude about Eels training sessions not being behind closed doors. Additionally, I’ve been grateful for the access granted to TCT for our Tip Sheet interviews. Both are indicative of the value that Brad Arthur, the Football…

When it comes to Eels training, nothing beats a good old opposed session. If you’re passionate about the blue and gold, watching two teams of Parra players slog it out on the footy field makes the pre-season pass a little…

Was it really January 15 today? The atypical cooler conditions were certainly a welcome respite for footballers who’ve been slogging it out in the usual heat of the Sydney summer weather. Nonetheless, this conditioning/opposed session lasted just on two hours…