Cooler conditions greeted the players for the commencement of this morning’s skills session. Quite a bit of kicking, and a friendly dose of banter, was the order of the day. TCT correspondent, Geoff, was again in attendance and has kindly…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 8 – On The Same Page
It was a surprisingly intensive skills session on the fields of Old Salesyards today. Plenty of sharply executed ball work was on show as the Eels continued to hone their combinations. One of TCT’s trusted correspondents was in attendance this…
TCT Crystal Ball – Round 1 Lineup Predictions
I don’t know what you guys fill your time with over summer, but as you can probably tell from our website and social media contributions, all we do here at TCT is sit around thinking about the next NRL season.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 7 – Mannah Or Machine?
It was welcome back to the majority of the NRL squad when the Eels hit the fields at Old Salesyards today. With the exception of Semi Radradra and Manu Ma’u, all currently contracted players were in attendance. With thanks to…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 3: The Cougar’s Way
On a day that felt like an early taste of summer, the Eels squad took to Salesyards Field 1 for an extended fitness and ball work session. To be honest, it was a surprise to witness ball work during the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 1: Welcome The Fog!
It’s the first day of November, the first day of Eels pre-season training, and a brilliant day to be at the Old Salesyards facility. If you’re like me, you are probably champing at the bit for the new season to…
Eels Training – Captain’s Run 3rd September
Sunny but windy conditions greeted the Eels for their final Captains run of 2016. For the players, it marks the penultimate day of the season. In a year in which a deserved finals appearance will not be possible, I can…
The Refereeing Crisis – It’s Real!
Without doubt, being an NRL referee would be a tough gig. Every decision, every error, winds up under the microscope and you certainly don’t find social media sites that are dedicated to referee fandom. However, as well paid professionals in…
Eels Captain’s Run – July 16 (It’s The Vibe)
In writing about today’s Captain’s Run, it needs to be noted that certain aspects will not be disclosed. This relates to positional changes and strategy. With that in mind I will provide what I can about how the team is…
Eels Training July 12 – Another Day In “Parradise”
Let’s be honest. In rolling up to Parramatta Eels training today, I was fully aware that I would be far from the only spectator. The sight of outside broadcast vans parked outside the facility foreshadowed what was about to transpire.…