The first action of the preseason is upon us at the Parramatta Eels. In their new incarnation as a sole entity in the Canterbury Cup, they take on Blacktown Workers in a trial game at Ringrose Park. Naturally it should…
In the final round of the 2019 season, Fox League, the NRL and the Eels collaborated to provide punters with an inner sanctum experience with Brad Arthur. Viewers were provided with a glimpse of BA’s relationship and communication with players,…
You know it’s getting close to the season when I cease to report on any of the conditioning component of the pre-season training session. Blue vs Gold football action was the dominant feature as the Eels kicked off the new…
Fire up! I’m not sure whether that instruction was given this morning, but you could be forgiven for thinking that it was. It was no place for orange shirts out there in what a highly competitive, heavy hitting, opposed session.…
For the most part, the current pre-season reports have not shone too much of the spotlight on a vital member of the Eels spine – Reed Mahoney. Perhaps you’re wondering whether I’ve deliberately had him flying under the radar, or…
In the first instalment of the 2020 Rookie Watch series we took a look at one of the most promising front-row prospects for the Parramatta Eels in David Hollis. It is only fitting that his running mate in the engine…
Sometimes a training session doesn’t go as planned. The ball goes down a bit too much, passes don’t find the mark, and the team just doesn’t seem to be on the same page. If it was possible, I’d insert vision…
Is too much footy ever enough? No doubt all teams are warming into the season with an increase in opposed work. For a regular at Eels training like myself, it’s almost as good as being at the footy. And the…