Round 1 of the 2019 Premiership has just concluded and the return to on field action couldn’t come soon enough. This season, From the Stands will examine key moments from each clash then look ahead to what the following round…
Instant Reaction – Eels sign McIlwrick for 2019
The Parramatta Eels Club has signed former South Sydney Rabbitohs hooker, Matt McIlwrick on a one year contract commencing this week and concluding at the end of the 2019 NRL season. Matt has played 56 first grade games since his…
Edge Of Tomorrow – Backrowers emerge as Eels’ unlikely vanguard
After spending a season getting thrown around and bullied by opposition forwards through the ruck, the missive for 2019 was clear – get bigger, faster and stronger. The recruitment of Junior Paulo and Blake Ferguson heralded an unwavering commitment to that cause. Internally,…
Team List Tuesday – I’m Still Junior From The Block Edition
NRL Team List While he might not actually moonlight as J-Lo (or maybe he does?), the Eels have superstar expectations for Junior Paulo as the bootalicious bookend makes his return for the Blue & Gold against one of their…
The Spotlight – Negotiations With Arthur Set For June
News that the Eels will hold off contract negotiations with Brad Arthur until June has put an end to recent speculation that a coaching decision was coming within six weeks. When speculation of a first quarter review of the season…
Around The NRL – Round 1
QUICK HITS AND TALKING POINTS FROM ROUND 1 OF THE NRL 22 12 The brothers Bromwich sealed the first round victory for the Melbourne Storm with Kenneth Bromwich (47th min) and Jesse Bromwich (67th min) scoring in the second…
Whisky Musings – Round 1: Eels put trials & tribulations behind them with 20-12 win over Panthers
Round 1 Drink Of Choice – Lagavulin Single Malt 16YO It wasn’t always pretty, although the Eels certainly played at times with a flair rarely seen in such conditions, but Brad Arthur and his band of warriors buried the demons of 2018…
Post Game Grades – Round 1 at Penrith
Parramatta Eels 20 Penrith Panthers 12 The Good: Well, that is certainly a big welcome to 2019! You ask me what’s good, and I tell you BASICALLY EVERYTHING. Interestingly, only 7 of our 17 players today featured in our corresponding…
The Preview – Round 1, 2019: Eels vs Panthers
Date: Sunday, 17th March, 2019 Venue: Panthers Stadium Penrith Kick Off: 4:05pm Head Referee: Ashley Klein Assistant Referee: Chris Butler Head-to-head: Played 113 Panthers 47 Eels 63 Drawn 3 Odds: Panthers $1.50 Eels $2.65 Broadcast: Foxtel, Nine Last Four Encounters:…
Eels Pre-Season Training – Wrapping It Up Edition
With only a Captain’s Run to go, today’s opposed session wrapped up the major preparations for the Eels opening round clash against the Panthers. My training reports concluded in the week of the final trial at Penrith, but there’s a…