NRL Team List Pundits across the wider NRL seem to be setting the bar pretty low for the Parramatta Eels in 2019 and in light of their efforts last year that probably isn’t too unfair. Even so, there is…
Stat Attack – Flipping That Opening Round Coin
New season. New Hope. Sounds like familiar territory for Eels supporters. Given how poorly the team started last year, Parramatta will definitely be looking to kick off with a win. But how do you go about predicting an opening round…
One Small Leap For Rugby League, One Giant Step For The Community
“Help others achieve their dreams, and you will achieve yours.” Les Brown Inside the historic grounds of the former Gladesville Hospital lies the organisation which has employed in excess of 20 young Eels players over the last four years.…
Live Blog – District Representatives Round 5 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Harold Matthews kicks off at 10:00AM. Stay tuned for reports from then on. SG Ball 1 – Joshua Tuipuotu 2 – Christian Savaiinaea 3 – Viliami Penisini 4 – Samuel Loizou 5 – Matthew Komolafe 6 – Tyler Field…
What We Learned – Super Saturday Trials vs Penrith Panthers
The Parramatta Eels closed the books on the preseason with a full-day of trials against the Penrith Panthers on a near-perfect Saturday afternoon. Narrow losses in the Jersey Flegg (18-8) and Canterbury Cup (10-8) were mitigated by an excellent display…
Live Blog – Canterbury Cup Trial vs Penrith Panthers
Wentworthville Magpies squad 1. Bevan French 2. Greg Leleisiuao 3. Josh Hoffman 4. Ethan Parry 5. Maika Sivo 6. Jaeman Salmon 7. Rhys Davies 8. Kane Evans 9. Brad Keighran 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Andrew Davey 12. Salesi Fainga’a 13.…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Trial vs Penrith Panthers
Eels Jersey Flegg Squad 1. Sione Fonua 2. Taufa Afu 3. Tuimavave Afualo 4. JP Nohra 5. William Kei 6. Clayton Faullalo 7. Bailey Biondi-Odo 8. James Porter 9. Nick Tilburg 10. Aistasi James 11. Charbel Tasipale 12. Arron Shelford…
Rookie Watch 2019 – Ethan Parry
You best believe the Parramatta Eels are fired up when it comes to bouncing back from the disastrous ventures of the 2018 season. From a forensic review and audit of their football operations to arguably their strongest recruitment class in Brad…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 26, 2019: The Names Shine
For much of this pre-season I’ve highlighted the inspirational contributions of the Eels younger brigade. I make no apologies for that. They’ve added a new dimension to the preparations for the year ahead. The tight bond and determination of these…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 22, 2019: Can We Talk?
After a brief recess, it’s back to business for the Eels pre-season training blog. With the team training specifically for their Canberra trial last week, I suspended my reports. The annual school blitz has been on the agenda this week,…