A flurry of news caught the the attention of all Parramatta fans yesterday as NRL.com reporter Michael Chammas led with the story that the Eels were close to brokering a deal for South Sydney prop George Burgess worth $1.8 million over three years.…
What We Learned – NRL Trial vs Canberra Raiders
Footy is officially back. That is always one of the biggest positives to come out of any opening trial and it still stands true tonight. The Parramatta Eels ultimately went down to the Canberra Raiders 22-20 following a bizarre sequence…
Live Blog – NRL Trial vs Canberra Raiders
After the appetiser on Thursday last week we finally get our first real of the preseason as the Parramatta Eels host the Canberra Raiders in a NRL trial at St Marys Leagues. Brad Arthur has named a strong team featuring both new recruits…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 11, 2019: Maika-ing It Interesting
What is it that all NRL clubs hope to have with their roster? Obviously you want your players in form, but first and foremost you’d like to have everyone available. Today, the Eels took another step towards that goal with…
Parramatta Eels Junior Reps vs Central Coast Roosters – Round 1, 2019
The Junior Representative fixtures kick off today with the Eels Harold Matthews and S G Ball teams travelling away to Wyong’s (Kanwal) Morry Breen Oval to take on the Central Coast Roosters. The action kicks off with the Matts at…
What We Learned – Jersey Flegg & ISP Trials vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
The first fixtures of the preseason are in the books and while the Eels failed to register a ‘W’ in either the Jersey Flegg or Intrust Super Premiership trials – it was far from all doom and gloom. Naturally anyone…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & Intrust Super Premiership Trials vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
Christmas might have that catchy jingle about how it is the most wonderful time of the year but getting that footy feeling in the air gives it a pretty good run for its money! The first proper preseason action of…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 4 & 5, 2019: Trial Week Edition
The wait is finally over for many of the squad. The first of the pre-season trials will take place this Thursday at Ringrose Park, and the players involved are champing at the bit. It’s also a significant event for our…
How An American Fell In Love With Rugby League And The Parramatta Eels
Recently, the Parramatta Eels NRL club proudly announced that their memberships had reached the 20,000 mark. With over a month to go before the season commences, this is a significant milestone. As a proud Eels member, watching from the other…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 30, 2019: First Trial Looming
The long weekend is now in the rear view mirror. Parents are rejoicing with schools open for the new year. Supermarkets are stocking up for Easter. All the road signs are indicating that the footy season is getting closer. Can…