The 2018 Premiership opener is only just over a month away, and any visitor to Saleyards today could have been excused for doing the proverbial double take. Why? It was full football kit for the squad (the players must have…
The Watchlist – Marata Niukore
As the countdown towards Season 2018 rolls on, I thought it worth taking a look at some of the up and comers in our playing ranks – players who are knocking on the door, but are yet to crack first grade…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 30: The Skilling Fields
Tuesday morning at Old Saleyards Reserve – what can be expected? Running mechanics? Skills? Another bloody hot day? If you answered yes to all of the above, you’ve got a fair idea about this morning. What wasn’t listed was a…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 29, 2018: Back Home
After last week’s camp on the beautiful Central Coast, the squad resumed their normal duties at Saleyards this morning. The feedback I’ve had about the camp was the work was demanding, but the players were able to enjoy some down…
A Centre of Excellence – The Next Strategic Challenge for the Eels Board
From the depths of the dark hole that was 2016, the Parramatta Eels have come such a long way in an incredibly short time. Let’s consider what’s been achieved and what lies ahead in the next couple of years: New…
Eels Junior Representative Trial Notes – January 27, 2018: Five Grades
Terry Lamb Reserve at Chester Hill was the venue for a massive day of trials for the Eels and Bulldogs junior elite pathway teams. A healthy crowd of spectators braved the hot conditions at a ground where securing a spot…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 23, 2018: Central Coast Camp
The Eels have re-located this week’s training to the beautiful NSW Central Coast. The Cumberland Throw is fortunate to have our coastal correspondent, Milo, on hand to catch Tuesday’s field sessions. Our thanks to Milo for this report: Mingara sporting…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 22, 2018: Playing Strong, Looking Strong
An early morning start provided little respite from the hot conditions at Old Saleyards today. Approximately 90 minutes of conditioning and ball work was on the agenda, and in a gut-busting effort, the players left little in the tank. The…
Eels Junior Rep Trial Notes – January 20, 2018: Harold Matthews v Penrith
The extreme heat forecast for later today resulted in changes to this weekend’s Junior Rep trials at St Patrick’s, Blacktown. The Tarsha Gale Cup and SG Ball matches were moved to Friday evening, with today’s Harold Matts and 15s Development…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 19, 2018: “It’s A Ghost Town!”
I’ve frequently expressed my gratitude about Eels training sessions not being behind closed doors. Additionally, I’ve been grateful for the access granted to TCT for our Tip Sheet interviews. Both are indicative of the value that Brad Arthur, the Football…