Parramatta Eels 2017 Downer NRL Auckland Nines squad Nathan Brown Kenny Edwards Jamal Fogarty Bevan French David Gower Clint Gutherson Josh Hoffman George Jennings Cameron King Suaia Matagi Tepai Moeroa Corey Norman (c) Marata Niukore Scott Schulte Rory O’Brien Semi…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 26: (Or What I Did On Australia Day)
Where to begin? There was almost too much to take in this morning, so much so that I almost considered not writing a report. To be honest, I’m not sure that any write up would do it justice. Action aplenty,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 24: Afternoon Delight
In a change to routine, the Eels squad hit the fields late in the day for a skills/agility session. Under cooler, grey skies the players went through their paces to deliver another session that was sure to challenge the selection…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 23: The Heat Is On!
Toughest pre-season ever? Every league fan is used to that hackneyed phrase. The reality is that every NRL coach would be looking for their season preparations to be a step up on the year before. A more accurate terminology would…
Parramatta District Representative Trials Notes – January 21
The Eels traveled to Patrician Brothers Blacktown on Saturday where they were hosted by the Penrith Panthers. A massive array of talent was on display for both clubs from the Under 14s Talent Squads right through to the SG Ball…
Parramatta District Representative Trials – Loving The Grassroots Footy
What a day! What a venue! What a crowd! St Pats College at Blacktown was the host for Saturday’s junior rugby league representative trials between the Parramatta Eels and the Penrith Panthers. This was grassroots footy at its finest. With…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 20: The Ole Switcheroo!
The end of another week of the pre-season is upon us, and the players were probably glad to see the back of this one. No doubt the squad were feeling the strain of the physically demanding conditioning and the relentless…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 19: Blood Brothers
Under much cooler grey skies the Parramatta squad took to the Saleyards fields for today’s skills/conditioning session. The spectators in attendance were duly treated to some impressive team and individual performances as the players continued their build up for the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 16: Manu Monday
It was an early start at Saleyards today and those of us lucky enough to attend were treated to the return of Manu Ma’u to the training field. Manu has enjoyed some well deserved time off after the Four Nations…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 13: “Fry”Day Footy
Another scorcher for Eels training at Saleyards today. If you cracked an egg onto that running track, I reckon it would have cooked up in quick time. These blokes really earn their money during the pre-season. It was a mix…