As I mentioned at the end of Part 1, depending on the type of talent they start with, teams need to develop a strategy to have the best performing side on the park, for the least amount of outlay. …
Eels’ Recruitment Complete – The Value of Brad Arthur
The impending addition of Michael Jennings to the Parramatta roster for 2016 will complete an impressive recruitment drive by the Eels. Make no mistake, the confirmation of Jennings is merely a formality and the classy centre will be joining the…
Eels Pre-season Training – Week 2 Overview and Opinion
As we moved into the second week of the new year, my expectations from Week 1 came into focus. I’ve been chomping at the bit to get a glimpse of the attacking combinations forming at the club and I finished…
Bob O’Reilly Interview – Part 4
In the fourth and final part of our interview with Parramatta Eels legend, Bob O’Reilly, “The Bear” chats to us about life post football, his thoughts on the modern game and his hopes for the mighty Eels in season 2016.…
A Quick Look at the Salary Cap – Part 1
In light of the recent news (hint, hint) that the Parramatta Eels are pursuing (read – have effectively landed) Michael Jennings, and the impact that his arrival might have on our playing roster, I thought it best to have a…
Eels Pre-Season Training – The Team Heats Up (January 14, 2016)
Sweltering conditions again greeted the Parramatta squad as the team assembled at Old Saleyards for an early morning field session. Despite the oppressive heat, the players tackled their work in tremendous spirit. Conditioning and Skills The conditioning involved sets of…
Bob O’Reilly Interview – Part 3
The third part of The Cumberland Throw’s interview with Eels legend, Bob “The Bear” O’Reilly. In this extended viewing, Bob recounts with us the amazing 1981 Rugby League season in which Parramatta won their maiden premiership. “Ding Dong, the Witch…
Bob O’Reilly Interview – Part 2
The Cumberland Throw continues it’s “Legends” Series with Part Two of our conversation with Bob “The Bear” O’Reilly . In this next part, Bob shares his experiences about the end of his first stint at Parramatta, his time with Penrith,…
Bob O’Reilly Interview – Part 1
The Cumberland Throw continues to salute the legends of our great club, this time, we were privileged to be able to sit down with the one and only Bob “The Bear” O’Reilly. In this first part, Bob talks to…
Eels Pre-season Training – Combinations Forming (January 12, 2016)
With no respite from yesterday’s heat, the full squad engaged in a field session that focussed on combinations. Today’s observed conditioning work (apart from the blokes working hard on the sideline) basically encompassed a series of warm up and leg…