How do you know that the NRL season is getting closer? How about a training session featuring full contact opposed footy with NRL referees in charge! On arrival at Kellyville today, the sight of the NRL team in their playing…
The Tip Sheet – 2024 Ep 2: Boot Swappin’ Boogie
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Great Junior Aussie Boot Swap, a new sponsor and some wet and wild weather headline a quiet week for the Eels, the NRL and The Tip Sheet. The show…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 17, 2024: Hello Gutho
Good morning to the King! Eels Captain Clint Gutherson took the first significant steps towards a round one return when he hit the field for some opposed work at Kellyfield today. Though wearing the fluoro orange vest indicating no contact,…
Eels Junior Rep Trials – January 13 vs Bulldogs
It is with many thanks to Parrathruandthru that we present these notes from today’s trials. A medical issue prevents my attendance and our good friend of the Throw is sending these updates. This is also an all day event with…
The Tip Sheet – 2024 Ep 1: The Vegas Think Tank
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The new year kicks off at a leisurely pace for The Tip Sheet with a relatively no-nonsense holiday period for the code. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint get back to work…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 10, 2024: The Countdown Begins
It’s back on Parra people. Our mighty Eels have returned to the training track after a two week re-charge of the batteries. The countdown to the opening round has started. The period after the Christmas break is my favourite part…
Bumpers Up – December 29, 2023: Eels New Year’s Eve Edition
New Year’s Eve is upon us as we reflect on the year just gone and what lies ahead. On a personal level, 2023 was a bastard of a year for me. The Eels had their share of sadness too with…
Eels Round One 2024 NRL And NSW Cup Team Lists – An Early Prediction
With the pre-Christmas section of the pre-season behind us, it’s time for my early tip for the Eels round one team. There is yet to be any game condition opposed football at training, so there’s a big unknown in making…
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 101: Season’s Greetings, Gravy Day & The Final Podcast Of The Year
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! 2023 wraps up with a festive episode of The Tip Sheet as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint talk the the latest happenings for the Eels and wider NRL. The Great Australian…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 18, 2023: Moretti Lays Down The Challenge
In what could be viewed as a Christmas present for Eels supporters, two of the big men were running with the rehab group in today’s field session. It was only a light run for both Junior and Wiremu who…