Back on the 21st March 2018, after watching Parra’s painful and embarrassing Round 2 loss to Manly at Brookie, I wrote the following: “ Integrity, Respect, Excellence (and Honesty) – find this in your performance, restore the pride – and we’ll…
Breaking Eels News – Brad Arthur Signs A Two Year Extension
In a massive vote of confidence, news is breaking that the Parramatta Eels have extended the contract of coach Brad Arthur until the end of 2024. Stability has been the key to the Eels consistent performances, and that consistency has…
Bumpers Up – The Fake, The Fields, The Force, The Footy
Welcome to the first edition of Bumpers Up for 2021. For those unacquainted with this column, expect my take on the latest Eels news, be it from mainstream media or exclusive to TCT. In turn, you can return fire on…
From The Stands – What A Week!
From the Stands is more often than not reflective in its approach. It regularly looks back on the last match. But after reflecting on this past week, there was far more to consider than just another victory. On Sunday, we…
The Spotlight – Steering The Eels Ship
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. —Publilius Syrus Troubled waters. It’s strange that deferring to the metaphorical seems appropriate when describing the reality of confronting the financial and medical catastrophe of the Coronavirus. However, rugby league…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 5, 2020: Coaches Edition
In the final round of the 2019 season, Fox League, the NRL and the Eels collaborated to provide punters with an inner sanctum experience with Brad Arthur. Viewers were provided with a glimpse of BA’s relationship and communication with players,…
Reaction – Has Arthur Set The Standard For Fan Access?
Last night, the NRL360 program was the vehicle for NRL Media to provide an unparalleled inner sanctum experience. Viewers witnessed a mic’d up Brad Arthur instructing, analysing, reacting, and feeding back to his Parramatta Eels as they took on the…
The Spotlight – Negotiations With Arthur Set For June
News that the Eels will hold off contract negotiations with Brad Arthur until June has put an end to recent speculation that a coaching decision was coming within six weeks. When speculation of a first quarter review of the season…
The Review We Had to Have – Part 1
The Review We Had to Have When Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Officer, Bernie Gurr, announced 4-5-weeks ago that the Club was undertaking an 8-week Football Department review, it was met with mixed reactions across the Eels fan base. Some questioned…
The Spotlight – Brad Arthur
This is a post inspired by the vindictive words of an egotistical shock-jock. Unfortunately his words have a small chorus of supporters in his corner. I am both dismayed and disgusted by attacks on Brad Arthur by such media personalities…