29TH JUNE 2017 ANZ STADIUM After a well-deserved week off the Eels come up against our old nemesis in the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs. Our first Thursday game of the year, but get used to it with another 3 to come.…
The Spotlight – 2018 NRL Salary Cap
The NRL Salary Cap – next to referees and their decisions, it’s possibly the most contentious topic in footy circles. Understandably so, because this magical number impacts every single club. Following the sudden surge in player signings and the resultant…
Dragons Analysis – Taking Our Opportunities
After an incredibly inspiring effort against many odds to bring down the Warriors, our mighty Eels were brought back to reality at the hands of a Jonathan Thurston lead Cowboys side to register our first loss in Darwin. Despite a…
The Referees’ Tip Sheet – A Parody
All football teams are provided with tip sheets about their opposition each week. They remind the players about what their opponents are likely to throw at them, or maybe highlight weaknesses that can be exploited. Some time back, for a…
Cowboys Analysis – Territory & territory
As the Eels head to Darwin to play the last of their four home games (of the current Northern Territory Government agreement) at TIO Stadium, one can’t help but think of the impressive track record we’ve established in the mid-north.…
Match Preview – Eels vs Cowboys (Round 14)
Date: Saturday 10th of June Venue: TIO Stadium Gates Open: 5:00pm Kick off: 7:30 pm (NYC 5:15) Head Referee: Adam Gee Assistant Referee: Gavin Reynolds Head to head: Played 35, Eels 18, Cowboys 16, drawn 1 Head to head odds:…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 14: Eels vs Cowboys
10TH JUNE 2017 TIO STADIUM, DARWIN, NORTHERN TERRITORY We now officially head into the second half of the 2017 NRL Competition and the Eels sit in 8th place. This week Parramatta faces the Cowboys for a second time this season.…
Warriors Analysis – Fringe Benefits
How good are fringe benefits ladies and gentlemen? Has anyone here been fortunate enough to receive them in their line of work? I know with the varying roles I’ve undertaken across my career to date I’ve been lucky enough to…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 13: Eels v Warriors
FRIDAY, 2nd JUNE 2017 ANZ STADIUM, SYDNEY This week we see the Eels v Warriors Version 2.0 or Eels v Foran V2.0. Any way you look at it, the Eels need to keep on their winning ways to keep in…
The Spotlight – Arthur’s Youth Policy
One of the greatest misconceptions about the Parramatta Eels under Brad Arthur’s stewardship has been the belief that he is reluctant to give young players a shot. This week I’m placing that theory under “The Spotlight” to test its validity.…