The bye week – for the players it’s a chance to freshen up and get over the niggling injuries. For the coaches, it’s keeping the players focussed on a job that’s nowhere near completed. For Parramatta Eels fans, it almost…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 18: Eels vs Storm
AAMI PARK, MELBOURNE, VICTORIA 8TH JULY 2017 It’s doubtful whether there would ever be a better opportunity to beat the Storm in Melbourne than this week. That would be the feeling coming into this weekend’s game. With the Storm decimated…
Storm Analysis – Getting the Job Done
There was some real heart-in-mouth moments against a spirited Bulldogs side last week, but following a Mitchell Moses field goal in extra time, our boys were able to come away with a well needed victory that now (thanks to Penrith’s…
The Spotlight – Reserve Grade (ISP) Deserves Better
In recent weeks, the Parramatta Eels have been playing in front of what I’d describe as being disappointing crowds. In our current home, ANZ Stadium, the sight of over 60000 empty seats is hardly inspiring for the athletes taking part…
Stat Attack Review – Round 17: Eels defeat Bulldogs
Eels 13 def Bulldogs 12 Crowd: 14,061 It wasn’t a game for the ages, but to defeat the Dogs and grab two points is always sweet – and that’s all that counts. Once again, the Eels were down to 16…
The Spotlight – Preparing For Finals Football
There’s a common maxim in rugby league, or indeed most sports. “We need to take it one week at a time.” You might hear other hackneyed phrases expressing a similar principle, but the message remains the same – we can’t…
Match Preview – Eels vs Bulldogs (Round 17)
Date: Thursday 29th of June Venue: ANZ Stadium Gates Open: 5:20 pm Kick off: 7:50 pm (NYC 5:35) Head Referee: Ben Cummins Assistant Referee: Peter Gough Head to head: Played 140, Eels 60, Bulldogs 75, Drawn…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 17: Eels vs Bulldogs
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…