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.…
Stat Attack Review – Round 12: Eels vs Rabbitohs
ANZ Stadium, Sydney Crowd: 14, 218 Parramatta made a welcome return to the winner’s podium in Round 12 after posting a 22 – 16 victory over the South Sydney Rabbitohs. The Eels put on a clinic in the first…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 12: Eels vs Rabbitohs
26 May 2017 ANZ Stadium, Homebush After a promising start to the 2017 season, the Eels are mid table and have a mounting injury toll which could derail our Top 8 chances for another year. However, if we can stay…
Stat Attack Review – Round 11: Eels vs Raiders
Raiders 22 defeated Eels 16 Crowd: 10,074 Sometimes you don’t mind a loss when you see your team give their all. This game was one of those. Down by 10 after 30 mins, the Eels started their comeback and…