Spoiler alert. There will be many positives in this report. If you’re not here for this, it’s best to give today’s post a wide berth. Now that we’ve got that out of the way, the first news is that the…
The Spotlight – January 23, 2024: Eels Immediate Needs Vs Future Investment
Imagine being involved in recruitment and retention at a development club. On the one hand you risk criticism for your club either not producing enough local first grade products or losing young talent to other clubs. On the other hand,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 22, 2024: Monday Menu
Your recipe for a productive morning field session at Kellyville. Entrée “Sprints a la Elkin” After warming them up, take the squad through a series of sprints. Some individuals can be placed alongside each other for comparison but most…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 19, 2024: Big Footy Friday
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…
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 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 Pre-Season Training – December 20, 2023: Stop It Browny, Stop It!
The Eels final field session for 2023 has been completed, and my insanity has been confirmed. Imagine choosing to stand in the wind and rain to watch a training run! At least I wasn’t on my own. Yes, the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 13, 2023: Changing It Up
Technical and tactical training that pushes conditioning work? That’s how I’d describe Wednesday’s field session at Kellyville. The pace of the session was unrelenting as the squad alternated between two fields of stations, often running as they transitioned to the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2023: The Return Of The King, Sort Of
When the preseason commenced, there were a number of players rehabilitating from injuries or operations. One of those was the King, Clint Gutherson, whom we last saw hobbling off the field in the Eels Round 26 victory over the Panthers.…