It’s been a few weeks since my last Bumpers Up and I make no apologies for that. Producing Eels content in 2024 has not been a pleasant exercise. Don’t get me wrong. It would be easy enough to fill this…
Eels Team List Tuesday Round 21, 2024: Last Man Standing Plus NRLW Edition
NRL Team List Round 21, Friday 8:00pm, CommBank Stadium For an injury riddled Eels team, the assignment doesn’t get much tougher than facing the might of the Melbourne Storm. The Victorian/Queensland team looks likely to welcome back the mercurial…
Eels NRLW & HNWP Pre-Season Training – June 28, 2024: Opposed Session
The NRLW preseason is around the halfway point, which is the ideal time for me to visit team training at Eric Tweedale Stadium. A longer preseason for all teams is a feature of the expanded NRLW premiership, giving teams the…
Bumpers Up – June 3, 2024: Contracts, Contracts And Even More Contracts
The Eels have bounced back to the winners list and it’s no surprise that it coincided with the return of Moses and Gutherson. Whether the team can parlay the victory over the Sharks into a run of wins remains to…
The Corner Post – May 10, 2024: Fifita Heads To Sydney, Big Name Injuries Roll On
Those injury woes continued across the NRL this week, along with huge news on the contract front. Meanwhile, excitement is building as Magic Round looms and the Women’s and Mens Origin series both promise to deliver high intensity clashes. David…
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…
The Corner Post – November 12, 2023: New Beginnings
Whatever you’re looking for in an offseason, the NRL always seems to bring it. The rep footy continued to bring the entertainment but now that it’s wrapped up, we can expect the signing news and occasional off-field drama to keep…
The Corner Post – October 28, 2023: The Player Market Heats Up
Week 2 of the Pacific test matches were a treat for Rugby League fans, with both representative mens and women’s sides continuing to provide action and excitement for keen fans in the NRL offseason. Meanwhile, there was plenty to track…
The Corner Post – October 24, 2023: What Off Season?
Each week of the offseason brings us closer to the commencement of pre-season training for the NRL clubs. As far as the Eels are concerned, finishing one week before every other team in 2023 means an early return to work,…
The Corner Post – October 7, 2023: Done And Dusted
It’s the first official week of the NRL off season – not that we have one on TCT! The 2023 premiers have been decided and now attention switches to the representative scene as rugby league nations gear up for the…