What happens in a session when the squad don’t deliver what the coaches want? Let’s just say they don’t gloss over it. I’ve written in the past that mistakes aren’t a problem in a session. It was the same for…
The Inevitable Eels Team List Post – Round One Team Prediction
What team list will Eels supporters be reading come round one in 2026? Pay no attention to mainstream media speculation. At least one journo recently read a typo on the NRL website as gospel and had the Eels extending Haze…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 18, 2025: Russell, Samrani, Williams
“The Cumberland Throw! Where were ya? You missed the start of the session!” With those words from Nathan Brown still ringing in my ears, the follow up inquisition from Scott Wisemantel had me concerned that I’d be spinning the punishment…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 16, 2025: Get That Footy Into Ya!
“Hey Throw, you’ll enjoy today, plenty of footy.” With that greeting I knew the session was going to offer plenty. After warm ups there was some tackling of bump pads and also defensive footwork drills, but from there on it…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 15, 2025: The Nines Shine As Pezet Also Stars
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve now entered the last week of training before the Christmas break. The good news is that Eels remain undefeated at the top of the ladder. (Yeah, we share that honour with 16 other teams…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 13, 2025: Special Eels Club Event Plus Opposed Session
By now, many of you will have seen the Eels media coverage of their male pathways club training on Saturday. Every grade from Harold Matthews to NRL trained together in a session that covered attack and defence drills, followed by…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2025: Doorey Makes A Statement And Kickers Receive Special Mentoring
Finally! This is the best part of any preseason – the start of 13 on 13 opposed We were told at the beginning of the week that with everyone back on deck that the squad might just dip their toe…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 9, 2025: Iongi News Ignites An Already Exciting Summer
In typical TCT podcast form, the Eels waited till after our live Tuesday news episode to drop the massive announcement about Isaiah Iongi. The gun young Eels fullback was already under lock and key for the next two years. But…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 8, 2025: Doorey Takes The Gold
It was a very warm Monday morning and the bad news for the players was that the uncomfortable conditions were merely the prelude to a stinking hot Tuesday. On a positive note, it appears that the rehab group is down…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 5, 2025: Conditions Heat Up With Smith And Da Silva Looking Lethal
What better way to start an early Friday morning than with classic Aussie rock pumping out of the Eels boombox. Chisel, Barnes and the Angels filled the air as the coaches set up the fields. My vote was for Goodbye…