STATS THAT MATTA Round 1 EELS 20 (Tries: M. Jennings x 2, R. Mahoney, M. Niukore. Goals: M. Moses 2 from 4) defeat PANTHERS 12 (Tries: W. Egan, J. Tamou. Goals: N. Cleary 2 from 2) Sunday, March 17 2019…
From The Stands – Penrith Reflections, Bulldogs Anticipation
Round 1 of the 2019 Premiership has just concluded and the return to on field action couldn’t come soon enough. This season, From the Stands will examine key moments from each clash then look ahead to what the following round…
The Spotlight – Negotiations With Arthur Set For June
News that the Eels will hold off contract negotiations with Brad Arthur until June has put an end to recent speculation that a coaching decision was coming within six weeks. When speculation of a first quarter review of the season…
The Preview – Round 1, 2019: Eels vs Panthers
Date: Sunday, 17th March, 2019 Venue: Panthers Stadium Penrith Kick Off: 4:05pm Head Referee: Ashley Klein Assistant Referee: Chris Butler Head-to-head: Played 113 Panthers 47 Eels 63 Drawn 3 Odds: Panthers $1.50 Eels $2.65 Broadcast: Foxtel, Nine Last Four Encounters:…
Eels Pre-Season Training – Wrapping It Up Edition
With only a Captain’s Run to go, today’s opposed session wrapped up the major preparations for the Eels opening round clash against the Panthers. My training reports concluded in the week of the final trial at Penrith, but there’s a…
One Small Leap For Rugby League, One Giant Step For The Community
“Help others achieve their dreams, and you will achieve yours.” Les Brown Inside the historic grounds of the former Gladesville Hospital lies the organisation which has employed in excess of 20 young Eels players over the last four years.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 26, 2019: The Names Shine
For much of this pre-season I’ve highlighted the inspirational contributions of the Eels younger brigade. I make no apologies for that. They’ve added a new dimension to the preparations for the year ahead. The tight bond and determination of these…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 22, 2019: Can We Talk?
After a brief recess, it’s back to business for the Eels pre-season training blog. With the team training specifically for their Canberra trial last week, I suspended my reports. The annual school blitz has been on the agenda this week,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 11, 2019: Maika-ing It Interesting
What is it that all NRL clubs hope to have with their roster? Obviously you want your players in form, but first and foremost you’d like to have everyone available. Today, the Eels took another step towards that goal with…
Parramatta Eels Junior Reps vs Central Coast Roosters – Round 1, 2019
The Junior Representative fixtures kick off today with the Eels Harold Matthews and S G Ball teams travelling away to Wyong’s (Kanwal) Morry Breen Oval to take on the Central Coast Roosters. The action kicks off with the Matts at…