How does a team re-group after a loss? It’s only the first round, but after the Eels big pre-season, and an impressive trial win over the Knights, dropping the Premiership points against the Panthers was an unexpected result. Letting the…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 2, 2018: Eels vs Sea Eagles
EELS vs SEA EAGLES SUNDAY, 18 MARCH 2018 – LOTTOLAND Here we go again, Many and Parra …… Every time these two clubs clash, memories are evoked of that classic Tooheys ad and the iconic jingle. The jingle transcended being…
Stat Attack Review – Round 1, 2018: Eels defeated by Panthers
STAT ATTACK REVIEW: ROUND 1 EELS – 14 (Tries: Hoffman 2, Norman. Goals: Moses 1 from 2, Norman 0 from 1) defeated by PANTHERS – 24 (Tries: Blake 2, Kikau. Goals: Cleary 6 from 6) PANTHERS STADIUM Crowd: 21,500…
From The Stands – Round 1 Reflections
The footy is back and even after an all too familiar, absolutely frustrating game from my beloved Eels, I still loved the day and of course my team. I want to start by apologising to all Parra fans and the…
The Spotlight: Eels Supporters
Way back in the late 1960s I developed a passion, an addiction, to the Parramatta club. It made little sense. Sure, they were my local team, but they were hardly the successful proposition that attracts young kids as supporters. I…
Match Day Discussion – Panthers vs Eels (Round 1)
Panthers vs Eels (Round 1) Date: Sunday 11th of March 2018 Venue: Panthers Stadium Kick off: 4:10pm (NSW cup 1:45pm) Head Referee: Ashley Klein Assistant Referee: Matt Noyen Head to head: Played 46, Panthers 22, Eels 23, drawn 1 Head…
Eels Training – March 6, 2018: Premiership Mode
Over the previous four months I’ve waxed lyrical about the pre-season preparations undertaken by the Eels. Like all clubs, the team has stepped up on previous years. That’s the nature of the beast – if you don’t aim to step…
Eels Training – March 1, 2018: The Selection Challenge
The advantage of being a regular at Eels training throughout the pre-season is the insight it provides in individual and team preparations for the year. You get a sense of who’s putting their hand up for selection, and the type…
Eels Pre-Season Report Card – 2018
Pre-season 2018 has now officially ended. Friday’s captain’s run drew a line in the sand between general training and match specific preparation. After this week, the Eels get down to the business of preparing for Round 1 opponents, the Penrith…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 21, 2018: Smith Stuns
Wednesday done and dusted. With this spirited opposed session under the belt, the Parramatta Eels are now only a captain’s run away from finishing their preparations for Saturday’s trial. After waiting till virtually the end of February for this first…