There’s a common maxim in rugby league, or indeed most sports. “We need to take it one week at a time.” You might hear other hackneyed phrases expressing a similar principle, but the message remains the same – we can’t…
Dragons Analysis – Taking Our Opportunities
After an incredibly inspiring effort against many odds to bring down the Warriors, our mighty Eels were brought back to reality at the hands of a Jonathan Thurston lead Cowboys side to register our first loss in Darwin. Despite a…
The Spotlight – Finding Consistency
“Inconsistent. That’s where we fit – middle of the road with the competition…..We take a couple of steps forward then we take a big step backwards.” With these words, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur succinctly summarised the Eels 2017 season to…
Cowboys Analysis – Territory & territory
As the Eels head to Darwin to play the last of their four home games (of the current Northern Territory Government agreement) at TIO Stadium, one can’t help but think of the impressive track record we’ve established in the mid-north.…
The Spotlight – The Territory Eels
This Saturday night, the Parramatta Eels will be taking the field in what will be their fourth premiership game in Darwin. It also marks the final year of the four year sponsorship provided by the Northern Territory Government. With decisions…
Warriors Analysis – Fringe Benefits
How good are fringe benefits ladies and gentlemen? Has anyone here been fortunate enough to receive them in their line of work? I know with the varying roles I’ve undertaken across my career to date I’ve been lucky enough to…
The Spotlight – Arthur’s Youth Policy
One of the greatest misconceptions about the Parramatta Eels under Brad Arthur’s stewardship has been the belief that he is reluctant to give young players a shot. This week I’m placing that theory under “The Spotlight” to test its validity.…
Raiders Analysis – Parting the Parramatta River & the Raiders Defensive Line
The last few years have hardly been a fun trip to Moore Park for the Blue & Gold Army, and that trend continued last Sunday afternoon when our boys went down to a very energetic and purposeful Roosters side 48-10.…
Eels Training – 17th May: The Media Welcomes Moses
In scenes reminiscent of some recent dark times, a gathering of the media at Saleyards today signalled the arrival of the latest Eels signing, Mitchell Moses. For the players, the film crews and photographers were simply a momentary distraction at…
Roosters Analysis – The Game Changer
Every season has them Eels fans. Those game changing matches that can determine the outcome of any given year. Win them and you can start looking towards top four, lose them and you fall within the pack that’s contending for…