Home Sweet Home! After an NRL missionary stint in the top end, with the truckload of goodwill that accompanied the community visits and coaching sessions, it was back to the Old Saleyards base for the Parramatta Eels today. And didn’t…
A Realistic And Responsible Contract – What Kent Won’t Report About Hayne
In recent days, Paul Kent has been unrelenting in his criticism of the NRL. His dissatisfaction stems from the Parramatta Eels valuing Jarryd Hayne at $500K in a one year deal with the club. With platforms stretching across radio, television,…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 4, 2017: Getting Ready For Alice
What a difference a couple of days makes! On Friday, the conditions were possibly more challenging than the 6km that the players covered during the session. Today, cool and overcast weather made training substantially easier for the squad. It’s unlikely…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 1, 2017: Bruno’s Back And Cooking
Here’s a Mediterranean recipe for you. Begin with a base of the first day of summer. Liberally spread a layer of warm, humid conditions. Mix in the toughest conditioning session of the pre-season. Bake for 90 relentless minutes. Yes, Friday…
Astute Cap Management Secures Hayne Without Leaving the Well Dry
With the return of Jarryd Hayne now officially confirmed by the Parramatta Eels, it’s time to separate fact from conjecture; and perhaps the greatest conjecture surrounds the following question: Have the Eels sacrificed other signings for Hayne’s contract? The answer…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 30, 2017: Hayne Clickbait Edition
Thursday morning was business as usual at Old Saleyards. Elsewhere, critical mass approached as the media feasted upon the news of Jarryd Hayne requesting a release from the Titans. A couple of months ago I documented my opinion by writing…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28, 2017: Stop! Mannah Time.
Apologies to begin this report. Having just returned from a brief trip across the ditch, I’m now plagiarising supporter signs. If only I possessed Forty20’s flair for creative titles. With that out of the way, my thanks to Parrathruandthru for…
Eels Unveil Their New Jersey – Honouring The Past And Solidifying An Identity
Today, Parramatta Eels CEO Bernie Gurr launched the jersey that the club will wear from 2018 onwards. In a massive nod to the history of the Eels, the hooped design made famous during the 1960s will take the club forward…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 21, 2017: It’s The Vibe
Week three of pre-season training has commenced and the majority of the players not involved in the Rugby League World Cup have returned. Those to reacquaint themselves with Saleyards this week included Edwards, Norman, Smith, King, Vave, Gower and Hoffman.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 17, 2017: This Is Not A Drill (Actually It Is)
A training report from mid-November about a session involving ball skills for most of the 90 minutes? There’s still plenty of conditioning and running mechanics to report on, but this pre-season continues to deliver its surprises. Here’s the rundown on…