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…
NRL Indigenous Round – Recognising Eels Aboriginal Heritage
Parramatta – is there an NRL club name as readily recognised for its link to Aboriginal people? Taken as an anglicised version of Burramatta, its meaning refers to either “Place of the eels” or “place where the eels lie”. The…
Eels Training – 8th May: The Carnivals Are Over
With the Representative Weekend now behind them, all NRL clubs will be returning their focus to this weekend’s premiership clashes. No doubt league lovers have enjoyed the carnival atmosphere from the Pacific Tests and the City/Country clash, but the reality…
Cowboys Analysis – Competitive Advantage
Townsville. If ever there’s a place the Eels hate to play, it’s Townsville. In fact it weren’t for a game played almost 7 years ago to the day (Round 7, Friday 23rd April, 2010) the Blue and Gold of Parramatta…
Panthers Analysis – Who Wants It EVEN More?
Exhale Blue and Gold Army, our team is in the winner’s circle again, albeit for now. Following a come from behind victory over the under siege Wests Tigers are boys enter the Penrith game this afternoon with a bit of…
Match Preview – Eels vs Panthers (Round 8)
Date: Saturday 22nd of April Venue: ANZ Stadium Gates Open: 12:30 pm Kick off: 3:00 pm (NYC 12:40) Head Referee: Gavin Badger Assistant Referee: Jon Stone Head to head: Played 93, Eels 55, Panthers 37, Drawn 1 Head to…
An Eels Easter – A Supporter’s Four Day Odyssey
“You unlock this door with the key of loyalty. Beyond it is another dimension – a dimension of hope, a dimension of resilience, a dimension of faith. You’re moving into a land of both joy and challenges, of good times…
Tigers Analysis – Who Wants It More?
A spirited effort last start against the Kieran Foran led Warriors wasn’t enough for our boys to steal victory across the Tasman in Round 6, which now leaves our Eels boys 2-4 heading into the annual Easter Monday clash with…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 7: Eels vs Tigers
Here we are again. One day away from Easter Monday and the tradition continues with a big Easter showdown between the Eels and Tigers. This game always draws a big crowd and I can’t see this game being any different.…