Following an impressive, yet somewhat rusty victory over archrivals the Manly-Warringah Sea-Eagles, our Parramatta boys will be travelling south down the M1 to tackle the red V of St. George Illawarra. The early signs from the Blue & Gold were…
Eels Training – Round 2: Should We Speak Ill-awarra?
This week the Eels will journey down to the Gong as they attempt to slay the rejuvenated St George-Illawarra Dragons. Preparations moved into full gear on Tuesday with agility and skills at Saleyards, followed by Wednesday’s intense opposed session. With…
Spotlight: Round 1 – Mannah Makes His Mark (Again!)
Early on in the pre-season, I posed the question “Mannah or Machine?”. Having watched Tim Mannah go about his preparations for a number of seasons, I thought I had a handle on his work ethic. This year, I reckon he…
Stat Attack Review – Round 1: Eels vs Sea Eagles
Eels 20 defeat Sea Eagles 12 Eels: Tries – 3 C.Norman (11 min), B. French (26 min), C. Gutherson (49min) Goals – 4 Gutherson (12min, 27min) 2/3 Conversions Gutherson 2/2 (17m, 65m) Penalty Goals Here we go aga………. Oops…
Sea Eagles Analysis – Episode IV: A New Hope
Not so long ago, in a Western Sydney suburb, not so far away….. Following a period of political war and the most tumultuous year in the Club’s history, Eels management have won their first victory in the restoration of the…
Eels Training – Round 1: Sea Eagles Scheming
Back in November, TCT commenced an ambitious four months of Parramatta Eels pre-season training reports. During this period we reported on the skills, conditioning, combinations, structures and shapes that the team would take into the season proper. Although skills coaching…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 1: Eels History
Here we are – match week in the first round of the 2017 NRL season. Given that it’s team list Tuesday, I’m sure we can almost hear that first whistle. As this first stats story of 2017 hits your screens,…
Farewell Pirtek Stadium – 30 Memorable Players For 30 Years
Back in August, the Eels said their farewells to Parramatta/Pirtek Stadium. At the time, I was asked by the club if I would like to contribute to the official program for that final match against the Dragons. Having attended matches…
Eels Pre-Season Training: February 22 – The Wrap Up
This has been a challenging report to compile. After reflecting on today’s session, I found it difficult to decide upon the focus of the report. Should I simply report on what I saw or should I interpret what the squad…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 21: Commencing Count Down Engines On
It’s footy season Parramatta fans. The trials are done and dusted and the preparations now turn to round 1. In just nine days the 2017 NRL season kicks off with the Sharks taking on the Broncos, and three days later…