I’ll make no apologies for the brevity of today’s report. Even at 8:30am the heat at Saleyards had me seriously questioning my sanity as I stood watching the backs work through a skills session. With Joey Grima running the blokes…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 10 – Don’t Hold Back!
A new day and a shift to the south-eastern Salesyard field this morning as the squad completed another conditioning/skills session. The surface on the two fields is second to none – there’d be quite a few clubs who’d be envious…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 9 – Normal Service Resumes
After last Friday’s water aerobics capers , it was back to the summer heat for today’s conditioning/skills session. Even the early start provided little respite from the warm conditions. Our crew of teachers on holidays were in attendance, so it…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 6: Summer Swim
The Saleyards’ grounds probably held as much water as Parramatta Pools as the players took the field for a combined skills and conditioning session. Fortunately, the north-western field was in use today, so Geoff, David and I were able to…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 4: Welcome to 2017
Although I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Christmas and New Year, it’s fair to say I’m chomping at the bit for the footy to return. With around 4 weeks till the Auckland 9s, you can almost smell the start of the season.…
Eels Pre-Season Training December 20 – Merry Christmas Edition
After the Open Training Member Event on Monday morning, it was back to business for the Eels with their final training session of 2016. With the NRL referees in attendance, the squad were split into two groups for a full…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 5) – Pete’s Parra History
In part 5 of his history series, Parra Pete examines the 1966 season. After finishing near the top of the table for the previous four seasons, big things were expected. Pete takes up the story: 1966 was a disappointing season…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 4) – Pete’s Parra History
The journey back in time for Eels fans continues as Parra Pete delves into the 1965 season. Here’s Part 4 of his Eels History series (check out the great old newspaper clippings): The powerbase of Rugby League throughout Australia, New…
Eels Pre-Season Training – A Quick Catch Up
Unfortunately, work has prevented getting some posts up this week. Our TCT correspondents have been in attendance and sending through some observations, so I’ll do my best to briefly summarise tonight. My thanks go to Geoff for getting down to…
Identifying Junior Talent – A Look Back Exemplifies The Challenge
Every year, squads of talented young junior footballers vie for final positions in junior representative teams. Often, many of these young players have been part of junior talent squads before advancing to these teams. Some have been brought to an…