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…
The Sleeping Giant Awakens (Part 3) – Pete’s Parra History
With thanks to Parra Pete, we continue with our 1960’s Eels history series. The 1964 season was a season much anticipated by the parochial Parramatta faithful. It was the third year under the regime of Ken (Killer) Kearney, and it…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 30 – Central Coast Camp
Last week the Parramatta Eels shifted their training base to a camp at Shelley Beach on the NSW Central Coast. TCT correspondent Mitchy was able to swing by for their field work at Mingara to bring you this training report.…