It was a surprisingly intensive skills session on the fields of Old Salesyards today. Plenty of sharply executed ball work was on show as the Eels continued to hone their combinations. One of TCT’s trusted correspondents was in attendance this…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 3: The Cougar’s Way
On a day that felt like an early taste of summer, the Eels squad took to Salesyards Field 1 for an extended fitness and ball work session. To be honest, it was a surprise to witness ball work during the…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 1: Welcome The Fog!
It’s the first day of November, the first day of Eels pre-season training, and a brilliant day to be at the Old Salesyards facility. If you’re like me, you are probably champing at the bit for the new season to…
Kirisome Auva’a – Along The Parramatta Road To Redemption
Rugby League is an incredible sport. For many people, it’s a code that provides fitness, a sense of community and the forging of life-long friendships. For a small group of elite young players, it offers the financial rewards and life…
Stat Attack By Request – Parramatta Eels 2016 (Backs and Forwards)
As requested, here are the stats for the backs and forwards with games played, positional starts, run metres and average run metres per game. Two players had starts in both the backs and forwards – Manu Ma’u and Kenny Edwards.…
Nathan Brown – Profile Of A Firebrand Recruit
In the world of rugby league there’s a universal truth – “forwards win matches. ” Out in Eels territory, they’ve assembled a resilient and professional pack that deserved to take the team into finals football in 2016. However, the salary…
Brad Arthur – Our Coach Of The Year
The 2016 Dally M Awards have been presented and Ricky Stuart is the official recipient of “Coach of the Year”. Certainly the performances of his Raiders outfit put forward a strong case for him winning this gong, and being a…
Josh Hoffman- Profile of an Eels Recruit
Though his signature is yet to be officially confirmed by the Parramatta Club, you can lock in Josh Hoffman as the latest addition to an already impressive Eels roster. The talented and versatile outside back will be joining the blue…
Season Review – Parramatta 2016
As an Eels supporter, my approach to most seasons is quite similar. It usually features a vast gulf between my hopes and my realistic expectations. This season was different. Those aspirations and expectations were on a par as I viewed…
Stat Attack – Farewell Parramatta (Pirtek) Stadium
As Monday draws closer and the final Parramatta Eels game is played at our beloved home ground of Parramatta Stadium, everyone will no doubt be pondering their times at our ground. I was there for the first game back in…