Are we about to witness Ray Stone taking his game to the next level? After just two weeks of this preseason, the uncompromising Eels forward is already making a statement on the training track. Mr 3:16 has returned to Kellyville…
Instant Reaction – Reed Mahoney To Link With Dogs
The third strike on the Eels roster has been delivered today with mainstream media reporting the 2023 departure of Reed Mahoney to the Bulldogs. Needless to say TCT has been bombarded by messages from heartbroken Parra supporters. We can only…
Eels Preseason Training – November 24, 2021: Igniting The Flame
What value do you place on a first grade debut? There’s unquestionably lessons learned on the field, but what about the mindset? Last week, I gave a special mention to Sam Loizou for some standout moments in the defensive drills.…
Instant Reaction – Gutherson Inks A Three Year Extension
After engaging in protracted and interrupted contract negotiations, the Eels have suddenly announced a three year deal for captain Clint Gutherson. Given the recent loss of star forwards Marata Niukore and Isaiah Papali’i for the 2023 season, the news has…
Eels Preseason Training – November 19, 2021: Contact!
Week one of the preseason wrapped up this morning with a surprisingly footy focussed session. It’s not that “footy” hasn’t been part of the early preseason in the past, but there was some genuine physicality today. More on that later…
Instant Reaction – Isaiah Papali’i Signs With Wests Tigers For 2023
Isaiah Papali’i has informed the club he is leaving in 2023 Isaiah Papali’i has informed the Eels that he will be leaving the Club in 2023. The Club worked with Isaiah and his management team to remain with the…
Eels Preseason Training – November 17, 2021: Finally Back To Business
Let me begin with a massive understatement – I really missed the footy this year. For many different reasons, COVID and the associated lockdown was a complete bastard for most people. For NSW based rugby league supporters, it took the…
Bumpers Up – November 14, 2021: Departures, Arrivals, and Development
The old cliche that a week is a long time in rugby league seems to be as true for the off-season as it is for the premiership rounds. Last week, a barrage of Eels news released on Friday resulted in…
Bumpers Up – November 5, 2021: Big News Day
How much do you love the Eels dropping some good news on us late on Friday afternoon! There’s nothing better than hitting the weekend with a spring in the step, and I’m doing everything in my power to not gloat…