Thursday morning was business as usual at Old Saleyards. Elsewhere, critical mass approached as the media feasted upon the news of Jarryd Hayne requesting a release from the Titans. A couple of months ago I documented my opinion by writing…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 28, 2017: Stop! Mannah Time.
Apologies to begin this report. Having just returned from a brief trip across the ditch, I’m now plagiarising supporter signs. If only I possessed Forty20’s flair for creative titles. With that out of the way, my thanks to Parrathruandthru for…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 21, 2017: It’s The Vibe
Week three of pre-season training has commenced and the majority of the players not involved in the Rugby League World Cup have returned. Those to reacquaint themselves with Saleyards this week included Edwards, Norman, Smith, King, Vave, Gower and Hoffman.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 17, 2017: This Is Not A Drill (Actually It Is)
A training report from mid-November about a session involving ball skills for most of the 90 minutes? There’s still plenty of conditioning and running mechanics to report on, but this pre-season continues to deliver its surprises. Here’s the rundown on…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 14, 2017: K Man Leads The Way
The second week of Parramatta’s pre-season training has commenced and it remains a small squad at Saleyards. However, the addition of one player has already made a significant impact with Kaysa Pritchard immediately setting the standards in conditioning work. With…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 10, 2017: Oh The Humanity!
The weather’s warming up, the sunscreen is being generously applied, but the grimaces have replaced the smiles at Saleyards. Indeed, venture down to Eels headquarters and you’re likely to be witnessing one of the more gruelling conditioning sessions in recent…
A Positioning Statement: Hooker
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article HOOKER The hooker plays a vital role in the commencement of sets in modern day rugby league. Each play stems from the play-the-ball…
A Positioning Statement: Halves
If you haven’t read the landing page first, make sure you start here before reading this article HALVES The commander in chief, the general and the playmaker. Just a few of the synonyms and phrases one could use to describe…
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…