And so it truly begins. Today was day one of the preseason for the full Eels NRL squad, and they took to the training track alongside the younger players who had started their journey last week. I didn’t operate off…
The Corner Post – February 16, 2024: The Big NRL Update
As the return to the NRL season approaches, it’s safe to say that fans have certainly been kept occupied during the off season. Whether it be the preparation for the season ahead, signing scandals or off-field drama, the NRL never…
Eels Round One 2024 NRL And NSW Cup Team Lists – An Early Prediction
With the pre-Christmas section of the pre-season behind us, it’s time for my early tip for the Eels round one team. There is yet to be any game condition opposed football at training, so there’s a big unknown in making…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 29, 2023: Here We Go!
Some big questions were asked today after what was easily the most punishing session of the preseason. And when it was all over, a little practical joke from the staff brought laughter from our corner of the field, and maybe…
Eels Preseason Training – November 6, 2023: Day One
After finishing the 2023 NRL season earlier than every other team, the Eels were always going to be one of the first clubs back into work. Day one of the preseason finally arrived yesterday. In total, 24 players hit…
Eels Preseason Training – December 10, 2021: Bringing The Boom
Fridays are my favourite day of the preseason weeks. There’s a healthy mix of conditioning via M runs and defence line movement, and a touch of footy skills with various games. More notably, the squad has been bringing the boom…
Eels Preseason Training – November 29, 2021: The Prince And The King
What do you get when Clint Gutherson and Mitch Moses join the preseason? How about a noticeable lift in the competitiveness out on the field! The King has always set the standard on the training track and there’s never been…
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…
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…
Eels Pre-Season Training – December 10 & 11, 2020: Look Out Gutho!
We’re at the end of week two, the time to settle in before the “veterans” return is over, so why not take it up a notch? That seemed to be the attitude of the players, and they probably exceeded…