“The Cumberland Throw! Where were ya? You missed the start of the session!” With those words from Nathan Brown still ringing in my ears, the follow up inquisition from Scott Wisemantel had me concerned that I’d be spinning the punishment…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 16, 2025: Get That Footy Into Ya!
“Hey Throw, you’ll enjoy today, plenty of footy.” With that greeting I knew the session was going to offer plenty. After warm ups there was some tackling of bump pads and also defensive footwork drills, but from there on it…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 15, 2025: The Nines Shine As Pezet Also Stars
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve now entered the last week of training before the Christmas break. The good news is that Eels remain undefeated at the top of the ladder. (Yeah, we share that honour with 16 other teams…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 11, 2025: Doorey Makes A Statement And Kickers Receive Special Mentoring
Finally! This is the best part of any preseason – the start of 13 on 13 opposed We were told at the beginning of the week that with everyone back on deck that the squad might just dip their toe…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 9, 2025: Iongi News Ignites An Already Exciting Summer
In typical TCT podcast form, the Eels waited till after our live Tuesday news episode to drop the massive announcement about Isaiah Iongi. The gun young Eels fullback was already under lock and key for the next two years. But…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 8, 2025: Doorey Takes The Gold
It was a very warm Monday morning and the bad news for the players was that the uncomfortable conditions were merely the prelude to a stinking hot Tuesday. On a positive note, it appears that the rehab group is down…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 5, 2025: Conditions Heat Up With Smith And Da Silva Looking Lethal
What better way to start an early Friday morning than with classic Aussie rock pumping out of the Eels boombox. Chisel, Barnes and the Angels filled the air as the coaches set up the fields. My vote was for Goodbye…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – December 2, 2026: Eels Impress A Multi-Premiership Winning Club Legend
Just last week I told you about the squad being divided into four teams at training, with each named after a former player. This Parramatta Eels club, like all NRL clubs, stands on the shoulders of those who have gone…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – November 24, 2025: Matto Returns
In a huge day for the Eels as they dropped the new 2026 jerseys, the big news from the training track was not about any star performances, but rather the return of more players, including Ryan Matterson. Though the former…
Eels 2026 Pre-Season Training – November 20, 2025: JAC & Jack Are Back
The ink from signing his contract extension was barely dry, but the Foxx was revved up and ready to trot at Eels training today. Wheeling his personalised party box speaker to the sideline, Josh Addo-Carr immediately brought his trademark energy…