We are now four weeks in and this collection of new faces at Eels training is settling in to a rhythm. Given that many are young pathways products, new recruits or upgraded contracts, I’d suggest that after this week…
Eels Pre-Season Training – November 21 To 25, 2022: Hodgson Impresses
Though many established NRL players remain on annual leave, preseason training got a little more intense this week with the return of more of the full time squad. Much anticipation has surrounded the arrival of English international Josh Hodgson. At…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 14 to 18, 2022: A Bit More Barrett
It’s week two of the preseason and more players are making their return this week. The core group of “senior” players now sits at around 12. Because the Jersey Flegg preseason commenced this week, the younger pathways players will only…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 7 To 11, 2022: Opportunity Knocks
Welcome to the first pre-season training report of the 2023 season. It feels strange referencing it as 2023, but the upcoming six weeks or so of training in the lead up to Christmas will be critical for Eels fringe players,…
Eels NRLW Pre-Season Training – August 8 & 10, 2022: Bring It On!
Are you feeling pumped about the kick off to the 2022 NRLW season? The Eels will commence their campaign on August 20 at CommBank Stadium with a massive clash against the reigning premiers, the Sydney Roosters. The game will kick…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 28, 2022: Awards And Predictions
The trials are now done and so the preseason comes to an end. Regular visitors to TCT would have noted that the training reports have recently been conspicuous by their absence. There are reasons behind that. Frankly, the conditions have…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – February 11, 2022: Ogden Demands Selection
A question for BA. Can you find a place for Ofahiki Ogden in the top 17? Maybe I should word that another way. How can you not select Ogden in the top grade? After recent sessions it’s surely impossible to…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 7 & 9, 2022: Preparing For The First Trial?
At what point will Eels training narrow its focus to preparing for the upcoming trials? Monday’s session left me believing that such preparations had begun. After watching Wednesday training, I had more questions than answers. Let me explain why.…
Eels Pre-Season Training – February 4, 2022: A “Hazey” Morning With The Chance of Ice
It’s not unusual for wingers to provide highlight moments during a training session. Given that opposed work is a type of match simulation, there will be opportunities created for the fast men out wide. There will be spectacular finishes, and…
Eels Pre-Season Training – January 14, 2022: Focus On The Footy
Full contact opposed? I’m here for it! When that serious footy component starts taking over at preseason training, the opening round feels that little bit closer. There was no shortage of highlights today when the full contact opposed work became…