How important are additions to a squad? Every team looks to field a stronger team than the season before, so aside from player development you need the new faces. So let’s take the simplest mathematical dive into 2023 – Josh…

For the last four seasons the Eels’ spine has been lauded as one of the strongest in the NRL. Gutherson has featured on Dally M leaderboards and earned Origin selection. Brown has matured as a five-eighth and represented the Kiwis,…

Every preseason, when the squad breaks for their Christmas holidays, I use the opportunity to compile a mid point review on the progress of the team, the individual players and the coaching input. In piecing this together, it’s interesting to…

Up to now, my preseason training reports have taken the form of a weekly summary. With a collection of NRL players yet to return, and minimal opposed contact work, it was the best format to adopt. However, this final field…

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…