The beauty of having a say in the content of a website is that one can express all of the bias in the world without the restrictions of editorial control. With that in mind I present my review of last…
The 2016 Debutants – How Are They Measuring Up?
Round 16 marks the final “breather” moment for the Parramatta Eels – the last bye before the run home to the finals. Realistically, the finals series will be unlikely to include the Eels after those 12 points are finally stripped.…
Victory Over The Titans – Pride In The Jersey
On the surface, a victory over the Gold Coast Titans may seem like no great feat to crow about. After all, this was a team that was a popular choice for the wooden spoon, and an easy target for the…
ISP Report – Wenty vs Wests Tigers
With Forty out of action I ventured down to Ringrose to report on today’s ISP match. The Wenty boys were coming off a bye, and the Tigers were looking to impress Jason Taylor after their NRL squad copped that awful…
A Great Victory – Defeating The Sea Eagles (And The Bunker)
A Thursday night match at Brookvale’s heavy track and a quick turn around for both teams – the pundits would suggest that the stage was set for a sub-par encounter. However, last night’s clash had so many ebbs and flows…
The Panthers’ Loss – Perspective and Analysis
Losses are inevitable in a competition as long and as demanding as the NRL. The defeats may be disappointing, but as fans we should expect to experience that sinking feeling even in successful years. So with Parramatta’s loss to the…
Parra vs Dogs – A View From The Stands
What a night! What a game! What a team! It’s very early days in the 2016 season, but Brad Arthur’s Eels have already given the fans great hope for the year. Before settling in to watch and analyse a recording…
Training vs Execution – Another Perspective From Round 1
At TCT, we’ve spent a large chunk of summer watching Parramatta’s pre-season training. The football department are now reasonably familiar with our ugly mugs as we’ve run a rule over the demanding conditioning and skills development expected of a professional…