The first two posts in this series examined the current roster and the impact of injuries and suspensions. It highlighted the lack of depth and options in key positions, and discussed the resulting pressures throughout 2023 as the team attempted…
Parramatta 2023 – A Diagnosis (Autopsy) Of The Season, Part One: An Incomplete Roster
The Eels 2023 season is on life support. With five rounds remaining, the club is sitting in 11th place on the ladder and away matches against the table topping Panthers and Broncos await. Forget looking at the mathematics of the…
Eels Round One 2023 Team List – An Early Call
The 2023 NRL pre-season is due to commence for some players and clubs in early November. Those that didn’t qualify for finals football will be amongst the first to return to the training track. For the Parramatta Eels, early returns…
Parramatta’s 2022 Roster – Decisions To Be Made
The 2021 Premiership is heading to the pointy end of the season, but behind the scenes, clubs are working diligently to shape their rosters for next season. As far as the Eels are concerned, the majority of the squad are…
The Spotlight – Painting A Roster Change Picture
Over the past month and a half we’ve been inundated by Eels roster news. Departing players were announced, and newly contracted players have been added in relatively quick time. As Eels fans we collectively thank those leaving the club…
The Spotlight – Building A Successful Roster: Evolution or Revolution?
Question time. With the Eels 2021 roster approaching its finalisation, how is the squad looking? Does it look like a successful roster? How is a successful roster created? What defines success? Addressing the latter question first, the simplest definition is…
The Spotlight – Mutually Beneficial Recruitment
It’s the eve of November 1, and right now the silly season is big on recruitment speculation and small on confirmation. We are learning all about “war chests” and little about rosters. That’s probably fair enough, given that there are…
Roster Ruminations – Parra Player Predictions
What will the Parramatta 2019 roster look like? Will it be different enough or strong enough to drive the Eels from cellar dwellers to top 8 contenders? The next few months should clarify which players have been retained, who’s been…