Eels blitz schools in Parramatta region

Fri 9 Feb 2018, 05:20 PM

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2018/02/09/eels-blitz-schools-in-parramatta-region/

The Parramatta Eels have held their annual School Blitz today (Friday 9 February) with the Blue & Gold squad venturing out to 56 local schools in the Parramatta region spreading some important messages around belonging, respect, inclusiveness, nutrition and how to get involved in rugby league. Check out some of the visits! The schools the Blue & Gold visited are Hilltop Road PS, Ringrose PS, St Gertrudes Primary, St Monicas Primary, Parramatta North PS, Rosehill PS, Parramatta PS, St Patricks Guildford, Merrylands PS, Granville South PS, Guildford PS, Cherrybrook PS, Samuel Gilbert PS, Galston PS, Northholm Grammar, The Meadows PS, Seven Hills West PS, Oatlands PS, MCHF (Primary), MCHF (Secondary), Christ the King Primary, Sherwood Grange PS, St Margaret Marys, Tonngabbie PS, Redbank School, Bert Oldfield PS, Caddies Creek PS, Fairfield West PS, William Stimson PS, Edensor Park PS, Mt Pritchard PS, Mt Pritchard Eat PS, Harrington St PS, Bonnyrigg Heights PS, Bonnyrigg PS, Smithfield West PS, Carramar PS, Sacred Heart Cabramatta, Lansvale PS, Fairfield PS, Fairfield Heights PS, Fairvale PS, Cabramatta PS, OLR Fairfield, Annangrove PS, Dural PS, Glenorie PS, Middle Dural PS, Rouse Hill PS, Kings Langley PS, St Paul the Apostle, Lalor Park PS, Winston Hills PS, St Bernadettes Primary, Castle Hill PS and Excelsior PS.

"I can live with it and I don't think Pezet will be a lemon.The only thing that'll hold him back is injury.I have a sneaking suspicion he'll go well and the only real concern I have is the rinse wash repeat cycle we have going in 27 around the…"

"A family friend played against him in a touch footy competition. His coach mentioned Brett Kenny, a local kid that has been signed by Parramatta is playing against them and to watch him, family friend say "oh please, I worry about myself they have…"

"Kurupt…there’s a great article in the magazine below about the Eels and Rabbits getting down and dirty. Final score 31-20, however, I won’t spoil who dominated who."

Replies

Tanklynpjones February 10, 2018 at 4:59pm

Excellent stuff Eels..
Ningo February 10, 2018 at 5:06pm

Wish they’d come to my work
Little old lady February 10, 2018 at 5:11pm

Thank you Vince for the story and photos. Well done.
- El patrón MDV > Little old lady February 10, 2018 at 5:27pm
  
  No problemo LOL, your welcome. By the way, all I did was lift them from the Parra Eels website.
fake midget pseudoachondroplasia February 10, 2018 at 5:47pm

Sending Manu Mau out to a primary school sound more like program to scare kids into behaving themselves.
It important that all footy clubs do stuff like this and it is huge influence in getting new generation of fans to support the club.
No doubt some kids who had a favourite player would have new favourite player in who ever answered their question or talked to them. Does anyone here have story bout meeting player as a youngster that helped them choose eels as their team.
Craig Bridger February 10, 2018 at 5:54pm

seeing Manu's huge smile, first time I've seen him do that. big softy!!
Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst February 10, 2018 at 5:54pm

ALL primary school children should receive a season pass to the games.
Craig Bridger February 10, 2018 at 5:57pm

well done Eels!! & the great thing is you all look to be enjoying giving back to the kids!
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 10, 2018 at 6:46pm

Great to see, well done to the club and players.

It only takes one moment like this to make a fan for life.
- Muttman > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown February 11, 2018 at 9:13am
  
  Completely agree. It’s super powerful and kids definitely latch onto it.
  
  The Sydney Kings (lol) visited my son’s school. Now he’s a Kings fan. If the Kings can do it anyone can