Eels Blogs

"Hey HOE,
No doubt recruitment is very challenging, no denying it, but in 2026 we finished 17th in that challenging race, should that not demand some questions / answers internally?
I respect your loyalty to those at the helm, HOE, I honestly wish I…"

"You're kidding yourself. Firstly, he's signed long term to be our Fullback. Second he's came through the grades as a Fullback and sees himself as a Fullback.  Thirdly, though not the best in the competition, we are much better with him in the team.…"

"Why wouldn't he be. Fullbacks are a dime a dozen, there's that many good fullbacks in the game. Many players are moved positions for the good of the team why should Iongi be any different. There wouldn't be a huge amount of clubs where Iongi would…"

"The Eels haven't won the metres battle once this season, and are likely the only teeam to have achieved this.
Halves can't do much without a platform - no metres, no field position, constant defense, constant scoreboard pressure.
Throw in 2 rookie…"