Eels Blogs

NRL Trials 10 Referees Per Game

The NRL is planning a radical move that could see up to 10 officials controlling games as early as round one of the 2015 season.

The move will be tested for the first time at the annual Charity Shield clash between South Sydney and St George Illawarra

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1 Eyed Eel Tipping Comp 2015

For those who were in the comp last year you would have just received an email to re join as the NRL website has added the option to regenerate the 2014 tipping comp. If you are unable to join via the email. Here is the comp details to join.

https://t

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Caption contest

From teaming pics- see attached file - sorry can't insert on my phone ( not a caption)BtwNo Sanndow against Manly will be disappointing - if he is out stillNorman will have to step up

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Wicks given green light for 2015

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/02/04/wicks_given_green_li.html

Forward Danny Wicks has this week received clearance from the National Rugby League for his one-year deal with the Dyldam Parramatta Eels.
 
Wicks joined the club for pre-season train

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Eels NYC team Trial vs Wests

Eels NYC Side:

1. Bevan French

2. Abbas Miski

3. Reimis Smith

4. Nathan Davis

5. Atini Gafa

6. Michael Doolan

7. Dylan Izzard

8. Alex Twal

9. Joey Lussick

10. Tom Amone

11. Tyrell Fuimaono

12. Jordan Muna

13. Jeff Markus

Interchange

14. Alec Bush

15. Brandon Raeli

16

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Sandow to miss rest of pre-season

Parramatta Eels halfback Chris Sandow and centre Brad Takairangi will miss the rest of the NRL pre-season following ankle injuries sustained in the NRL Auckland Nines tournament over the weekend.

Takairangi was absent from day two of competition in Au

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2sm Interview

I just caught the end of an interview on 2SM. I think it was Scott Seward. Graeme Hughes was trying to trip him up over the treatment of Eric Grothe, the PDRL being under administration, the board members of the respective entities, etc. he was doing

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Kenny Edwards has done his ACL

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-02-03/eels-half-back-sandow-out-of-pre-season-with-ankle-injury/6067574

Second-rower Kenny Edwards has torn the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and will undergo surgery in the coming weeks.

why am i only jus

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Wick not registered yet - Salary Cap

The decision to keep Jarryd Hayne on the books at Parramatta could cost Danny Wicks the chance to make a return to the NRL.The governing body's integrity unit has given Wicks the green light to make a comeback after being jailed for dealing drugs. Ho

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Holden Cup: Trial vs Wests Tigers

Getting both these threads up a bit early today as it is a fair drive to get out to the game.

Team Lists

Parramatta Eels

1. Bevan French

2. Abbas Miski

3. Reimis Smith

4. Nathan Davis

5. Atini Gafa

6. Michael Doolan

7. Dylan Izzard

8. Alex Twal

9. Joey Lussick

1

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Nathan Davis - Potentially our own Inglis?

After watching some of his work at training I considered writing a blog on this bloke. I held back because he was not at every session and then didn't train with the Wenty squad when I watched them. After reading last nights comments from Forty20 and

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Week One February - Training Gallery

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/02/05/week_one_february_tr.html

Photo 36.... nearly fell off my chair! first time I have seen Manu Ma'u smile.

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Trade windows and loan deals; The future of rugby league?

Rugby League, for the majority of it's existence has nurtured it's tribalism. Players are expected to be bound to their word and see out their contracts.

Yet, in this day and age, is it practical in both an economic and squad balance sense, to contin

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Video referees - What is the right mix?

I've been hearing a bit of a recent media push to get rid of video referees. The logic behind this is the speeding up of the game combined with the usual argument that the video referee still gets in wrong. There can be no doubt that errors are still

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Eels U20 training photos

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/02/04/u20_training_gallery.html

#1- Tyrell Fuimaono (Edge Forward/Centre)

#2- Tui Oloapu (Outside Back), Abbas Miski (Outside Back)

#3- Abbas Miski

#4- Aaron Pene (Winger/Edge Forward)

#5- Squad Shot

#6- Nathan Davis

#7

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kelepi

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/the-cowboys-will-unleash-animal-backrower-kelepi-tanginoa-against-the-broncos-on-saturday/story-fnp0lyn3-1227209679227

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Sandow's Back-up

If Sandow is out for the first few games (against some of the top teams)...

Who would you like to see replace him?

Not who should replace him - that will be Kelly.

1. Kelly

2. Quinlan

3. Matterson

4. ZDC

5. Seffa

6. IDG

7. Peats

8. Brad Arthur

Personally I woul

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Parramatta v Manly

Geez, the rivalry is alive. Talk about Manly wanting Arthur and Eels signing Manly players. Who will win this battle?

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Eels Junior Representatives in action

The Dyldam Parramatta Eels Junior Representative sides were in action over the weekend (Saturday 31 January 2015) as part of the Blue and Gold’s 2015 pre-season trials.

The Eels had multiple teams from the Under 15 Parramatta Talent Squad, SG Ball and

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Nines stars to watch in 2015

Tepai Moeroa was a breakout star for the Eels at the NRL Auckland Nines. Credit: Anthony Au-Yeung. Copyright: NRL Photos

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