Eels Blogs

So the good news is...

We can now finish 14th...

Tell me you weren't impressed with MK's first 20 mins

I've long gone against the grain on Matt Keating. Mostly because I've felt he had a good skill level, but his game suffered from a lack of confidence and subsequently he wasn't bringing what he was capable of, to the table each week.

But honestly,

An example of where our playing strength is at right now

If you look at the Eels vs Roosters teamsheets, is there one member of our backline you would choose over the Rooster's opposite number? I'd suggest not. Maybe you might say Hayne is a more talented player than Anasta, but right now Anasta has about

The Problem With The Parramatta Eels

Match Report: Eels left at bottom after Tigers loss

I reckon Souths are going to do a Parra of 2009

I just went and backed Souths to win the comp at 34-1. Is it just me or is that astronomical odds for a team that is absolutely on fire, and in my opinion, has the most complete roster in the competition. I realise they're not in the eight but Newcas

Hayne - Sandow will be the best halves combination in the comp

I don't want this to be another should Hayne play five-eighth debate. For the purpose of this blog, Hayne is playing five-eighth.

So running with that assumption, I believe by the end of next year Hayne/Sandow would be the best halves combination i

How many players haven't played up to their ability?

I think there is one tried and true test of a coach - do they get their squad to play up to their ability. I reckon if you go through the Eels squad there are very few players who have consistently played below what they are capable of playing. Clear

Match Report: Eels throw away Manly opportunity

Salary Cap Challenge

Of the players we have signed and using rough, guestimates see if you can fit next year's Top 25 players into the $4.4 million salary cap or whatever it is. I really struggled to do it and I think it's indicative of our more likely scenario in terms

Poore's Injury

Pirtek Parramatta Eels forward Justin Poore has been diagnosed with a virus following his withdrawal from last night's match against Manly.

Poore was suffering slight dizziness in the warm-up of the match which deteriorated just before kick-off, with

Mitchell Allgood came of age last night

I thought Mitchell Allgood last night established himself as a permanent fixture in our 17. Promoted to the starting side ahead of Shackleton, he ran with great gusto and made 97 metres from 9 hitups. Considering he was in the starting side against t

Match Report: Disgusting Eels smashed

Carl Webb retires

Press release from the Parramatta Eels follows:

Pirtek Parramatta Eels forward Carl Webb has today announced his immediate retirement, calling time on an 11-year, 186-game first grade career.

 

The 30-year-old Queenslander began his career with Br

Pick your grand finalists

Alright, it's time to see how good a judge 1Eyed folk are.

Name your grand finalists and your grand final winner.

I'm going for a Dragons vs Warriors grand final with the Dragons making it back-to-back premierships.

A new group for seriously 1Eyed Parra fans

One of the comments I very often get from Eels fans I know, who don't participate on 1Eyed Eel is that they think the discussions are too negative.

Now as you know, I generally have a subtle moderation policy - as long as people don't go overboard

Eels look certain to get their man

Match Report: Storm blow past Eels

Walker latest Eel to be released

The refusal to try Daniel Mortimer at hooker

This is what has really perplexed me. I've being saying since mid-way through last year that I thought Mortimer's best position was always going to be hooker. I also thought the one game he played in that position was just about his best in his last