No doubt Parramatta fans have a right to be dissappointed with their team’s performance against the Panther’s last week, but equally there’s no need for any wrist-slashing just yet. The first thing to take into account, is that it was a wet night.
I've read the NYC report on the Eels site, but did anyone get out early enough to watch the game. I note Paddy O'Hanlon scored two tries - seems we were let down by errors. Anyone care to share their thoughts on the game?
It’s seldom in success that a person’s weaknesses reveal themselves, rather it’s when faced with adversity that one’s battle against one’s self is greatest.
And so it was last night, when faced with wet, slippery conditions, an opposition intent on
An average of seven across the side reflects a strong team performance that the Eel's produced against the Warriors last week. I found cause to give eights to Hayne, Horo, Mannah and Moimoi, with Hindmarsh, Burt and Allgood not far away.
You know the feelings Eels fans. You arrive at Parramatta Stadium expecting a big night. You’re the favourite against a team that last week went like a busted arse. The crowd is in full voice. Anticipation is high. And then Parramatta comes out playi
Canberra must surely be a little worried about Sam Williams' impressive debut on the weekend.
Reports this week suggest there is an offer on the table from them, but how are they going to manage having Williams, Campese and Orford on their rosters.
Parramatta has taken their impressive pre-season form into the competition proper beating the New Zealand Warriors 24 to 18 to open their 2011 account. The change from last year was obvious immediately. Where so many times in 2010, the Eels would giv
Pirtek Parramatta Eels name six new faces for Round 1
The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have named six new faces for their season opening blockbuster against the Warriors at Eden Park this Saturday night in New Zealand.
Had I been picking the side I think I would have found it impossible not to have thrown Loko into the team. From the reports that were filed through, it did sound like he got caught out in defence in the trials and yes he's probably not ready but gee
On another note, I did note that rumours last year about Brett Kenny not continuing as Wenty coach last year were spot on and Brett Cook, who has very successfully coached the Bundy side has taken over the role.
UPDATE (10:00PM): I didn't realise that leaving the group unrestricted membership meant that it fed onto the home page so I've had to delete it and restart it. All members to the cave will now need to be approved, which is probably how it should have
Welcome to the 2011 1Eyed Eel season preview. I’m going to break this into four pieces, with this blog looking at the backs, moving onto the forwards and then halves before discussing the team as a whole on Tuesday morning.
I like keeping tabs on the Ex-Eels. I noted this week that it looks like Albert Kelly is going to get the Cronulla half role over Tim Smith. Will be very interesting to see if Kelly can finally fulfill some of his promise. I think its a good idea mov
I always like to have a bet on Parra going and I don't think I'm going to get better than I'm going to get now if we start the season like I'm hoping. What's the best odds anyone has seen on offer?
The Penrith trial will be the last chance for Parramatta's fringe NRL players to show what they're capable of, but Stephen Kearney has indicated that it will be close to a Round One team that takes the field this weekend.
Brad Murray, the Parramatta player caught on CCTV placing a bet on the infamous round 24 Cowboys and Bulldogs match, will be free to play until the NRL receives a police report confirming he is guilty.
