Norm Proven

Sad that Norm Proven has passed away. My condolences to all concerned. Norm coached the Eels for one year--forget which year. He did well considering the roster he took over-- many A-grade junior standard types. As I recall he just missed the finals. I was down watching them training one night and Norm was telling the team how to tackle! In those days there were generally only two in the tackle. Norm said the first one in goes low and the second in goes high ( to lock up the ball) I thought fancy a first-grade coach having to tell his players something so obvious. Such was the standard of some. By the way, three in a tackle only came the norm after Ricky Stuart introduced it the year he coached East to win the premiership. Now four in the tackle is not unusual. 

You need to be a member of 1Eyed Eel to add comments!

Join 1Eyed Eel

Votes: 0
Email me when people reply –

Replies

  • Hope Cleary and co feel like the fuckwits that they are. One of the last things he'd have seen in his life was a bunch of fuckheads carrying his figurine around the Goldy in a baby carrier . 

     

     

    9705300297?profile=RESIZE_930x

This reply was deleted.

Latest comments

SuperEel 22 replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Renzo is 18, Twidle is 22. Which one is going to grow more? Renzo is a more than 80% tackle effectiveness so far in his NSW Cup career. It's actually the same as Mitch's career tackle effectiveness. "
1 minute ago
TolEllts replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Thanks EA.  As an avid Parra fan, I just hope the club have made the right decision in not competing for him v the Bears. It is just frustrating sometimes that we developed players and when they are a bit ready to play FG, some team will poach them…"
6 minutes ago
Clintorian replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Spot on Super. From what i've seen and heard, The Bears don't have a capable football department running the show (apparently he's an ex cop) so making decisions like this is on the cards as they're looking to build depth through swinging and hoping…"
8 minutes ago
KingGutho replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Well parramatta only offered him 80k a year, so they could be to bothered if he went or not, if they wanted him to stay they would of offered a lot more, we have other options & better options, he's defence isn't up to it, and it hasn't improved…"
14 minutes ago
Muttman replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Our R&R has been below acceptable for some time now. So how anyone can have faith in this being a good decision is a bit beyond me. Time will tell if Apa leaving is a good or bad call by the club but there's simply no way we can feel assured that…"
19 minutes ago
Offside replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"I wonder if he didn't have that debut would it be a headline?
His preferred position is fullback that is blocked long term.
His 2nd position is 5/8 the club have backed Lorenzo with Volkman still here potentially next year.
And Joash as a back up in…"
24 minutes ago
Hector Bob Down replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"No worries at all bud"
33 minutes ago
LB replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Hector not all, no issues with what you said mate. Just was trying to explain why I said what I said is all. Sorry if it came across the wrong way."
42 minutes ago
Hector Bob Down replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"LB im on your side mate and if you see what i was trying to to get across sorry if you thought otherwise "
43 minutes ago
EA replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Api and Joash are the same age. I honestly feel Api body has not changed much since SG Ball."
46 minutes ago
EA replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Yep Coryn and to be whilst Twiddle is someone that would be valuable to Eels. He is a luxary and not a need to me. There are better talents in my eyes that we must retain first."
49 minutes ago
EA replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"People dont see the poor parts in his game because they focus only on the upside."
51 minutes ago
Michael W. replied to ParramattaLurker's discussion Round 8 Team List v Manly Warringah Sea Eagles (Anzac Round)
"We have to be far better than we were in attack against the Dogs to beat Manly."
51 minutes ago
EA replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"Well recently we have failed to retain the right juniors like Sanders, Talagi, etc. The DB thing etc.
I feel the club made the right decision here. Plus even if we match Perth's offer why would Twiddle stay to be 3rd choice fullback? Everyone saying…"
53 minutes ago
The Badger replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"This is what has most of those who don't like losing juniors the most concerned.
Are we going all in on the wrong players like we have done a lot of in the last 40 years? 
Hopefully, our pathways identification is a whole lot better now."
53 minutes ago
The Badger replied to Muttman's discussion Apa Twidle signs with the Bears
"If we keep the production line at nearly full capacity we can pick and choose as the pathway plan evolves.
Hopefully Apa goes well and gets a decent career going.
If he wasn't really in Ryles mid term plans then he is probably the similar to what…"
58 minutes ago
More…

Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

Read more…
14 Replies · Reply by Poppa Jan 9
Views: 2355

 

<script src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js"></script>
<!-- Sidebar -->
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<script>// <![CDATA[
(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});
// ]]></script>