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2010 Iin Review- Parramatte Eels (12th)
The Parramatta Eels, despite having a season filled with many issues and inconsistency, still managed to give their fans small slices of entertainment when they performed to their best; giving their hopeful fans glimpses of the amazing run of 2009.
When the Eels scored every try, fans across the country jumped into raucous celebration; when Jarryd Hayne burst into form, his amazing skills on display, people everywhere could only watch in awe. It was a season that saw many amazing samples of the Eels' talents, where they still managed to entertain everyone with their dazzling attacking play. A season where the Eels younger and less known players stood up to face the challenges ahead; where Justin Horo earned his deserving Rookie of the Year and New Zealand Maori tributes, being one of the Eels best and most consistent players; where Anthony Mitchell made his long awaited first-grade debut; where Tim Mannah cemented his position as one of the game's leading young props; and where Jarryd Hayne took control of an Eels team craving guidance.
In a year rife with turmoil and many different controversies, the Parramatta Eels still alluded to a finals berth when they made their brilliant burst of form in Rounds 18 to 20, their attacking dominance allowing them to rout the Penrith Panthers in a come from behind win-being 22-nil down after twenty minutes; the incredible performance by Jarryd Hayne sealed with his unbelievable try, subsequently earning him the Peter Frilingos Memorial Award for Headline Moment of the Year. His form saw him score three tries against the North-Queensland Cowboys, and also lead the Eels to devastate the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 32-16 in Round 20.
The performances of certain individuals in the Parramatta Eels team of Season 2010 were so applauded that they earned much praise from Rugby League experts, commentators, and fans alike; players such as Justin Horo, Tim Mannah, Ben Smith, and Justin Poore.
The Eels have often been called world-beaters' throughout the past few seasons in the NRL, their form being mysterious at times but their ability to defeat even the best teams becoming more and more apparent. Though their record against higher-ranked teams was poorer this season, the Parramatta Eels still gave trouble to even Rugby League's best teams when they put in the effort to play; their talent is unquestionable, it is their application that is the issue.
Season 2010 finished for the Parramatta Eels at their home-ground, where Nathan Cayless retired with a final try to his name to seal off what has been a great career for the most-capped captain in National Rugby League history. Their great performances in separate games have served to ignite sporting fans across the nation, with their classy style of play earning them the reputation as one of the game's most exciting teams.
However, despite being pre-season premiership favourites for the year, it was perhaps a startling and surprising revelation to many NRL fans that the Eels would not even make the finals series in Season 2010. Whereas the Eels finished a remarkable year in 2009 by eventually bowing out in the grand final to the Melbourne Storm, they massively disappointed all of the incumbent Blue and Gold army when they failed to expand on the success they had built the year previously; the unassuming return of their oft lauded inconsistency and inattentive effort at play contributing to what would eventually be named a horror' season for them. The team was plagued by the lack of form for players in differing positions, each of them proving to be a pivot in the oft lackluster efforts of the Eels through Season 2010. Players that played at the top of their game in 2009 seemed to have lost their confidence, resulting in for some cases a massive form slump that saw these players attract wide criticism from both the fans and the commentators in Rugby League.
Possibly the most disappointing aspect of the Eels this season was also their inability to score points and fulfill the enormous potential inherent throughout the team, something that no doubt was communicated through the lack of forcing repeat sets, squandering penalty or scoring opportunities. The structuring of the halves to play a more percentage style of play did not suit either Jeff Robson or Daniel Mortimer in Season 2010, the back-up play of the forwards largely silent in comparison to the past year. This type of play, an attempt by Daniel Anderson to bring more consistent and structured attacking play into the team, largely failed to bring any spark or effectiveness into the Eels play.
Season 2010 closes as one of the Eels' most disappointing to date, the talented team that boasts superstar names like Jarryd Hayne and Fui Fui Moi Moi, falling short in fulfilling the expectations and potential that had been tagged to them after the grand-finalist season of 2009. As many experts commented, anything less than a finals finish for a strengthened Eels team that had few injuries throughout the year would have been a major disappointment, and as the tag of inconsistent performers and not living up to expectations maintains, the Eels will look to dramatically improve their game for Season 2011.
Best Performers
The Eels' best largely hailed from the forwards, with their classy fullback taking the reigns in his first full season as a first-grade fullback.
Jarryd Hayne was undoubtedly the Eels best player, winning his second consecutive Ken Thornett Medal for the Best Parramatta Eels Player of the Year, cementing his reputation as one of the game's leading talents with his awesome attacking plays helping to lead the Eels to victory.
Justin Horo was another standout performer for the Parramatta Eels, his contributions in the stead of injured Shane Shackleton proving to be one of the shining lights in the Eels disjointed season, his consistent form helping the Eels immensely.
Tim Mannah and Justin Poore up front formed one of the best bench prop combinations in the Rugby League world, their strong runs and defensive grunt adding much needed aggression and power to the Eels forward pack.
Nathan Hindmarsh and Ben Smith further displayed their superb consistency and form in the back-row, the former finishing the season in typical fashion as the NRL's top tackler, and the latter earning his reputation as one of the game's leading back-rowers. Both had stellar years in Season 2010, with neither ever letting the Eels down and always working hard to achieve success.
The most improved player in Season 2010 for the Parramatta Eels was Tim Mannah, the respectful and hard-running prop who always puts the team and his mates above himself, has dramatically improved upon an already stellar first-grade debut season in 2009, playing yet another full year in Season 2010 and being named as one of the best upcoming props in the game. His power and leg-drive off the bench earned him a spot in the New South Wales Representative State of Origin Team in Game 3.
Prospects for 2011
Justin Horo, a talented and determined forward who can play both in the second row and centre positions with effective contributions for his team, who is also the son of former New Zealand International and Parramatta player Mark Horo. Justin has been one of the stand-out players for the Parramatta Eels in Season 2010, his first year ending in earning a spot in the New Zealand Maori team, the Eels' Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award, and also seeing him widely praised throughout the NRL by experts and fans alike. Being in close contention for the Dally M Rookie of the Year in Season 2010 as well, Horo has finished a brilliant start to his first-grade career and further extended his contract with the Parramatta Eels; his position in first-grade now assured, and aiming to take on the role of a starting lock within the Parramatta Eels side. Justin is the Eels' biggest prospect for 2011, showing even in his debut that he is able to handle the pressure of first-grade with ease, his consistently great - even explosive meaning he will go into the next season with great expectations. A player who has captained sides since he was very young, Horo aims to bring experience and leadership to the Eels throughout Season 2011 and beyond.
Best lineup for 2011
1 Jarryd Hayne 2 Luke Burt 3 Joel Reddy 4 Timana Tahu 5 Eric Grothe Jr 6 Daniel Mortimer 7 Jeff Robson 8 Tim Mannah 9 Casey Mcguire 10 Fui Fui Moi Moi 11 Nathan Hindmarsh 12 Ben Smith 13 Justin Horo
Interchange: 14 Anthony Mitchell 15 Justin Poore 16 Shane Shackleton 17 Carl Webb
The vital stats
Finished: 12th
Played: 24 matches (2 byes)
Won: 10 matches
Lost: 14 matches
Points for: 413 points
Points against: 491 points
Points differential: -78 points
Top pointscorer: Luke Burt (winger) 155 points
Top tryscorers: Jarryd Hayne (fullback), Krisnan Inu (wing/centre) 11 tries
Club player of the year
Jarryd Hayne
clicky
Congrats Boxy on your first LU article, nice job.
The Parramatta Eels, despite having a season filled with many issues and inconsistency, still managed to give their fans small slices of entertainment when they performed to their best; giving their hopeful fans glimpses of the amazing run of 2009.
When the Eels scored every try, fans across the country jumped into raucous celebration; when Jarryd Hayne burst into form, his amazing skills on display, people everywhere could only watch in awe. It was a season that saw many amazing samples of the Eels' talents, where they still managed to entertain everyone with their dazzling attacking play. A season where the Eels younger and less known players stood up to face the challenges ahead; where Justin Horo earned his deserving Rookie of the Year and New Zealand Maori tributes, being one of the Eels best and most consistent players; where Anthony Mitchell made his long awaited first-grade debut; where Tim Mannah cemented his position as one of the game's leading young props; and where Jarryd Hayne took control of an Eels team craving guidance.
In a year rife with turmoil and many different controversies, the Parramatta Eels still alluded to a finals berth when they made their brilliant burst of form in Rounds 18 to 20, their attacking dominance allowing them to rout the Penrith Panthers in a come from behind win-being 22-nil down after twenty minutes; the incredible performance by Jarryd Hayne sealed with his unbelievable try, subsequently earning him the Peter Frilingos Memorial Award for Headline Moment of the Year. His form saw him score three tries against the North-Queensland Cowboys, and also lead the Eels to devastate the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs 32-16 in Round 20.
The performances of certain individuals in the Parramatta Eels team of Season 2010 were so applauded that they earned much praise from Rugby League experts, commentators, and fans alike; players such as Justin Horo, Tim Mannah, Ben Smith, and Justin Poore.
The Eels have often been called world-beaters' throughout the past few seasons in the NRL, their form being mysterious at times but their ability to defeat even the best teams becoming more and more apparent. Though their record against higher-ranked teams was poorer this season, the Parramatta Eels still gave trouble to even Rugby League's best teams when they put in the effort to play; their talent is unquestionable, it is their application that is the issue.
Season 2010 finished for the Parramatta Eels at their home-ground, where Nathan Cayless retired with a final try to his name to seal off what has been a great career for the most-capped captain in National Rugby League history. Their great performances in separate games have served to ignite sporting fans across the nation, with their classy style of play earning them the reputation as one of the game's most exciting teams.
However, despite being pre-season premiership favourites for the year, it was perhaps a startling and surprising revelation to many NRL fans that the Eels would not even make the finals series in Season 2010. Whereas the Eels finished a remarkable year in 2009 by eventually bowing out in the grand final to the Melbourne Storm, they massively disappointed all of the incumbent Blue and Gold army when they failed to expand on the success they had built the year previously; the unassuming return of their oft lauded inconsistency and inattentive effort at play contributing to what would eventually be named a horror' season for them. The team was plagued by the lack of form for players in differing positions, each of them proving to be a pivot in the oft lackluster efforts of the Eels through Season 2010. Players that played at the top of their game in 2009 seemed to have lost their confidence, resulting in for some cases a massive form slump that saw these players attract wide criticism from both the fans and the commentators in Rugby League.
Possibly the most disappointing aspect of the Eels this season was also their inability to score points and fulfill the enormous potential inherent throughout the team, something that no doubt was communicated through the lack of forcing repeat sets, squandering penalty or scoring opportunities. The structuring of the halves to play a more percentage style of play did not suit either Jeff Robson or Daniel Mortimer in Season 2010, the back-up play of the forwards largely silent in comparison to the past year. This type of play, an attempt by Daniel Anderson to bring more consistent and structured attacking play into the team, largely failed to bring any spark or effectiveness into the Eels play.
Season 2010 closes as one of the Eels' most disappointing to date, the talented team that boasts superstar names like Jarryd Hayne and Fui Fui Moi Moi, falling short in fulfilling the expectations and potential that had been tagged to them after the grand-finalist season of 2009. As many experts commented, anything less than a finals finish for a strengthened Eels team that had few injuries throughout the year would have been a major disappointment, and as the tag of inconsistent performers and not living up to expectations maintains, the Eels will look to dramatically improve their game for Season 2011.
Best Performers
The Eels' best largely hailed from the forwards, with their classy fullback taking the reigns in his first full season as a first-grade fullback.
Jarryd Hayne was undoubtedly the Eels best player, winning his second consecutive Ken Thornett Medal for the Best Parramatta Eels Player of the Year, cementing his reputation as one of the game's leading talents with his awesome attacking plays helping to lead the Eels to victory.
Justin Horo was another standout performer for the Parramatta Eels, his contributions in the stead of injured Shane Shackleton proving to be one of the shining lights in the Eels disjointed season, his consistent form helping the Eels immensely.
Tim Mannah and Justin Poore up front formed one of the best bench prop combinations in the Rugby League world, their strong runs and defensive grunt adding much needed aggression and power to the Eels forward pack.
Nathan Hindmarsh and Ben Smith further displayed their superb consistency and form in the back-row, the former finishing the season in typical fashion as the NRL's top tackler, and the latter earning his reputation as one of the game's leading back-rowers. Both had stellar years in Season 2010, with neither ever letting the Eels down and always working hard to achieve success.
The most improved player in Season 2010 for the Parramatta Eels was Tim Mannah, the respectful and hard-running prop who always puts the team and his mates above himself, has dramatically improved upon an already stellar first-grade debut season in 2009, playing yet another full year in Season 2010 and being named as one of the best upcoming props in the game. His power and leg-drive off the bench earned him a spot in the New South Wales Representative State of Origin Team in Game 3.
Prospects for 2011
Justin Horo, a talented and determined forward who can play both in the second row and centre positions with effective contributions for his team, who is also the son of former New Zealand International and Parramatta player Mark Horo. Justin has been one of the stand-out players for the Parramatta Eels in Season 2010, his first year ending in earning a spot in the New Zealand Maori team, the Eels' Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award, and also seeing him widely praised throughout the NRL by experts and fans alike. Being in close contention for the Dally M Rookie of the Year in Season 2010 as well, Horo has finished a brilliant start to his first-grade career and further extended his contract with the Parramatta Eels; his position in first-grade now assured, and aiming to take on the role of a starting lock within the Parramatta Eels side. Justin is the Eels' biggest prospect for 2011, showing even in his debut that he is able to handle the pressure of first-grade with ease, his consistently great - even explosive meaning he will go into the next season with great expectations. A player who has captained sides since he was very young, Horo aims to bring experience and leadership to the Eels throughout Season 2011 and beyond.
Best lineup for 2011
1 Jarryd Hayne 2 Luke Burt 3 Joel Reddy 4 Timana Tahu 5 Eric Grothe Jr 6 Daniel Mortimer 7 Jeff Robson 8 Tim Mannah 9 Casey Mcguire 10 Fui Fui Moi Moi 11 Nathan Hindmarsh 12 Ben Smith 13 Justin Horo
Interchange: 14 Anthony Mitchell 15 Justin Poore 16 Shane Shackleton 17 Carl Webb
The vital stats
Finished: 12th
Played: 24 matches (2 byes)
Won: 10 matches
Lost: 14 matches
Points for: 413 points
Points against: 491 points
Points differential: -78 points
Top pointscorer: Luke Burt (winger) 155 points
Top tryscorers: Jarryd Hayne (fullback), Krisnan Inu (wing/centre) 11 tries
Club player of the year
Jarryd Hayne
clicky
Congrats Boxy on your first LU article, nice job.
