Parramatta Eels’ NRL form is a testament to coach Brad Arthur and the spirit in his team
HOW Eels coach Brad Arthur has been able to hold Parramatta’s house of cards together amid the ongoing salary cap investigation almost defies belief.
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At the start of the season there were plenty of questions being asked about Brad Arthur’s coaching ability — and why players like Kieran Foran and Beau Scott would want to trust Arthur with their careers at this troubled club.
But how Arthur has been able to hold Parramatta’s house of cards together over the first two months of the competition almost defies belief amid the ongoing salary cap investigation.
It speaks volumes for Arthur’s man management as much as his tactical ability.
Even with a points deduction hanging over their heads, the players somehow remain convinced they can still challenge for the title this year.
I hope for the fans and the players sake that is still possible when the NRL finally hands down its sanctions in the coming week.
We all understand why cheating cannot be tolerated, but the players and the coach are surely the innocent parties in all this.
Along with the fans.
Do they all deserve to be punished because of the alleged actions of a few? You’ll get an argument for both sides on that.
What can’t be argued is that this team and their coach have done their long suffering fans proud.
Even if a lot of others at the club haven’t.
Originally published as Parramatta Eels’ NRL form is a testament to coach Brad Arthur and the spirit in his team
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