East Campbelltown Eagles had planned a big day of celebrations for round one of the Sydney Shield competition. A magnificent new clubhouse was built at their Waminda Oval home ground, but the pandemic in 2020 meant there was no formal opening. So club president Daniel Draper, along with the club’s hard working committee, decided the… Read more »
First grade debutants Ali Lata and Omar Awad both scored tries for the Eagles on the weekend. Top: first grade celebrate their big win at Penrith. East Campbelltown Eagles have started their 2020 Sydney Shield season with a 59-6 romp over Penrith Brothers. The Eagles took just seven minutes to post first points at Hickeys… Read more »
There was to be no fairytale after all for the East Campbelltown Eagles, who were looking to defend the title they won last year. But back to back premierships are almost as rare as hen’s teeth, whether it’s the NRL or the Sydney Shield. The boys from Campbelltown fell just one game short of making… Read more »
A top two finish is on the cards for East Campbelltown Eagles, who are third on the ladder with one round to go. The Eagles sit on 30 points after their 64-10 demolition of Hills on the weekend. They will travel to the foot of the Blue Mountains this Saturday to take on Penrith Brothers… Read more »
By the time East Campbelltown Eagles first grade ran on to the field for their big clash against St Marys on Sunday, the club were already celebrating having seven teams in 2019 grand finals. A record six junior Eagles sides qualified for grand finals to be played at Campbelltown Stadium in a fortnight. Then the… Read more »
Super boot Sean Connor kicked 13 goals as the East Campbelltown Eagles got their premiership title defence back on track with an 82-6 shellacking of Sydney University at Leichhardt Oval on Saturday. Man of the match Connor also crossed for a hat trick of tries for a club record of 38 points in one game…. Read more »
Eagles coach Richard Barnes was anything but happy after his team went down 24-20 to the Guildford Owls on the weekend. “I won’t comment on this game at the moment; I’m going to go back and look at the video and especially our defence,’’ said Barnes after watching his team throw away a 16-0 half… Read more »
The Eagles go on the attack against Wentworthville. Photo: BRETT ATKINS East Campbelltown Eagles head into next Sunday’s grand final replay against Guildford Owls with their confidence restored. The Eagles defeated Wentworthville Magpies 38 to 26 yesterday to get their title defence back on track following a stumble a week earlier against Ryde Eastwood. While… Read more »
Even a half time roasting by coach Richard Barnes couldn’t fire up the East Campbelltown Eagles on Sunday. The Eagles went down 36-20 against fifth placed Ryde Eastwood, who led 24-10 at the break of the round 17 clash at Waminda Oval. “We were just out enthused,’’ Barnes said after the match. “Our attitude was… Read more »
Whichever way you look at it, an 82-10 scoreline is a shellacking. But East Campbelltown Eagles coach Richard Barnes was cautious with his message after his team put the other Eagles – Belrose Eagles – to the sword at Campbelltown Sports Stadium on Sunday. “I could see Belrose was down on a few troops, normally… Read more »
When East Campbelltown Eagles host Belrose Eagles this Sunday, the footy will share the stage with a celebration of our Indigenous brothers and sisters. Off the field a smoking ceremony, welcome to country and a performance by the Biridja Buruguus Aboriginal Dancers will be the highlights of this annual NAIDOC Week event at Waminda Oval…. Read more »
East Campbelltown Eagles are back in the winners’ circle after fending off Asquith Magpies yesterday 32-18. Coach Richard Barnes was a relieved man after the round 15 match at Asquith. “We had a few guys out injured and a lot of positional changes today, but the guys played great,’’ Barnes said. “Asquith threw a lot… Read more »
