Well what a diabolical season that was. After so much anticipation following a top 4 finish in 2017, Parramatta played out a very poor 2018 with no rhyme nor reason as to why things went wrong. But what about where…
Roster Ruminations – Parra Player Predictions
What will the Parramatta 2019 roster look like? Will it be different enough or strong enough to drive the Eels from cellar dwellers to top 8 contenders? The next few months should clarify which players have been retained, who’s been…
The Spotlight – Eels Season Review
Goodbye season 2018. Never darken my door again. How did this Parramatta team, predicted by a multitude of experts to challenge for the title, finish the season with the Wooden Spoon? The simplest answer is to video package the bookends…
From The Stands – Spelling Out The Season
This will be short. I’m not so sure that it will be sweet. My views on Parra 2018 summed up in 5 words: Petulant Attitude Ruins Rudderless Assembly It has been difficult but we made it. I normally lament my…
The Spotlight – Decree Nisi For Eels And Wenty
Farewell to the 2018 season. Calling it disappointing would be akin to describing Charlie Manson as a troubled soul. However, the potential for a silver lining should not be ignored. The diabolical results of this year have brought about the…
Post Game Grades – Round 25 vs Roosters
Parramatta Eels 10 Sydney Roosters 44 The Good: Season 2018 is over. For I am better off without you, Season 2018; for I have hated thee with the white hot fury of a thousand suns. The Bad: I saw someone…
Jersey Flegg Elimination Final Preview – Eels vs Bulldogs
Venue – Panthers Stadium Date – Saturday, 1st September Kick Off – 11am It’s a case of deja vu as last round opponents, the Bulldogs and the Eels, clash again in this Jersey Flegg elimination final. The Dogs emerged victorious…
From The Stands – Excuse Free Zone
“He deserves to…he is better than this…I can’t believe…” Enough of the excuses! I know a review into our season is being conducted and I accept far greater footy minds will understand what went wrong in terms of the football…
The Spotlight: Youth – By Accident Or Design?
Five young players have made their NRL debuts with the Eels this year, but opposing perspectives on these debuts have dominated discussions amongst Parramatta Eels supporters as post-mortems on a disastrous 2018 season have begun. Some have seen Brad Arthur…
Ringrose Match Reports – Eels Jersey Flegg and Wenty ISP
Jersey Flegg – Bulldogs 30 Defeated Eels 18 With literally a battalion of players missing from their team due to injuries and promotion, the young Eels were always going to have to produce something special to win this game. That…