Canberra Raiders v Parramatta Eels GIO Stadium Saturday, 5.30pm Much like how David Gower has been called in to Saturday’s game on short notice, so too have I been drafted to fill the boots of Nathan after the Eels’…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 5: Eels vs Raiders
The Eels take a trip to the nation’s capital with their 2017 campaign striking a bit of turbulence over the past 2 weeks. No doubt they’ll want to get the season back on track as soon as possible and what…
Step Back in Time – Parramatta vs Canberra, 1987
As we prepare to take the long trip down to the nation’s capital this weekend to take on the Canberra Raiders, I thought I’d take us on a trip down memory lane to another time, to another clash against The…
Eels Training – 28th March: Talking It Up!
After a two week absence, I made my return to Saleyards this morning for the Eels field session. The synchronicity of the Eels losses with my absence made for a bit of banter, but I was particularly keen to see…
Team List Tuesday – Raid on the Capital Edition
NRL Team List After slumping to disappointing losses over the last two weeks the Eels now travel to Canberra to face a team that is a great deal better than their 1-3 record suggests. Parramatta will be looking for a…
Stat Attack Review – Round 4: Eels vs Sharks
Eels 6 defeated by Sharks 20 Crowd: 17,003 Well let’s start this write up with one highlight. At least we scored more points than the Bulldogs. That’s about all I can come up with for this week as again…
Footy’s A Simple Game – Yet Parra Need To Smarten Up!
Hackneyed phrases abound in the great game we call rugby league. Some of the classic cliches trotted out by players and coaches have long satisfied the nutritional needs for the comedy stylists that dot the sporting landscape. Yet amongst all…
Whiskey Musings – Round 4: Glitch in the BA-trix as Eels repeat same mistakes to fall prey to Sharks
Round 4 Drink of Choice – Erm, Industrial thinner of your personal preference? Fermented potatoes? Let’s wind the clock back to eight days ago: “If the Eels were to sit down for an intensive afternoon team session where…
Live Blog – Holden Cup Round 4 vs Cronulla Sharks
Parramatta Eels Holden Cup side Parramatta Eels NYC side 1. Anthony Layoun 2. Greg Leleisiuao 3. Tuimavave Afualo 4. Dane Aukafolau 5. John Fonua 6. Dean Matterson (c) 7. Kamren Cryer 8. Sean Keppie 9. Denzal Tonise 14. Reed Mahoney…
Sharks Analysis – Leadership is key & so is Corey
As the old saying in rugby league goes, a week is a long time. Our Parramatta boys came crashing down to earth against an under strength Titans side last night, in what was one of the most frustrating performances under…