Where do you even begin with that one? The record says that the Parramatta Eels won in Round 22 of the 2026 NRL Premiership but anyone that bore witness to this game will have questions about what they saw. In…
The Preview – Round 22, 2026: Eels vs Tigers
The “days since last disgrace” counter on the Leichhardt Oval scoreboard is back to zero, as the Wests Tigers have once again dominated the rugby league discourse with their latest dramas. We don’t need to recount all of those dramas…
NRLW Preview: Round 5, 2026: Eels vs Knights
A flicker of hope, at last. It wasn’t a win, and finals football remains a fading hope, but for the first time in 2026 there was something in the Eels’ performance worth building on. The Eels lost 14-12 to the…
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 81: Rd 22/5 Previews vs Tigers & Knights
We have a trio of games against the Wests Tigers (and Magpies) for the men and a trip to Wagga Wagga for the ladies as they play in Magic Round against the Newcastle Knights. The Tip Sheet is all over…
TCT SuperCoach: Round Twenty-Two 2026
TCT SuperCoach: Your Weekly Guide to Surviving the Season Round 21 has come and gone, and it certainly wasn’t short of injuries. Apologies for my one-week hiatus to those who are regular readers. I’ve been dealing with a wrist…
The Tip Sheet – 2026 Ep 80: The Jungle Book (2026)
It is up for debate whether Rudyard Kipling would approve but with the Eels, Bears and Tigers all converging this week we have something of the rugby league equivalent of The Jungle Book playing out in real time. The Tip…
Team List Tuesday – Just Another Week Edition
NRL Team List Round 22 vs Wests Tigers, Sunday 4:05PM, CommBank Stadium This is going to be a difficult game to try and read. Both the Eels and Tigers come into Round 22 on last start losses – the…
TCT Golden Point – 27 July 2026 – Challenging Biases and Cynicism: Perceptions and Opinions v. Data and Evidence
Hey Parra fans, This week my still optimistic yet growingly cynical, data-driven curiosity is taking readers on a numerical journey that attempts to heal my frustrations, challenge my biases and decode my fan fatigue regarding the season thus far. To…
NRLW Preview: Round 4, 2026: Eels vs Warriors
Oh boy, where do I begin? Disappointment, frustration, or wondering what direction the rest of the season is bound for. The Eels lost 50-12 to the Gold Coast Titans in Round 3; meanwhile, the Warriors won 42-4 over the North…
Live Blog – NSW Cup & Jersey Flegg Cup Rd 21, 2026: Eels vs Penrith Panthers
Sixties and myself leap back into action this afternoon as the Battle Of The West becomes more of a War Of The West as the NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup get a piece of the fight. The Panthers shape…