The dust has only just settled on a fortnight that the Eels club and its supporters will not soon forget.
If Grand Final week was not enough for you, the news and fallout from the following seven days should have kept your rugby league appetite satiated.
From TCT’s perspective, there was so much going on that our two most recent podcasts had to be extended to cover all of the talking points that emerged over just a couple of days.
Ultimately, I believe that the Eels players and staff can hold their heads high, not just for a fine season, but also for the classy manner in which they conducted themselves before and after the grand final.
Congratulations you mighty Eels, now pass it to me. Bumpers Up!
Grand Final Week
I had forgotten what it was like for my team to feature in the big week, and the switch to positive media stories was a welcome change.
It felt like being a part of something greater seeing the Blue and Gold colours taking over the streets and businesses of western Sydney.
Western Sydney businesses showed their colours
The only down side was the ticketing. I hope that the NRL can learn their lesson from the fiascos of this finals series, but watching the stuff ups occurring week upon week gives me no cause for optimism.
Congratulations to anybody who managed to find the time to get to every event. Personally, I restricted myself to the training sessions, including the NRLW open session, the Today Show cross and our live podcast on Friday night in Parra Leagues.
Can we book this week in again in 2023? My only other request is for a different result.
Eels World Cup List
With the Eels NRL season wrapped up, attention now turns to the deferred 2021 Rugby League World Cup.
Though the Eels could only supply one Australian player for the men’s competition, there are a host of Parra players representing other nations.
A few of those players won’t be wearing the Blue and Gold in 2023, but having 16 Eels selected is a decent reward for a successful season.
Surprisingly, only two Eels will be playing in the women’s division. Considering the number that might have been eligible for New Zealand, it’s hard to believe that not one player was selected for the Ferns.
The list of Eels participating in the World Cup is as follows:
Men
Reg
Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Australia)
Makahesi Makatoa (Cook Islands)
Waqa Blake (Fiji)
Maika Sivo (Fiji)
Nathan Brown (Italy)
Jack Colovatti (Italy)
Luca Moretti (Italy)
Eli El-Zakhem (Lebanon)
Mitch Moses (Lebanon)
Dylan Brown
Dylan Brown (New Zealand)
Marata Niukore (New Zealand)
Isaiah Papali’i (New Zealand)
Oregon Kaufusi (Samoa)
Junior Paulo (Samoa)
Luke Bain (Scotland)
Will Penisini (Tonga)
Women
Kennedy Cherrington (Australia)
Simaima Taufa (Australia)
Are Penrith The Innovators That Cannot Be Replicated?
Penrith are a once in a generation team, and their dominance down through the grades has them threatening to extend their reign further than any side in the NRL era.
The surprising thing is that no club has been able to emulate the aspect of Penrith’s play which sets them apart from others – their relentless line speed and the pace of their plays.
After Penrith finished 2020 as runners up to the Storm, the Eels took them on as part of their regular “Battle of the West” preseason trial. I remember noting back in that 2021 trial that the Panthers had a finals football intensity in their play and I questioned whether that could be sustained throughout the season. They answered that question with two titles and a record of being rarely beaten across the last two years.
Successful formulas are always copied. From defensive systems and techniques (see wrestling and the current forklift tackles) to attacking structures and shapes. Innovation and imitation always go hand in hand.
The Panthers high performance staff have obviously struck upon a way to get their team markedly fitter than their opponents.
It could simply be that they work harder than other teams, but I doubt it’s that simple. Whatever their methodology is, it sets them worlds apart from their opponents.
The majority of Penrith’s top 17 only played something like two games between Round 24 and the grand final. Cleary hadn’t played for five weeks before then.
Yet Penrith peaked physically for the grand final, an extraordinary feat considering their form throughout the season was already beyond the peak of every other club.
Forget poaching their players. Rival clubs should be stealing Panthers high performance staff. Perhaps the Bulldogs and Warriors are hoping that their new coaches will bring some of that inside knowledge with them in 2023.
Not So Mad Monday
It was important for Eels supporters to front up in decent numbers for the team appearance on Monday. Though it wasn’t the planned celebration, somewhere between three and four thousand Eels fans turned up to congratulate both the NRL and NRLW teams.
I was impressed with both teams giving up their morning and early afternoon on what would traditionally be their Mad Monday celebrations.
Monday at CommBank Stadium
A few of the players looked like they hadn’t had any sleep, and they probably had their share of refreshments during the wee small hours. However, it can be reported that there was nothing said that the media could report negatively on.
In fact, the speeches and interviews reinforced the professionalism of the squads, and the NRLW co-captains once again proved to be fine ambassadors for the Eels and the game.
Both squads made their way around the perimeter of the stadium, signing autographs and having photos taken. BA was extremely popular, with supporters keen to congratulate him on the season.
Some of the players were still mixing with supporters as security became more earnest in ushering punters out of the stadium.
My highlight was being near Kennedy Cherrington when she received the phone call confirming her Australian selection. Watching her tears of joy emphasised the value that she places on Green and Gold representation.
I’d also like to shout out to Gayle Broughton. She is a star, both on and off the field – a full on personality. We were fortunate to have an extended chat with her, and she affirmed the value that she places on a New Zealand jersey. Her take was that she wouldn’t declare herself available until she feels that she deserves it.
Remarkable.
Ken Thornett Medal
Less than 48 hours after the grand finals were wrapped up, the Eels NRL and NRLW squads and staff assembled for the Ken Thornett Medal presentation evening.
Incredibly, given that the event kicked off at 6:30pm on Tuesday night, nobody looked the worse for wear. They all scrubbed up really well and though there was still an air of disappointment, the opportunity to celebrate the achievements of individuals and reflect back on season highlights soon created a positive mood in the Rosehill function centre.
Laney with his medal
As always, Yvonne Sampson was the perfect MC. She’s the first choice for many functions across the NRL and it’s easy to see why. We’ve had the opportunity to enjoy many conversations with Vonnie over the last six years as well as featuring her on our podcast. She isn’t just the consummate professional in her media roles, she’s simply an incredibly authentic person.
Zac Bailey was the co-host, interacting with Yvonne and conducting player interviews on a couch located on the stage.
I thought that the staging created a less formal format for everyone, allowing players to be more relaxed and for personalities to shine through. Even BA joked about Mitch Moses, and Shaun Lane’s banter with Zac Bailey brought plenty of laughs.
The end of the night came too soon, though for those ready to put the full stop on the season, it was probably a welcome opportunity to head home and put the feet up.
As for the Ken Thornett Medal Winner, I doubt that many would debate the award going to Shaun Lane. He had an outstanding season.
Dragon Awards Night
It’s been featured in the media, and we’ve discussed it on our news podcast with Spiro Christopoulos, but I’m still stunned by the disaster that was the Dragons presentation night.
It would be easy to criticise the club for scheduling the event on a date when there would likely be a number of players overseas or interstate on holidays. And this might account for quite a few of the absences. However, Spiro reported Mark Levy’s mail that there were players enjoying a night in the casino on the same night. That would leave any Red V supporter scratching their head in disbelief.
I don’t think it’s possible to ignore a red flag like this. As a club, the Dragons have a serious culture issue that must be addressed as a matter of priority.
Matterson Takes The Suspension
We have discussed this on The Tip Sheet podcast, but I thought I’d make my position crystal clear.
I don’t understand the logic behind Matto’s decision. I’ve said a number of times that he marches to the beat of his own drum. Whether I agree with him or not, he has principles that he believes in and abides by.
Ryan Matterson
Many supporters regard his stance of copping a three match ban and not paying a $4k fine as putting himself ahead of his team. I can’t disagree with that sentiment. However, the only relevant opinions belong to his team mates. If they don’t see it that way, then there is no problem.
Furthermore, I’d be stunned if there’s anyone who would disagree with his statement about the decisions of the match review committee. Was Matterson guilty of anything other than an unavoidable minor incident?
Here’s something else to consider. Though Taylan May copped a more significant fine, let’s not forget that a bloke who attacked a member of the public from behind only faced a two week ban.
There is a final matter that I’d like to address. Too many comments on social media about Ryan Matterson are coming from keyboard warriors who cross the line to take their opinions into the realms of personal abuse.
Is that really the path that Eels supporters want to take about a player who is a fine ambassador for Parra? Matto immerses himself in community service and never brings the slightest shred of disrepute to the club that we all claim to love.
Whilst I might not agree with Matto’s decision, I respect his right to make that call. And anyone guilty of an over the top reaction should think about the stones they cast.
Can Winners Please Themselves?
Let’s clarify something. There’s nothing in the comments made by Penrith players that would be offensive to Eels players. Being gracious winners isn’t important to the Panthers and whatever works for them in that regard is their business.
In fact, it’s quite funny to have the victors blowing raspberries about a future club, making comments about an opposing club being their sons, or declaring that they are better than any previous Penrith team. Childish is probably the term best applied to it.
Panthers players the day after the grand final (image via Sydney Morning Herald)
However, with that clarified, I have strong opinions about where their behaviour has a consequence that should not be ignored.
It’s a cliche, but it’s true. Players are role models.
Youngsters try to copy their heroes, not just with miraculous flick passes, chip kicks or side steps, but also their manner of celebrating. For goodness sake even something like the Gutherino has been repeated in junior footy.
What Rugby league doesn’t need is the culture of being disrespectful winners, nor would it want racially inappropriate terms splashed across social media by the high profile stars of the game.
Yet after winning one of the premier sport competitions in our country, that is the example set by the champion team. To write that off as the acceptable outcome of a night on the drink doesn’t wash. Too much grog is not accepted as a valid reason for any form of socially unacceptable act despite probably being involved somewhere. Personal responsibility has to be taken.
Finally, let’s address the “we hate Parra” chant. It’s also immature stuff that Parra players could care less about. However, the real targets of that chant are the Eels supporters.
There is an element in the Panthers supporters who actually act that nonsense out. TCT has written and spoken on the subject of the fan experience at Penrith Park multiple times.
That there are unthinking, abusive fans across all clubs is a fact. TCT has called out our own fans at different times this year. But as far as Penrith are concerned, it is my experience, and that of others, that wearing Parra colours to Penrith Park could result in the type of disgusting personal abuse that you are unlikely to get at other venues.
When encouraging their supporters to join in the “hate chant” I wonder whether the Penrith players are fully aware of that “element” of their supporters who take their hate to the next level.
Coaching Staff Updates
After already adding Trent Barrett to the coaching staff for next season, Parra has now confirmed that Nathan Cayless and Steve Antonelli will be joining the club in 2023.
Nathan Cayless
Since leaving Parra, Cayless has had coaching roles at the Roosters, the Warriors and the Tigers. He takes over from Ryan Carr, who himself had been elevated to the NRL assistant coach position after the departure of David Kidwell during 2022. Carr, who I rate as an NRL coach of the future is moving on to the Dragons. Jordan Rankin will step down from his captain/coach role to continue as a player. He will also maintain his role of mentoring junior rep players.
Steve Antonelli is an experienced lower grade and NRL assistant coach, with his two most recent roles being with the Bulldogs and the Rabbitohs. He is highly regarded for his ability to work with emerging players. He joins Steve Murphy and Trent Barrett as Brad Arthur’s 2023 assistants.
Just a quick word on Barrett. Not long after signing on, I was at training when Barrett turned up. He wasn’t involved in any coaching but was a keen observer, moving to different vantage points to watch the session. I have no idea whether he attended on any other day, but it was good to see him familiarising himself with the players and the systems so quickly.
Recruitment and Retention
Let’s wind this column up with a quick look at Parra’s recently confirmed contracts.
I’ll list Josh Hodgson here but he belongs in a different category due to when he was signed and his status as an international footballer.
Without doubt, the English hooker is the marquee recruit for 2023. If he has successfully rehabilitated from his knee injury, Hodgson could be a short term game changer for the Eels.
Josh Hodgson
He plays a completely different game to Reed Mahoney, with a skill set that has seen him fill in at halfback at different times for the Raiders. Just as importantly, he is a leader and as such will be a strong addition to the spine.
J’Maine Hopgood, Jirah Momoisea, and Jack Murchie all fit into a similar category. They are forwards in their mid 20s looking to establish themselves in the top grade. That puts them right in Brad Arthur’s sweet spot as a coach, given his track record of turning fringe players into NRL regulars or better.
Hopgood has become better known to Eels supporters with strong late season performances in the Panthers top grade and his best on field award for the State Championship Grand Final. However, smart judges have long considered him to be a genuine talent stuck in NSW Cup.
Momoisea is a powerful Knights prop who’s had limited opportunities due to a combination of injury and Covid. Newcastle signed him from the Storm NYC way back in 2018, which gives some indication of why he’d be looking for an opportunity elsewhere.
Of these three recruits, Murchie has probably made the greatest headway in establishing himself as a first grade player. He had to move from the Raiders to the Warriors to do so. He’s at the point of wanting to take his game to the next level, not unlike Shaun Lane did when he shifted to Parra.
Speaking of Lane, the Eels have just confirmed his contract extension which will keep him at the club until the end of 2026. Joining him on that extension list are Sean Russell and Jake Arthur, both of whom have added the 2024 season to their current deals.
The Eels will be adding more players to their roster before next year, but the obvious priority will be sorting out new contracts for both Mitch Moses and Dylan Brown. When those are done, and the NRL confirms the new salary cap, the club will be better placed in determining how much coin they will have at their disposal.
Eels forever!
Sixties
Thank you for the great articles again throughout the year. I am an Eels tragic and look forward to reading the stories, views and comments. I hate Grand Finals, win lose or draw. I don’t get as ‘pumped up’ as I used to once.
Grand Finals, to me, mean season is over!!!
Winning Euphoria lasts and hour -losing disappointment about the same.
Fans have to wait another four or so months to watch games again.
In the meantime the ‘fans’ get into a lather watching Clubs tear each other apart targetting the best players – not for 2023 , BUT for 2024
Just say Canterbury managed to add Edwards, To`o, Crighton, May, Luai, Lenui to rejoin Burton, Kikau at the Bulldogs under Cameron Ciraldo…and the Bulldogs won the comp…Would the Bulldogs fans be over the moon? Would Gus Gould be happy with himself that he got his “new Club” a premiership?
It amuses me…that’s why a premiership is not all that ‘covetable’ to ME..
In my opinion, the NRL has devalued the worth of a premiership over the past decade or so….
There should be Salary Cap rewards for Clubs who develop long term players – otherwise, the system favours dismantling of consistency
Parra Pete, you have added a somber reality to my post grand final mood. It is very true but is it that new? Back in the early 70s Manly hit Souths for key recruits and the reward was a title or two. It certainly made them the most despised club for decades after.
Maybe, when it comes to retention, players should have a nominal value that sits between their first NRL contract with their current club and their most recent deal. Surely that would be an appropriate reward for the club that develops them?
Our team should have been ready to RIP heads off on GF day, they weren’t, instead it happened to us. Until we develop a dog pack mentality I see us being in the runners up territory. It’s been our hurdle for a while.
I think that’s a harsh take on the grand final Prometheus. The Panthers would have smashed any opponent with how they played and they had every bounce of the ball and 50/50 call. Still I’d be on board if you gave credit and then said that here’s how we take the next step to being a winner.
Sixties. Thanks for another great TCT year. I do agree with the above comment. Too many times BA has said his job is not to motivate the players. This is simply incorrect. BA needs to step up on this department next year and develop some oratiting and mind games skills. Big jack not entering the dressing rooms at half time…… Master Bennett with his fake tip sheet on his players.. Fibros and silver tails…. The list goes on. I even recall hearing Mark Geyer was part of a review on the Panthers 2020 loss and how the storm touched them up. BA is Brilliant consistent coach. His record speaks for itself. Finals football is another beast all together.
Great article as usual and throughout the year so thank you for taking your valuable time writing for us.
Next year we have to train as hard as we want to play with fast line speed, fast line speed and lastly, fast line speed. Our recruits appear to be above average so far but we need a genuine utility and Asi from the Warriors might just fit the bill. Despite the ‘experts’ saying our premiership window is closed I firmly believe it is ajar, all that is stopping us, or any other team, is Penrith. So we have to train as hard as they do.
Glenn, the main thing I ask from our team is to work at least as hard as this year, at least, and to set the goal of being better in every way possible. If there is anyone that thinks that making the grand final will be easily replicated they should not play NRL.
Do you guys know if Ennis and Mary are still on the coaching ranks for next year?
and Simon Woolford?
Again not sure
Coaching announcements are coming soon.
No
I couldn’t get it confirmed prior to the grand final. I’m fairly sure that BA was very pleased with their contributions.
No
The appointment of Antonelli has probably signalled the answer to your question.
Thanks Sixties, great summary. Quick question, what’s happened to Luca Moretti? I thought he came across from the roosters with big pedigree. Is he still in the frame at Parra?
Luca has been named in the Italian World Cup squad…https://www.theroar.com.au/2022/10/01/italy-world-cup-predicted-squad-no-tedesco-no-vaughan-and-nightmare-group-leaves-azzurri-with-uphill-battle/
Listed in the World Cup section above too.
He had some injuries during the year which interrupted his season. Not sure of his status for 2023.
It’s been a good year Mr Sixties, perhaps we could say it might have been better. But, the boys did something fourteen other teams could not do. They made the grand final and while they were well beaten they never gave up. I noticed no post game grades – myself I gave them all an “A”. They deserve it! It was a nice touch young Jake scored the last try. He did chase it hard.
On the subject of Ryan Matterson we should applaud him for standing on principle. That it was in the neck area is now an automatic penalty cannot be denied. The three match suspension is a reflection of where the MRC is and any objective criticism is especially warranted in this situation. Edwards was running backwards and contributed to the penalty. Why the MRC do not take into account the victim’s contributions is rather odd and certainly unfair.
When we think about other players who are associated with grubby acts you wonder if there are covert motives. Think NAS and JWH who push the boundaries and are rarely suspended. Matterson obviously feels he hard done by and in making a statement on principle should be encouraged. Parramatta has for too long accepted the MRC decisions without challenging and it’s about time they did.
Your thoughts concerning Penrith are not far off the mark. Their behavior as a club, as a team and as individuals is an accurate reflection of their maturity. It’s not a good look and heightens our observation of arrogance. Then again as a young club/team enjoying their success after many many years in the wilderness – a little bit like Parra, I guess they can sit back and boastingly gloat. They were for years the laughing stock of the league. Bobby Fulton hated them and often referred to them as “Chocolate Soldiers”. That now longer applies but, time catches everyone and everything – so from this point onwards their arrogance is marching to the beat of time. We have a number of examples – Manly comes to mind as does the Dragons and Brisbane. The Storm will soon experience it. All those clubs went through a heightened level of arrogance and fell. I am happy that Parra have never really been an arrogant club. Some officials yes but, not the team.
We look forward to 2023 and hopefully they continue to improve. My personal wish that BA gets is head around the bench and use it to the fullest extent possible. It really is his weakness and a real worry for most of the fans.
One more thought, I believe Ryan Matterson will be become either captain or co-captain – it didn’t work for Junior.
Take care Mr Sixties and the crew.
I am not counting down the days, I am now finally past that but, I await your training reports particularly with our new recruits.
Cheers Zero58
Thanks Zero. Will BA modify his bench use or will other coaches change how they use the bench? I was so pleased for Jake and his chase was a message to those who claimed he was slower than most forwards. He isn’t a Moses or a Brown who are naturally fast but he works hard at improving his pace.
The fact that an accidental crusher that was mostly due to the ball carrier can be adjudged as worse than those deliberate forearm shots by Storm players is an insult.
A follower on Instagram has just posted that she lives in Penrith and when she returned home after the grand final, her house (because it had Parra decorations) had been egged and dead flowers put on the verandah. As I said, the actions of Penrith players to encourage the hate chanting only leads to morons using it as a validation to engage in anti social behaviour towards Eels fans.
Perhaps the principal should have been better protested by confronting the MRC with his facts, which were completely valid, as his stance does nothing to affect their thinking going forward.
The club should have went on with it. Ultimately it is the players choice but, I believe Parra takes the least line of resistance with the MRC.
I believe they should exclude past players, I find it hard to accept they could be objective.
As they say their record speaks for them.
The average punter could and would do a better job.
We have a poor record every time we challenge any charges.
Well said Sixties!
Thanks Zachary.
Great stuff Sixties as per usual.
Appreciate the kind words Gianni.
Great read Sixties.
Matto – probably the club should have challenged the severity on this one. Edwards was dominating the movement and putting himself into that position.
Hodgson is a Gun. I acknowledge his injuries but rehab these days is so much better than even 2 years ago. His defence is top notch. Very rarely misses a tackle and very few ineffective. He seldom is dominated in defence. He’ll slow their middles down and wont bounce off. He is an organiser and can Marshall the forwards into better positions. Great service and 1 on 1 strip’s. Imho he’s definitely an upgrade.
Hopgood is an exciting prospect. Murchie and Momoisea will definitely improve in our system. There’s a lot of upside in these signings.
Looking forward to your reports going forward.
Gi Eels!!
Pete….. I agree with all your aspects regarding Hodgson however you left out his prime….he is only human after all?
Cheers Pete. I want the Eels to challenge the charges literally every time. Then, every now and again they’ll do so and I’ll be confident of success. Of course it will end up failing and serve as a reminder to me of why they regularly take the guilty plea.
I reckon that Hodgson will be our most interesting recruit moving forward. I’m very keen to see how he looks in the preseason.
Agree Pete with your comments on Hodgson. Assuming he comes away from the surgery as the doctors are predicting than he can fill a role for us until someone younger pushes him out.
I think he brings a lot of upside. Despite being at the backend of his career.
I have heard a lot of bad feedback from Eels supporters attending the Penrith home games in the last couple of years. Adults and kids being abused by Penrith supporters. Is it any wonder when their GF winning team thinks it is funny when their supporters do a hate chant. Do these guys not understand that as they are role models they should ask their supporters not to behave like this?
It really is time for Penrith to look at the Behaviour of their supporters.
Parra fans need to make sure they report any abuse to the club.
On the good side I am so proud of our boys and girls getting to their respective GF’s. A great achievement by both NRL and NRLW teams! 💙💛
Penny, I know that my experience got through to their directors. Maybe they have taken internal action, but on the surface it seems that they don’t believe that their players are doing anything wrong. Unfortunately, it’s probably unlikely that they’d have any concern about the supporters.
Tks sixties. There’s a couple of teams that their strongest 13 on paper read pretty well, Dragons and Knights. Both underperformed and could be great case studies in this game where physical and mental extremes are challenged every week, and where on field and off field have to be in total synch. That Dragons situation just appears strange and fits in with their 2022 personality.
Would be interesting to have a continuous drone shot of Penrith games, plus side-on panorama, you never get these view lines on TV or at the grounds. Study their formations, line speed, ruck structures (attack and defence), you might get some feeling for their style of football, it definitely is unique.
Hi BDon. That would be an interesting study, though they probably wouldn’t be happy with that. I believe that it would show their defence line leaving early, something not unique to them but something that they do not just well but relentlessly. They never wane. I wonder how much footage the broadcasters have and whether it’s revealing?
They’re in the face of their opponent so quickly that they must be moving before the ball leaves the ruck, which I believe is when the d/h picks the ball up, but are rarely penalised.
Correct
A great finish up to the year. Well done to all the TCT team – I am sure all the readers have enjoyed the articles…..and it does help when the team is going well.
You are right about the Panthers – they do push their luck in defensive line speed / pushing the tackled player as they go to play the ball that stalls momentum, etc but the refs allow it . And one of their attacking keys is having players land on their knees – and getting up with one defender still on the ground – it looks like a practised skill.
On Matto – crazy penalty by the MRC. 3 weeks is ridiculous. And I would have thought the club would pay the fine ? Obviously not
Anyway, enjoy the off season……if there is one ( world cup / pre season training, recruitment news, etc)
Roll on 2023 !!!
Keeping hands on the tackled player as they get up, gently pushing the tackled player back down on his first attempt to get up quickly, holding the tackled player off the ground, ditto and spinning him sideways, ditto and dragging him backwards, dragging backwards after tackled player is on the ground but kept moving, bear hugging the tackled player for a few seconds when both on feet, last player much slower to peel off. They also know the refs look to penalise when a team is going forward with good momentum and don’t usually infringe. They nail the opposition with line speed, formation and numbers on tackles 1,2,3 and restrict momentum. A lot of their stuff is marginal but legal, a lot isn’t but they are mostly not clumsy with execution. Cleary is banking that the ref is trying to let the game run. Fitness, athleticism and mental steel bring speed, focus and consistency into their 80 minutes. It was noticeable how Kickau lifted his game to the level of others this year, and his own strengths prospered.Moses did an amazing job on him for 60 minutes in that semi final but persistence and focus won out.The game then turned.
Thanks Greg. And again thank you for your support. You’re right. The stuff around the ruck with Penrith is ugly.
There’ll be plenty to talk about over the coming weeks so as soon as the World Cup kicks off we’ll be having our say.
Thx for all of the great reads this season Sixties & Co.
Parra forever!