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It has been a brutal week for the Parramatta Eels following their second half rout at the hands of the Dolphins in Round 7. They now get the chance to reset and restart with a Friday night clash against the Sea Eagles in their sights. With rookie half Ethan Sanders making his debut under the bright lights at 4 Pines Park, how will the Eels fare?
First things first though, Sixties and Forty20 take a look at the Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup fixtures against the Sea Eagles and how the Eels stack up in both grades. Can both struggling sides make inroads on their season this week?
Can the Eels steal a win in the NRL? How will the team respond after the debacle in Darwin? The boys take a long look at where everyone stands heading into Round 8 and whether Parra can engineer the upset heading into a bye next week.
Great listening again as always. Thank you
Penrith have no trouble putting away teams with faster outside backs. The game has been faster for a few seasons now yet Penrith are well on their way to four straight premierships. Their style is still the most effective, winning big games based on speed is not proven yet. This give the Eels some hope. Owning the middle, line speed and field position is still king if executed with the precision and consistency of the Panthers.
RIP Terry Hill, he left nothing on the field and was one of toughest players to play the game.
Condolences to his family and friends, gone way too young.
Cheers Joseph. The Panthers do it so well. My concern is that our much vaunted forwards just aren’t producing as they should.
I honestly have no idea what will happen tonight. The head says a shellacking. The heart says a close game with Sanders to score the match winning points. And while a win will be welcome will it be a sign of a new Parra or just another false dawn?
It certainly never boring being an Eels supported. RCG first try scorer and Sivo to score a double
Shaun, you have summed up how most Parra fans feel.
“never boring being an Eels supporter” never a truer word written. We are the Kinder Surprise of the NRL.
“The Kinder Surprise of the NRL” – classic!
Shaun, get money on that! Same game multi!
This is not the first time that the Eels have put in an ordinary second half performance. Last year against the Dolphins we did a similar thing.
However last season our first half was outstanding and we were never going to be run down. That resulted in a win to the Eels.
Another perspective. If my memory is correct the Dolphins never had a win in Sydney last season. In fact if they did it was probably late in the season. This season again they have not won in Sydney. So without all the analysis of the outcome. Just looking at the ability of the Dolphins on the road. Why would we take that game away from Combank.
Don’t get me started John.