There is still one more round of NRL to be played but the Parramatta Eels signed off from their home finale at CommBank Stadium in some style as they piled the points on against the Cronulla Sharks and in doing so, consigned their opponents to a finish outside the Top 4. The Eels bookended the outcome today with a rapid start and a flurry of a finish but had to see of a genuine fightback from the opposition in the second half as Sixties and Forty20 debrief on the big Round 26 victory.
What a win. Great attacking first half, gritty in defence the 2nd half. Despite having all the ball and all the position the sharks were only able to score 2 tries. Incredible defensive display against a potential top 4 team.
I posted a note at half time – maybe now some of those responsible for the team will acknowledge that Ron Volkman can play a bit. Junior’s contribution, Ron’s, both capable of being signed by someone else to-morrow – I remember in the eighties believing that we were being run by people who wouldn’t know a footballer if they tripped over one in the foyer of the Parramatta Leagues Club. Are we back there again?
Pryke? He can play.