Ryan Matterson has agreed to terms for a three year deal with the Parramatta Eels commencing in 2020, which includes an option in the third year. The second rower is a Parramatta Eels junior, and played three years in…
Draw & Pass – Breaking Down The Eels’ 2020 Draw
Image courtesy of NRL.com The 2020 NRL Draw has officially dropped and it has delivered a mixed bag for the Parramatta Eels. There is plenty to dive into so let’s get right into the meat and potatoes of the…
Whisky Musings – Finals Week 2: Now Comes The Dark Before The Dawn
Finals Week 2 Drink Of Choice – Yamazaki Single Malt And thus the curtain draws on the Parramatta Eels in 2019. Not with a thunderous crescendo but with the slightest of whimpers as the Melbourne Storm romped to a 32-0…
Whisky Musings – Finals Week 1: The Bankwest Job
Finals Week 1 Drink Of Choice – Okay let’s be honest here. Nothing I own in my collection is worthy of the complete performance that the Eels put on for a rapturous full house at Bankwest Stadium. In light of that,…
Whisky Musings – Round 25: Eels Complete Redemption Arc, Now A Shot At Glory Awaits
Round 25 Drink Of Choice – Balvenie Double Wood 12YO This time last year the Parramatta Eels completed their dismal 2018 campaign with a brutal 44-10 loss to the eventual premiers in the Sydney Roosters. The 34-point loss capped a…
Whisky Musings – Round 22: Shocking Twist As Business Trip To The Gold Coast Means Just That For The Eels
Round 22 Drink Of Choice – Nikka Whisky It was a lopsided mismatch on the Gold Coast on Friday night and above all else, Parramatta simply had to take care of business against the lowly Titans. Take care of business…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Knights (Whisky Gradings Edition)
Parramatta Eels 20 Newcastle Knights 14 Mitch is unfortunately unavailable tonight, so your boy Forty20 is back in the Post Game Grades saddle for this week. Enjoy! The Good: Magnum might still be a ways off but the…