I would hope that people who’ve read my posts over the years can see that while I love my club, I am not afraid to call out problems that need to be addressed. I try to be fair and balanced…
From The Stands – August 8, 2026: In Praise Of Brian Kelly And Drawing A Line In The Sand
Despite what can only be called an ugly win, it was good to be back in the stands watching our Eels play. My family and I have been unable to attend games over the past few weeks due to personal…
From The Stands – June 5, 2026: Getting The Eels Roster Balance Right
Last Saturday I experienced competing/clashing emotions. I was proud that our team had a red hot crack against the Knights. Their effort levels were everything that supporters could ask for. But simultaneously I felt immense frustration about the execution in…
From The Stands – May 14, 2026: The Value Of Collective Will
How important is leadership and is it more important than collective will? The most obvious answer is that leadership is very important and while I tend to agree with the principle of leadership being important I firmly believe that other…
From The Stands – April 30, 2026: Keep It Simple
Watching our game against Manly felt like one of those conversations where you’re nodding along one minute, then shaking your head the next. There was a bit of everything, agreement with what we were doing, frustration when we drifted, and…
From The Stands – April 22, 2026: Respect For The Legacy Of 86
In retrospect, my perspective leading into last Sunday’s NRL clash between our Eels and the Bulldogs can only be described as a mea culpa. By my own admission, I had begun to question the commitment required; the five-hour drive, the emotional investment, and whether…
From The Stands – April 9, 2026: The Moments That A Team Cannot Control
Fact vs Opinion; it’s nothing new in rugby league. Fan bases are naturally passionate and one eyed. As a fan base, Eels supporters are no better, no worse than other clubs. We all have our opinions. Unfortunately, my pregame opinion…
From The Stands – April 3, 2026: How Is Your Parra Glass Looking?
Step up to the Eels supporter bar. How would you like your metaphor served? Glass half full or empty? So, you’re looking at the half empty glass as a starter… There were obviously things that disappointed you last Saturday. Let’s…
From The Stands – March 25, 2026: What A Vibe Back At CommBank Stadium
How apt to have a column named “From The Stands” when it comes to writing about last Sunday. What was a glorious, fun filled day! I had a ball waving the flags, cheering on our team and welcoming the Dragons…
From The Stands – March 17, 2026: The Difference In A Week, And A Shout Out To Membership
What an incredibly turbulent first two rounds we have experienced as Eels fans! Going into round 1, I’m sure I was like many. Very hopeful. Scoring first when down to 12 players raised that hope only to move rapidly to…