I might have a wonderful vantage point From The Stands of Bankwest Stadium, but that loss to the Dragons was a tough game to watch. But let’s be very clear about one thing – the sky is not falling in.…
From The Stands – April 6, 2021: Getting Smart In Recruitment
The Eels victory over the Tigers at Stadium Australia was not pretty but our team are now four from four – a decent start to the year. Across town, those Tigers people aren’t happy – something about being robbed of…
From The Stands – March 29, 2021: That Parra Passion
What value can be placed on the passion supporters have for their club? From the stands I could not help but notice the passion that was on display throughout Saturday night. It was so good to be back in a…
From The Stands – Round 2, 2021: Has Parra Taken The Next Step?
What a great pleasure it was to sit in the stands and watch our team go toe to toe with the Storm and come out victorious. Beating Melbourne in wet conditions, when they completed above 80% and had more possession, significantly more…
From The Stands – March 16, 2021: Let’s Enjoy The Ride
Round one done. Two Points in the bank. That was our expectation. All good, right? Apparently not. Plenty has been written and spoken about how the win was achieved. Footy is a really simple game especially early in the season,…
From The Stands – Disappointment, Leadership, Gratitude
For so many 2020 has been a hard year. Bushfires, floods and Covid have wreaked havoc on Australia and have also directly impacted our family. But at a time that was anything but normal and at times very worrying, we…
From The Stands – Parra & The NRL Must Step Up In Big Moments
Is it possible to be both happy and disappointed? I can’t fault the effort or attitude of our Eels. With this team I have come to trust and expect such effort, but I now want more than that. So what…
From The Stands – To Hell With The Critics!
It is not the CRITIC who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually IN THE ARENA… From ‘ The Man…
From The Stands – Brandy, Bias and Moses
Another week, and despite an Eels victory, another serving of rubbish commentary. Naturally, my old Eels hating mate and Panthers Board member, Mr Alexander, took his oh so predictable swipe at Parra post game. “I can understand Brad Arthur and Clint…
From The Stands – What The Critics Won’t Tell You
The Panthers have defeated the Eels, but From The Stands, I was proud of my team. Spoiler alert – unlike some supporters, I will not be burning my jersey or giving up on our chances after that game. I…