Round 1 of the 2019 Premiership has just concluded and the return to on field action couldn’t come soon enough. This season, From the Stands will examine key moments from each clash then look ahead to what the following round…
From The Stands – Spelling Out The Season
This will be short. I’m not so sure that it will be sweet. My views on Parra 2018 summed up in 5 words: Petulant Attitude Ruins Rudderless Assembly It has been difficult but we made it. I normally lament my…
From The Stands – Excuse Free Zone
“He deserves to…he is better than this…I can’t believe…” Enough of the excuses! I know a review into our season is being conducted and I accept far greater footy minds will understand what went wrong in terms of the football…
From The Stands – Calling on Playmakers
Let us begin with a little trip down memory lane. ‘He’s quick between the ears’. Every genuine Parra fan knows who said this and what player it was about. Back in those days it was an aspect of the game…
From The Stands – Teamwork and Potential
There’s not much joy to be had when writing about your team in a season like this. Most of the readers of TCT would surely sympathise with contributors who’ve had the challenge of analysing losses literally every week. It would…
From The Stands – Elvers Are Entering The Building
Isn’t it brilliant to be writing about wins in recent weeks? Finally it feels like we’re seeing a glimpse of the future, and it’s a youthful one! Let’s talk next generation. On Saturday, our young players demonstrated equal parts talent…
From The Stands – The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo! The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly was a famous spaghetti western. In the Eels latest battle in the west, we had a dash of good, bad and ugly. This is how I saw…
From The Stands – A Message of Appreciation
Last week was a lot of fun. Of course we were able to enjoy our Eels winning. And how sweet it is when it comes against the Bulldogs. Even better, this victory provided us with renewed hope that the Wooden…
From The Stands – Finding A Way Forward
Another week, and another loss for the Eels. It’s easy to be nothing but critical, and though I have my own criticisms, there are acknowledgements to be made. To find a way forward, you need to acknowledge what you already…
From The Stands – Benchmarking For 2019
A loss after being on the brink of victory was not a good feeling. It hurt both the players and fans. Being at the ground maybe made it even worse. It just feels so symptomatic of this season. For Eels supporters,…