According to club records, Brad Arthur last week equaled Brian Smith’s achievement of coaching the Eels in 243 first grade games. That means that when Parra faces the Bulldogs, the local junior who started his footy journey with the Seven…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 13: Parramatta Eels vs Melbourne Storm
The weekend’s action wraps up this afternoon with the Parramatta Eels hosting the Melbourne Storm at Kellyville Park in the Jersey Flegg. Joshua Lynn makes his Jersey Flegg debut for the Eels and will replace the injured Ethan Sanders at halfback. Sam Tuivati will start…
The Spotlight – May 21, 2023: Are The Eels A More Consistent Team In 2023?
The Eels are playing better and more consistent football in 2023 than they were in 2022. That may sound crazy, but that was my stance before Friday night’s incredible victory over Souths, a win that simply reaffirmed my belief. At…
Make Eels vs Rabbitohs An Annual Indigenous Round Fixture
Could there be a more significant meeting of two NRL clubs in Indigenous Round than the Eels taking on the Rabbitohs? Long regarded as the Indigenous heart of Rugby League, the South Sydney Rabbitohs have been renowned for the talented…
Bumpers Up – May 12, 2023: The Optimistic Issue
There’s a corny, old line that some supporters might reference about the Eels this week – it’s not the end of the world but you can see it from here. Or rather, it’s not the end of the season but…
Parramatta Eels Junior Representatives – 2023 Season Review
When Parramatta’s SG Ball team lifted the premiership trophy at Leichhardt Oval last weekend, it put the icing on the cake for the club’s successful 2023 Junior Representative program. All three teams qualified for finals football, the first time that…
Bumpers Up – April 20, 2023: It’s Getting Better In PARRAdise
It doesn’t take much to improve my mood. When the Eels start winning games, I’m immediately in a happier place. Should a victory happen to be over an old foe like the Bulldogs, it’s even sweeter. The cherry on top…
Bumpers Up – April 13, 2023: Enjoy Any Victory
How good is winning! I don’t care that the Eels weren’t “pretty” in defeating the Tigers. Any victory was far better than the alternative. From a selfish perspective, it’s much easier creating site content after a successful weekend. As a…
The Spotlight – April 8, 2023: Could Lewis Be Right About Jake Arthur?
“Jake’s pretty tall, he’s a big boy already. But as he puts some more size on, I think he’ll be a really nice ball-playing lock” Has NSW Origin great Luke Lewis just foretold the future of Jake Arthur? Writing about…
Junior Reps Live – Tarsha Gale Cup Round 9: Eels vs Bulldogs
This is a last minute change of time and venue from what was originally another change of day, time and venue. After yesterdays results the Eels are already guaranteed a place in the finals, so today is about determining where…