Grand final day has arrived, and though there are no Eels teams involved, it’s still a big day on the calendar for all footy fans. It’s quite incredible to think that the Storm are playing their 11th grand final in…
Bumpers Up – September 29, 2025: Eels Season Reflections
The season might be over for the Eels, but it feels like there’s barely enough time, or space, in one column to wrap things up. Reflecting back on the season was something that we particularly enjoyed doing with Bernie Gurr…
The Spotlight September 21, 2025 – Sean Russell: Finding His Identity
Promise and potential, those two “p” words can be the greatest pitfalls for those identifying future NRL players. So many talented individuals in rugby league pathways look the goods, but for many their potential, and what they promise to be,…
Live Blog – 2025 NSW Cup Qualifying Final: Eels vs Dragons
The second of today’s live blogs sees the Eels take on the Dragons in the 2nd vs 3rd NSW Cup qualifying final. St George has been in consistent form all season, whereas the Eels have stumbled a bit in the…
The 2025 NRL Referees’ Tip Sheet
The role of being a match official in any sport is mostly a thankless task. When weighed on the “fair go” scales, the balance of public appreciation tips heavily towards “abused” rather than “valued”. These whistle-blowing athletes must truly love…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 24, 2025: Eels vs Sharks/Jets
The James Hardie Centre of Excellence at Kellyville is the venue for a lower grades double header as the Eels host the Sharks and their feeder club, the Newtown Jets, in Round 24 of the Jersey Flegg Cup and…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 23, 2025: Eels vs Storm
In a match which could secure their finals berth, the fifth-placed Eels take on the top of the table Storm at Kellyville. The clash will be a home-coming for Storm half Dylan Brettle, a Rouse Hill Rhinos junior and 2024…
The Spotlight – August 5, 2025: NRL Player Drain Looms Larger Than Most Realise
So tell me, did you have concerns about the impact of two franchises entering the NRL and what it might mean for filling the rosters at those new clubs? Were you worried about how the player market, and the limited…
Live Blog – NSW Cup And Jersey Flegg, Round 22, 2025: Eels vs Rabbitohs
After byes across both lower grades last week, the Eels are back in action at Kellyville Park today as they take on the Rabbitohs in Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup. Souths are struggling across all grades this season with a…
Bumpers Up – July 23, 2025: When Footy Is Essential
I’ll get straight to the point. It’s been some time since I’ve written about Parra or the footy, and this Bumpers Up column is for my benefit. It’s a selfish exercise. This week, I need to write. I need the…