The beauty of the NRL is that it is the gift that always keeps on giving. From a news, rumour or controversy perspective, it is rarely quiet on the NRL front. However, over the last month, the game seems to…
Live Blog – NSW Cup Parramatta vs Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles
After a hugely successful raid of the Northern Beaches on Friday night, the Parramatta Eels look to round out Round 21 with a win over the Blacktown Workers Sea Eagles. With the Top 4 still very much in play for…
Bumpers Up – July 31, 2022: The Run To The Finals
Just five rounds remain in the run to the 2022 finals series. Time has passed quickly since the season kicked off, and that’s easy to understand when you have the type of controversies experienced by the NRL in recent weeks.…
Score Updates – Jersey Flegg Round 20 vs Penrith Panthers
Last night did not disappoint with the NRL claiming a critical 34-10 victory over the Panthers while the NSW Cup, down 1 and 2 players at times, fought one of the most spirited and courageous defeats you will see in…
The Spotlight – July 26, 2022: Putting The Spine In Focus
After a number of losses earlier this season, the Eels were criticised for being too lateral in attack. The rationale for such opinion was that the forwards needed to win the middle before any big shifts were attempted. In those…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 18 vs Cronulla Sharks
The Eels continue their push to try and solidify a spot inside the the Top 8 in Round 18. After narrowly falling short of the 5th placed Wests Tigers last week they now tackle the 4th placed Cronulla Sharks. They…
Parramatta Stories – Issue 4 , 2022: The Blue And Gold Alliance
Bringing Parramatta People Back Home This year the Parramatta Eels celebrated their 75th anniversary. It was quite the milestone as the club has a rich history, with thousands of people who’ve contributed to legacy of the Eels. Imagine charging yourself…
The Spotlight – July 4, 2022: The Eels Sit At The 2022 Crossroads
I don’t enjoy writing critical posts. It’s far too easy to fire reactionary shots after a loss, and all of us have different takes shaped by our own biases, prior knowledge and understandings. As a Parramatta supporter with a platform I…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 16 vs South Sydney Rabbitohs
The Jersey Flegg restart normal proceedings for the Parramatta Eels after the representative week of rugby league with a game originally scheduled for Redfern. Instead the Blue & Gold find themselves at the familiar surroundings of Kellyville hosting the South…
The Spotlight – June 18, 2022: Just Do It
At what point do we stop reflecting on the holiday Monday massacre? That question kept turning over in my mind after a number of false starts writing this column. It’s been a hard loss to casually put in the rear…