The fallout from the Eels loss to the Roosters will be the two match suspension of Bailey Simonsson. For a team on a publicly stated mission of looking for an outside back, this might be a mini crisis on the…
The Spotlight – March 30, 2023: Stop Holding Fans To Ransom
I thought we were over this garbage, but once again Peter V’landys is “posturing” to move the NRL grand final away from Sydney should suburban grounds not receive government funding for upgrades. Enough is enough! I don’t care whether the…
Bumpers Up – March 27, 2023: Singing Some Praises
How good is winning? After three weeks of being near enough but not good enough, our NRL team finally found a victory against the toughest of all opponents. Walking out of CommBank Stadium with a spring in the step rather…
Live Blog – Junior Representatives Round 7 vs Manly Sea Eagles
The Junior Representative competitions continue their climbs towards the finals as we enter Round 7. For the Parramatta Eels, all three grades are locked in fierce competition for a Top 6 finish with the Harold Matthews and SG Ball eyeing…
The Spotlight – March 13, 2023: It Can Be Done
“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later, the man who wins is the man who thinks he can.” – Vince Lombardi Could there be a better start to the NRL season…
Live Blog – Eels Junior Representatives vs Sharks
Welcome to Round 6 of the junior reps. In addition to the Gale and Ball action we have the Lisa Fiaola Cup and Jersey Flegg. Once again I’m no Forty 20 but I’ll do my best! Stinking hot conditions. Shade…
Bumpers Up – March 8, 2023: Moses Free Zone
Welcome to this happy place. A spot without conjecture or debate about the contract of a particular halfback. Instead we’ll focus on a couple of other players that should be locked up sooner rather than later. We know what can…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg & NSW Cup Round 1 vs Canberra Raiders
Kind weather conditions here at Kellyville and a fast dry track. I’ll give my usual disclaimer of lacking Forty20’s live blogging skills. Forty is covering the Junior Reps whilst I’ll do my best with Flegg and NSW Cup.. Jersey Flegg…
The Spotlight – February 27, 2023: Likely NSW Cup Team Sheds Light On Eels Depth
Tomorrow’s Team List Tuesday will answer questions about how the Parramatta Eels will cope with their current injury crisis. Supporters and critics alike will debate the strength of the named NRL team. However, the examination should not end there. For…
The Spotlight – February 21, 2023: Eels Injury List Casts Shadow Over Opening Round
In an interview during Friday night’s Fox League match preview, Brad Arthur confirmed that nine Eels players were unavailable for trial selection. Amongst those out of action were first grade contenders Maika Sivo (knee), Bryce Cartwright (fractured jaw), Waqa Blake…