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…
Parramatta Eels Midseason Review
We have reached the halfway point for all three major grades in season 2022 and it is as good a time as any to reflect on records, results and the overall journeys of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL.…
Bumpers Up – June 7, 2022: What Bye Week?
This season, the timing of the Eels bye could not have been better. The first half of the year has featured relentless travel, including trips to Brisbane, Darwin, Melbourne, Newcastle and Canberra and just four games at CommBank Stadium. Coming…
Live Blog – NSW Cup Round 13 vs Mounties
Like something akin to a rugby league lunar eclipse, the rare chance for the NSW Cup to play under the bright lights on a Friday night occurs this week. The Parramatta Eels will host the Mounties at Kellyville Park in…
Bumpers Up – May 31, 2022: Winning Games, But Losing Starts, Challenges And Players
Let’s talk about life in PARRAdise. As somebody famous once said, it wasn’t meant to be easy. Matches tend to feature the best version of our opponents, and though this produces some cracking footy, it delivers heart palpitations for the…
The Greatest Indigenous Player To Wear The Blue And Gold?
Who has been the greatest Indigenous player to wear the Eels jersey? If we expand the scope of this question to entire careers rather than just a player’s time at the Eels, it’s an easily found answer. The incredible Arthur…
The Spotlight – May 20, 2022: Matterson A Must
The Parramatta Eels have reached a critical point in their roster management. In the eyes of many supporters, an upcoming retention decision will be making a bigger statement than the decisions made in late 2021. It involves the man who…
Instant Reaction – David Kidwell Departs
In news that was a surprise to all Eels supporters, Parramatta assistant coach David Kidwell has parted ways with the club, effective immediately. The Eels confirmed his departure with a media statement issued late on Monday night. It included a…
Bumpers Up – May 12, 2022: Parra’s Mind Guerillas
Were you one of the true believers who tipped an Eels victory over the Panthers? Such faith defied the team’s awful result against the Cowboys and the demands of playing four games over just 18 days. Expecting a win against…