Parramatta Eels 26 Wests Tigers 16 The Good: The Parramatta Eels got the bikkies in a mixed bag of a game; often looking like that lovable, rampaging machine between the 40m lines, yet similarly looking out…
The Tip Sheet – Round 10 Review
The Eels were well off the pace when they faced the Manly Sea Eagles in Round 10 of the NRL and they were made to pay as they succumbed to a back-breaking first-half blitz. Sixties and Forty20 dig into…
Whisky Musings – Round 10: Stuck In The Mud; Eels Bog Down For The First Time In 2020
Round 10 Drink Of Choice – Fireball Hot Chocolate They slipped and they spluttered last week against the Newcastle Knights but a steely resolve in defence carried the day. This week we found out what happens when the Blue…
Post Game Grades – Round 10 at Manly
Parramatta Eels 18 Manly Warringah Sea Eagles 22 The Good: Happier times: The Bad: Well, that game certainly sucked. Sure we showed signs of life in the second half, but for all intents and purposes, the…
Stats That Matta – Round 9: Eels Defeat Knights
Eels 10 defeat the Knights 4 It wasn’t a pretty match but a win is a win, the two points are in the bank, and the Eels still sit atop the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. Unquestionably, it wasn’t the Eels…
From The Stands – Credit Is Due!
“A champion team will always beat a team of champions.” Over the past few weeks, I have sat back and listened to all the experts as they desperately find ways to discredit the Eels superb start to the season. From the Stands…
The Tip Sheet – Round 9 Review
The Eels delivered a performance in Round 9 that was equal parts defensive clinic and offensive horror show – putting the adage that defence wins championships firmly in the spotlight. Sixties and Forty20 dive into the post-game analysis on that…
Post Game Grades – Round 9 at Newcastle
Parramatta Eels 10 Newcastle Knights 4 The Good: Despite some very poor overall form in recent years, Newcastle had come away with the chocolates in 4 of our 5 previous clashes against our boys; nonetheless, today’s…
From The Stands – Back In The Stands
Oh yes! Back to being truly “From The Stands” I wasn’t too sure what a 7000 crowd at Bankwest would feel like. I love the atmosphere of the big matches at Bankwest, and although excited to be going back, I…
Stats That Matta – Round 8 Super Sized Edition
What a five week period for the Eels. Since we last talked, the Eels have only dropped one match and continue to lead the competition. Over the course of this post, I will delve into the numbers that the Eels…