For rugby league supporters, only one thing is better than grand final week, and that’s actually taking out the premiership. The Eels have featured in nine previous deciders (counting 1977 as just one), winning four. I’ve been to every one…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 87: Grand Final Fever Dreams With Spiro
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The biggest week in three and a half decades is well and truly underway for the Parramatta Eels as they prepare for a brace of Grand Finals in the NRL…
From The Stands- September 26, 2022: All Hail Our Captains
Since 2018, the year Parra finished last and celebrated when they were only beaten by single figures, I have endeavoured to tell my stories and experiences sitting in the stands, watching our team play. Like all of you, I am…
Bumpers Up – September 22, 2022: The Media Issue
I’m not sure about all of you, but the last two weeks have provided the wildest ride of this season. Given the roller coaster year we’ve had, that’s saying something. As a supporter, the trip to Penrith Park was as…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 82: Parra Surges On, Sloan’s Plea & The Ikin/Walters Divide
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! As the Parramatta Eels surge into the Grand Final Qualifier against the North Queensland Cowboys, The Tip Sheet takes a moment to step back and reassess the bigger picture. Spiro…
From The Stands – September 19, 2022: Proud To Be Blue And Gold
Four teams are left, and after a wonderful night at our home ground last Friday I have to say that I am so proud that we are one of them. Every one of the remaining four teams plays a slightly…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 78: Breaking Down A Wild Week 1 Finals Series
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes* *Please note: We are aware of an issue with iTunes and are working on a solution. For now please use Soundcloud or Spotify. Outside of a loss to the Parramatta…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 75: Spiro’s Captain’s Call Exclusives Tee Up A Monster Opening Finals Week
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The finals have arrived and the scene is set for an absolutely insane opening week with four blockbuster match-ups. The Tip Sheet has its finger on the pulse of it…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 64: Fresh Newcastle & Manly Drama, Ciraldo Commits & The NRLW
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The drama is on tap and free flowing in the NRL as both the Newcastle Knights and Manly Sea Eagles try to stamp out fresh spot fires surrounding key personnel.…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 61: NRL Enters Feud-al Era; News, Drama, Stuart Vs Salmon, Panthers Vs Storm
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Another week of high drama in the NRL means another loaded edition of The Tip Sheet! Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro convene to wade through the stories behind multiple feuding parties…