Normally I hate bye weeks. I miss the footy and watching other NRL teams run around just doesn’t cut it. This year is different. With so many player absences impacting Parra’s 2023 campaign, I’m happy that the players are getting…
Bumpers Up – June 22, 2023: Origin Debacle, But Good News In The Golden West
Finally, Bumpers Up has come back to T..C..T.. I can’t offer this in the Rock’s iconic voice, but as it’s been some time since the last column, it feels appropriate to begin with a proclamation of return. There have been…
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 50: Origin 2 & The Twal Drought Breaker
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Tip Sheet tackles Origin 2 & the try that was heard around the world! Sixties, Forty20 & Clint celebrate the moment Alex Twal ended an almighty drought in a…
Parramatta Eels NRLW: The 2023 Roster Reboot
The expanded NRLW season is around the corner and the full rosters for each club have been confirmed. Four teams will be making their debut, with the competition due to commence on the 22nd of July. What can be expected this…
From The Stands – June 14, 2023: Standing Strong Against A Shock Jock
Congratulations to our Parramatta Eels. Providing such a thoroughly enjoyable victory for their supporters was an outstanding way to conclude what had otherwise been a rather forgettable week. The Dylan Brown situation requires no comment from me until the case…
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 47: Moses Earns Origin Recall, Matterson & Ofahengaue Boost Eels
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Tip Sheet goes back-to-back off the public holiday as Sixties, Forty20 and Clint talk NRL & news. The boys take a final look at Parramatta’s sweep of the Bulldogs…
The Spotlight – June 12, 2023: Eels Face Biased Draw During Origin
The dust has only just settled on the Eels victory over the Bulldogs, but my focus has already turned to the incredibly unfair draw facing the Eels over the next month. It’s difficult to believe that such a bias exists,…
Junior Representatives 2023 Award Night
Parramatta’s highly successful 2023 Junior Representative Program was wrapped up on Wednesday night with their Annual Presentation Event. The Cumberland Lounge at CommBank Stadium was the venue and it would be difficult to find a more appropriate location for…
The Tip Sheet – 2023 Ep 44: BA’s Historic Week & Junior Rep Awards Night
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! There is plenty to talk about coming off a long bye week and The Tip Sheet covers it all in a massive episode. Sixties, Forty20 and Clint kick things off…
The Spotlight – June 8, 2023: BA’s Journey To Becoming Parra’s Longest Serving Coach
According to club records, Brad Arthur last week equaled Brian Smith’s achievement of coaching the Eels in 243 first grade games. That means that when Parra faces the Bulldogs, the local junior who started his footy journey with the Seven…