The 2022 Parramatta Eels Junior Rugby League season was finally wrapped up following Tuesday’s official presentation night. Held at Oatlands House, the event recognised some of the outstanding achievements of the Parramatta District Junior Rugby League Clubs. Over the last…
The Spotlight – Rewarding NRL Development Clubs: Introducing Value Added Contracts
Should NRL clubs be rewarded when it comes to retaining players that they have developed? It’s a topic that’s raised every year, and no matter how often it’s been discussed, the answer has never been found. Penrith is currently the…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 92: KT Medal Review, Big Signings News & More
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! There is no offseason in the NRL and a massive week of news means Sixties, Forty20 and Spiro are on the case in a new episode of The Tip Sheet.…
Bumpers Up – September 30, 2022: Grand Final Edition
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…