The shock suspension of centre Michael Jennings has stunned the NRL world. The longer term ramifications for him and the Eels will play out and be covered by the media in the coming days and weeks. More immediately, the…
Sixties Mind-Trip: Hooper, Klein, Gould & My Finals Freak Out
This long weekend has not been so cool for an old Eels dude. The weather’s been far too hot, and too much of the finals scene left me hot under the collar when what I really needed was time to…
From The Stands – Parra & The NRL Must Step Up In Big Moments
Is it possible to be both happy and disappointed? I can’t fault the effort or attitude of our Eels. With this team I have come to trust and expect such effort, but I now want more than that. So what…
The Spotlight – Time To Re-Define The Dominant Tackle
Is there a bigger blight on rugby league than the succession of wrestling inspired manoeuvres designed to slow up an opposition’s ruck speed? Winning the tackle and slowing the play the ball speed has become close to the biggest goal…
Sixties Mind-Trip: What I’m Digging
Is it the second edition of Sixties Mindtrip already? It seems like only last week I was compiling that first venture into the not so deep recesses of my mind. If you’ve come back for a return journey, many thanks.…
From The Stands – To Hell With The Critics!
It is not the CRITIC who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually IN THE ARENA… From ‘ The Man…
Sixties Mind-Trip: The Finals And The Fury
Welcome to the inaugural edition of “Sixties Mind-Trip”. In any week, there’s a mixed bag of moments in the NRL which captures the interest or the outrage of punters. Often times I’ll quickly tweet on the topic. On other occasions,…
Stats That Matta – Round 19: Eels Defeat Broncos
Round 19 – Friday 18th September 2020 @ Bankwest Stadium Final Score – Eels 26 defeated Broncos 12 It was a very much improved performance from the Eels this past Friday night against the Broncos. After a tryless match against…
From The Stands – Brandy, Bias and Moses
Another week, and despite an Eels victory, another serving of rubbish commentary. Naturally, my old Eels hating mate and Panthers Board member, Mr Alexander, took his oh so predictable swipe at Parra post game. “I can understand Brad Arthur and Clint…
Eels Membership Appreciation
Across the NRL this weekend, the contribution of women at all levels of rugby league is being rightfully celebrated via the Women In League Round. It’s a big moment in the rugby league calendar every year. For the Parramatta Eels,…