There once was a time when referees reigned supreme in the rugby league world. Strutting confidently onto the hallowed turf in their ceremonial robes with the starched upturned collars, these demigods controlled the destiny of games and even premierships with…
I enjoyed my Sunday afternoon sitting in the stands watching our team hang on against the Bulldogs. While we can find many things to criticise about our performance, I was happy with the win. I also came away with strong thoughts…
The 2020 NRL Indigenous Round is being staged this week as the NRL and its 16 clubs set out to honour and recognise the role of the Indigenous community and its athletes in our great game. Given the wealth of…
After last week’s disappointing loss, there was nothing better than being back in the Bankwest Stadium stands cheering on an Eels win. Given some of the unnecessary rubbish played out in the media, achieving that victory over the Tigers…
Round 11 Drink Of Choice – Starward Nova Even if you are working a dream job inevitably there will be a stretch where everything conspires to impose a seemingly infinitesimal amount of drudgery upon your weary shoulders. No matter…
With 10 rounds of the 2020 NRL logged into the record books we have arrived at the midway point of a season that will go down in history for a variety of reasons. The Parramatta Eels have been overwhelmingly outstanding…
I hate losing to Manly, I really do. But unlike last week, this post isn’t about my hates or grievances, it’s about our team. Attitude is everything. If I looked hard enough I could find some positives from this loss,…
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…
“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…