“Salary Cap Cheating” “Salary Sombreros” Whether or not it’s appropriate to question or accuse “successful” clubs of cheating the cap or receiving favourable treatment from the NRL, the indisputable fact is that fans have this perception. It’s a perception which…
The Rise of the (Blue and) Golden West – The Brad Arthur Future Retrospective Part 2
Brad Arthur’s Eels The abstract concept of a sporting identity is equals parts straight forward and fiendishly complex. When distilled down to their most basic elements, the themes at the heart of all great sporting identities usually amount to common…
A Realistic And Responsible Contract – What Kent Won’t Report About Hayne
In recent days, Paul Kent has been unrelenting in his criticism of the NRL. His dissatisfaction stems from the Parramatta Eels valuing Jarryd Hayne at $500K in a one year deal with the club. With platforms stretching across radio, television,…
NRL Season Preview – 2018
The World Cup is over, Pre-Season has begun (if you haven’t been reading Sixties’ Training Reports, take a long, hard look at yourself), and I’m officially itching for Season 2018. Basically I just want to talk footy. The Cumberland Throw is…
The Rise of the (Blue and) Golden West – The Brad Arthur Future Retrospective Part 1
The Eels enjoyed a breakthrough season in 2017. Not only did they finally end their post-season drought, they finished in the Top 4 and gave the eventual premiers in the Melbourne Storm one hell of a scare in their home…
Jarryd Hayne – The Return of the Prodigal Son?
Do you know the parable of the Prodigal Son? The parable begins with a young man (let’s call him Jarryd), who asks his father (Parramatta) to give him his share of the estate so he can leave and become his own man…
Hola Amigos – Roosters’ Salary Sombrero Saves NRL
Cooper Cronk will be a Rooster in 2018! On behalf of the silent majority of the rugby league public, I’d like to express my gratitude to Sydney Roosters patriarch – Nick Politis. You sir, are our unacknowledged saviour! NRL’s Zorro…
2017 Rugby League World Cup – Eels Player Tracker
The countdown is on. With one week to go till the 2017 Rugby League World Cup kicks off on Friday 27th October, I’m preparing my couch seat for the imprint of my sizeable rear end – the inevitable result of…
Eels 2017 Season Review – Ready To Fly
“When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford Back in 2016, when off-field dramas had many believing that the world was caving…
Believe – Parra’s Future Is Now!
“If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.” – Ronnie Lott (American football Hall of Famer) Belief. This is where the journey to success in any endeavour begins. Without this foundation, there is little to build from. Let…