The dust has only just settled on a fortnight that the Eels club and its supporters will not soon forget. If Grand Final week was not enough for you, the news and fallout from the following seven days should have…
Go You Mighty Eels!
Last Friday night, as the final siren signalled the Eels progress to the 2022 Grand Final, I screamed an expletive of joy, then wept tears of the same. Strangers were hugging, their emotions on display for the world to see.…
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…
Stats That Matta – Eels 2022 Finals Series Summation
It’s not a dream. Every Eels fan might be pinching themselves to see if it has really happened, but the Blue and Golds are in the Grand Final courtesy of some heroics in Far North Queensland. An absolutely sensational 80…
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…
Post Game Grades – Preliminary Final vs Cowboys
Parramatta Eels 24 NQ Cowboys 20 How sweet was that? The Parramatta Eels went into hostile territory facing tough conditions, walked through fire and emerged with a place in the 2022 grand final. Whether it is Penrith or South…
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…
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…
Post Game Grades – Semi Final vs Raiders
Parramatta Eels 40 Canberra Raiders 4 The Parramatta Eels are alive in the third week of the finals. It’s been a journey (as we’ve been constantly reminded of during the last week), but a grand final appearance is only…
From The Stands – September 11, 2022: Supporters Deserve Better
Whether I’m sitting in the stands at Penrith, or squeezed onto the hill, I hate the experience. There is nothing romantic or nostalgic about sub-standard facilities. It is unacceptable to have to queue for over ten minutes to use a…