Parramatta Eels 34 Penrith Panthers 10 The record book cares little for circumstance, and the record book will show the Parramatta Eels just gave the defending premiers and the class team of the last three seasons their worst beating…
The Spotlight – July 26, 2022: Putting The Spine In Focus
After a number of losses earlier this season, the Eels were criticised for being too lateral in attack. The rationale for such opinion was that the forwards needed to win the middle before any big shifts were attempted. In those…
From The Stands – July 24, 2022: Calling Out Those Who Would Divide Us
From The Stands is written about my weekly experience as an Eels supporter. It is normally full of praise for match days at CommBank Stadium, even in defeat. Home games provide a sense of togetherness and pride, with supporters united…
Post Game Grades – Round 19 vs Broncos
Parramatta Eels 14 Brisbane Broncos 36 Not much of that today. They say “don’t go to bed angry” so I’m busting out these grades tonight and will hopefully sleep as well as a 3 year old with a cold…
From The Stands – July 19, 2022: Igniting The Charge To Finals Footy
It was great to be back in the stands watching our team get the two points against the Warriors. Consecutive wins is something that we’ve been waiting for, and we need the winning roll to continue. A brisk night against…
Post Game Grades – Round 18 vs Warriors
Parramatta Eels 28 Warriors 18 While the Warriors had a fair bit of pluck about them, the Parramatta Eels delivered a nice, comfortable win that was safely locked away before the CommBank Stadium bars closed at the 60th minute.…
From The Stands – July 12, 2022: Watching Poor Officiating From The Expensive Leichhardt Hill
It will be really exciting to venture back home this week. Our crazy draw has made the season somewhat challenging to get enthused about. I am no fan of the NRL headquarters but I can also imagine the difficulties that…
Stats That Matta – Round 17, 2022: Eels Defeat Tigers
ROUND 17, 2022 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY JULY 9, 2022 EELS 28 defeat TIGERS 20 LEICHHARDT OVAL Crowd: 13,214 It wasn’t a confident win, but two points is two points. The Eels let their heads drop early after a…
Post Game Grades – Round 17 vs Tigers
Parramatta Eels 28 Wests Tigers 20 It was nice to see the Parramatta Eels really dig in and overcome some adversity after a start where nothing went their way. What could and probably should have been a 12-0 lead…
From The Stands – July 5, 2022: Filling The Glass
Is the Parramatta glass half full or half empty? I’ve decided that the glass is half full and that the Eels, with the support of us as fans, can fill it back up. I choose to believe that our run of…