Parramatta Eels 32 NQ Cowboys 16 We won. By golly, we won. Almost from the kickoff you could see the Eels looked infinitely more interested in the outcome, in playing attack and defending our (many) errors. There was…
Stats That Matta – Rounds 21 and 22: Applying The Microscope
This is a bit more difficult to write after the last few performances from the Eels. Let’s face it, the numbers have been awful across the board. By way of difference, rather than running through the typical match stats, I’m…
From The Stands – August 17, 2021: Leadership
I love my club and have had so many hours of enjoyment watching our team play. Therefore, what I am about to write was not easy. It is also not final. We all have the ability to right our wrongs,…
Post Game Grades – Round 22 vs Sea Eagles
Parramatta Eels 10 Manly Sea Eagles 56 Did you know the voice actors for Mickey and Minnie Mouse were married in real life? Other than that, I have nothing for you. I hate Manly, and the Eels have…
Bumpers Up – August 13, 2021: Making Sense Of It All
Every Eels fan knows the value of a Parra story. Good or bad, the moment that the old Blue and Gold is featured, reads are guaranteed. Even so, it’s been some time since we’ve seen the level of frenzy currently…
From The Stands – August 10, 2021: Finding The Joy In Footy Might Be The Key
Like many I turned on to watch last week not really sure what to expect. I was a little nervous and really wanted the boys to play well. Like many I thought about what could go wrong and in that…
Post Game Grades – Round 21 vs Rabbitohs
Parramatta Eels 12 South Sydney 40 In Japan, cooked Eel is known as ‘Unagi’. In the 2021 NRL Season, it is known as ‘Parramatta’ I don’t really know what to say other than it’s remarkable how quickly…
From The Stands – August 2, 2021: A Blessing Or The Demise?
Know your strengths and play to it. Champion teams know their strength and they utilise it. That is the lesson we must take from our embarrassing loss to the Roosters. I am not sure if I was more angry or disappointed…
Instant Reaction – QLD Goes Into Lockdown, Round 20 Put On Hiatus
The NRL upped and relocated the entirety of its operations to Queensland in a desperate bid to keep the competition alive. In a brutal twist today, the insidious delta strain of COVID-19 has found its way into the sunshine state…
Stats That Matta – July 30, 2021: Roosters Defeat Eels
STATS THAT MATTA ROUND 20 Thursday 29th July, 2021 BB Print Stadium, Mackay, QLD EELS 0 defeated by ROOSTERS 28 Half time: Eels 0 – 12 Attendance: 4,926 vs Eels Scorers: It goes without saying that the numbers aren’t great…