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…
Post Game Grades – Round 20 vs Roosters
Parramatta Eels 0 Sydney Roosters 28 As was the case in Round 19, the Eels came into this Thursday night clash without Mitch Moses, facing an underperforming pre-season favourite facing a horror injury toll. Stop me if…
Parramatta’s 2022 Roster – Decisions To Be Made
The 2021 Premiership is heading to the pointy end of the season, but behind the scenes, clubs are working diligently to shape their rosters for next season. As far as the Eels are concerned, the majority of the squad are…
Stats That Matta – Round 19, 2021: Raiders Defeat Eels
Thursday 22nd July, 2021 Cbus Super Stadium EELS 10 defeated by RAIDERS 12 Half time: Eels 0 – 0 Attendance: 2,566 Eels Scorers: Tries: D. Brown, M. Sivo Goals: Conversions: C. Gutherson 1 from 2 This was an absolute…
Post Game Grades – Round 19 vs Raiders
Parramatta Eels 10 Canberra Raiders 12 Well, Eels junior Will Penisini looks like a good talent. The Eels came into tonight’s clash down on a few troops with the aim of consolidating a Top 4 spot against…
Bumpers Up – July 19, 2021: The Milf And Mindset Edition
How are you doing with the lockdown? For those of us in greater Sydney and surrounds, second time around feels a lot longer. I hope you are all as well as can be, and I extend my thoughts and best…
From The Stands – July 19, 2021: Saluting Parra’s Forwards
The footy was back but it’s stating the obvious to say much has changed, mainly off the field, since our loss to the Panthers in Round 16. Having the football on did bring some sort of normality for those who…
Post Game Grades – Round 18 at Gold Coast
Parramatta Eels 26 Gold Coast Titans 8 After snapping a four-game losing streak in Round 16, the Gold Coast Titans were aiming for back-to-back wins for the first time since Round 3. Thanks to an absolutely dominant period…