Sixties kicked off this unique celebration of Team List Tuesday by assembling the list of the greatest Eels to never win a title prior to the breakthrough campaign in 1981. He has since tasked me a similar responsibility to compile…
Staying Connected
Social distancing, isolation, job losses, financial difficulties, health concerns – in the big picture, a period without rugby league (or any sport) seems insignificant by comparison. However, we all know that the NRL is an important industry within Australia providing…
Team List Tuesday – The Greatest Eels To Never Win A Premiership (Pre 1981)
Most recently, Nathan Hindmarsh was voted by NRL fans as the greatest player to never win a Premiership. This got me thinking. With only four premierships in our 73 years, the Eels have a “rich history” of not being able…
The Spotlight – Steering The Eels Ship
Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm. —Publilius Syrus Troubled waters. It’s strange that deferring to the metaphorical seems appropriate when describing the reality of confronting the financial and medical catastrophe of the Coronavirus. However, rugby league…
Instant Reaction – The NRL Shuts Down
Well shit, where do you start with this one? We always knew it was coming. As each and every single professional sporting competition bent the knee to the rampaging threat of COVID-19, the NRL put on a brave front and…
Whisky Musings – Round 2: Fast Finishing Eels Hammer Injury Ravaged Titans
Round Drink Of Choice – Black Douglas Deluxe What a bizarre game – fitting of these crazy times really. The Eels started in red-hot fashion as they raced out to an early 12-0 lead, seemingly shaking off all their struggles…
The Spotlight – Could Empty NRL Stadiums Colour Our Lounge Room Worlds?
Friendly banter? So that’s what it’s called! As Shaun Johnson replied when asked during this week’s media calls, “I don’t know if it will increase more, but you might hear it a bit more.” Stadium lock outs are going to…
Whisky Musings – Round 1: Parramatta Power Thrash Canterbury-Marricksville Olympic 8-2
Round 1 Drink Of Choice – Dimple 15YO Well, bad National Soccer League jokes asides that was the game we were all probably expecting, even if it wasn’t what we were hoping for, as the Parramatta Eels grimly battled…
The Spotlight – Rugby League Dreaming
“Dreams come true. Without that possibility, nature would not incite us to have them.” – John Updike The NRL advertisement and its portrayal of a young Cameron Smith, and a young girl, and their rugby league aspirations, caused a moment…
From The Stands – To Bega With Love (EISS Super Sapphire Trial)
This is a very special issue of “From The Stands”. Regular readers of Shelley’s posts are aware that she lives a couple of hours south of Sydney but gladly travels to Bankwest Stadium and other Sydney venues to watch her beloved…