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 – Social Distancing Shouldn’t Stop NRL Applying The Kiss
There’s nothing like a bit of good news. And for NRL supporters, the better tidings seem to be coming via forecasts of a mid year resumption of the 2020 Premiership. Logistics around venues and social isolation have brought forward possibilities…
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…
The Spotlight – Richardson’s Call For Strong Leadership
The news of Shane Richardson’s departure as General Manager of the Rabbitohs is one of the first of what could be many high profile casualties from the financial catastrophe currently facing the NRL. Though the questions have already been asked…
From The Stands – A Challenge For All
These are extraordinary times. The magnitude of the challenges that face so many of us cannot be underestimated or ignored. However, in a world full of negativity, despair and a sense of hopelessness I refuse to become a victim. My…
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…
Post Game Grades – Round 2 at Gold Coast
Parramatta Eels 46 Gold Coast Titans 6 The Good: You know, I really enjoyed that. Do you remember when the score read Eels 14 Titans 6? Feels like a lifetime ago, but that was the score as recent…
The Preview – Round 2, 2020: Eels vs Titans
Game Info Date: Sunday, March 22, 2020 Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast Kick Off: 6:15pm AEDT, 5:15 local Referees: Henry Perenara, Ziggy Przeklasa-Adamski Head-to-head: Played 19, Eels 8 Titans 11 Odds: Eels $1.38 Titans $3.00 Broadcast: Fox League, Kayo…