In recent weeks, the Parramatta Eels have been playing in front of what I’d describe as being disappointing crowds. In our current home, ANZ Stadium, the sight of over 60000 empty seats is hardly inspiring for the athletes taking part…
Team List Tuesday – The Storm Before the Calm Edition
NRL Team List Round 18 shapes up as a pivotal moment in the 2017 season for the Eels as they travel South to take on an Origin-ravaged Melbourne Storm before heading into their second and final bye. A run…
Stat Attack Review – Round 17: Eels defeat Bulldogs
Eels 13 def Bulldogs 12 Crowd: 14,061 It wasn’t a game for the ages, but to defeat the Dogs and grab two points is always sweet – and that’s all that counts. Once again, the Eels were down to 16…
The Spotlight – Preparing For Finals Football
There’s a common maxim in rugby league, or indeed most sports. “We need to take it one week at a time.” You might hear other hackneyed phrases expressing a similar principle, but the message remains the same – we can’t…
Whiskey Musings – Round 17: Incompetence, Thy Name Is Perenara
Round 17 Drink of choice – GIVE ME YOUR ANGRIEST RUM AND GIVE ME TWO BOTTLES OF IT Alright folks, since Brad Arthur isn’t going to drop $10,000 for bringing the game into disrepute in his post-match presser I…
Post Game Grades – Round 17 vs Bulldogs
Parramatta Eels 13 Canterbury Bulldogs 12 The Good: Well the first half was pretty good. For the most part we competed, particularly in defence, and seemed to be handling the Bulldogs pretty comfortably in that first 40. We also scored…
Live Blog – Holden Cup Round 17 vs Canterbury Bulldogs
Parramatta Eels NYC side 1. Anthony Layoun 2. Greg Leleisiuao 3. Emosi Alamoti 4. Noel Aukafolau 5. Haze Dunster 6. Dean Matterson (c) 7. Joseph Taipari 8. Sean Keppie 9. Denzal Tonise (c) 10. Oregon Kaufusi 11. Beni Valu 12.…
Match Preview – Eels vs Bulldogs (Round 17)
Date: Thursday 29th of June Venue: ANZ Stadium Gates Open: 5:20 pm Kick off: 7:50 pm (NYC 5:35) Head Referee: Ben Cummins Assistant Referee: Peter Gough Head to head: Played 140, Eels 60, Bulldogs 75, Drawn…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 17: Eels vs Bulldogs
29TH JUNE 2017 ANZ STADIUM After a well-deserved week off the Eels come up against our old nemesis in the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs. Our first Thursday game of the year, but get used to it with another 3 to come.…
Team List Tuesday – A Tale Of Two Kings Edition
NRL Team List The Eels entered their Round 16 bye in triumphant fashion after clinically dispatching the St George Illawarra Dragons 24-10. A run of favourable results over the weekend mean Parramatta are now in sole possession of eighth…