NRL Team List IN OUT Nathan Peats Kaysa Pritchard Daniel Alvaro David Gower Whereas Brad Arthur rightfully stayed true to a winning formula in the past month he has moved swiftly to shake the team up following a…
Edge and Cronin Interview – Part 4
In the final part of our Edge and Cronin interview, Steve and Mick talk to us about life after finishing their playing days. From more hilarious stories about when Steve came out of retirement (briefly) after the 1984 Grand Final to…
The Panthers’ Loss – Perspective and Analysis
Losses are inevitable in a competition as long and as demanding as the NRL. The defeats may be disappointing, but as fans we should expect to experience that sinking feeling even in successful years. So with Parramatta’s loss to the…
Post Game Grades – Round 5
Parramatta Eels 18 – Penrith Panthers 20 The Good: The Isaac De Gois try was magic. Thought it deserved to be a game winning sort of try. The Bad: 2013 called, they want their Parramatta Eels back. Regardless of…
Panthers Analysis – What to Expect & How to Capitalise
Following a shut-out of the flamboyant and attacking focused Wests Tigers on Easter Monday, our Eels head into today’s western Sydney derby 3-1 and the potential to top the table at rounds end. If someone propositioned me in December last…
Forum Folly – Penrith Panthers
For the latest Forum Folly, I headed over to Panther Pride to see what was happening up the M4. My statement last week about people out that way getting on their dial up internet and computers from radio rentals seemed…
Parramatta vs Penrith – An Off Field Analysis
As the Eels get ready for the local derby this weekend, I started to think about the comparison between Parramatta and Penrith. Mitch got me considering the topic further when this week he tweeted about Penrith being the Eels little…
Stat Attack: Preview – Round 5, Eels vs Panthers
As an extension to my usual weekly statistical review post, I have decided to provide the numbers that may help you to select the winner of “The Battle of the West”. It is one of the great local derbies/rivalries on…
Match Preview – Eels vs Panthers (Round 5)
Date: Sunday 3rd of April Venue: Pirtek Stadium Gates Open: 1:30pm Kick off: 4:00pm (NYC U20s 1:45) Head Referee: Grant Atkins Assistant Referee: Alan Shortall Head to head: Played 91, Eels 55, Panthers 35, drawn 1 Head to head…
The Eels Forwards – A Strength That Defies The Critics
When the season previews were being prepared by various media outlets, a common theme was noticeable amongst the experts. Although many believed that an improved season was on the cards for the Eels, they also raised question marks about the…