The Broncos will be eager to honour Ali Brigginshaw’s 50th NRLW game in style when they face our Parramatta Eels on Saturday. This milestone will make her the first player to reach this significant mark, with Roosters duo Isabelle Kelly…
Off the Cumberland Fence – July 2025: A History Of The Slippery Eels Bucking The Broncos
Well, what a win that was on Friday night! It was certainly one to remember, and a sure sign that these baby Eels are a team on the rise. Even though it was an early morning from where I was…
The Preview – Round 21, 2025: Eels vs Broncos
The Parramatta Eels continue their month-long march along murderer’s row, this week facing the red hot Brisbane Broncos. The ponies are on a five-match winning streak, knocking off the Warriors, Sharks and Bulldogs in that time, whilst the Eels are…
The Preview – Round 25, 2024: Eels vs Broncos
The 2024 season has been in the “let’s get this over with” phase since just about round 4, but this week feels especially like a game that is making up the numbers. Minor chance of victory, neither team with much…
NRLW Preview – Round 1, 2024: Eels vs Broncos
The NRLW season is back, and so much has happened behind the scenes in the heartland of Parramatta. After a Grand Final appearance, the Eels found themselves as the wooden spooners in 2023. Moving in to 2024, the Eels have…
The Preview – Round 10, 2024: Eels vs Broncos
This Friday night is best described as a test of faith for Parramatta supporters. Will you brave the cold, the soaking wet and the inevitable rush of loudmouthed Broncos fans (seriously, every year, no matter where I’ve sat at Parramatta,…
NRLW Preview – Round 4, 2023: Broncos vs Eels
There’s no let up for the Eels troubles this week, playing a Brisbane Broncos side who are starting to catch some rhythm and form. The powerful Broncos team took care of business against the North Queensland Cowboys last round, registering…
The Preview – Round 24, 2023: Eels vs Broncos
You may not have heard, but the Parramatta Eels’ season is on the line this weekend against the Brisbane Broncos. The Eels take their third short turnaround of the year (and their second involving both interstate travel and a game…
The Preview – Round 8, 2023: Eels vs Broncos
It’s time for the Territory Eels’ annual trip north to Darwin, which means it’s time for my annual rant about how little the NRL does to support this initiative. Maybe because the deal is club driven, something the Eels profit…
The NRLW Preview – Round 5, 2022: Eels vs Broncos
The relatively fledgling nature of the NRLW means it is still prone to throw out some truly bizarre playoff scenarios. Whereas in the NRL we often scoff when a team limps into the finals on the back of 12-win (or…