The second pairing of Junior Rep finals matches features the Eels taking on the Central Coast Roosters in the Lisa Fiaola Cup, followed by Parra’s clash with the Raiders in the Harold Matthews. After finishing the regular season undefeated, the…
Live Blog – Junior Rep Finals Week 1, Tarsha Gale & SG Ball: Eels vs Bulldogs
The finals schedule on Saturday at Ringrose Park features the under 19s teams in the first two games. Accordingly, we’ll break up our coverage in much the same way. I’ll cover the Gale and the Ball whilst Forty will blog…
Live Blog – Harold Matthews And SG Ball Cup Round 9, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
It’s hard to believe, but we have already reached the final regular round of the Junior Representative Competitions. The Eels are guaranteed a finals appearance in both the Matts and Ball, and this weekend will determine whether they can achieve…
Live Blog – NSW Cup Round 10: Eels vs Bulldogs
The second placed Eels are playing the sixth placed Bulldogs in this round 10 NSW Cup game being staged at Tamworth. Parra have enjoyed a terrific season to this point, dropping just the one game. That said, there are some…
Jersey Flegg Round 10 Live Blog: Eels vs Bulldogs
The Eels suffered only their second loss of the season when they were run down late in the round 9 clash with the Cronulla Sharks. Despite this loss they are still well placed on the ladder, and they have a…
From The Stands, March 19, 2025: Attitude Adjustment
Welcome back to another season of From The Stands. Unfortunately, this season of footy has not been so welcoming. Each new year of the NRL is always full of anticipation. And so it was for my family when we arrived…
Eels Junior Reps Live Trial Notes – January 11, 2025: Eels vs Bulldogs
The second in the Eels series of preseason trials sees them taking on the Bulldogs at Eric Tweedale Stadium. Each season, the trials are played across December and January, with the competitions commencing in early February. For the last few…
The Corner Post – December 7, 2023: Massive Injury News And Signings Roll On
If you thought last week was a big way to kick off the first month of summer, think again. Rugby league continues to heat up with significant injuries, signings, and an award or two occupying the headlines. Its time…
The Corner Post – August 31, 2023: Departures and Time-Outs
As the NRL regular season prepares to close before finals, the news and drama surrounding clubs does not. High profile retirements, crucial judiciary calls and club quarrels filled the week of Round 26, sparking a league-wide buzz as fans gear…
From The Stands – April 18, 2023: An Eels Season Re-Boot?
Was the Eels victory over the Bulldogs a season re-boot? There was a “start of the season” feel in the stands last Sunday. Everything about the game reminded me why I love the footy, especially watching it live. The early…