Welcome to the first official NRLW trial for the 2026 season. With the competition proper due to kick off on July 1, we’ve hit the pointy end of the preseason. Parra take on the Tigers in Round One, a Sunday…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 14: Eels vs Bulldogs
The Eels vs Bulldogs might be a headline game in the NRL on the holiday Monday, but the action between these two great rivals kicks off tonight at Belmore when the western Sydney foes face off in the Jersey Flegg…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Cup Round 8, 2026: Eels vs Manly
Last week, the ladder leading Eels Jersey Flegg team lost their spot at the top of the table when they suffered a heavy loss to the Bulldogs. With the NRL side decimated by players sitting in the casualty ward, the…
From The Stands – April 22, 2026: Respect For The Legacy Of 86
In retrospect, my perspective leading into last Sunday’s NRL clash between our Eels and the Bulldogs can only be described as a mea culpa. By my own admission, I had begun to question the commitment required; the five-hour drive, the emotional investment, and whether…
Live Blog – Junior Rep Finals Week 1, Lisa Fiaola & Harold Matthews: Eels vs CC Roosters & Raiders
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…