What has been worse since 2019 – the management/development of the Tigers or the management of the NRL referees and MRC? It is a genuinely tough question. Mr Annesley returned to the NRL in 2019 and has since been in charge…
From The Stands – June 14, 2023: Standing Strong Against A Shock Jock
Congratulations to our Parramatta Eels. Providing such a thoroughly enjoyable victory for their supporters was an outstanding way to conclude what had otherwise been a rather forgettable week. The Dylan Brown situation requires no comment from me until the case…
Bumpers Up – September 22, 2022: The Media Issue
I’m not sure about all of you, but the last two weeks have provided the wildest ride of this season. Given the roller coaster year we’ve had, that’s saying something. As a supporter, the trip to Penrith Park was as…
From The Stands – April 26, 2022: Don’t Believe The Divisive Tripe
Like many Parra supporters, I watched the game against the Knights intently. How would the Eels bounce back and how would they cope with the continual changes in combinations as a result of injuries? As the game progressed it became…
Bumpers Up – November 5, 2021: Big News Day
How much do you love the Eels dropping some good news on us late on Friday afternoon! There’s nothing better than hitting the weekend with a spring in the step, and I’m doing everything in my power to not gloat…
Bumpers Up – October 31, 2021: The Clickbait Edition
Here we are, on the eve of November, and the media frenzy is in full cry. Is this anything unexpected? In an ideal world, the Eels would have wrapped up a signing or two to quell fearful supporters, but that…
From The Stands – August 17, 2021: Leadership
I love my club and have had so many hours of enjoyment watching our team play. Therefore, what I am about to write was not easy. It is also not final. We all have the ability to right our wrongs,…
Bumpers Up – August 13, 2021: Making Sense Of It All
Every Eels fan knows the value of a Parra story. Good or bad, the moment that the old Blue and Gold is featured, reads are guaranteed. Even so, it’s been some time since we’ve seen the level of frenzy currently…
From The Stands – What The Critics Won’t Tell You
The Panthers have defeated the Eels, but From The Stands, I was proud of my team. Spoiler alert – unlike some supporters, I will not be burning my jersey or giving up on our chances after that game. I…
From The Stands – Credit Is Due!
“A champion team will always beat a team of champions.” Over the past few weeks, I have sat back and listened to all the experts as they desperately find ways to discredit the Eels superb start to the season. From the Stands…