As the return to the NRL season approaches, it’s safe to say that fans have certainly been kept occupied during the off season. Whether it be the preparation for the season ahead, signing scandals or off-field drama, the NRL never…
Bumpers Up – December 29, 2023: Eels New Year’s Eve Edition
New Year’s Eve is upon us as we reflect on the year just gone and what lies ahead. On a personal level, 2023 was a bastard of a year for me. The Eels had their share of sadness too with…
Bumpers Up – November 25, 2023: The Big Eels Update
It’s been a while, and for various reasons Bumpers Up has been on hiatus. However, with so much going on in PARRAdise (what’s new!) it was time to get a new issue out there. And what better way to celebrate…
Bumpers Up – March 28, 2022: The Celebration, The Pain and The Outrage
What a week to be an Eels supporter. The highs and lows of following our great club were never better exemplified than the events of the last seven or eight days. On the field we’ve suffered through the last minute…
Bumpers Up – Rumours, Contracts And Back To Business
Last week I received an interesting response to this column. “Why tell us things in your article what we know already from the paper?” The responder was obviously new to any form of media – mainstream or social. Besides…