In a preseason where I decided to limit my visits to the heavier load sessions, I strangely found myself attending Kellyville HQ on consecutive days at the end of the week. Though traditionally a higher workload day, Friday became the…
Off the Cumberland Fence – The “Definitive” Guide To The Greatest Eels Jerseys
Greetings fellow Eels fans, what an exciting time it is for the club at the moment! As we prepare to kick off our 80th season in Las Vegas next year, we have a new CEO, a new dynamic prop forward…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 4, 2026: Mike Rush Arrives
Welcome to my second preseason training report of the new season as the Eels launch into their preparations for 2027. The morning started in unexpected circumstances as I was introduced to incoming Eels CEO Mike Rush as he arrived at…
Eels Pre-Season Training Report – November 2, 2026: The Tone Setter
Welcome to PARRAdise, 2027 edition. As Eels fans, it’s second nature to say, “There’s always next season.” Well, even though the World Cup is still in action, next season has already begun. And it was an interesting start. Though it’s…
Bumpers Up – October 16, 2026: Leniu, Paulo, Moses et al
There was so much good news coming out of Parra lately that I felt compelled to find the time in my schedule for this Bumpers Up column. Then, with the finishing touches being added, the opening match of the World…
TCT Golden Point – 2 October 2026 – Fit to Play and Fit for Purpose: Balancing Courage Culture, Player Welfare, and Proportionate Responsibility
Hey Parra Fans, This TCT Golden Point examines Phoenix Crossland’s hip-drop tackle and Nathan Cleary’s injury as more than a single disciplinary incident. It considers the event through a broader player-welfare lens, recognising the need for accountability and proportionate consequences…
TCT Golden Point – 14 September 2026 -A Season of F-Words, a Lifetime of Blue and Gold
Hey Parra fans, welcome to the TCT Golden Point season review. There’s no analysis or rehashing of concepts that few people would naturally connect to rugby league this time — just some reflection, a little reminiscing, and a bit of…
The Spotlight – September 7, 2026: The Demon That Parra Must Exorcise
We came with a shit attitude and thought we’d get it dished up.” These words came from Mitch Moses in the aftermath of the Eels capitulation to the worst team in the NRL, the Dragons. It was a loss that…
The Preview – Round 27, 2026: Eels vs Dragons
We bid a sad but merciful farewell to season 2026 today, with the Eels traveling to Wollongong to take on the dispirited Dragons. While we know from this year that ending on a high is no guarantee that it can…
TCT Golden Point – 28 August 2026 – Beyond The Blame Game Series – Part 3: Test the Solution, Learn from the Result
Hey Parra fans, welcome to Part 3 of the Beyond the Blame Game series — and thank you for your patience while life briefly called me elsewhere. It’s good to be back. This week, we take the potential issues identified…