Following a much-improved defensive display against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, our Parramatta Eels boys went some way to restoring the pride in the blue and gold jersey last week. Although it wasn’t enough to secure the two points and victory, it…
From The Stands – Keeping The Faith
Keeping the faith. It’s easy enough to say, but why should I? What did I see “From The Stands” to give me, or any other Eels supporter, the basis for such faith? I saw a team that played tough, showed…
Stat Attack Review – Round 3, 2018: Eels defeated by Sharks
STAT ATTACK REVIEW: ROUND 3 EELS – 4 (Tries: Auva’a) Defeated by SHARKS – 14 (Tries: Townsend. Goals: Townsend 5 from 5 Attempts) ANZ Stadium Crowd: 25,106 (Combined Double Header Crowd) First, the obvious statement: not as bad as…
Sharks Analysis – Effort Areas
How has your week been Eels fans? Are you hanging in there? I, like I’m sure the rest of you, have been on the end of a barrage of questions about our performance against Manly last week. Whether it was…
Sea-Eagles Analysis – Control the Tempo, Control the Result
Eels fans would have been forgiven for prematurely booking their Grand Final tickets following the opening 30-minutes against the Penrith Panthers last Sunday afternoon, after dominating field position & laying on some lovely set-plays to build a 14-0 lead away…
Match Day Discussion – Sea Eagles vs Eels (Round 2)
Match Preview – Sea Eagles vs Eels (Round 2) Date: Sunday 18th of March 2018 Venue: Lottoland Kick off: 4:10pm (NSW cup 1:45pm) Head Referee: Matt Cecchin Assistant Referee: Alan Shortall Head to head: Played 137, Sea Eagles 82, Eels…
From The Stands – Round 1 Reflections
The footy is back and even after an all too familiar, absolutely frustrating game from my beloved Eels, I still loved the day and of course my team. I want to start by apologising to all Parra fans and the…
A Play The Ball Crackdown Is Coming – Let’s Find A Long Term Solution
Beware NRL supporters! The annual crackdown on play the ball infringements is about to cast its ugly shadow over the opening rounds of the NRL Premiership. Instead of marvelling at the skills, the collisions and the breathtaking moments that define…
Parramatta’s 2018 Proposition – Who will be our Middle Forwards?
With our Parramatta boys are set to field (on paper) their strongest squad in well over a decade in 2018 – one blessed with speed, strike, depth and one hell of an attitude. However, if you’re anything like me, the…
NRL TPA Solution – Replace Perception With Transparency
“Salary Cap Cheating” “Salary Sombreros” Whether or not it’s appropriate to question or accuse “successful” clubs of cheating the cap or receiving favourable treatment from the NRL, the indisputable fact is that fans have this perception. It’s a perception which…