It has been a while since the Eels have made week three of the NRL finals, and I’m a bit lost for what to do. I’ve watched replays of the Storm and Panthers wins, as well as the Raiders game…
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…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 81: Vox Pops! Eels Fans Speak Ahead Of The Grand Final Qualifier
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Intro: 00:00:26 James Webb: 00:02:30 Parranutta Prophet: 00:37:45 Ron Greep: 0:59:57 Outro: 02:09:03 The Tip Sheet turns itself over to the fans this week as Sixties and Forty20 are joined…
From The Stands – September 19, 2022: Proud To Be Blue And Gold
Four teams are left, and after a wonderful night at our home ground last Friday I have to say that I am so proud that we are one of them. Every one of the remaining four teams plays a slightly…
Post Game Grades – Semi Final vs Raiders
Parramatta Eels 40 Canberra Raiders 4 The Parramatta Eels are alive in the third week of the finals. It’s been a journey (as we’ve been constantly reminded of during the last week), but a grand final appearance is only…
The Preview – Semi Final, 2022: Eels vs Raiders
There isn’t much better than a home final. A fired up crowd baying for opposition blood, sweating on every moment and not missing a single opportunity to get on the referee. Friday night at CommBank Stadium is a matter of…
From The Stands – September 11, 2022: Supporters Deserve Better
Whether I’m sitting in the stands at Penrith, or squeezed onto the hill, I hate the experience. There is nothing romantic or nostalgic about sub-standard facilities. It is unacceptable to have to queue for over ten minutes to use a…
Post Game Grades – Qualifying Final vs Panthers
Parramatta Eels 8 Penrith Panthers 27 Sorry Eels fans, I haven’t got much of a sense of humour about that one. The good I suppose is that we kept our streak of not losing while playing well alive, just…
The Preview – Qualifying Final, 2022: Eels vs Panthers
Smell that in the air? It’s a delightful combination of finals football, controversy and fear, as Penrith’s nightmare comes to life and they must face the team that dealt out two of the three legitimate losses they have suffered this…
Bumpers Up – September 6, 2022: NRL Drops The Ball
At a time when all of the focus should be on the tremendous finals footy which lies ahead, the NRL has made one of the most bizarre decisions in recent memory. The deferred suspension of Taylan May has all but…