“Inconsistent behavior is unpredictable, or may be considered irregular or illogical for the situation, or not keeping with the standards of behavior for a given set of circumstances.” Therefore I applaud the decision handed down by the referee, bunker and…
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…
Post Game Grades – Round 3 vs Storm
Parramatta Eels 28 Melbourne Storm 24 The entire game tape of this win belongs in the good, an absolute rugby league classic that had it all. With the heartbreaking loss at the death last week fresh in my mind…
The Preview – Round 3, 2022: Eels vs Storm
It hasn’t been a dream start to season 2022 for Parramatta, but as last year proved: contendership is just one Melbourne Storm upset away. Things aren’t as gloomy as reading Eels social media (or the TCT comments section) would have…
Stats That Matta – NRL Round 2, 2022: Sharks Defeat Eels
NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP ROUND 2 SATURDAY MARCH 19, 2022 SHARKS 18 DEFEATED EELS 16 POINTSBET STADIUM Crowd: 11,459 There has already been plenty said about this match. But above all else, a rewatch of the video of the Panthers…
From The Stands – March 21, 2022: Early Season Form
Like many passionate Blue and Gold supporters I watch every game with anticipation, and despite accepting that it is impossible to play well in every game, I am nonetheless disappointed whenever my team does not aim up. On Saturday, our…
The Spotlight – March 21, 2022: NRL Players Don’t “Kneed” This
Can somebody at the NRL please explain how the use of knees in a “tackle” is suddenly passing muster? Under normal circumstances I would be following that question by asking whether we need to have a serious injury before action…
Post Game Grades – Round 2 vs Sharks
Parramatta Eels 16 Cronulla Sharks 18 Well, none of our wingers got injured. As for the rest of the game, those kinds of completion rates usually win matches, so the signs are good for the Eels once they upgrade…
The Preview – Round 2, 2022: Eels vs Sharks
How do you feel after that first round washing machine ride, Eels fans? At least we came out of the weekend with a fresh and clean two points, even if we’re looking a little worse for wear. Here’s hoping the…
Bumpers Up – March 16, 2022: Victories, Team Selections And The MRC Can of Worms
There’s that famous NFL saying, “winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing”. Getting wins in both of the double header matches had that quote spinning around in my head after the final siren. Anything less would have left an empty…