A flicker of hope, at last. It wasn’t a win, and finals football remains a fading hope, but for the first time in 2026 there was something in the Eels’ performance worth building on. The Eels lost 14-12 to the…
NRLW Preview: Round 4, 2026: Eels vs Warriors
Oh boy, where do I begin? Disappointment, frustration, or wondering what direction the rest of the season is bound for. The Eels lost 50-12 to the Gold Coast Titans in Round 3; meanwhile, the Warriors won 42-4 over the North…
NRLW Preview: Round 3, 2026: Eels vs Titans
Back to the cycle of the NRLW season in Eels land, where the team looks promising, and then things don’t go to plan. In a shocking start to the 2026 season, injuries are compounding the woes for a team that…
Bumpers Up – July 14, 2026: The Bumpy Ride That Is Parradise
It’s been a mix of emotions for the Parramatta Eels and supporters over the past couple of weeks. The joy of victory over the old foe in Manly was soon followed by the news that the Eels were close to…
NRLW Preview: Round 2, 2026: Eels vs Dragons
The Parramatta Eels started their 2026 campaign poorly, and based on that losing performance against the Tigers, a lot of work is needed to achieve their goal of finals football this season. They get the opportunity to turn things around…
NRLW Preview: Round 1, 2026: Eels vs Tigers
Another year, another season of the NRLW and more football for the fans, I’ll take that any day of the week! It’s my fourth year covering the Eels NRLW side on this platform, and it’s a blessing to get the…
NRLW Trial – June 19, 2026: Eels vs Bulldogs
Welcome to the first official NRLW trial for the 2026 season. With the competition proper due to kick off on July 1, we’ve hit the pointy end of the preseason. Parra take on the Tigers in Round One, a Sunday…
Bumpers Up – June 10, 2026: Current State Of The Eels Nation
It’s been a while between Bumpers Up drinks, but Parra’s recent form and fan opinions about the roster have necessitated finding the time to put the column together. Spoiler – there will be a mix of criticism and reality checks…
Bumpers Up – September 29, 2025: Eels Season Reflections
The season might be over for the Eels, but it feels like there’s barely enough time, or space, in one column to wrap things up. Reflecting back on the season was something that we particularly enjoyed doing with Bernie Gurr…
NRLW Preview – Round 5, 2025: Eels vs Dragons
The Magic Round has been a standout success for the NRL in recent years, and in a major step forward for the women’s game, the concept will expand to include the NRLW in 2025. McDonald Jones Stadium will host the…