It’s been some time since the last Bumpers Up. To be honest, I’ve started this column a number of times over the past couple of weeks, but it just hasn’t come together. Mind you, life as Parra supporter has…
NRLW Preview – Round 4, 2024: Eels vs Wests Tigers
A Western Sydney derby is set for Sunday night at Campbelltown Stadium, where the Wests Tigers will face the Eels to close out Round 4. Despite their relentless efforts, the Wests Tigers are still chasing their first win of the…
NRLW Preview – Round 3, 2024: Eels vs Cowboys
Two teams, each with one win under their belts, are set to clash in a match that will challenge their defensive strengths. After being kept scoreless in their Round 1 defeat, the Cowboys responded with a thrilling 38-34 victory over…
Gin & Logic – 2024 Round 2: Near Parity, Eels Barely Fall To Sharks
The Parramatta Eels fell to 1-1 record after a nail baiting 18-16 loss to the Cronulla Sharks on Sunday. It was a result that simultaneously reinforced many of the positives we saw against the Broncos but also served as a…
The Corner Post – August 3, 2024: Moving On Out
It’s been a little while since our last Corner Post, so let’s catch up on some talking points. There are players confirmed to be on the move, another player speculated to be on the move, and a high profile star…
Bumpers Up – July 30, 2024: Credit Where It’s Due
It’s been a few weeks since my last Bumpers Up and I make no apologies for that. Producing Eels content in 2024 has not been a pleasant exercise. Don’t get me wrong. It would be easy enough to fill this…
Eels Team List Tuesday Round 21, 2024: Last Man Standing Plus NRLW Edition
NRL Team List Round 21, Friday 8:00pm, CommBank Stadium For an injury riddled Eels team, the assignment doesn’t get much tougher than facing the might of the Melbourne Storm. The Victorian/Queensland team looks likely to welcome back the mercurial…
Eels NRLW & HNWP Pre-Season Training – June 28, 2024: Opposed Session
The NRLW preseason is around the halfway point, which is the ideal time for me to visit team training at Eric Tweedale Stadium. A longer preseason for all teams is a feature of the expanded NRLW premiership, giving teams the…
Bumpers Up – June 3, 2024: Contracts, Contracts And Even More Contracts
The Eels have bounced back to the winners list and it’s no surprise that it coincided with the return of Moses and Gutherson. Whether the team can parlay the victory over the Sharks into a run of wins remains to…
The Corner Post – May 10, 2024: Fifita Heads To Sydney, Big Name Injuries Roll On
Those injury woes continued across the NRL this week, along with huge news on the contract front. Meanwhile, excitement is building as Magic Round looms and the Women’s and Mens Origin series both promise to deliver high intensity clashes. David…