The Eels continue their push to try and solidify a spot inside the the Top 8 in Round 18. After narrowly falling short of the 5th placed Wests Tigers last week they now tackle the 4th placed Cronulla Sharks. They…
Parramatta Eels Midseason Review
We have reached the halfway point for all three major grades in season 2022 and it is as good a time as any to reflect on records, results and the overall journeys of the Jersey Flegg, NSW Cup and NRL.…
Bumpers Up – November 14, 2021: Departures, Arrivals, and Development
The old cliche that a week is a long time in rugby league seems to be as true for the off-season as it is for the premiership rounds. Last week, a barrage of Eels news released on Friday resulted in…
Parramatta Eels Knock On Effect NSW Cup Review
The current suspension of NSWRL senior competitions has been an understandable, and unavoidable, consequence of the current COVID lockdowns impacting Sydney. At this stage, the intent is to resume competitions such as the Knock On Effect NSW Cup and the Jersey…
Bumpers Up – May 3, 2021: Parramatta Proud
It was a weekend of mixed emotions. That simple statement probably sums up my Eels supporter reflections this Monday. In sport, outside of a significant injury (see Brett Morris), there are few things more gut wrenching than a grand final…
A Pathways Positive – New Territory As Eels Go Back To The Future
The Cumberland Throw recently highlighted flaws in the Eels development pathways which have resulted in the loss of younger key players. It provided little joy for us to publish this post, nor to read the mainstream media coverage which followed.…
The Spotlight – The Death Of The Traditional Curtain Raiser
Farewell lower grade curtain raisers. You’ve given me decades of footy to watch, but I recognise that I’ll soon be bidding a sad goodbye. Do you remember those days of watching three grades of football on a Sunday? If you…
Respecting The Jersey – Respecting The Game
What value do the governors of rugby league in Australia place on the traditions of our great game? How much do they care about the massive football nursery outside of metropolitan Sydney? There are legitimate questions to be asked of…