Well we finally did it Eels fans! We returned to the winners circle last week – and in style. A 44-10 victory over bitter rivals, the Manly-Warringah Sea-Eagles got us on the board for 2018. We saw the return of…
Sea Eagles Analysis – Getting the Balance Right
Today’s round seven match between traditional rivals, the Eels and Sea-Eagles, will kick-off with a lot of expected, and unexpected, drama underpinning the narrative. Statistically, the Eels will leap into this game with their worst start to a season since…
Raiders Analysis – Return of the King
It’s round 6 Eels fans and we’re still winless – how are you feeling? A little deflated no doubt? I’m sure like me, you’ve been hoping, praying, for some positive news coming into this week – and it looks like…
Panthers Analysis – Back to Basics
After falling to 0-4 in the opening month of the competition, I don’t think there were many experts or Eels fans who would have anticipated this start to the 2018 campaign. The blue and gold looked to have taken two…
Tigers Analysis – The Defenders & The Attackers
Following a much-improved defensive display against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks, our Parramatta Eels boys went some way to restoring the pride in the blue and gold jersey last week. Although it wasn’t enough to secure the two points and victory, it…
Sharks Analysis – Effort Areas
How has your week been Eels fans? Are you hanging in there? I, like I’m sure the rest of you, have been on the end of a barrage of questions about our performance against Manly last week. Whether it was…
Sea-Eagles Analysis – Control the Tempo, Control the Result
Eels fans would have been forgiven for prematurely booking their Grand Final tickets following the opening 30-minutes against the Penrith Panthers last Sunday afternoon, after dominating field position & laying on some lovely set-plays to build a 14-0 lead away…
Finals Tactics – Last Chance Saloon? It’s Time to Tame the Cowboys
After coming so close to upsetting premiership favourites, the Melbourne Storm, our Parramatta boys head into sudden death footy against finals surprise packets, the North Queensland Cowboys, at ANZ Stadium this Saturday night. Their spirited win against defending premiers, the…
Finals Tactics – Storm Warning? I smell Finals!
There’s always something about the air come early September. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I smell finals footy (for some of you it may just be hay fever however, please ensure you’re looking after yourselves!) and…
Knights Analysis – Patience is a Virtue
How good is it to be an Eels fan right now, Blue & Gold army? 6 wins in a row & we’re now contesting for a Top 4 spot. Hands up if you thought this at the start of the year? (I…