The season didn’t quite the way our NRL and NRLW squads dreamed it would but it is time to close the books on their wonderful journeys in 2022. The Ken Thornett Medal celebrates their accomplishments alongside those of the NSW…
Go You Mighty Eels!
Last Friday night, as the final siren signalled the Eels progress to the 2022 Grand Final, I screamed an expletive of joy, then wept tears of the same. Strangers were hugging, their emotions on display for the world to see.…
The Preview – Grand Final, 2022: Eels vs Panthers
There’s nothing like a Parramatta grand final week. One hundred thousand dormant Eels fans awoke Saturday morning and raided Peter Wynn’s Score ready to get loud and proud about the mighty Blue and Gold. The NRL Fan Fest may as…
Bumpers Up – September 30, 2022: Grand Final Edition
For rugby league supporters, only one thing is better than grand final week, and that’s actually taking out the premiership. The Eels have featured in nine previous deciders (counting 1977 as just one), winning four. I’ve been to every one…
From The Stands- September 26, 2022: All Hail Our Captains
Since 2018, the year Parra finished last and celebrated when they were only beaten by single figures, I have endeavoured to tell my stories and experiences sitting in the stands, watching our team play. Like all of you, I am…
Post Game Grades – Preliminary Final vs Cowboys
Parramatta Eels 24 NQ Cowboys 20 How sweet was that? The Parramatta Eels went into hostile territory facing tough conditions, walked through fire and emerged with a place in the 2022 grand final. Whether it is Penrith or South…
Bumpers Up – September 22, 2022: The Media Issue
I’m not sure about all of you, but the last two weeks have provided the wildest ride of this season. Given the roller coaster year we’ve had, that’s saying something. As a supporter, the trip to Penrith Park was as…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 81: Vox Pops! Eels Fans Speak Ahead Of The Grand Final Qualifier
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Intro: 00:00:26 James Webb: 00:02:30 Parranutta Prophet: 00:37:45 Ron Greep: 0:59:57 Outro: 02:09:03 The Tip Sheet turns itself over to the fans this week as Sixties and Forty20 are joined…
From The Stands – September 19, 2022: Proud To Be Blue And Gold
Four teams are left, and after a wonderful night at our home ground last Friday I have to say that I am so proud that we are one of them. Every one of the remaining four teams plays a slightly…
Post Game Grades – Semi Final vs Raiders
Parramatta Eels 40 Canberra Raiders 4 The Parramatta Eels are alive in the third week of the finals. It’s been a journey (as we’ve been constantly reminded of during the last week), but a grand final appearance is only…