(The end of this post has been updated regarding the impending announcement of Mark O’Neill and the replies are now reflective of this – Sixties) With the Eels now four weeks into their off-season, and the start of the pre-season…
The Review We Had to Have – Part 2
THE REVIEW WE HAD TO HAVE – PART 2 I stated in part one of ‘The Review We Had to Have’ that the well-educated Eels fan was unlikely to learn anything that they didn’t already know, particularly when it came…
Parra Season Statistics – Annus Horribilis By Numbers
Well what a diabolical season that was. After so much anticipation following a top 4 finish in 2017, Parramatta played out a very poor 2018 with no rhyme nor reason as to why things went wrong. But what about where…
Roster Ruminations – Parra Player Predictions
What will the Parramatta 2019 roster look like? Will it be different enough or strong enough to drive the Eels from cellar dwellers to top 8 contenders? The next few months should clarify which players have been retained, who’s been…
The Spotlight – Eels Season Review
Goodbye season 2018. Never darken my door again. How did this Parramatta team, predicted by a multitude of experts to challenge for the title, finish the season with the Wooden Spoon? The simplest answer is to video package the bookends…
From The Stands – Spelling Out The Season
This will be short. I’m not so sure that it will be sweet. My views on Parra 2018 summed up in 5 words: Petulant Attitude Ruins Rudderless Assembly It has been difficult but we made it. I normally lament my…
The Spotlight – Decree Nisi For Eels And Wenty
Farewell to the 2018 season. Calling it disappointing would be akin to describing Charlie Manson as a troubled soul. However, the potential for a silver lining should not be ignored. The diabolical results of this year have brought about the…
From The Stands – Excuse Free Zone
“He deserves to…he is better than this…I can’t believe…” Enough of the excuses! I know a review into our season is being conducted and I accept far greater footy minds will understand what went wrong in terms of the football…
The Spotlight: Youth – By Accident Or Design?
Five young players have made their NRL debuts with the Eels this year, but opposing perspectives on these debuts have dominated discussions amongst Parramatta Eels supporters as post-mortems on a disastrous 2018 season have begun. Some have seen Brad Arthur…
From The Stands – Calling on Playmakers
Let us begin with a little trip down memory lane. ‘He’s quick between the ears’. Every genuine Parra fan knows who said this and what player it was about. Back in those days it was an aspect of the game…