A loss after being on the brink of victory was not a good feeling. It hurt both the players and fans. Being at the ground maybe made it even worse. It just feels so symptomatic of this season. For Eels supporters,…
The Spotlight – Parramatta’s Joint Venture With Wenty
The Parramatta Eels are currently undertaking a mid-season review of their football operations. Whilst the scope of the review has not been made public, there is a major component of the football program which should definitely come under the microscope.…
From The Stands – Victory Song
A couple of years ago, the Eels players changed the team’s victory song. The words were written to represent their identity. The victory song has special meaning as they own it. In this new age of fan connectivity, vision is…
From The Stands – Making Sense Of It All: An Examination In Three Parts
Indulge me if you will. There’s much to say, plenty to criticise, and maybe not a whole lot solved. I’ll be sharing the thoughts of three generations of my family and it’s not just relating to the Eels’ latest loss.…
The Spotlight – The Eels Are Failing In Rugby League Basics
Rugby league basics. The Parramatta Eels are failing the simplest aspects of the game and it’s at the core of why the team sits at the bottom of the ladder. This post is not written as criticism of the coaching.…
NRL Indigenous Round – Honouring Parramatta’s Indigenous Heritage
The 2018 NRL Indigenous Round is being played out this week as the NRL and its 16 clubs set out to honour and recognise the role of the Indigenous community and its athletes in our great game. And why wouldn’t…
From The Stands – Fulfil Your Role, Step Up To Responsibilities
“They were rolling us 60-70m through the middle and kicking it to where they wanted to. It’s frustrating.” If you don’t control the ruck, if your forwards lose the battle in the middle of the field, you will inevitably give…
The Spotlight – Carn The Cliches
The eternal beauty of the NRL cliche! It’s the gift that keeps on giving. If you grew up watching rugby league television coverage in the 70s and 80s, yours was a diet rich in cliches and tautology. “They were the…
From The Stands – The Jewel In The Crown And The Hidden Gem
From the stands there was something a little special about last Sunday. I’ve been a part of bigger crowds at ANZ, and I’ve seen the Eels play better matches, but in terms of a regular season game that Tiger’s clash…
Tigers Analysis – Opportunities
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…