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…
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…
From The Stands – Identity
Welcome back Parra. I’m not sure why my Eels ever left, and I really have no idea how they turned it around in one week, but that team I had the pleasure of watching at ANZ on Sunday was my…
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…
From The Stands – Unity & Belief, On Field & Off
A thought. Is there a sense that there are too many individuals, in and around the Parramatta club, pulling in different directions? Players, coaches, supporters- all of us need to change, and do so quickly. We need to become a…
The Spotlight – Brad Arthur
This is a post inspired by the vindictive words of an egotistical shock-jock. Unfortunately his words have a small chorus of supporters in his corner. I am both dismayed and disgusted by attacks on Brad Arthur by such media personalities…
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…
The Spotlight – Misinformation and the Blame Game
There’s no prizes for guessing that Eels supporters are sick and tired of losing. A premiership drought that’s stretched beyond 30 years is nothing to be content with and, given the expectations leading into 2018, a winless first five rounds…