Ten years. What a ride it’s been for the National Youth Competition (NYC). So, as we draw the final curtain, it’s worth reflecting back on Parra’s journey. For those who stay to the end of this post, a special video…
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…
Believe – Parra’s Future Is Now!
“If you can believe it, the mind can achieve it.” – Ronnie Lott (American football Hall of Famer) Belief. This is where the journey to success in any endeavour begins. Without this foundation, there is little to build from. Let…
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…
Honouring Tim Mannah – A 200 Game Blue And Gold Warrior
In this era of full time professional NRL players, those who finish their careers as one club players are fast becoming the minority. Even rarer are those who clock up the magical 200 game figure for their club. This week’s…
Tigers Analysis – Taking It To The Next Level
After racing out the gates to a big early lead against the Origin-depleted competition leaders, the Melbourne Storm, at AAMI Park two weeks ago, our Parramatta Eels enjoyed the last week off, courtesy of final 2017 bye. Our boys currently…
Storm Analysis – Getting the Job Done
There was some real heart-in-mouth moments against a spirited Bulldogs side last week, but following a Mitchell Moses field goal in extra time, our boys were able to come away with a well needed victory that now (thanks to Penrith’s…
The Spotlight – Preparing For Finals Football
There’s a common maxim in rugby league, or indeed most sports. “We need to take it one week at a time.” You might hear other hackneyed phrases expressing a similar principle, but the message remains the same – we can’t…
Dragons Analysis – Taking Our Opportunities
After an incredibly inspiring effort against many odds to bring down the Warriors, our mighty Eels were brought back to reality at the hands of a Jonathan Thurston lead Cowboys side to register our first loss in Darwin. Despite a…