As an Eels supporter, my approach to most seasons is quite similar. It usually features a vast gulf between my hopes and my realistic expectations. This season was different. Those aspirations and expectations were on a par as I viewed…
Stat Attack – Farewell Parramatta (Pirtek) Stadium
As Monday draws closer and the final Parramatta Eels game is played at our beloved home ground of Parramatta Stadium, everyone will no doubt be pondering their times at our ground. I was there for the first game back in…
Big League Feature – Brad Arthur Finding His Happy Place
This week in the Big League Magazine, Pamela Whaley has written a tremendous feature article on Brad Arthur. The article gives Eels fans a great insight into Arthur’s passion for coaching and a little bit of a look at what…
Match Preview – Titans vs Eels (Round 20)
Date: Saturday July 23rd Venue: Cbus Super Stadium Gates Open: 3:10pm Kick off: 5:30pm (NYC U20s 1:30pm Pizzey Park) Head Referee: Grant Atkins Assistant Referee: Chris Sutton Head to head: Played 14, Titans 9, Eels 5 Head to…
Match Preview – Panthers vs Eels (Round 19)
Date: Sunday July 17th Venue: Pepper Stadium Gates Open: 1:30pm Kick off: 4:00pm (NYC U20s 1:45pm) Head Referee: Ben Cummins Assistant Referee: Alan Shortall Head to head: Head to head odds: Panthers ($1.28), Eels ($ 3.85) Broadcast: Live Channel…
Eels Captain’s Run – July 16 (It’s The Vibe)
In writing about today’s Captain’s Run, it needs to be noted that certain aspects will not be disclosed. This relates to positional changes and strategy. With that in mind I will provide what I can about how the team is…
Eels Training July 12 – Another Day In “Parradise”
Let’s be honest. In rolling up to Parramatta Eels training today, I was fully aware that I would be far from the only spectator. The sight of outside broadcast vans parked outside the facility foreshadowed what was about to transpire.…
Match Preview – Eels vs Roosters (Round 18)
Date: Friday 8th of July Venue: Pirtek Stadium Gates Open: 5:30pm Kick off: 7:50pm (NYC 5:35pm) Head Referee: Matt Cecchin Assistant Referee: Gavin Badger Head to head: Played 128, Eels 61, Roosters 62, drawn 5 Head to head odds:…
Parramatta Eels Training – Robson Returns
Early this morning the prospect of catching any Eels field work looked grim. All night rain had continued as drizzle and my love of Parramatta was unlikely to draw my presence under an umbrella on a cold winters day. However,…
Blue and Gold – Never Fold (Stand Up Eels Fans)
It’s nearly time for Eels fans to face an unpleasant reality. I’m expecting that the confirmation of the NRL’s penalty for salary cap infringements is only days away. When that moment hits, Parramatta will lose 12 competition points and the…