Playing for pride. I hate that term. Not just because it means your team is not playing for any meaningful result in the premiership standings, but because if a team in that situation played with a bit more pride earlier…
From The Stands – August 22, 2023: Gutter Gossiping
What is the benefit of rehashing past words? Nothing that happened last Friday surprised me. It probably didn’t surprise any Eels supporter. The manner in which the Eels finished the season is a major disappointment and it’s just not good…
Live Blog – Jersey Flegg Round 25 Eels vs Sydney Roosters
The Eels are still in the hunt for the finals in the Jersey Flegg but they need to win out in their remaining 2 games in the regular season. That starts today as they host the competition leaders in the…
The Preview – Round 25, 2023: Eels vs Roosters
Whilst there is still technical, mathematical hope for the Parramatta Eels in 2023, this side has proven over the last month that it deserves no such faith. Pathetic barely begins to describe the efforts against the Storm and Broncos, and…
The Corner Post – August 17, 2023: Big Moments, Big Decisions
Round 24 was filled with major revelations, finals blows and massive contract calls for teams across the League. Season Over For Moses The killer blow to the Eels finals hopes was finally delivered on Friday night at the Gabba. Defeated…
The Spotlight – August 17, 2023: The Bright Light In The Eels Future
My recent series of posts on the Eels 2023 season and what the roster will look like in 2024 painted quite a gloomy picture. At this stage, the top 30 for next season looks short on both outside backs and…
From The Stands – August 15, 2023: Not Good Enough
What to write about after the disappointment that was last Friday? I am being disingenuous if I ignore it. It was not good enough. The team competed for twenty minutes but from there it was no contest. Obviously the inherent…
Parramatta 2023 – A Diagnosis (Autopsy) Of The Season, Part 3: What Lies Ahead?
The first two posts in this series examined the current roster and the impact of injuries and suspensions. It highlighted the lack of depth and options in key positions, and discussed the resulting pressures throughout 2023 as the team attempted…
The Preview – Round 24, 2023: Eels vs Broncos
You may not have heard, but the Parramatta Eels’ season is on the line this weekend against the Brisbane Broncos. The Eels take their third short turnaround of the year (and their second involving both interstate travel and a game…
The Corner Post – August 10, 2023: Controversy Reigns Supreme
Round 23 was a controversial one, generating criticism over send-off calls and dubious tries. If the legendary Rex Mossop was still with us, he’d be all over it. Send Off Fiasco The first three games of Round 23 saw a…