Since 2018, the year Parra finished last and celebrated when they were only beaten by single figures, I have endeavoured to tell my stories and experiences sitting in the stands, watching our team play. Like all of you, I am…
Post Game Grades – Preliminary Final vs Cowboys
Parramatta Eels 24 NQ Cowboys 20 How sweet was that? The Parramatta Eels went into hostile territory facing tough conditions, walked through fire and emerged with a place in the 2022 grand final. Whether it is Penrith or South…
Bumpers Up – September 22, 2022: The Media Issue
I’m not sure about all of you, but the last two weeks have provided the wildest ride of this season. Given the roller coaster year we’ve had, that’s saying something. As a supporter, the trip to Penrith Park was as…
The Tip Sheet – 2022 Ep 81: Vox Pops! Eels Fans Speak Ahead Of The Grand Final Qualifier
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! Intro: 00:00:26 James Webb: 00:02:30 Parranutta Prophet: 00:37:45 Ron Greep: 0:59:57 Outro: 02:09:03 The Tip Sheet turns itself over to the fans this week as Sixties and Forty20 are joined…
From The Stands – September 19, 2022: Proud To Be Blue And Gold
Four teams are left, and after a wonderful night at our home ground last Friday I have to say that I am so proud that we are one of them. Every one of the remaining four teams plays a slightly…
Post Game Grades – Semi Final vs Raiders
Parramatta Eels 40 Canberra Raiders 4 The Parramatta Eels are alive in the third week of the finals. It’s been a journey (as we’ve been constantly reminded of during the last week), but a grand final appearance is only…
The NRLW Preview – Round 5, 2022: Eels vs Broncos
The relatively fledgling nature of the NRLW means it is still prone to throw out some truly bizarre playoff scenarios. Whereas in the NRL we often scoff when a team limps into the finals on the back of 12-win (or…
The Preview – Semi Final, 2022: Eels vs Raiders
There isn’t much better than a home final. A fired up crowd baying for opposition blood, sweating on every moment and not missing a single opportunity to get on the referee. Friday night at CommBank Stadium is a matter of…
From The Stands – September 11, 2022: Supporters Deserve Better
Whether I’m sitting in the stands at Penrith, or squeezed onto the hill, I hate the experience. There is nothing romantic or nostalgic about sub-standard facilities. It is unacceptable to have to queue for over ten minutes to use a…
Post Game Grades – Qualifying Final vs Panthers
Parramatta Eels 8 Penrith Panthers 27 Sorry Eels fans, I haven’t got much of a sense of humour about that one. The good I suppose is that we kept our streak of not losing while playing well alive, just…