“Be A Roo In 22” The famous author T. S. Eliot was quoted as saying, “Every moment is a fresh beginning.” It may seem unusual to refer to the importance of beginnings when profiling a club with a seventy year…
Bumpers Up – November 14, 2021: Departures, Arrivals, and Development
The old cliche that a week is a long time in rugby league seems to be as true for the off-season as it is for the premiership rounds. Last week, a barrage of Eels news released on Friday resulted in…
Bumpers Up – November 5, 2021: Big News Day
How much do you love the Eels dropping some good news on us late on Friday afternoon! There’s nothing better than hitting the weekend with a spring in the step, and I’m doing everything in my power to not gloat…
Bumpers Up – October 31, 2021: The Clickbait Edition
Here we are, on the eve of November, and the media frenzy is in full cry. Is this anything unexpected? In an ideal world, the Eels would have wrapped up a signing or two to quell fearful supporters, but that…
Bumpers Up – October 24, 2021: Matto, Browny And The Good News Eels
Are the Eels on the cusp of some big news? Since the last Bumpers Up column the club has added Mitch Rein to the 2022 roster and there are rumours linking a couple of quality backs to the squad.…
Instant Reaction – Eels Secure Mitch Rein
The Daily Telegraph is reporting that Parramatta Eels have secured their first recruit for the 2022 season, former Titans dummy half Mitch Rein. In my recent Bumpers Up column I discussed the club’s pursuit of the off-contract Titan. Most supporters…
Bumpers Up – October 15, 2021: Hello Goodbye?
Are we officially in the silly season or is there another name for this time of the year? The footy has wrapped up, players are on holidays, but clubs and player agents are looking for partners in their annual…
Vale Norm Provan – An Eels Tribute
The rugby league world is today mourning the loss of Norm “Sticks” Provan. Immortalised alongside Arthur Summons on the NRL Premiership Trophy, the tall second rower won ten premierships with the Dragons, including four as captain/coach, and was a representative…
Breaking Eels News – Brad Arthur Signs A Two Year Extension
In a massive vote of confidence, news is breaking that the Parramatta Eels have extended the contract of coach Brad Arthur until the end of 2024. Stability has been the key to the Eels consistent performances, and that consistency has…
Bumpers Up – October 4, 2021: Post Season Reflections
The end of the season – a time of reflection. The Panthers are the premiers and 15 clubs are involved in post mortems. Was this year a case of what could have been for the Eels or for any other…