Did Parra turn the corner? Is it a false dawn? These are the debates we could easily be having. There’s a fair chance they’ve already been had in many Parra households around the country. But there was one indisputable fact…
The Spotlight – August 23, 2021: The Truth About The Parra Fade Narrative
What is a narrative? Basically it’s a story, or a telling of events, that can be either factual or imagined, depending on its purpose. Then there are those occasions when fiction is strangely interpreted as fact. Any actor who’s been…
The Preview – Round 23, 2021: Eels vs Cowboys
Game Info Date: Saturday 21st August, 2021 Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast Kick Off: 7:35PM AEST Referee: Ashley Klein Head-to-head: Played 42, Eels 21, Cowboys 20, Drawn 1 Odds: Eels $1.27 Cowboys $3.70 Broadcast: Fox League, Kayo Last Four…
Stats That Matta – Rounds 21 and 22: Applying The Microscope
This is a bit more difficult to write after the last few performances from the Eels. Let’s face it, the numbers have been awful across the board. By way of difference, rather than running through the typical match stats, I’m…
From The Stands – August 17, 2021: Leadership
I love my club and have had so many hours of enjoyment watching our team play. Therefore, what I am about to write was not easy. It is also not final. We all have the ability to right our wrongs,…
The Preview – Round 22, 2021: Eels vs Sea Eagles
Game Info Date: Saturday 14th August, 2021 Venue: Sunshine Coast Stadium, Bokarina Kick Off: 7:35PM AEST Referee: Grant Atkins Head-to-head: Played 144, Parramatta 54, Manly 86, Drawn 4 Odds: Eels $4.40 Sea Eagles $1.20 Broadcast: Fox League, Kayo Last Four…
Bumpers Up – August 13, 2021: Making Sense Of It All
Every Eels fan knows the value of a Parra story. Good or bad, the moment that the old Blue and Gold is featured, reads are guaranteed. Even so, it’s been some time since we’ve seen the level of frenzy currently…
From The Stands – August 10, 2021: Finding The Joy In Footy Might Be The Key
Like many I turned on to watch last week not really sure what to expect. I was a little nervous and really wanted the boys to play well. Like many I thought about what could go wrong and in that…
The Preview – Round 21, 2021: Eels vs Rabbitohs
Game Info Date: Friday, 6 August 2021 Venue: Cbus Super Stadium, Gold Coast Kick Off: 8:05PM AEST Referee: Ashley Klein Head-to-head: Played 130, Parramatta 55, South Sydney 72, Drawn 3 Odds: Eels $3.15 Rabbitohs $1.35 Broadcast: Nine, Fox League, Kayo…