After last week’s disappointing loss, there was nothing better than being back in the Bankwest Stadium stands cheering on an Eels win. Given some of the unnecessary rubbish played out in the media, achieving that victory over the Tigers…
The Preview – Round 11, 2020: Eels vs Tigers
Game Info Date: Thursday, July 23, 2020 Venue: Bankwest Stadium Kick Off: 7:50PM AEST Referee: Gerard Sutton Head-to-head: Played 39, Parramatta 23, West 15, Drawn 1 Odds: Eels $1.35 Tigers $3.25 Broadcast:Channel Nine, Fox League, Kayo Last Four Encounters: Eels…
From The Stands – The Importance Of The Bounce Back
I hate losing to Manly, I really do. But unlike last week, this post isn’t about my hates or grievances, it’s about our team. Attitude is everything. If I looked hard enough I could find some positives from this loss,…
The Preview – Round 10, 2020: Eels vs Sea Eagles
Game Info Date: Saturday, July 18, 2020 Venue: Brookvale Oval Kick Off: 7:35PM AEST Referee: Ashley Klein Head-to-head: Played 148, Parramatta 59, Manly 85, Drawn 4 Odds: Eels $1.28 Sea Eagles $3.70 Broadcast:Fox League, Kayo Last Four Encounters: Eels 19…
Stats That Matta – Round 9: Eels Defeat Knights
Eels 10 defeat the Knights 4 It wasn’t a pretty match but a win is a win, the two points are in the bank, and the Eels still sit atop the 2020 NRL Telstra Premiership. Unquestionably, it wasn’t the Eels…
From The Stands – Credit Is Due!
“A champion team will always beat a team of champions.” Over the past few weeks, I have sat back and listened to all the experts as they desperately find ways to discredit the Eels superb start to the season. From the Stands…
The Spotlight – Stefano’s JETS Star Pathway To An Eels Debut
On Sunday, Stefano Utoikamanu becomes Eels player number 807. As with many young debutants, few punters have had the opportunity to watch him live, and only some of his journey has been told. TCT has covered his past footballing…
The Preview – Round 9, 2020: Eels vs Knights
Game Info Date: Sunday, July 12, 2020 Venue: McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle Kick Off: 4:05PM AEST Referee: Gerard Sutton Head-to-head: Played 53, Eels 20, Knights 32, Drawn 1 Odds: Eels $1.60 Knights $2.35 Broadcast: Channel Nine, Fox League, Kayo Last…
The Spotlight – Junior Paulo: Beauty In The Eyes Of Eels Beholders
Strength without agility is a mere mass.” Fernando Pessoa What an imposing football sight is the Eels’ Junior Paulo! Opponents know that any collision will be an unpleasant encounter. Defenders who try to wrap their arms around him and wrestle…
From The Stands – Back In The Stands
Oh yes! Back to being truly “From The Stands” I wasn’t too sure what a 7000 crowd at Bankwest would feel like. I love the atmosphere of the big matches at Bankwest, and although excited to be going back, I…