Eels 26 defeat Tigers 22 Crowd: 28,249 Finally, after a month of losses the Eels have treated their fans with a win – and what a great win it was. Trailing by 12 with the final quarter of the game…
Stat Attack Preview – Round 1: Eels vs Sea Eagles
Here we go again Manly and Parra…. Those of us who were around in the early 80s would have loved reliving that great old Tooheys commercial that was screened again on Fox League during the week. Any Eels supporters too…
Final Review For 2016 – Eels vs Warriors
Twenty-six rounds, twenty-five matches – this year of drama seems like it’s gone on forever. Yet, as I write this review, it’s hard to believe that it will be approximately five months till the Eels play their first trial of…
An Ode to Pirtek Stadium
As the hours approach to our final match at Pirtek Stadium in it’s current format, I must admit Eels fans, I’m starting to romanticize the years gone by at our beloved home ground. In the spirit of such, I have…
Vale – Ken Thornett
Today is a sad day for the Parramatta Rugby League Club, indeed the community of Rugby League with the passing of one of the true legends of our great game, Ken Thornett. Words will often fall short when trying…
Broncos Hammer Eels – Milford Magic Materialises
When a 38 to 16 score line flatters your team, you know that writing a report is a tough ask. The reality is that the Eels second half defence was their worst of the season and the pain of this…
Defeating The Sea Eagles – How Sweet It Is!
On a damp Friday night, August 5th 2016, the Parramatta Eels achieved another on-field milestone that defied further off-field headlines. Victory over arch-rivals, the Sea Eagles, was just the tonic for a supporter base that has been bashed from pillar…
Jarryd Hayne – Betrayal Of The Fans, Not The Club
Plenty has already been said and written about the Titans’ recruitment of Jarryd Hayne. It will no doubt continue to dominate the media for some time to come. “The Cumberland Throw” endeavours to have a football focus in its site…
Losing To The Titans – The Good And The Bad
In a match which typified the Eels season, the loss of key players before and during this encounter ensured that greater adversity was thrust upon an already battered Eels team. Again, the players left the fans proud of an effort…
The Role of Player Agents – Parramatta Wouldn’t Be An Island
The media focus on contract dealings at Parramatta has been difficult for the Club, the team and its supporters. It is a constant reminder of the mess that the club is in. However, an important development is taking place. Though…