How apt to have a column named “From The Stands” when it comes to writing about last Sunday. What was a glorious, fun filled day! I had a ball waving the flags, cheering on our team and welcoming the Dragons…
From The Stands – March 26, 2024: The Making Of A Team; The Making Of Dylan Brown
How great was It to defeat the Sea Eagles in such a thrilling contest! Thank you to both teams. My dislike of Manly runs deep. They are and will always be an arch rival but there is no denying they…
The Tip Sheet – 2024 Ep 23: Round 3 Instant Reaction Post Game Show Feat. John Muggleton
The Tip Sheet is also available on Spotify and iTunes! The Tip Sheet was live from the Bistro at Parramatta Leagues Club in the wake of the Eels’ exciting 28-24 victory over the Sea Eagles in Round 3. John Muggleton…
Parramatta 2023 – A Diagnosis (Autopsy) Of The Season, Part Two: The Perfect Storm
In 2023, the Eels needed injuries and suspensions to be kept to a minimum. There’s nothing unique about that, but any club lacking depth in particular positions will be crossing their fingers and their toes. Unfortunately, fate has been a…
Stats That Matta – Eels 2022 Finals Series Summation
It’s not a dream. Every Eels fan might be pinching themselves to see if it has really happened, but the Blue and Golds are in the Grand Final courtesy of some heroics in Far North Queensland. An absolutely sensational 80…
From The Stands – September 4, 2022: Sivo, Moses And The Attacking Options
What a magnificent night at our wonderful home, CommBank Stadium. How was your journey through Thursday and Friday? I’m normally excited when going to the footy, but lastThursday I was so nervous; ridiculously nervous. I was nervous all day at…
Stats That Matta – Round 25, 2022: Eels Defeat Storm
ROUND 25, 2022 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 EELS 22 defeated STORM 14 COMMBANK STADIUM Crowd: 23,758 The 2022 regular season rounds have finished on a high and the Eels have secured a top four spot and a…
Stats That Matta – Round 24, 2022: Eels Defeat Broncos
ROUND 24, 2022 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP THURSDAY AUGUST 25, 2022 EELS 53 defeated BRONCOS 6 SUNCORP STADIUM Crowd: 30,371 Back to back big wins for our Parramatta Eels. It’s far more enjoyable writing up the positives than putting the…
Stats That Matta – Round 23, 2022: Eels Defeat Bulldogs
ROUND 23, 2022 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP SATURDAY AUGUST 20, 2022 EELS 42 defeat BULLDOGS 6 COMMBANK STADIUM Crowd: 26,451 Last week was a step away from my usual format. I needed to vent so that’s exactly what I did.…
Stats That Matta – Round 20, 2022: Eels Defeat Panthers (Again)
ROUND 20, 2022 NRL TELSTRA PREMIERSHIP FRIDAY JULY 29, 2022 EELS 34 smash PANTHERS 10 COMMBANK STADIUM Crowd: 26,912 Wow!!! What an opening half of footy. No one expected what transpired in the first 40 minutes of the Battle…