Episode 330 features former Brisbane Broncos, Parramatta Eels and Gold Coast Chargers player Brett Plowman. During the chat with Jason we talk about: Growing up supporting rugby league Favourite team and players Playing in the Broncos first season in 1988 Coach Wayne Bennett Moving to the Parramatta Eels Playing in the Gold Coasts first finals team And much much more All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop. Also thanks to BTZD ...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 330
Here are my thoughts and tips for Round 9 in the NRL in 2024. My team the Parramatta Eels have the bye but other games being played this weekend which I talk about include: Souths v Panthers Broncos v Roosters Titans v Storm Sea Eagles v Raiders Knights v Warriors Sharks v Dragons Cowboys v Dolphins Bulldogs v Tigers Let me know how many im going to get right this week or if you have other ideas. 5/8 last week in the tipping comps 62.5% right. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 30, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 329
Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm on his weekend sports wrap show. We review Round 8 of the NRL the Anzac Round as well as: talk about the breaking news about Paul Kent the controversial moments in the round involving the Eels and Tigers a brief discussion about Round 9 of the NRL as well See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 29, 2024•57 min•Season 4Ep. 328
Here is my review of the Round 8 Parramatta Eels v Manly Sea Eagles game played at 4 Pines Park. Listen as I give my thoughts about the game including: The first half Parramattas goal kicking worries The tries in the game Ethan Sanders debut Maika Sivo and his sin binning The stats that matter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 28, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 327
Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm previewing Round 8 in the NRL. Also we chat about the late great Terry Hill all the major signing news in the NRL lately eg Fisher-Harris and Turuva talk about the Anzac Day games that were played preview the upcoming games in Round 8 of the NRL including Manly v Parra, North QLD v Panthers, Wests Tigers v Broncos and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 27, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 326
Here is my gameday preview of the Eels v Manly in Round 8 of the NRL being played at 4 Pines park at Brookvale. I run through a few stats about each team this year recent clashes between the 2 clubs the team lists of each side my predictions eg score, winner and try scorer Let me know your thoughts about this game if they are the same as mine or different. Enjoy the game and Go Parra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 25, 2024•34 min•Season 4Ep. 325
In my own words this is my tribute to Terry Hill who sadly passed away on the 24/4/24 aged 52. Terry played 246 games in his career Won a premiership with Manly in 1996 Kangaroo Tourist also representing Australia in test matches NSW State of Origin player Loveable larrakin on The Footy Show on ch9 These are my words about this sad news from a rugby league fan who watched Terrys career. The Parra Cave Podcast sends its condolences to his family and friends and former teammates. RIP Terry Hill Se...
Apr 25, 2024•17 min•Season 4Ep. 324
Episode 323 features former Gold Coast Seagulls, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Queensland Maroons Origin and Australian Kangaroos player Jason Hetherington. During the chat with Jason we talk about: Growing up playing rugby league Favourite team and players Playing in the 94 GF and winning the 95 GF That 98 prelim final v Parramatta His son Kobe Hetherington who plays for the Brisbane Broncos His first grade debut under the coaching of King Wally Lewis And much much more All thanks to major spo...
Apr 25, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 323
Troys Tips for Round 8 hear myself go through the games with my tips on each of the 8 games this weekend in a special round for the NRL which is Anzac Round. 3 games on Anzac Day across Australia and NZ and 8 games in total including: Dragons v Roosters Storm v Rabbitohs Warriors v Titans Eels v Manly Cowboys v Panthers Broncos v Tigers Dolphins v Newcastle Sharks v Canberra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 23, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 322
Troys Take is back this time with my Round 7 review of the Eels v Dolpins game played up in the Northern Territory of Australia in the city of Darwin. It was a 44-16 loss to the Eels and listen to my thoughts on the game, the future of the game in the NT and also the future of Brad Arthur at the Eels. My thoughts from a passionate Parramatta Eels fans point of view. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 20, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 321
Troys Take on Zac Lomax signing at the Parramatta Eels from 2025 for 4 years. The signing took place a couple of days ago now and I have kept low key but now I have my say about this signing. Hear my thoughts about how this major signing could be a major positive for the Eels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2024•13 min•Season 4Ep. 320
Round 7 the Parramatta Eels take on the Dolphins in the Northern Territory in Darwin. Here is my take on the upcoming game in a must win game for the Eels with the Dolphins having a major injury crisis. During the podcast i rattle off a few stats of the Eels playing in the NT in Darwin, go through the team lists, mention about Jesse Bromwich and his upcoming record and give some predictions like the score, first try and a bold prediction. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 18, 2024•18 min•Season 4Ep. 319
Episode 318 features former Manly Sea Eagles and Balmain Tigers player Shannon Nevin. Shannon played in the late 90s including the 1997 Grand Final and including scoring a try in that game as well. During the chat with Shannon we talk about: Growing up playing rugby league Favourite team and players The 1997 Grand Final NRL and concussions His charity called walkntalkforlife ( www.walkntalkforlife.org.au ) His gym and fitness business That Fitness Place ( www.thatfitnessplace.com.au ) And much m...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 318
Here are my tips and thoughts about the Round 7 games in the NRL this weekend. Some of the games that are being played this weekend include: Roosters v Storm Dragons v Warriors Eels v Dolphins Panthers v Tigers Broncos v Raiders and more 6/8 last week did you follow my tips? Can i get 7/8 or even a perfect round this week? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 16, 2024•29 min•Season 4Ep. 317
Troys Take returns for Round 6 and this is my review for the game played between the Parramatta Eels and the North Queensland Cowboys. Hear my take as a fan of the Eels on the game about the game play by play, my player or players of the game, some statistics of the game and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2024•30 min•Season 4Ep. 316
Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm reviewing round 6 of the NRL. We cover all the games of the round including: Souths v Sharks Knights v Roosters Eels v Cowboys Tigers v Dragons and more Also we talk about the coaching drama going on at the South Sydney Rabbitohs as well and a few other things going on in rugby league from the week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 15, 2024•46 min•Season 4Ep. 315
The Eels released their 2024 Anzac Round jersey this week and joining me for my take on it is the rugby league jersey king Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg. Thom breaks down all the different parts of the jersey and the stories and meanings behind them as it looks into the history of the HMAS Parramatta. I give my thoughts as well about the jersey and one that I will adding to the collection in the Parra Cave. The jersey is available now to purchase at www.parraeels.com.au or www.parraleagues.com.au f...
Apr 13, 2024•51 min•Season 4Ep. 314
Replay chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm Weekend Sports Wrap Show. We preview Round 6 of the NRL which features such games as: The Battle of Brisbane. Broncos v Dolphins Eels v Cowboys Tigers v Dragons Rabbitohs v Sharks Knights v Roosters We also discuss Joey Manu, Josh Schuster and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2024•49 min•Season 4Ep. 313
Gameday for Round 6 see Parramatta Eels take on the NTH Qld Cowboys at Commbank Stadium on Saturday and joining me for a fan preview is Sam Revill from Wobblin Jaw Sports who is a massive Cowboys and rugby league fan. A interesting chat which includes: How Sam started following the Cowboys Fav Cowboys v Eels games from over the years Fav Cowboys players both current and former Sam brings some great stats about Eels v Cowboys games from over the years Who Sam thinks the Cowboys should look out fr...
Apr 12, 2024•39 min•Season 4Ep. 314
Sugar and Spice (All things Nice) returns with episode 5 featuring George from the Quick Hands podcast. During the week in league we discuss the following issues in the NRL from a fans point of view. The dramas at South Sydney including the coach and Latrell Mitchell Brad Arthur and his coaching tenure at the Eels Victor Radley hip drop tackle. Was it or not? Koula Manly try. Was it a knock on or not? Michael Jennings and his 300th NRL game Check out leaguetees.com.au for some awesome rugby leag...
Apr 11, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 313
Episode 312 is back to the fans and members series featuring Guy Wilson. Guy is a massive St George Illawarra fan but also is a fanatic of the Adelaide Rams who used to play in the NRL. During the chat with Guy we talk about: How Guy started and still does support the Dragons Favourite players and moments of the Dragons A really interesting Ray Price story How and why he became a Adelaide Rams fanatic His Rams jersey and memrabilia collection Why Adelaide should be re admitted into the NRL And m...
Apr 10, 2024•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 312
Here are my thoughts and tips of Round 6 in the NRL this weekend. Some big games to look forward to including: Brisbane v Dolphins Warriors v Sea Eagles Parramatta v Cowboys Rabbitohs v Sharks and more Have a listen and let me know if you are following my tips this week. 6/8 last week for the record. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 09, 2024•35 min•Season 4Ep. 311
Troys Take this week is not a happy one as the Eels took on the Raiders in Canberra at GIO Stadium in the last game of Round 5. It was a 41-8 win to the Canberra Raiders and have a listen to my take and thoughts on the game as a Eels fan including: Players performances Maika Sivo What happened in the game in the first half and second half Who i think should be playing number 7 for the Eels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 08, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 310
Gameday for Round 5 see Parramatta Eels take on the Canberra Raiders in Canberra on Sunday and joining me for a fan preview is Canberra's number 1 fan Craig Norenbergs. A interesting chat which includes: How Craig first started following the Raiders Fav Raiders players Great stories abput Wayne Bennett, the Mad Butcher and more Who Craig thinks the Raiders should look out from at Parramatta How this game could be won by either side and more See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 05, 2024•45 min•Season 4Ep. 309
The Duckman and I preview Round 5 in the NRL on what looks to be a wet and windy weekend on the field and in the stands. We talk about all the games but some of the games included are: Storm v Broncos Bulldogs v Roosters Sea Eagles v Panthers Cowbiys v Titans Raiders v Eels See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 05, 2024•50 min•Season 4Ep. 308
Sugar and Spice (All things Nice) returns with episode 4 featuring George from the Quick Hands podcast. During the week in league we discuss the following issues in the NRL from a fans point of view. Wests Tigers winning 2 games in a row and Benji Marshall Obstruction calls and shepards and why arent they penalised Laying down penalties Booing at football games Des Hasler and the Titans are they in crisis Mitchell Moses injury did the Eels underestimate the Tigers Cumberland Oval Check out leagu...
Apr 04, 2024•54 min•Season 4Ep. 307
Episode 306 is back to the fans and members series featuring Peter Zuccolotto. Peter is a massive Parramatta Eels fan and we recorded this episode live in the Parra Cave a few weeks back. During the chat with Peter we talk about: How Peter started to follow the Eels Watching many a game at Belmore Oval The immortal debate and should a Parra player be one Favourite Eels players, tries and moments Eels in 2024 and Brad Arthur and much much more All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusivel...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 306
Easter Monday footy Eels v Tigers review Round 4 Played at Commbank Stadium in the annual clash Parramatta went into the game as favourites with the Tigers coming off a big win v Sharks the week before. Hear my thoughts Troys Take as a Parramatta fan of how the game went which was won by the Tigers 17-16. Enjoy let me know your thoughts about the stadium idea as a venue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2024•32 min•Season 4Ep. 305
Round 5 in the NRL this week with some big ins for teams with some playing their first game of 2024 with some big games coming. This week sees such games as: Storm v Broncos Manly v Penrith Raiders v Eels Bulldogs v Roosters Cowboys v Titans Dolphins v Tigers Knights v Dragons Rabbitohs v Warriors Last week I got 4/8 will I get more this week I hope so. Are my tips your tips and if different let me know why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 02, 2024•38 min•Season 4Ep. 304
Replay of the chat with the Duckman on Pulse FM 89.9fm about Round 4 in the NRL. We discuss all the games including : Roosters v Penrith Warriors v Knights Souths v Bulldogs Broncos v Cowboys and more We also preview the Easter Monday game between the Eels and Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mar 31, 2024•53 min•Season 4Ep. 303
