The Eels travelled to take on the Wests Tigers at Leichhardt Oval in their second trial of the year. The Tigers ran out winners 30-18 in the game but hear my thoughts about the game from a fans perspective. Round 1 is only 13 days away where the Eels take on the Storm in Melbourne March 9th at 4.05pm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In part 2 of the interview with Jim Wilson we talk about his late sister Rebecca Wilson who was heavily involved and a fan of rugby league, Grand Final entertainment and what Jim thinks it should be, one unique thing people don't know about Jim, what path Jim would have went down if not the journalistic path and could Australia host a football/soccer World Cup and much much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Late in January I sat down and had a chat with Lehroy from Big Lez's League and did a season preview of the Parramatta Eels in 2025. We chatted about the ins and outs, coach Jason Ryles and both gave our predictions as to where Parra would finish in 2025. Be sure to give Big Lez's League a follow on Instagram and wherever you get your podcasts from. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back to the interview style podcast and this week I chat to a guest who has been in the media both in radio and TV for over 30 years but is a massive rugby league fan and that is Mr Jim Wilson. Working at channel 7 and also 2gb radio and also Jim is a Gold Coast Titans ambassador but has been reporting and watching rugby league for a long time so has some great stories involving rugby league that I am sure you will enjoy. If you would like to support the podcast then click the link below buymeac...
Last week reports on social media that Reed Mahoney was being being shopped around by the Bulldogs, put rugby league fans in a frenzy saying where is he going to go. I asked the question on Instagram and Facebook of Parramatta Eels fans is Reed on the way back to Parra. I let my thoughts be known along with some of the comments from the Eels fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hear my thoughts as a Parramatta Eels fan as the Eels played their first trial of 2025 against the Newcastle Knights in Newcastle. Great to see some young guns run around and some experienced first graders as well. I also talk about the Joe Ofahengaue dacking on Zac Lomax on the sideline and give my thoughts on a few of the players as well who played in that game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part 2 of my interview with former Cronulla Sharks, North Sydney Bears, St George Dragons and NSW State of Origin player Alan Wilson. During this part of the chat we discuss how he got to Parramatta under Brian Smith as a assistant coach of the Eels, how he was a instrumental part in getting the That's My Team NRL campaign off the ground with the Hoodoo Gurus and much more. Enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Back to the interview based podcast chats and my special guest today played the majority of his career at the Cronulla Sharks but also played at the St George Dragons, North Sydney Bears and also represented NSW in State of Origin Mr Alan Wilson. During the 2 part episode we talk about: how he discovered rugby league growing up making his first grade debut Jack Gibson the emotional way he found out about making the NSW State of Origin team working as a coach at the Parramatta Eels with Brian Smi...
A lot of talk recently about the possibility of names on the back of NRL jerseys. Currently we see names on the back of representative jerseys such as State of Origin and Allstars jerseys but not NRL jerseys. Do you think this is a good idea? Hear my thoughts about this and message the page your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Former guest and great friend Chris Ricketts joins me on the podcast for a 2025 Eels season preview. Recorded live in the Parra cave in January, Chris and I both Parra fans chew the fat about the Eels in 2025. Everything from coaching personnel changes like the incoming new coach Jason Ryles, to the ins and outs at the Eels, who Chris would like to see step up in 25, the draw in 25 and Chris' fav games to watch and attend, the new centre of excellence and the all important where Chris thinks the...
Part 2 of the interview with Buddy Oldman the story continues. Zac Lomax as a second rower A suggestion of a mental health round in the NRL Who at Parramatta should be a immortal of rugby league His boxing world record Himself coaching Rugby League See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ep 469 Part 1 features Buddy Oldman as my special guest. Buddy is a world record holder, is a world masters boxing champion, a proud indigenous man, a mental health advocate but most importantly a massive Parramatta Eels fan. Hear Buddy's story about his following of the Parramatta Eels from favorite players, how he started to support the Eels, fav moments, current players and much much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Last week the Parramatta Eels announced Mitchell Moses as the 2025 captain. Here I give my quick thoughts about this announcement along with the news of a leadership group that contains Junior Paulo, JMaine Hopgood and Jack Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Part 2 of the chat with Lee Addison aka the Rugby League Coach. Following on from Part 1 there are many more stories from Lee's 25 years plus experience in coaching rugby league. A few of things discussed in this part of the chat include a rugby league competition during the State of Origin period, Brian Smith and also a unique thing you may not know about Lee. Don't forget to order his new book Rugby League Coach which is available to order from Amazon now. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...
Listen to Lee Addison better known as "The Rugby League Coach," as he brings you closer to the game than ever before. With a coaching resume that includes 2 NRL clubs - Manly Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers- and 2 Rugby League World Cup Teams, Lee shares unparalleled insights into the sport. From coaching some of your favorite NRL stars to breaking down strategies and player development, Lee offers a masterclass in all things rugby league. Excited for more? Pre order his highly anticipated n...
Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop. Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and ...
Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop. Also thanks to BTZD clothing designers and ...
Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg joins me again and this time we review the 2025 Parramatta Eels merch range which is now available via www.parraeels.com.au Thom is the expert as he compares the range to other NRL clubs and also his own personal ranking of the range. Also during the chat we chew the fat about a few Parramatta talking points including the major sponsor James Hardie and also new recruit Josh Addo-Carr. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop. Also thanks to BTZD clothing desig...
Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusively available at Parramatta Leagues Club in the club shop. Also thanks to BTZD clothing desig...
Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 2 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative. Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 1 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative. Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NRL draw is out for 2025 and I go through it from a Parra Eels fan perspective giving key games and rounds, turnaround times and also the games that I am looking forward to going to and what I think of the overall Eels draw in 2025. Parra fans let me know your thoughts on the 2025 Eels draw. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
NRL Magic Round draw has been revealed ahead of the full draw release on Thursday. I go through each game and when its played and my thoughts about the match ups. Let me know Manly fans are you happy you have the bye that weekend will you still be going upto Brisbane anyway? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The NRL have released both the Round 1 draw for the NRL and also the 2025 State of Origin series dates for both the men and the womens series. I go through each of the Round 1 games and also the State of Origin series dates with a little chat about each one of them ahead of the full draw to be released on Thursday 21st November at 11am AEDT. Pencil the dates in rugby league fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Part 2 of the chat with Mr Glenn Gorick with some great stories like Erin Molan and working with her on her news show Erin on Sky News Glenn talks about Shark Park about various topics Personality questions and much more Part 1 also out now in the back catalogue. Enjoy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Back to the fans and members series of interviews and this time its with a gentlemen by the name of Glenn Gorick. You may not have heard of his name but you will want to hear his story. Glenn is a big Cronulla Sharks fan and was once a board member on the clubs board but is also a helicopter pilot, triathlete, retired NSW Police sergeant, has a tv spot on the Erin Molan news show on Fox News and is also a major contributor to the Mark Hughes Foundation through the Big Three Trek walks which rais...
Rugby League for season 2024 is now done and dusted with the Pacific Championships being played and won by Australia in both the mens and womens games. Hear myself go through these games with my thoughts: PNG Orchids v Samoa in the womens relegation/promotion game Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns in the womens Pacific Cup game Kangaroos v Tonga in the mens Pacific Cup game NZ V PNG in the promotion/relegation game See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Pacific Championships finals time in 2024 to be played at Commbank Stadium on Sunday 10th November. Australia will play Tonga in the Pacific Cup final for men Australia will play NZ in the Pacific Cup final for women NZ will play PNG in the promotion/relegation game for the men and PNG will play Samoa in the womens relegation/promotion game I give my thoughts and tips of these games the last rugby league for 2024. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Its the end of an era at the Parramatta Eels as captain Clint Gutherson departs the club after coming to a mutual agreement to get out of his contract for 2025. I talk about my thoughts about Gutho as a fan of the Eels and him going through a few stats, moments and whatever sprung to mind. Gutho was the heart and soul of the Eels and we wish him all the best in the future and say thank you for playing in the blue and gold of the Eels. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
