Poppas Corner; views of an optimist and a Unicorn

I'm a true Parrantta supporter, I quite like Ryles as a coach and totally disagree with BEM and his views that everything is laid out on poor coaching..

I do not believe he was fourth choice, ruling out the wish list candidates. I further believe he

Volkman re-signs

According to Danny weidler 2 year 500k per year deal. But he also says in the very next sentence that those terms could be false just what he's heard.

Edit: The club has now confirmed

Poppas Corner; Luai and the Volkman discussion

I think the concept of teaching and mentoring IS SOMEWHAT overated/stated in this case.

Volkman is being made out to be a real benefactor, he hasn't come back after looking at the market, he has come back because we asked him to.

Yes learning and ment

Game Day Blog R26: The Sharks are Circling (And Culled W38-18)

 The Sharks have had our number in recent years.

We've beaten them once over the last four years. They've won three of the last four against us.

The Sharks have also won four of the last six at Commbank since 2020.

The last four margins have been 2,

Good start with resigning these blokes.

R25 Game Day Blog v The Phins: Nineteen Warm Bodies Into The Fire (L34-16)

Jason Ryles described the Dolphins as “a dangerous footy side” with one of the hottest backlines in the game.

Scorched Earth hot.

Suncorp has been a happy hunting ground for them, and they score long-range tries for fun. Almost sadistically.

The Dol

The Sir Col 1 Eyed Awards

In honour of our dearly departed and well-loved Sir Col, I am proud to announce the 2026 1 Eyed Awards. 

Use the Google form below to select your winners. Awards will close at the end of our final game of the season.

Michael Cheika

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONsoJLsyMGQ

Here's another character that get's a regular mention.

Jim Saratinos and common exit practice for high end Corporate Executives

I know everyone hates my romance with AI but the AI i use is just a collation of the same research we can use, just not anyone. Any of us can do this!

Its not me being clever and saying how smart am I, as putting into perspective a lot of the amateur

R24 Game Day Blog v Cowboys: Burramattagal's Eleven-Year Hoodoo Continues (W32-30)

Update, post game: In a heart-pulsating game that could’ve gone either way, the Eels finally won a close one. They had 52% possession, completed better (90% v 84%), made more metres 1,853m v 1,688m, and made slightly less errors (7 v 8). Due to inju

Jim Saratinos an unemotional view with a proper analysis

A couple of standouts with an eye for the future: Teancum, Samrani/Addo-Carr, Williams, Ryley, Junior, Moses, Pryke

First, what a shame. First 20 minutes and Jye fucking Gray. 

Now, some points for discussion:

1. Teancum is a beast. Him and Tuivati are what we build aorund please.

2. Jack Williams has had 4-5 games on the run where he's the best player on the pitch,

Poppa’s Corner: A Day in Paradise

I just left the Bamboo restaurant in Kuta Bali, having  booked lunch at 1pm for a 2.05pm start of the Eels v Tigers game. It is a sports' bar restaurant that shows Rugby League and AFL on a plethora of giant screens.

We were anticipating a great afte

Game Day Blog R22 v Tigers: The Wounded and the Weight of Expectations (W16-13, Take the Win)

UPDATE, Post Game: It’s not clear how a team can win with19 errors to 15, completing at 67% to 77%, and 45% possession.

The Eels led 12-0 at half time and probably left another two or three tries out there. Then the game completely flipped. The Tiger

Poppa's Corner: We ain't that bad for such a maligned mob!

The rules exist as they are. The officials too.

You can't reinvent them not withstanding the refereeing lost us the game last night.

The Panthers were able to score off every possible infringement. Forward passes. Knock ons. Blatant illegal play the

Game Day Blog R21 v Panthers: Battle of the West (L24-18 as Another One Slips Through Our Fingers)

It's the 116th Battle of the West.

But for the Eels, recent history is ugly.

They have lost 5-straight to Penrith. The worst losing streak against the Panthers in their history. Their last win against them came three years ago, in 2023.

But the migh