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The Dawn of a New Era or a Flash in the Pan?

Gus Gould warned all season that this year’s premier was “well hidden.” Michael Maguire knew exactly where to look. Under his relentless standards, Reece Walsh a “real footy head” who’s always last off the field has driven Brisbane’s rise from nearl

Poppa's Corner; Winners are Grinners and Losers please your self! ........Coaches well they are a bit different.

I think it would be unfair to say that the halves pairing won Bronco's the game, Reynolds off injured, Hunt off HIA.....

Why start this way after a great GF, where'e the revelance of that opening?

I say this because there seems to be a discussion (on t

Jonah Pezet: A Win for The Eels?

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2025-why-zac-lomax-r360-move-could-be-win-for-eels-jonah-pezet-move-jason-ryles-opinion-and-analysis-paul-crawley/news-story/6d60433e79b2c6ee0f1a3a05386a285a

Anasta: Zac Lomax to sign with R360? Rumoured $3m pa

Braith Anasta said on NRL360 that Zac Lomax may have played his last game for Parramatta,  and is very close to signing a deal with R360 worth around $3m a season to jump ship.

Braith said he heard a rumour from someone close to R360 and it's seriou

Luke Burt leads Burleigh Bears to Q Cup title

Former Eels winger Luke Burt has collected the first premiership of his coaching career, leading the Burleigh Bears to the Queensland Cup title.

Burt took over as Bears head coach at the start of 2023, with the club collecting the minor premiership b

Lady luck!

I felt for the panthers today. Lady luck deserted them. 

The broncos targeted Talaigi . He missed to many tackles. Still very green. 

Poppa's Corner: A Good discussion from Hoe, Pou and Coryn

A good discussion took place between Hoe, Pou and Coryn on defensive and management issues in Reversing Four Years of Regression.

I found credit in the discussion from all sides and a worthwhile read. Originally, I was replying on that post/blog but

Poppas Corner; Kangaroo Tour Upcoming..... early discussion

Not much speculation from this site yet.

We haven't had a Kangaroo Tour since the early 2000's. My experience is that traditionally these tours had a tremendous influence on player development.

Obviously to be selected means they are already well estab

Our girls can play to.

In the NRLW tonite, at home our girls smashed the dogs 46-14.

They laid out their case for the semi's starting next week and if the Raiders beat the Titans  over the week-end they're in.

Tonite they played great led by Rachael and if they make the semi

Where isDoorey and Guymer

NSW  cup side has been name no Doorey or Guymer are they hurt

Green shoots turn into a Parramatta forest

Early in the 2025 season, with the Eels fighting tooth and nail to drag themselves off the bottom of the table, Jason Ryles spoke about seeing “green shoots” in their performances.

By the end of the 2025 season, the Eels have finished with 10 wins, i