When this man is in the arena, the Eels are 10-0 – and it looks like he’s heading to Penrith.
Despite their immense on-field talent and their sublime form of late, the Parramatta Eels are still clearly prone to superstition as they prepare for their Qualifying Final against the Panthers in Penrith on Friday night.
Fans of the club are currently lobbying Fox Sports in an attempt to ensure iconic commentator Andrew Voss is behind the microphone for the game after it was revealed the Eels are 10-0 when he’s in the commentator’s box this year.
As a result, Eels supporters have been getting in contact with Fox Sports executive director Steve Crawley in an attempt to assure Voss will be calling the contest.
Even Voss himself is aware of the record, and confirmed some fans had reached out to him personally ahead of the all-important clash with their local rivals.
“If you do the stats, Parramatta without me calling are 6-8 and with me calling they’re 10-0. It’s a little uncanny,” Voss told the Daily Telegraph.
“I think I’ve become the Eels whisperer. I have no explanation for it. I have no ties to Parramatta and never have, but I’ve ended up a lucky charm for them – so I apologise to all the other clubs.
“I was made aware of this by Parramatta fans. They’re now begging me to call their games. I can confirm there hasn’t been a call from Brad Arthur.
“Working with (former Panther) Greg Alexander, he’s been offering to make me a lot of coffee this week. He may be trying to spike my drink. I told him he can take the first sip.”
Voss is all-but confirmed to call the opening game of this year’s finals series, with the game kicking off from BlueBet Stadium in Penrith on Saturday at 7.50pm (AEST).
The NRL today confirmed the game has sold out.
Always knew I liked Vossy.
Will also need him to call the 1st PF and GF.
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LOL, this is the kind of superstition I like to see.
Everyone make sure you wear your lucky hat/socks/underwear on Friday. And no stepping on cracks.
I must say he does have a soft spot for Parra. He is always bringing up our great players from the 80s when we do good. Im sure most supporters are like who the hell is this guy talking about. lol
Stuff them all I say GO PARRA
Look what ever lucky charm we can get Im all in hahahaha
Vossy is a Parra supporter
I lived in his neighbourhood in Gladesville in the noughties
it's well known
I thinks he's said he was a Balmain fan as a kid.
Mb as a kid but I'm pretty sure it was well known in the neighbourhood he was then Parra or he wore a para hat at Gladesville coles 🤔
it was a dusty time for me at 23 -25 but I'm positive that was the case
Vossy told me you threatened him if he didn't start following Parra.
Yep I said - if you don't follow them
a box of libra with wings is coming your way in aisle 4
Used or unused?
I'm good , but I'm not that good
it's not quite as easy as a " shit in a box" 🤔🤣
well the borders do join there carlo
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