So the Eels turned a 6-20 deficit (after 25 mins) against the Broncos, the previous year's (2025) grand final winners, into not only a 22-20 half time lead but a 40-32 win. It was spectacularly dumbfounding to watch.
What Eels comebacks stand out for you? History says two were similar. In 1987 the Eels trailed the Raiders 0-22 at half time and won 30-22, and in 2010 the Eels trailed the Panthers 0-22 after 32 mins and won 34-28.
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I remember a couple, Canberra in Sterlo's day, about 30 points behind at half time and another against Manly when they were well ahead and Jarryd Hayne decided to tear them apart in the second half..... apparently Watmough gave a big sledge to Hayne towards the end of the first half about "rocks and diamonds" after the game Watmough said "I should have kept my mouth shut" something inspired him LOL.
Now if Sluggo was here he would be able to tell you dates and places, I can't remember how to spell "Haas" these days and don't mention birthdays LOL...... someone on here will remember!
That Manly match saw Des Hasler rip the door off the changing room.
I could be wrong on the stats because it was on the radio as I was driving but I think they said last year the Broncs had only won 5 of their first 13 matches. So people writing us off after round 1 should probably reconsider their previous thoughts and I wouldn't be getting too carried away with our own performance.
Yeah Brisbane usually start the season slowly. I would certainly not be writing them off - they haven't even go to second gear. Contrast that with Melbourne, who always start strong, but I believe they have now lost more grand finals that they have won.
Parra just need to continue to improve each week. That's within our control, and will set us up for greater success eventually.
They started last year winning 50-14 over Easts.
I was at that Penrith game in 2010. Hayne doing Hayne things... It was like looking at season 2009 in a single game.
The one against the Warriors in 03' was great.