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Historical Perspective

Posted by Roy Harper on March 26, 2018 at 6:04pm

This is my first contribution.

I have reflected on the time I have followed the Eels, 1976-2018, having defected from the Roosters as a 7YO with John Peard.

The Golden Period for me is 1976-1981, including smaller achievements such as the Panasonic Cup win in 1980 and the run of Club Championships.

Then it struck me, Parra has not won a competition in a National Competition as we know it/known it.

The 1986 ladder read:

1	Parramatta	37
2	South Sydney	36
3	Canterbury-Bankstown	35
4	Manly-Warringah	33
5	Balmain	30
6	North Sydney	30
7	St. George	29
8	Penrith	27
9	Eastern Suburbs	24
10	Cronulla-Sutherland	23
11	Canberra	21
12	Western Suburbs	21
13	Illawarra	18

Please discuss.

Roy

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Minto Eel March 26, 2018 at 6:09pm

2001 & 2005, we were Minor Premiers but came away empty handed just like we did in the 2009 Grand Final from 8th position.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown March 26, 2018 at 6:16pm

Welcome aboard Roy.
Monto Eel March 26, 2018 at 7:15pm

It appears your a long time survivor Roy, welcome mate!

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