OK guys. Firstly, an introduction. I have been an Eels fan since 1975. If you need proof, my coffee mug is an NSWRL 1979 eels mug. ( on sale for $2000, so put your money where your mouths are) For all those years, I have cheered and cried with the rest of you. Ups and downs. Mostly downs. But like you all, I am still here. I'm from Tamworth. I, my sisters, brother and even brother-in-law are Eels supporters. I have earned the right to have a say here. I don't know all the politics and inside jokes on this site. A lot of it is hilarious. But guys. There is so much negativity. I get on here to read the inside info. What's going on at Parra. Who knows what. But Most of the time you guy are having a go at admin, coach, players and each other. Is this really what a fan site is about? Anyway, I expect a barrage a ridicule, but maybe this rant will appeal to some of you. For what it's worth, I think David Gower and Brad Takarangi have been enormous for us this year. They are tradesman. Not everyone can be a star. But without players like them, there is no team. Cheers guys. Go Parra.
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True mate, 4 points clear of 9th. How good is it. I love this team.
Hey Tesla. Good to start chatting mate. I think friend is the guy to worry about at Easts, now he’s back. But bloody hell, how can anyone beat the storm. I could see us playing them in the GF. Only way would be to smash smith from the kick off. Not easy, but run everything at him. Only way to win is put him off his game. Without him they are just another team
Technically, you only have proof that you’ve been a fan since 1979...
Not really , could’ve bought that mug at any garage sale .
This is my point mate. Stop trying to find the negative. My dad put me and my young brother on the train from Tamworth. We stayed at the Peoples Palace Hotel near Central and he took us to the first 77 Grand Final. We were in the corner behind Mick Cronin when his kick to win the game just sailed wide of the posts. My dad had 6 kids and no money. True Eels fans have blue blood and gold hearts. Cmon Eels fans, stop the crap. My best memory of the 77 grand final was that a seagull crapped down my brother's neck from a great height . My dad said it was good luck. It took 4 years. But our first premiership was unforgettable.
I have pics mate, but bloody hell. I’m trying to post them, but I must be too old.
That is true my friend, but I have memories of the Eels winning 3 games in 8 days to get into the finals in 75. Maybe that's not 100 percent. Before that my dad and brother were Steve Rogers fans. My sister fell in love with Sterlo and his blonde Locks. I have a cage memory of him playing fullback when he started. Happy to be corrected. Anyway. I hope you guys take in a bit of what I said. The players read what is said here. A couple of months ago, people were hammering Gutho. Seriously, do you guys want him to go somewhere else? Roosters or Storm. They would love him. Cmon. If you support the Eels. Stop the shit.
Hi Supremeel, Welcome. Great first up blog.
Can't fault, or be 'negative' about what you say. There is some truth in it. Just wait until we start losing a few games. Or if we miss the finals.
On the "negativity", imo: it's human nature to moan.
It's a brain health-hormonal thing, too. Helps our limbic system from blowing a head-gasket.
If you want positive - the TCT fan site is what you might call ultrapositive. No bullies or put-downers there. All intelligent, reasonable gentleman. lt's well crafted, stylish, and uses proper English.
But it doesn't attract enough posters. They even joke - 'moan' - only journalists read their site; but I enjoy reading their posts too.
This site is a microcosmic reflection of the real world. It's often a pub, and sometimes a civilised coffee shop. There are tribes within tribes, the leaders are busy and criticised for most things, there's an attempt at social hierarchy, there's politics, argy-bargy, bullies, mobs gets angry at times when the world goes to shit. And though human tribes need to work together - and be a team as you note - they don't really want to because of the vast differences in subjective belief systems and fears of losing things. Oh well.
I am as guilty of being negative as anyone, too, concerned at our culture and pedigree - as we have been below par for a long time. 3 spoons, 1 finals appearance this decade. Currently, third worst team of the decade (see table below). But this year has shown some positive signs. Time will tell if this is the dawn of a permanent cultural shift. I hope it is.
Other than all of that welcome aboard. Have a great day. Stay well.
Well said !
Thanks mate. I can read the optimism in what you wrote. I have looked at TCT, and despite the crazy buggers on here, it does have the best Intel. I sometimes wonder if there are Manly supporters on here taking the piss out of us. And to be up front, my mug is not for sale.
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