Poppa's Corner: An Old Man's Perspective of an Immortal

Ron Coote: Now, the 14th Immortal; well-deserved.

There's a post I have made on another blog, but this one is to honour the view of one old man and another that just passed.

Now in my perception, I always thought that Raper was a certainty, and I

Poppa's Corner: Island Culture and what do we know about it.

Apologies as this blog is essentially the basis of a post I made in reply to a discussion about Sivo and the perceptions we have of him as a player.

My focus is mainly from a culture and communication perspective and not so much the specifics of his

Says A Lot without Saying Much

A supurb article about the Eels by Paul Gallon. He hits the nail on the head and talks about what a lot of us have been saying for a long time. 

EXCLUSIVE: 'Ridiculous' player contracts that have to end under new Eels coach, writes Paul Gallen

Jason

NRL 14th IMMORTAL NAMED TONIGHT

Fingers crossed for Brett Kenny but he is at long odds.   My tip is Darren Lockyer

If it is Cameron Smith ...then the system needs review ...not because he is not deserving but too soon ...

Isaiah Iongi: Who is the new Parramatta Fullback

The future, which was unknown for a long time, seems to be settled at Fullback with the talk of Parramatta signing Isaiah Iongi (pronounced Yongi) from Penrith on a Three year deal until 2027. Iongi has drawn similarities to Dylan Edwards due to his

CINI JOINS SUPERLEAGUE

https://castlefordtigers.com/article.php?id=9034&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2UNXUZ8drHpT_GvKpYiDyEqf5ChRta83CXehi2ac6HhYN4NE3QAyaCghQ_aem_NSAo-ptFkruj7J283c0bEw

Roster Concerns for 2026

You may have seen this discussed by Gus on Channel 9. Apparently the Parramatta Eels only have 5 players contracted for 2026 and they are Charlie Guymer, Zac Lomax, Mitchell Moses, Junior Paulo, Bailey Simonsson. (Source - https://www.zerotackle.com/

Dr Goldman: Good Players are not Always a Great Fit; Dangers of Optics and appeasing fans

Ladies & Gentleman, this isn't for everyone & it's long. But it's a fascinating interview with renowned US NFL/NBA sports' psychologist for the multi-championship winning Warriors, Dr Scott Goldman phD with James Graham.

It was interesting how Gol

MA granted early release, more to come

Matt Arthur has been granted an early release from his contract 

Has ryles been out at parra at all yet?

Not having a dig at anyone, genuine question. Just wondering if anyone knows or has heard if he has been out and around parra way, or has he steered clear (physically at least) until the seaon is over proper?

Eels to show interest into Bunty Afoa if RCG is to be moved on

I don't like this personally, Bunty turned 28 today and I have never really rated him

Round 25 Team List v Brisbane Broncos

1. Clint Gutherson (c)

2. Maika Sivo

3. Will Penisni

4. Blaize Talagi 

5. Sean Russell

6. Dylan Brown

7. Daejarn Asi

8. Reagan Campbell-Gillard

9. Brendan Hands

10. Shaun Lane

11. Kelma Tuilagi

12. Bryce Cartwright

13. Joe Ofahengaue

A hope for the year Flegg could win the Grand Final.

Our Jersey Flegg team was 2nd last at round 14. Currently they are sitting 7th and over the last few weeks have knocked off the top teams. It seems they actually have a chance to win this. I know after saying this they will probably not win another g

Isaiah Iongi set to join Parramatta Eels on three-year contract

Parramatta’s rebuild has been given a massive boost with incoming coach Jason Ryles set to land his first big signing by securing Penrith young gun Isaiah Iongi.
It is understood that Iongi will agree to a three-year contract to be Ryles’ initial sign

Ryles Adds to Eels Coaching Staff

Jason Ryles set to welcome trio to 2025 Eels coaching staff

Jason Ryles may not have coached a single match at the Parramatta Eels, but he is already making his mark, reportedly adding three key additions to his coaching staff.

Taking over from Trent B

SAT 17/8/24 A SAD DAY FOR RACING FANS!

 The news today of the passing of 1 of the greatest Australian racehorses of all time. Black Caviar aged 17. Her career was perfect, 25 starts, 25 wins. Prize money above $6,700,000.

Ha, ha. Take that Roosters!

We won our challenge call, the Roosters didn't! 
In the Eels world, any victory is a good victory. Winners! 

Contract extension

ROBBO: THE FRUSTRATING MEDIA "MADNESS & NOISE" ON MOSES IS "TRYING TO CREATE NEWS"

Thank you, Robbo. 

This is from a Foxsport article by Martin Gabor from Newswire

August 15th, 2024 12:02 pm

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has shut down [Hooper driven] speculation he’s trying to sign Mitch Moses, describing recent reports as peop

Poppa's Corner: Classless and Clueless , but we are not as far away as we thought!

I hate being negtive so I apologise for the first part of the heading.

I was looking to tear a new one last night but this morning I am a little more contrite.

The second part of the heading is relatively true, face it we did better than most thought