The Parra Cave Podcast

The last Eels game preview of the year with the Eels travelling down to Wollongong to Win Stadium to take on the Dragons.Before the current day I like to go down memory lane with a look at the history between these two teams, players who have played for both clubs and famous games and moments.Then its into the current day and Round 27 and I go through the team list for the Eels, what I think the Eels will need to do to win and some predictions of the score and tryscorers.

Last round of the regular season and only places on the ladder will count this weekend as the top 8 and top 4 is all ready sorted.I ask the question does NRL need a wild card round like the AFL?Go through some signing news from around the league including Ronald Volkman andTalk about Jarome Luai's PNG visit and is it ok to do this?Then I go through each game and give my thoughts and predictions.

Well its the last round of the regular season and the top 8 is sorted. The minor premiership is still up for grabs but players are being rested.Who will I tip and can I get a perfect round again like I did last week?Will you follow my tips because of last week?

Second last round of the regular season done and dusted and a top 8 is upon us. Where teams finish in that top 8 will be determined this weekend. Top 4 is sorted but who will get the Minor Premiership?I go through all the games and the moments of Round 26 and what a round it was with some teams flexing their finals muscle and other teams leaving their fans with where has that been all year.

What a win that was from the Eels v Sharks at Commbank Stadium in Round 26.38-18 winners again the 5th place Sharks and I go the through all the moments, stats and give my thoughts about the game and the victory.A great way to end the home season for 2026. Go Parra

Its the last home game of the year for the Eels as they take on the Sharks at Commbank Stadium.Can the the Eels get a upset win against a team playing finals?I go through a little of the history of these two teams inclding games played, players who have played for both clubs and highlight a great win in 2003. Then I dive into the current day and this game and give my thoughts about how Parra can win it, the dangers of the Sharks and more before diving into some predictions.

Second last round of the regular season is upon us and a few games shape up as crackers. A couple of semi finals early Roosters v Dolphins, Warriors v Knights and Panthers v Bulldogs to name a few.I go through all the games and give my opinions and predictions as well some NRL news of recent like Adam Reynolds, Jai Arrow, a kick off rule trial and some contract news as well.

Round 26 the second last round of the regular season is upon us. Some very interesting games this weekend which will have a bearing on positions within the top 8 and some semi finals come early eg Roosters v Dolphins and Warriors v Knights.Hear my early tips before team lists have been announced at 4pm on Tuesday and see if I can improve on getting 3 right.

Getting closer to finals where most games mean something. Some cracking action over the weekend with some fantastic tries scored and goal kicking was at its premium.I go through each and every NRL game and give my thoughts and also go through the NRLW results as well.

The Eels travelled to Suncorp confident after their win v Cowboys, but it was the Dolphins who came away with the victory 34-16.I go through the moments, players and the game from a fans point of view. I also go though a bit of the fantastic NRLW win by the Eels over the Sharks 42-16.

The Eels travel up to Brisbane to play the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium in Round 25. A tough assignment for the Eels as the Dolphins look to finish in the top 4 for the first time in their history.I go through some of the little history between these two teams, the current game and my thoughts and also give some predictions. GO PARRA

The smell of finals footy is almost upon us. These are the games you want to win to get that momentum into finals. some very crucial games ahead this weekend in the NRL.I go through each and every game and give my thoughts and predictions of tryscorers and margins along with some NRL news as well of the week.

A couple of cracking games and some not so cracking games this weekend. Starting off with the Storm v Panthers and ending with the Roosters v Tigers.I give my tips of each game after going through the ins and outs of each side. Just to let you know I got 7/8 so will you copy my tips this week?

From a battle of the top teams to a battle of the bottom teams and everything in between this round had everything. Most games had a bearing on the finals coming up, teams suffering major injuries and some great tries scored.Have a listen as I go through each and every game from a fans point of view. Which game did you enjoy the most?

Another victory over the Cowboys for the Eels this season and what a great game of footy it was. Right from the kick off with Brian Kelly's run to Junior Paulo's pass and everything in between.Hear my thoughts about this game from a fans point of view as I go through the moments and the stats and did I mention that pass.

The Cowboys travel to Parramatta to take on the Eels on Saturday night at 5.30pm. Hear my take on the game and what I think will happen along with a trip down memory lane about past games, past players that have played for both clubs and records as well.Then I dive into the current days game and give my thoughts and predictions of how it will go.

Second week of Indigenous round this week and it kicks off with a cracker of a game between the Panthers and Roosters at Commbank Stadium. My Parramatta Eels take on the Cowboys also at Commbank Stadium and the Tigers end the round playing the Dragons also at Commbank Stadium.But also in this podcast is some news of the week as week Brian To'o signing for PNG, 3 v 4 playoff game and a global round as well.

Getting closer to finals where most games are going to count for something and teams wanting to win every game to make finals.Here are my tips for the round and thoughts will you tip the same or different? have I tipped right 5/8 last week. Enjoy your footy and happy tipping.

Round 23 is done and dusted and in the books and what a round it was. Great games all of them with some real belters in there. I go through each and every one from a fans perspective giving my opinions. Which was your favourite game of Round 23?

The Eels nearly pulled off the biggest comeback in NRL history but it wasn't to be as the Rabbitohs won the game 28-24.Hear my thoughts of the game watching from home on the lounge of this game going through the moments, players of the game and also the stats of the game as well.

Its Indigenous round in the NRL and the Eels take on the Rabbitohs at Allianz Stadium in Sydney.Before we get into the current day game I go through some stats, former players and some parramatta memories I can remember.Then its into the current day game. I give my thoughts about what Parramatta need to do to win, score prediction and a first try scorer prediction.

Crunch time in the NRL as it gets closer to finals. I go through each and every game a little bit more in depth and give my thoughts and go through some stats and give my opinions as to how will win the game.

Going the early crow and doing my tips on a Monday before team list Tuesday comes out. 7/8 tips right last week with the same method so cant be all bad i guess. Will the Cowboys bounce back, can the Eels win 2 games in a row and who will win the battle of Brisbane?Have a listen and see if my tips are what your tips will be.

Round 22 is done and dusted where records were set and every win for some teams is a step closer to playing finals footy.The Roosters score 82 points and the Eels win by 3 again for the 3rd time this year. Hear my thoughts about each and every game of the round.

Well the Eels got out of jail in that one winning 16-13 at Commbank Stadium. Hear my review of the Eels win, the moments and some stats as well. Even though a win a hard podcast to do as it was a frustrating game to watch. But a win is a win. Go Parra.

Round 22 the Eels are the away team to the West Tigers who have been in the news of late.As per usual I go some stats of these two clubs including players who have played for both teams, classic matches and then into the current game preview including giving some predictions and score predictions.

Round 22 preview podcast is here and every game is getting crucial this time of year. I go through each and every game of the round and talk about the ins and outs and whatever news of that club has come to light, give my predictions of who is going to win and by how much and also tip a few try scorers usually one from the backs and one from the forwards.Also in this podcast a bit of NRL signings news as well from around the league.

Crunch time in the NRL where every win is crucial for those wanting to play finals and for those wanting to stay off the bottom of the ladder.I go through each and every game and give my tips for the week. Will you tip the same as me or different?

Well another Battle of the West goes to the Panthers and to say im disappointed is a understatement. A loss podcast is always hard to do but I fronted up to do this one as the Eels went down 24-18 to the Panthers.A much better performance from the Eels but could not get the chocolates so hear as I go through the moments, the performers and also the controversies.Also touch on the NRLW loss to the Warriors as well.

Some great games this weekend and some close results. I go through each game and the moments and the injuries as well from a fans point of view. Only 6 weeks now until finals every game is going to have an impact somehow on who makes and who doesn't make finals.

Battle of the West Part 2 Round 21 preview podcast. I go through some stats of these two sides from over the years, players who have played for both clubs and some games from the past I can remember being at or watching.Then I dive into the current day game going through the teams, key things for Parra to do to win the game, a few predictions of the score and some tryscorers and more.

The run to the finals is getting interesting with every win crucial from here on in. From the Eels v Panthers to the Sea Eagles v Sharks I go through every game with my thoughts and views of what is going to happen in my opinion as a fan.I also let you know what my favourite game of the week will be and also some NRL news floating around at the time of recording.

Getting down to the nitty gritty of the season with finals around the corner where every win is crucial. A battle of the beaches and a Qld derby are among the games on offer this weekend with the Eels hosting the Panthers kicking off the round on Thursday.Who did I tip before the teams were named? Have a listen and see if you agree.

Round 20 of the NRL saw some close games and some upset results. What started on Thursday with the Broncos defeating the Panthers to the Dolphins defeating the Cowboys, I go through each and every game and give my opinions about what happened in the games and the ladder after Round 20.

Round 20 in the NRL this week and only 8 games to go so every win is crucial. Every 2 points is crucial to make that top 4 or even top 8. Some cracking games this weekend Sharks v Knights, Dolphins v Cowboys or even Roosters v Storm take your pick.I go through each game bit by bit and give my thoughts and predictions as well a bit of NRL news.I also give my tips for the upcoming NRLW round.

Back to regular programming this round with 8 games and Parra having the bye. Some very interesting games coming up with some having implications on the top 4 and top 8.Who will you tip this weekend or will you tip the same as me this weekend?

What a round of footy that was? One flogging and Super Sunday with close games including a golden point game.From the Tigers v Warriors through to the Storm v Titans, I go through each and every game as a fan who watches the game and gives my thoughts on them.

The Eels travelled to Allianz Stadium to take on the Roosters in Daniel Tupou's 300th NRL game.The Roosters won 28-12 and I watched it from home and I go through this game as a fan going through the moments, the tries and the stats.Also I touch briefly on the NRLW loss to the Dragons as well. All this and more in this episode. Enjoy.

The Eels travel to Allianz Stadium in the city to play the Roosters in Round 19. The Roosters in the top 4 and the Eels looking to go back to back for the first time this year. I go through some history of the 2 clubs, players who played for both clubs and games that come to mind as well. Then I dive into the current game and go through the teams, aome stats and how Parramatta can win. Then I give my predictions of a score and a tryscorer.

7 games this weekend in the NRL where every game will mean something for the teams and if they play finals football or not. Every win from here on in is crucial for finals chances.From the Wests Tigers taking on the NZ Warriors to the Melbourne Storm taking on the Gold Coast Titans and every game in between I go through each and every one and give my thoughts and predictions.

The decider done and dusted and the NSW Blues have come out victorious 30-12 to win the series 2-1. It was a great game and one to remember for NSW fans and especially for coach Laurie Daley.I go through the moments, the tries and more from a fans point of view and a NSW fans point of view a very happy one at that.

It all comes down to this Game 3 at Suncorp Stadium. Who will come out victorious NSW or QLD. State v State Mate v Mate this is the best rugby league you can watch. As a fan I go through each team and give my thoughts, ask the question about Laurie Daley and give my predictions of a score, first try scorer and some anytime tryscorers for both teams.Enjoy your Origin football and may the best team win. Go the Blues

7 games this week after the State of Origin decider on Wednesday. Doing the tips on a Monday before team list Tuesday so will be interesting to see how we go this week. Dolphins v Sharks should be a cracker as will be the Sea Eagles v Cowboys as they will be wanting to stay in touch with the top4 and top 8.Who will Ella and I tip and will you tip the same or different?

Here we go again its Manly and Parra and its Parra coming out on top winners 23-14 at Commbank Stadium in front of 18,000 plus fans.A great comeback from behind win from the Eels and I go through the moments, plays, tries and stats of the game from a fans point of view. Go Parra

Round 18 done and dusted in a shortened round due to State of Origin. Starting off with the Panthers beating the Rabbitohs and ending with the Knights defeating the Dolphins and everything in between I go through each and every game and give my opinions and thoughts as a fan.Oh and Parramatta defeated the Sea Eagles as well forgot to mention that.

Here we go again its Manly and Parra. 2nd time this year these two teams have played as Manly took out the first game 33-18 at Brookvale Oval.This time though its the return bout at Commbank Stadium minus state of origin stars for both teams. Can Parra reverse the result of last time these teams played?I go through some stats, players and games of these 2 clubs before diving into a preview of the current game.

Round 18 is a origin interrupted round with only 5 games this week. But every win is crucial for those teams vying for a top 8 birth. Starting with Panthers v Rabbitohs and ending with Knights v Dolphins I go through each and every game and give my thoughts and predictions.

Ella and I are going the early crow by doing our tips for Round 18 on a Monday before team list Tuesday. The only thing we know is the State of Origin players will be out so will our tips be right for the weekend so early out?Will you tip the same as Ella or me? we also quickly tip the first round of the NRLW as well.

Well it was Mitchell Moses' 250th NRL game. Unfortunately the Eels went down 32-12 at Commbank Stadium.Here is my review of that game from a fans point of view about the moments of the game, player stats and my general thoughts about the game and what happened.Also a little bit of Parramatta Eels news as well thrown in.

Beanies for Brain cancer Round 17 review and what a round of football it was. Dolphins v Warriors being the game of the round, Panthers losing another game and Broncos now 7 losses in a row.I go through each and every game of the round giving my opinions as a fan along with some breaking news of the NSW State of Origin team named as well.