A History of the Parramatta Eels

by Matthew Geddes

FOURTH EDITION – Includes up to end of 2023 season 243 pages Parramatta entered the New South Wales Rugby Football League competition in 1947, but struggled for several years before becoming a powerhouse. After going close to winning the premiership in the 1970s, Parramatta finally broke through under the coaching of Jack Gibson in 1981. The Eels are synonymous with names such as Mick Cronin, Peter Sterling, Ken Thornett, Ray Price, Eric Grothe, Brett Kenny and Jarryd Hayne. Relive each year of the Eels story in a round by round account of the premier rugby league competition. Including statistical information, this is a must for rugby league fans everywhere.

249 pages, Paperback

Published February 25, 2023

Reviews

[Brendan Brooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

Started off very sad. The middle was great. The ending also quite sad leaving readers yearning for the middle again. Contained some heroic characters but mostly characters devoid of the traits required to carry an entertaining tale to a triumphant conclusion.