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Eelectric: The Story of the Parramatta Eels' Golden Era
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First published January 1, 2014
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September 22, 2022
"‘Eelectric’ tells the story of each grand final through the eyes of the 30 champion players who played in those five grand finals (1981-84 and 1986). Names such as Peter Sterling, Ray Price, Mick Cronin, Brett Kenny and Steve Ella became synonymous with the era, and went on to have a profound effect on representative rugby league. Others, such as Mick Delroy, Geoff Bugden, Stand Jurd, Tony Chalmers and Steve McKenzie may not have been household names, but each has a story to tell about the part that played in Parramatta’s Golden Era.
Parramatta dominated the rugby league landscape in the 1980s, the club won their maiden premiership in 1981 after 25 seasons. The Eels won three premierships 1981 - 82 and suffered one controversial loss in 1984 then strived to a winning streak for 2005-06 . Their success was built on great coaching, experienced personnel and electric group of young players who banded together to bring the club success.
The book includes essential statistics and rare photos, ‘Eelectric’: The story of the Parramatta Eels’ Golden Era is a must for any rugby league fan.
Authors Adam Burnett and Matt Logue have tracked down all the players, who shared their memories and stories of a golden age of rugby league. They talk about the highs and lows – winning the first grand final in 1981, building a dynasty with super coach Jack Gibson with three successive premierships, losing to Canterbury in 1984 and fighting back under coach John Monie to win again in 1986 – and their lives after their rugby league careers ended."
This book was great.
As a Parramatta Eels fan, I was excited to read this book. I had grown up hearing the stories of the Eel's golden era and watching re-runs and highlights of old games, but getting to read about it in detail was wonderful. So much has changed in the game over the years and since I wasn't alive at the time this book focuses on, I was intrigued to learn more about the NRL from back in the day.
Getting to learn all of the statistics and awards was amazing but learning about and hearing from the players themselves made for a fantastic reading experience. I had heard the names of so many of these great players but it wasn't until reading this book that I realized that I didn't know much about these Rugby League legends at all.
Adam Burnett and Matt Logue have done a great job with this book. It was filled with interesting information yet didn't feel weighed down by the facts. This is one of those books that would be perfect for any fan of the NRL; not just those interested in the Eels, as well as anyone interested in Australian Sporting History.
Eelectric: The Story of the Parramatta Eels' Golden Era by Adam Burnett and Matt Logue is a must-have for all Eels fans, and all footy fans in general.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
Parramatta dominated the rugby league landscape in the 1980s, the club won their maiden premiership in 1981 after 25 seasons. The Eels won three premierships 1981 - 82 and suffered one controversial loss in 1984 then strived to a winning streak for 2005-06 . Their success was built on great coaching, experienced personnel and electric group of young players who banded together to bring the club success.
The book includes essential statistics and rare photos, ‘Eelectric’: The story of the Parramatta Eels’ Golden Era is a must for any rugby league fan.
Authors Adam Burnett and Matt Logue have tracked down all the players, who shared their memories and stories of a golden age of rugby league. They talk about the highs and lows – winning the first grand final in 1981, building a dynasty with super coach Jack Gibson with three successive premierships, losing to Canterbury in 1984 and fighting back under coach John Monie to win again in 1986 – and their lives after their rugby league careers ended."
This book was great.
As a Parramatta Eels fan, I was excited to read this book. I had grown up hearing the stories of the Eel's golden era and watching re-runs and highlights of old games, but getting to read about it in detail was wonderful. So much has changed in the game over the years and since I wasn't alive at the time this book focuses on, I was intrigued to learn more about the NRL from back in the day.
Getting to learn all of the statistics and awards was amazing but learning about and hearing from the players themselves made for a fantastic reading experience. I had heard the names of so many of these great players but it wasn't until reading this book that I realized that I didn't know much about these Rugby League legends at all.
Adam Burnett and Matt Logue have done a great job with this book. It was filled with interesting information yet didn't feel weighed down by the facts. This is one of those books that would be perfect for any fan of the NRL; not just those interested in the Eels, as well as anyone interested in Australian Sporting History.
Eelectric: The Story of the Parramatta Eels' Golden Era by Adam Burnett and Matt Logue is a must-have for all Eels fans, and all footy fans in general.
Geramie Kate Barker
gemsbooknook.wordpress.com
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