The Parra Cave Podcast

Last week reports on social media that Reed Mahoney was being being shopped around by the Bulldogs, put rugby league fans in a frenzy saying where is he going to go. I asked the question on Instagram and Facebook of Parramatta Eels fans is Reed on the way back to Parra. I let my thoughts be known along with some of the comments from the Eels fans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Hear my thoughts as a Parramatta Eels fan as the Eels played their first trial of 2025 against the Newcastle Knights in Newcastle. Great to see some young guns run around and some experienced first graders as well. I also talk about the Joe Ofahengaue dacking on Zac Lomax on the sideline and give my thoughts on a few of the players as well who played in that game. See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

Part 2 of my interview with former Cronulla Sharks, North Sydney Bears, St George Dragons and NSW State of Origin player Alan Wilson. During this part of the chat we discuss how he got to Parramatta under Brian Smith as a assistant coach of the Eels, how he was a instrumental part in getting the That's My Team NRL campaign off the ground with the Hoodoo Gurus and much more. Enjoy  See omnystu...

Back to the interview based podcast chats and my special guest today played the majority of his career at the Cronulla Sharks but also played at the St George Dragons, North Sydney Bears and also represented NSW in State of Origin Mr Alan Wilson. During the 2 part episode we talk about: how he discovered rugby league growing up making his first grade debut Jack Gibson the emotional way he found ou...

A lot of talk recently about the possibility of names on the back of NRL jerseys. Currently we see names on the back of representative jerseys such as State of Origin and Allstars jerseys but not NRL jerseys. Do you think this is a good idea? Hear my thoughts about this and message the page your thoughts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former guest and great friend Chris Ricketts joins me on the podcast for a 2025 Eels season preview. Recorded live in the Parra cave in January, Chris and I both Parra fans chew the fat about the Eels in 2025. Everything from coaching personnel changes like the incoming new coach Jason Ryles, to the ins and outs at the Eels, who Chris would like to see step up in 25, the draw in 25 and Chris' fav...

Part 2 of the interview with Buddy Oldman the story continues. Zac Lomax as a second rower A suggestion of a mental health round in the NRL Who at Parramatta should be a immortal of rugby league  His boxing world record Himself coaching Rugby League See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ep 469 Part 1 features Buddy Oldman as my special guest. Buddy is a world record holder, is a world masters boxing champion, a proud indigenous man, a mental health advocate but most importantly a massive Parramatta Eels fan. Hear Buddy's story about his following of the Parramatta Eels from favorite players, how he started to support the Eels, fav moments, current players and much much more.&nbsp...

Last week the Parramatta Eels announced Mitchell Moses as the 2025 captain. Here I give my quick thoughts about this announcement along with the news of a leadership group that contains Junior Paulo, JMaine Hopgood and Jack Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of the chat with Lee Addison aka the Rugby League Coach. Following on from Part 1 there are many more stories from Lee's 25 years plus experience in coaching rugby league. A few of things discussed in this part of the chat include a rugby league competition during the State of Origin period, Brian Smith and also a unique thing you may not know about Lee. Don't forget to order his new book R...

Listen to Lee Addison better known as "The Rugby League Coach," as he brings you closer to the game than ever before. With a coaching resume that includes 2 NRL clubs - Manly Sea Eagles and the Penrith Panthers- and 2 Rugby League World Cup Teams, Lee shares unparalleled insights into the sport. From coaching some of your favorite NRL stars to breaking down strategies and player development, Lee o...

Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusivel...

Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Cronulla Sharks, Sydney Roosters and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Richie Barnett. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand but also captaining them in a world cup as well as much more topics of conversation as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale exclusivel...

Thom from Retro Rugba Leeg joins me again and this time we review the 2025 Parramatta Eels merch range which is now available via www.parraeels.com.au Thom is the expert as he compares the range to other NRL clubs and also his own personal ranking of the range. Also during the chat we chew the fat about a few Parramatta talking points including the major sponsor James Hardie and also new recruit J...

Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale e...

Back to the interview series with former players and this week it is with former Melbourne Storm, Wests Tigers, Brisbane Broncos, NZ Warriors and Kiwi Rugby League legend Mr Adam Blair. We chat about his career at those clubs, playing and representing his nation of New Zealand and also doing TV and podcasting as well as well as much other stuff as well. All thanks to major sponsor Jacks Pale Ale e...

Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 2 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative. Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the interview series with former players and this episode is Part 1 of 2 with Chris Johns former Brisbane Broncos premiership winner, St George Dragons player, NSW State of Origin player and Australian representative. Also Chris was the inaugural Melbourne Storm CEO which saw them win a premiership in their second NRL season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL draw is out for 2025 and I go through it from a Parra Eels fan perspective giving key games and rounds, turnaround times and also the games that I am looking forward to going to and what I think of the overall Eels draw in 2025. Parra fans let me know your thoughts on the 2025 Eels draw.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

NRL Magic Round draw has been revealed ahead of the full draw release on Thursday. I go through each game and when its played and my thoughts about the match ups.  Let me know Manly fans are you happy you have the bye that weekend will you still be going upto Brisbane anyway?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The NRL have released both the Round 1 draw for the NRL and also the 2025 State of Origin series dates for both the men and the womens series. I go through each of the Round 1 games and also the State of Origin series dates with a little chat about each one of them ahead of the full draw to be released on Thursday 21st November at 11am AEDT. Pencil the dates in rugby league fans.   See omnystudio....

Part 2 of the chat with Mr Glenn Gorick with some great stories like  Erin Molan and working with her on her news show Erin on Sky News Glenn talks about Shark Park about various topics Personality questions and much more Part 1 also out now in the back catalogue. Enjoy   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to the fans and members series of interviews and this time its with a gentlemen by the name of Glenn Gorick. You may not have heard of his name but you will want to hear his story. Glenn is a big Cronulla Sharks fan and was once a board member on the clubs board but is also a helicopter pilot, triathlete, retired NSW Police sergeant, has a tv spot on the Erin Molan news show on Fox News and i...

Rugby League for season 2024 is now done and dusted with the Pacific Championships being played and won by Australia in both the mens and womens games. Hear myself go through these games with my thoughts: PNG Orchids v Samoa in the womens relegation/promotion game Jillaroos v Kiwi Ferns in the womens Pacific Cup game Kangaroos v Tonga in the mens Pacific Cup game NZ V PNG in the promotion/relegati...

Pacific Championships finals time in 2024 to be played at Commbank Stadium on Sunday 10th November. Australia will play Tonga in the Pacific Cup final for men Australia will play NZ in the Pacific Cup final for women NZ will play PNG in the promotion/relegation game for the men and PNG will play Samoa in the womens relegation/promotion game I give my thoughts and tips of these games the last rugby...