The Parra Cave Podcast

A shortened round in the NRL this week due to Origin 2 next week. I go through each game and give my thoughts about each team, the ins and outs, give my try scoring predictions and also my margin predictions as well. I also ask the question about should bye points be awarded to teams or should it be 0 points and just a rest. what are your thoughts?

Tough one to review as the Eels went down to the Bulldogs in the Kings Birthday game 14-12. 0-0 at halftime and all points scored in the second half with some interesting referring decisions i thought that went against Parramatta. What are your thoughts? Hear my review as I go through the plays, stats of the teams and players and go through what was a tough loss to the Bulldogs.

Some close games and some blow outs in this round. Doing this podcast with 1 game to go in the round the Bulldogs taking on the Eels. But some great close games like Storm v Newcastle and Broncos v Titans and some talking points to come out of Round 14 as well.

You could say half way point of the season in the NRL now this weekend so every win is crucial to stay in touch with the top 8. Some big games and rival games as well including Bulldogs v Eels and Sharks v Dragons make for some excellent rugby league action.

Ella is back this week with me as we go through our tips for round 14 in the NRL. Some big names are back this week after being rested because of Origin and some teams need to win to stay in contention for finals. Hear who we have tipped and see if you agree or disagree. Enjoy your footy and good luck with your tips.

Another round in the bank and some great games played in Round 13 of the NRL. I go through each and every game and give my thoughts about each game. Panthers v Warriors to end the round was probably the best game of week and showed how much in front those 2 teams are at the moment. Also I ask the question where should the extra game be played next year when the Perth Bears come into the competitio...

The Eels went down bravely I thought 28-22 v Newcastle in Newcastle. The effort was there but just couldn't get the job done unfortunately however people thought Newcastle were going to flog Parramatta that wasn't the case. Hear my thoughts of the game from being at the game among 23k other fans as well as I go through some moments and stats.

The Eels charge up the M1 to Newcastle this week to take on the Knights on Saturday 3pm. In what will be the first time ex Eel Dylan Brown plays his old club in new colours and after a Origin game as well should make it a interesting game for sure. Hear my thoughts as I go through some stats and some memories of Eels v Newcastle games and some other fun stuff before previewing this weeks game. Go...

What a game of State of Origin that was on Wednesday night and I was lucky enough to be there to witness it live. A couple days to go through it and give my thoughts but it is here. NSW got the victory 22-20 in a dramatically charged game. Go the Blues 1-0 up in the series and onto Melbourne for Game 2 in a couple of weeks.

Round 13 of the NRL is upon us and with State of Origin in teh middle of the week the questions are being asked will the players back up for their clubs in some crucial games for some teams. Dylan Brown takes on the Eels for the first time in Newcastle whilst team number 1 the Panthers play team number 2 the Warriors in the last game of the round. Who did I tip? Have a listen and find out and let...

State of Origin is here and it is Game 1 in Sydney. Here is my preview and thoughts of the game, the team lists and selections and more. I also go through a few stats as well of state of origin history and a few of my fav state of origin games from the past. Cmon the Blues

Its State of Origin time and why not hear from some of NSWs finest. In this short compilation you will hear in this order Brett Kenny, Peter Sterling, Mark Geyer, Brad Clyde and Ben Elias talk about various things in their State of Origin career. From winning 3-0 in 1986, State of Origin in the USA, Wally v MG, driving the bus past the Caxton St hotel and having your mum on the field covered in bl...

Only the 5 games this week in the NRL due to State of Origin 1 being played on Wednesday night. No major upsets I don't think and we did have the lowest scoring game of the year this round. A round without Origin players but still some exciting rugby league played. I go through each of the games and give my thoughts.

A bye week for many teams but there is still some rugby league to be played. Only 5 games starting on Thursday with the Dolphins v Raiders and ending on Sunday with the Cowboys v Rabbitohs. I go through each and every game give my thoughts and the ins and outs.

Another Magic Round done and dusted and this year it was Parramatta taking on the Melbourne Storm. The Storm running out winners 34-8 in front of 48,000 odd fans. These podcasts are always hard to do after a loss but they have to be done so I go through some moments and plays, stats of the Eels and more. Hear the thoughts from a fans point of view.

Well Magic Round is done and dusted for another year and this year it was Round 11 in the Telstra Premiership. I go through each and every game of the 8 games and yes the high scores remain but there some great games played and all before the Origin period is played. This is my take on all 8 games played from the weekend.

Magic Round is here and here is my preview of the Eels v Storm game to be played at 7.45pm on the Saturday night. I go through some stats about these two teams, players who have played for both clubs, the Eels team lineup and my thoughts about it and also give a prediction or two.

Magic Round 2026 NRL preview with all 8 games being played in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium. Kicking off with the Sharks v Bulldogs and ending with the Panthers v Dragons. My Eels are taking on the Melbourne Storm for the 3rd time in Magic Round can they get the job done on Saturday? I go through the ins and outs of each team and a little thought about how each game will go as well as giving some pr...

Ella and I give our tips early on a Monday for Magic Round which is Round 11 in the NRL. Even before team lists are named I go through the form of each team from the previous weekend and give my thoughts about each game and who I think will win. Ella gives her tips as well. Enjoy your Magic Round footy and good luck in your tipping.

What a game and what a win for the Eels against the Cowboys 33-30. A golden point win which ended up being a 3 point win in golden point something that hasn't happened in history before. A big confidence building win for the Eels and one I go through it from a fans perspective watching it from home. Go Parra

Round 10 done and dusted and here is my review of all games. There were some high scores and some close scores, great tries scored and Parra won as well. I go through each game giving my thoughts about the moments and some stats as well. The game through a fans eye not an experts eye.

The Eels travel upto Nth Qld and specifically Townsville to play the 6th place Cowboys at QLD Country Bank Stadium. Round 10 Friday night footy can the Eels get the win? I go through some stats of the past before diving into a preview of the current game. Who is the danger from the Cowboys, what is key for the Eels to win and I give some predictions as well. Go Parra.

Round 10 of the NRL and I go through each game this week starting with the Dolphins v Bulldogs. I go through the ins and outs and give my thoughts of how each team will go from what I have seen as a fan. Some cracking games Panthers v Raiders, Manly v Brisbane and Cowboys v Eels as well.

Its Round 10 of the NRL and I am joined again by my little co host Ella as we go through the games and make our tips. Will you tip the same as us or will you tip differently? Some great games this weekend including Panthers v Raiders, Manly v Brisbane and Sharks v Rabbitohs.

The Eels went down to the Warriors 36-14 at Commbank Stadium on Saturday night. I go through my review of this game as hard as it is to do after a loss but go through the moments of the match, the tries, the eels players performances and more. A tough carry but someone has to do it as I am Parra Proud.