The Parra Cave Podcast

Episode 80 features former NRL referee with over 400 games as a referee and touch judge Mr Gavin Badger.  During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up and playing rugby league - Did Gavin support a team growing up and if yes who? - Debut game as a referee and the funny famous incident involving Carl Webb - Gavin is a proud Indigenous man and we talk about the upcoming Allstars clash and...

Episode 79 features former professional rugby league player with the Western Suburbs Magpies and Auckland Warriors but probably best known as a Parramatta Eels player Mr Mark Horo.  During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up in New Zealand including competing for NZ as a junior in wrestling - Early rugby league memories watching the game in NZ  - Playing for the above mentioned clubs...

Episode 78 features former professional rugby league player with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Western Suburbs Magpies and Manly Warringah Sea Eagles but probably best known as one of the hardest hitters to play rugby league Mr David 'Cement' Gillespie.  During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up in country NSW - Early rugby league memories and how he got to play in the NSWRL. -...

Episode 77 features former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls and Chargers, South Queensland Crushers, Eastern Suburbs Roosters, Wests Tigers but probably best known for his time at the Penrith Panthers and that tackle in the 2003 Grand Final Mr Scott Sattler.  During the chat we discuss such things as: - His dad John and his achievements, how he is today and the 1970 Gr...

Episode 76 features a interview done by Shannon Cooney from Merrick Property Group a sponsor of the podcast with me Troy Worner about my story. During the chat we discuss such things as: - My love for podcasting and about The Parra Cave Podcast - The Parra Cave and how it all came about - My love and passion for the Parramatta Eels - Grand Finals 2001+2009 - Season 2021 and my thoughts of how the...

Episode 75 features Nita Maynard a current professional womens rugby league player for the North Sydney Bears in the Harvey Norman Womens premiership and the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW premiership. Along the way so far in her career Nita has played for the Sydney Roosters, Cronulla Sharks, NZ Maoris, NZ Kiwi ferns and NSW in State Of Origin. Also Nita is a dual international having represented th...

Episode 74 features former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears and Northern Eagles who started playing in the early 90s and finished in the early 2000's Mr Josh Stuart. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Rugby league memories and favourite players - First grade debut at the North Sydney Bears and first try in first grade. - Playing for the above mentioned clubs -...

Episode 73 features a passionate international rugby league fan and a guest who has been involved in rugby league for 35 years Mr Phill Browne. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Rugby league memories and favourite players - His passion for growing the international rugby league game - Having numerous roles in rugby league including being a referee, player, a CEO, administrator, team lia...

Episode 72 features former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles, Melbourne Storm and Parramatta Eels Willie Leyshon. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Rugby league memories and favourite players - First grade debut at the North Sydney Bears and first try in first grade. - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - Insights into former team mates - C...

Episode 71 features Botille Vette-Welsh a current professional womens rugby league player for the Wests Tigers in the Harvey Norman Womens premiership and the Parramatta Eels in the NRLW premiership. Along the way so far in her career she has played for the Sydney Roosters, St George Illawarra Dragons, NZ Maoris, Australian Jillaroos and NSW in State Of Origin. During the chat we discuss such thin...

Episode 70 features Shane Shackleton a former professional rugby league player for the Sydney Roosters, Parramatta Eels and Penrith Panthers. A crowd favourite and also represented NSW City on 2 occasions and one team mates loved having around and also known for his time on the Footy Show as Fui Fui Moi Moi. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up playing rugby league and rugby lea...

Episode 69 features Danny Crnkovich a former professional rugby league player for the Parramatta Eels. A crowd favourite and one who gave it all in his 79 game career. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up playing rugby league and other sports - Playing schoolboys rugby league for Australia - First grade debut at the Eels - Playing against the Great Britain touring team in a famo...

Episode 68 features Michael 'Snoz' O'Connor a former dual international having played for the Wallabies and Kangaroos along with playing for the St George Dragons, Manly Warringah Sea Eagles, NSW Blues and also St Helens over in England. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Growing up playing rugby union and rugby league - Playing international rugby union for the Wallabies - Switching cod...

Episode 67 features Joel Johnston a passionate Eels fan and member in this the Eels fans and members podcast series chats. Joel is also the grandson of Ian Johnston the Parramatta Eels first ever international to play for Australia of which Joel is very proud. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories including memories and stories of his pop Ian - Favourite Eels pla...

Episode 66 features Bill Harrigan one of the greatest rugby league referees the game has ever seen. Bill has been in charge of grand finals, test matches and state of origin games including being in charge of what some and many would say the greatest grand final ever the 1989 Grand Final between Balmain and Canberra. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when gro...

Episode 65 features Ashton Sims a former professional rugby league player with the St George Illawarra Dragons, Brisbane Broncos and North Queensland Cowboys in the NRL and the Warrington Wolves and Toronto Wolfpack in the English Superleague.  During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols - First grade debut and debut try in first g...

Episode 64 features Craig Gower a former professional rugby league player with the Penrith Panthers, Newcastle Knights in the NRL and the London Broncos in the English Superleague. Also represented Italy in rugby union and became a dual international in doing so. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols - First grade debut and d...

Episode 63 features Adrian Vowles a former professional rugby league player with the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Queensland Cowboys and the Castleford Tigers, Wakefield Trinity and the Leeds Rhinos in the English Superleague. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing and idols - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for t...

Episode 62 features Adam Peek a former professional rugby league player with the Adelaide Rams, Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Cronulla Sharks, St George Illawarra Dragons, South Sydney Rabbitohs, Parramatta Eels and Celtic Crusaders in the English Superleague. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in...

Episode 61 features Barry Ward a former professional rugby league player with the Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs, Sydney Roosters, Illawarra Steelers and St Helens Saints in the English Superleague. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - Winning a...

Episode 60 features David Fairleigh a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Newcastle Knights, St Helens , NSW City, New South Wales and Australia. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - Representing his State and Co...

Episode 59 features Eric Grothe Jnr a former professional rugby league player with the Sydney Roosters but most notably with the Parramatta Eels, NSW City, New South Wales and Australia. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - Representing his Stat...

Episode 58 features Ryan Morgan a former professional rugby league player with the Parramatta Eels, Melbourne Storm, St Helens Saints and London Broncos. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - His new online health coaching business RMH Coaching a...

Episode 57 features Paul Stringer a former professional rugby league player with the North Sydney Bears, Northern Eagles, South Sydney Rabbitohs and Parramatta Eels. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing for the above mentioned clubs - Coaching in the NR as an assistant and Und...

Episode 56 features Billy Peden a 2 time premiership winner with the Newcastle Knights and also a London Broncos player in the English Superleague. During the chat we discuss such things as: - Early rugby league memories when growing up and playing - First grade debut and debut try in first grade - Playing in Grand Finals and winning premierships with the Knights in 1997 & 2001 - Playing in Englis...