The Parra Cave Podcast

Dan Finke is an American rugby league fan who just so happens supports the Parramatta Eels. This is part 2 of a 2 part chat and in it we discuss how he came to following rugby league, why the Parramatta Eels and can rugby league succeed in America and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winston Neville a passionate Bulldogs fan, content creator and hot dog reviewer joins me on the podcast for a game preview of the Eels v Bulldogs in the traditional Kings Birthday game. Fierce rivals stemming way back to the 80s it doesn't get much better with the Bulldogs leading the comp and the Eels in 16th spot. Who will get the last laugh the Eels or Bulldogs?   See omnystudio.com/l...

Dan Finke is an American rugby league fan who just so happens supports the Parramatta Eels. This is part 1 of a 2 part chat and in it we discuss how he came to following rugby league, why the Parramatta Eels and can rugby league succeed in America and much more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to 8 games this week with some rivalry games being played. The Bulldogs take on the Eels in the traditional Kings birthday Monday game, the Tigers with Luai and Turuva take on their former teammates the Penrith Panthers and the Brisbane Broncos host the Gold Coast Titans. Who will Ella and I tip? Will you follow our tips or do you have different ones to us? See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...

Some more cracking footy over the weekend  which saw the Cowboys overcome a fast finishing Tigers team, the Panthers win the Battle of the West and the Raiders and Warriors continue to win to stay in the top 4. I go through each game through special moments and performances of all things in Round 13 the halfway point of the season. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was the Battle of the West between the Parramatta Eels and the Penrith Panthers at Commbank Stadium. Both sides in desperate need of a win but it was the Panthers who came out on top 18-10 in front of 21,000 plus fans. I go through different moments of the game, star performers and some stats as well of my favourite game of the year.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My fav game of the year with a twist this year as both teams are using Commbank Stadium as their home ground. This is a Penrith home game between these 2 local rivals and no matter where you are on the table it brings out the best in both teams. Who wins the Battle of the West? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Game 1 done and won by NSW 18-6 in the 2025 series at a packed out Suncorp Stadium. In their own backyard the Blues get the win and what a game it was. As a NSW fan i go through the moments, the players and stats and much more. Go the Blues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Round 13 of the NRL and the halfway point of the season where every win is crucial from here on in. How good are your tips going in what has been a tough tipping year. I run through each of the 7 games alongside my co host Ella and we choose our tips live on air for Round 13. Will you agree with us or not let us know. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State of Origin is here Game number 1 2025 State against state, mate against mate and the best football you will watch NSW v QLD. I give my preview as a NSW fan along with some predictions as well for game number 1 being played up at Suncorp Stadium. Will the Blues retain the shield this series or will the Qlders win it back? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Did someone say upsets? How was your tipping in this shortened round? We had debutants score tries and some upset wins in a origin affected round but still a great round to watch with some quality footy played. I go through each and every game and the results and moments. Go Parra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Well it was the Eels rocking the Sea Eagles on Friday night at Commbank Stadium winning 30-10. Some great tries scored by Parra of which I go through and some of the top performers as well as what was a really good win for Parra. Also I go through some stats of the match as well as my thoughts on some of the Eels players. Go Parra See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go again its Manly and Parra. Round 12 for the Eels and a return to Commbank Stadium to take on arch rivals Manly. Its a State of Origin affected game with Mitch Moses and Zac Lomax out for the Eels and DCE out for Manly. Will this be the game Dylan Brown steps up or will Tom Trbojevic steal the show? Hear my thoughts about the game along with some stats and some names of players who playe...

A shortened round this week with State of Origin around the corner. Only 5 games this week kicking off on Thursday night and going through to Sunday. Bulldogs v Dolphins, Eels v Sea Eagles, Panthers v Knights, Roosters v Sharks and Warriors v Raiders. Who you got? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some great games played once again in the NRL in Round 11. I go through each game and give my thoughts and moments on them as there were some great moments once again including some outstanding tries being scored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oh what a night the Eels turn it on and get the win in Newcastle 28-6 in front of 20,000 plus fans at McDonald Jones Stadium. I run through the game from a fans perspective through all the the tries, players stats and a general chat about the win from the Eels. It was the Momax show as combined they scored 3 tries out of the Eels 5.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I put my selection hat on and choose my Game 1 NSW State of Origin team. Do I pick the incumbent players or do I go with players in form? Are these the players you would choose and if not who would you select? Go the Blues See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dylan Brown takes on his new club at his new home ground in 2026 as the Eels travel up the M1 to take on the Knights in what most would say a must win game for both teams. As per usual I go through a few stats of these two teams like players who played for both clubs, famous games and also a some stats of the 2025 teams. i also go through the team lists and give my thoughts of how Parramatta can w...

A brand new show coming to you once a month called the Monthly Scrum podcast which is a collaboration between 3 podcasts. Matt from the Weekly Offload Podcast, Joey from the Ruck Infringement Podcast and myself Troy from the Parra Cave Podcast join forces to chat all things rugby league in the month that was. In this episode as its the first one we talk about clubs that have impressed us and haven...

After a great round of rugby league last weekend with a few upsets that made it hard for tippers, its another round of great rugby league games coming your way and who will Ella and I tip this week? Will you follow our tips or will you have different ones? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A cracking round of rugby league saw the seasons first draw and comebacks galore. What was your fav game of the round just gone? I run through each game and give my thoughts as a fan watching at home some of theses cracking games of rugby league some would say the best round of NRL ever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eels were back at home v the Dolphins at Commbank Stadium to kick off the NRL Round. They were unable to get the job done going down 20-16. Hear my thoughts as a Eels fans of how the game went and the players of the game as well. A fan not a expert view on the game from the stands. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Eels host the Dolphins for the first time at Commbank Stadium on a Thursday night. Having played twice before and it being 1 win each who will come out on top. Hear my gameday preview with some stats thrown in, the teamlists and some predictions as well. Who will come out on top as the winner?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Women in League this weekend Round 10 in the NRL and again 8 games from Thursday to Sunday. Some belter of games including 1st v 2nd Bulldogs v Raiders and the Battle of the Beaches Manly v Cronulla and kicking off when the Eels play host to the Dolphins for the first time at Commbank Stadium. Will you follow our tips or do you have something different to Ella's and my tips. Enjoy your weeke...

Magic Round 2025 is done and dusted for another year. What a great weekend it was catching up with listeners and fans of the podcast, beers and a little bit of footy. Well a lot of footy actually 8 games of what has been described as the Magic Round draw ever. It included a golden point game, a near comeback win and a blow out win as well. Hear my thoughts of the round that was. See omnystudio.com...