Parramatta library catalogue jp times find a library branch newspapers events books before school readerspace parra reads match newsletters competitions eresources library apps community information english classes interlibrary loan requests purchase suggestions help. Parramatta eels star jarryd hayne hires derrick rose. Mar 19, 2020 welcome to the brand new official parramatta eels app. The history of the parramatta eels dates back to their formation as the parramatta district rugby league football club in 1947 to the present day. Welcome to the official parramatta eels facebook page. South sydney in round 2 average home crowd 9,286 top pointscorer dennis mount 55 top tryscorers. A quest for glory by neil cadigan, but i believe its out of print. Fitzwilliam st, parramatta off valentine avenue ph. Parra leagues has opened a new multistorey car park for members and guests. Nrl 2020 parramatta eels stamp pack preorder the nrl 2020 parramatta eels stamp pack offers an exciting newlook this year that is sure to delight footy. The burramatta people burra meaning place, matta meaning eels belonged to the dharug people. 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. The eels are synonymous with names such as mick cronin, peter sterling, ken thornett, ray price, eric grothe, brett kenny and jarryd hayne.
When europeans first arrived in the parramatta area in 1788, finding eels in the local river was an important and welcome discovery. Official merchandise store for the parramatta eels, stocking the latest jerseys and apparel in mens, womens and kids. Auckland wikipedia citation please see wikipedias template documentation for further citation fields that may be required. My earliest vivid memories of the nrl probably start around 2001 never forget, never forgive so anything about or even around that time would be great. Our toddler members will be able to proudly show off their blue and gold support with the 2020 junior cap and an eels plush footy. A dropped ball with an open passage to the tryline cost the eels in a narrow 10 loss to manly. All shirts 45 home 22 alternative 12 other 6 sevens and others 4 retro replicas 1. See more ideas about history, australia and western australia.
Parramatta first settled australian food history timeline. The eels are synonymous with names such as mick cronin. The parramatta eels are an australian professional rugby league team. Coach michael hagan captains nathan cayless 22 nathan hindmarsh 6 biggest home crowd. They currently play in the national rugby league competition. Jan 03, 2018 parramatta eels recruit jarryd hayne has hired the same us attorney that successfully defended rape accusations made against nba superstar derrick rose in 2016. See more ideas about rugby league, rugby and wests tigers. Successive waves of migration and historical movements have helped to shape parramattas rich and compelling history. Owing to the demolition of pirtek stadium, parramatta will play its home games at stadium australia, until. After going close to winning the premiership in the 1970s, parramatta finally broke through under the coaching of jack gibson in 1981.
Old school tells the story of nathan hindmarsh, one of rugby leagues most popular players and captain of the parramatta eels. The parramatta eels are an australian professional rugby league football club based in the sydney suburb of parramatta. The first colonists found the land around sydney difficult to clear and the soil unsuitable for agriculture. On a local level, rugby league began to be played in 1910 when a district competition was. The team is based in parramatta, sydney, new south wales. Home quizzes sports quizzes nrl teams trivia parramatta eels trivia. They called the area baramada or burramatta parramatta which means head of waters, the place where the eels lie down, or eel waters to this day many eels and other sea creatures are attracted to nutrients that are. Parramatta eels view the latest nrl news and rumours for the parramatta eels and their players. Parramatta eels nrl news, rumours, players and player. Now, as much as ever, we value your constant support and understanding. Nrl 2020 parramatta eels stamp pack nrl australia post. Midway through the 2009 nrl season the troubled parramatta eels club replaced denis fitzgerald, then the longestserving ceo in the competitions history, with paul osborne. Founded in 1788 as the colonys second settlement, parramatta means the place where the eels lie in the darug aboriginal language.
Strapping michael jennings played his game for the eels in michael jennings, rugby players, history. Parramatta eels history beginning life at the top level in 1947, parramattas only true era of success came in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Parramatta eels project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. They have won four premierships, most recently in 1986. You can also find the latest player signings and player movements for the upcoming season. You can easily catch the free shuttle bus operating between the club and other major destinations within parramatta. It comes from the aboriginal word baramada or burramatta. Jun 17, 2017 parramatta eels plan to make the past history. Car park parra leagues home of the parramatta eels. The parramatta district rugby league football club was formed in 1947, with their first grade side playing their first season in the new south wales rugby football league premierships fortieth season in 1947.
The parramatta district rugby league football club was formed in 1947, and their home ground was parramatta stadium formerly cumberland oval until the current season. Parramatta junior eels home page rugby league teamclub. Normal text size larger text size very large text size. Rugby league book a history of the parramatta eels. Parramatta eels simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The parramatta eels, march of the blue and golds celebrates the life and times of one of the great clubs of rugby league. Aug 17, 2011 the parramatta eels, march of the blue and golds celebrates the life and times of one of the great clubs of rugby league. Parramatta junior eels is a rugby league teamclub based in north parramatta, new south wales, australia. Parramatta eels history beginning life at the top level in 1947, parramatta s only true era of success came in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Parramattas name is aboriginal and commonly translated as the place where the eels lie down or head of waters. The parramatta district rugby league football club was formed in 1946, with their first grade side playing their first season in the new south wales rugby football league. Rydges parramatta provides a variety of dining options including a cafe, restaurant, pub, and bar.
Featuring 850 car spaces, bike storage cage and dedicated motorcycle spaces. The playing of rugby union and rugby league in parramatta lie in the 19th century with the formation of the parramatta rugby club in 1879. Parramatta eels star jarryd hayne hires derrick rose lawyer. This long awaited book with over 300 photos and almost 300 pages, is a kaleidoscope of events and emotions. Our completely redesigned experience gives you access to your favourite team and favourite players plus youll get breaking parramatta eels news, live scores, stats, game day information and match highlights. Im looking to read up a bit about rugby league before i started watching. The parramatta eels were founded in 1947 and played their first game on 12.
Parramatta eels signed the greatest framed lithograph. Parramatta eels sports club parramatta, new south wales. Parramatta eels signed the greatest lithographpays tribute to the proud history of the parramatta eels, and those who contributed to the golden era of the 1980spersonally signed by the clubs five living nrl hall of fame inductees mick cronin, eric grothe snr, brett kenny, ray price, and peter sterlingstunning display features action imagery of all five legends, as well as achievements. Club history the parramatta eels were founded in 1947 and played their first game on april 12 of the same year. Downtoearth, honest and full of warmth and humour, this book is a mustread for nathans army of fans and.
Nrl 2020 season restart world reaction, parramatta eels. Parramatta entered the new south wales rugby football league competition in 1947, but struggled for several years before becoming a powerhouse. With the advent of a sydney district competition in 1900, the parramatta club merged with western suburbs and played some of its matches at cumberland oval. Oct 11, 20 parramatta eels vs manly sea eagles 1982 winfield cup nrl extended grand final highlights duration. The largest ever attendance for a parramatta eels home game came in the stadiums first season when 27,243 saw the eels draw 12all with south sydney in round 24 of the 1986 nswrl season. Free delivery and returns on ebay plus items for plus members.
Just like bad haircuts and shoulder pads, the parramatta eels peaked in the 1980s. Rugby league book a history of the parramatta eels ebay. The darug people who lived in the area before european settlement regarded the area as rich in food from the river and forests. Nrl presser round 3 parramatta eels the new sixagain rule for infringements in the ruck, crafted during the competitions hiatus, delivered instantly for the visitors. Parramatta eels simple english wikipedia, the free. Contact us parra leagues home of the parramatta eels. The victory was the biggest finals win in history, eclipsing newtowns 557 win over st george in 1944. Go the eels banners adorn the town hall, 2001, city of parramatta cultural. The city of parramatta is committed to managing and preserving the objects, artefacts, structures, spaces and practices which are of historical significance to the community and enduring value to future generations. The largest ever rugby league attendance at parramatta stadium was set on 6 july 1994 when 27,918 saw australia defeat france 580 in a oneoff midseason. There was a book with the history of the club published at the end of 1986 called parramatta.
They made the 1977 grand final, drew the first version 99 before losing the replay 220 to st george. Orders are dispatched directly to you from australia. South sydney in round 2 average home crowd 9,286 top pointscorer dennis mount 55 top tryscorers kevin macfarlane, robert oreilly 5 results. A crowd of about 6000 turned out for the eels first competition game against newtown at cumberland oval, which is now the site of parramatta stadium. See more ideas about rugby league, rugby and australian football. Sep 04, 2017 parramatta eels playing at cumberland oval, c.
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