This is the best news Parramatta has had since Price smashed Bugden on fulltime in the '86 decider! There is massive jubilation across the globe tonight!
Typical of Smith to bag Fitzgerald in the end. Fitzy couldn't have been more loyal. Even when a normal club CEO (ie one with a brain) would have punted him, Fitzy stood firm.
Parramatta are now back on track. I predict them to give it to Penrith, go on a winning streak, and threaten big time by September.
I predict also we will all suddenly see an end to the following Parramatta characteristics:
1) Tim Smith to delete the surprise 6th tackle option: Give it to Paul Stringer.
2) The ban on smiling that has been imposed upon Nathan Cayless and Timana Tahu will be lifted.
3) Someone will play pivot, and give Tahu and Grothe the ball in space.
4) Nathan Cayless will be free to snot someone and actually play like a front rower.
and finally....
A realisation that a game goes for 80 minutes, and the season ends in October.
I expect John Howard to phone in from Washinton and declare a public holiday. While I await the declaration, I will lop the top off the champers, boil up the lobster, and look for a stadium to burn down in celebration!!!!!
HEEYAH EELS!!!!!!!!