Eels 60th Birthday Presentation

[Nikki]

Not really. Only old man Grothe coz he comes to watch Jnr. And Sterlo for commentating. John Kolc and Steve Edge coz they work for the club.. Not to say that there arent others lurking around, but its kinda sad really.

 

[MarkInTheStands]

Does anyone see any of the old players at the games? Other than last week...

I have had Bob O'Reilly Pointed out to me on more than one occasion. Apparently loves to come to games. Steve Ella as well apprently loves to get out to the games. Both don't want to publicise it though.

 

[Stagger eel]

Does anyone see any of the old players at the games? Other than last week...

Peter Wynn and Stan Jurd are regulars while Mark Laurie and Mick Cronin turn up when they can I've even seen the great Ron Massey at a game this year.

despite what alot of people think about our legends not going to games it actually happens regularly however I don't think the club does enough to recognise them during home games ala "ring of legends" [Canterbury] and giant banners of past legends [Souths].

We have a proud history and we should continue to aknowledge and embrace it.

 

[forward pass]

131 Kevin c**ks 1956

:shock: Poor Kevin - The internet does not accept his name.:lol:

 

[Stagger eel]

lucky Earnie Wanka never made firstgrade.

btw, shane Musprat should change his name to Damian...:lol:

 

[JessEel]

#620

 

[JessEel]

620 Daniel Irvine 2000
621 Jason Cayless 2000
622 Jamie Lyon 2000
623 John Wilson 2000
624 Adam Wheeler 2000
625 Brad Drew 2001
626 Jason Taylor 2001
627 David Solomona 2001
628 Alex Chan 2001
629 Adrian Rainey 2001
630 Scott Donald 2001
631 Danny Sullivan 2001
632 Ben Duckworth 2001
633 Andrew McFadden 2002
634 Dean Widders 2002
635 Adam Dykes 2002
636 Daniel Heckenberg 2002
637 James Webster 2002
638 Adam Mogg 2002
639 Andrew Meads 2002
640 Jamie Russo 2002
641 Willie Tonga 2002
642 Ashley Graham 2002
643 Matt Petersen 2002
644 Trent Robinson 2002
645 Nathan Hollingsworth 2002
646 Paul Green 2003
647 Lee Hopkins 2003

there's some bloody brilliant names in there!!

 

[fish eel]

there's some bloody brilliant names in there!!

and some absolute rubbish players!

 

[Stagger eel]

question remains..who will be 698???...my tip would be Kris Keating.

 

[forward pass]

I wonder who gave Jamie Lyon his medal??

 

[Stagger eel]

I wonder who gave Jamie Lyon his medal??

probably the same bloke who gave Peter Peters his medal???

 

[fish eel]

Pat the postman?

 

[Belly in Brisvegas]

I wonder who gave Jamie Lyon his medal??

Hopefully John Hopoates' middle finger.

 

[JessEel]

and some absolute rubbish players!

:lol: It was a golden era!

 

[fish eel]

there's still some rubbish!!!!

 

[JessEel]

Golden Era

 

[MarkInTheStands]

Pat the postman?

That would be him.

 

[Hellsy]

Some sentiments from the players on what they thought on what the club did:

BEN SMITH COLUMN

22 August 2007

It has been a big week since our game against Melbourne last Friday night with lots of things happening – and we are getting for a game against the Dragons at the end of it all.

We were disappointed with the result against Melbourne there is no doubt about that – but we were not disappointed with our effort or our enthusiasm, and it was a 1000% improvement on the week before, which it need to be. I’m not so sure Melbourne would be looking forward to playing against us again this season, and we certainly want another crack at them!!!

Before the match, the Club made a presentation to Peter Sterling and Tony Chalmers – both former players now working for Channel 9. This year, the Club has given every player a number in line with when they made their debut and are presenting them with a tie and key ring with their number on it. It was great to have those guys in the sheds with us and you could see by their faces what an emotional moment it was. Sterlo spoke about the pride of pulling on the jersey and everywhere he goes he can say “I played for Parramatta”. The current first grade players were presented theirs on Wednesday of this week and I have to say it was as exciting for me as it was them. I don’t know if I will ever wear my tie, but I can tell you that I am number 674, and that is something that can never be taken away from me. All the boys were comparing numbers etc and checking out the list and we are all very thankful to the Club for doing this.

Anyway, on to the Dragons on Monday it will be hard game for us as we know what is at stake. Win our next two games of the season and we will more than likely finish in the top 4 which means a home final – but we need to keep positive, keep being enthusiastic and keep the pressure on. The Dragons may not be able to make the finals but they are a proud club and love playing at home.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/news1623.asp

From Hindy's blog:

Last night all the players were presented with medallions and ties with their number on them (by number I mean the number player they were to reach first grade). Number one was the 1947 captain and the last was Weller Hauraki. My number is 595 which means there were plenty before me.

http://nathanhindmarsh.bigblog.com.au/blog.do

MITS - did you get that list up?

 

[big boppa eel]

I am with you Brother.

DITTO in regards to loving this club it's in the blood.

 

[big boppa eel]

Amongst all these average to brilliant footballer's, it's easy to remember the 80's and late 70's as our most successfull teams no arguments's, but one player that arrived in 1990 and killed himself every week for us when we were sh*t house, is 483 look him up and tell us what u think.