HillGirls Survey

[JessEel]

*2nd attempt* :lol:
The HillGirls humble website is looking to improve and expand, and as we're not the normal, run of the mill, stats/results/news type of site, we'd really like your involvment.
We've long been asking for your stories about the players, especially the stupid stuff, but now here's a chance to really get in on the action:

we are inerested in you! (yes you! ;-) ) use your forum name if you don't want your real one up (no last names)

Name? NickName?
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?)
Why did you become an Eels fan?
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why?
What is your most prized possesion?
What is your greatest memory?

Please, email it to thehillgirls@hotmail.com or post it here (if the mods have no objection) and we'd love to post it up along side players answers to the same questions (after we see them and ask them...)
We'd love your input, and if you take part, keep an eye on our everchanging page for your answers as well as the very latest HillGirlsvsParraBoys Profiles and pictures of your players


NB: Jake the Snake and HH, i saved yours before the "blackout" so no need to redo it. Thanks!!

 

[parra_princess]

Name? NickName? Parra_Princess/PP

When did you become an Eels fan? Been a closet fan since I knew what footy was and became a loud, proud, passionate fan in 1998.

Why did you become an Eels fan? My heart was as an eels fan, I can't describe it but i love the eels so much.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Nathan Cayless currently, just the local parra boy and all round good guy with a funny mum & of all time it's hard to go past the legendry Brett Kenny.

What is your most prized possesion?Apart from Loved ones... Probably a signed picture of Matt Leblanc from Friends (plays "Joey") He and Lacey Chabert (then from Party of 5) did a promo in Westfields Parramatta and I got him to sign a picture.

What is your greatest memory?

Non Football? It's hard to pin point one. Best Football Memory would be qualifying for the grand final beating the Broncos in 2001.

 

[Eelementary]

Name? Michael

NickName? Eelementary


When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) 15


Why did you become an Eels fan? My whole family did so I watched them and fell in love.


Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? N. Hindy, 'cos he's unstoppable and is always everywhere.


What is your most prized possesion? Eels jersey, Eels car sticker


What is your greatest memory? JT's record breaking 2001 season

 

[half]

Name? NickName? half-man
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) i've supported parra for as long as i can remember, but only became fanatical once i reached high school and met some bulldogs fans
Why did you become an Eels fan? because penrith fans are ugly
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? nathan hindmarsh for the heart, passion and sheer tenacity he puts into every tackle, hit-up and charge-down
What is your most prized possesion? the special feeling in my heart only other parra fans can relate to
What is your greatest memory? scoring 5 tries in my brief career for the eels during the '90s

 

[bartman]

This will probably have different answers to before...?!

Name/Nickname: Bart/Bartman

When did you become an Eels fan? Taken to first Eels game age 5 (1978, Henson Park v Newtown)

Why did you become an Eels fan? Born, bred and raised in Parramatta district. Family history of Eels support.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? All time - Ray Price. Guts, courage, commitment, perpetual motion. Current - Jamie Lyon. All the skills, and still improving with age.

What is your most prized possesion? My memories of how an Eels premiership win lifts the spirit and pride of an entire community.

What is your greatest memory? So many!! Fond memories of the Bookends (Leadbeater and Bugden) laying the smack down on the Canterbury forwards in the 86 semi-final, getting the edge on them for the grand final win that was to follow two weeks later.

 

[The Colonel]

Name? Greg

NickName? The Colonel but widely known on here as Colonel Eel

When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) Between three and four

Why did you become an Eels fan? My best mate at pre-school had an Eels jumper that was really cool and I started to follow them because of that.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Always been a big fan of Mark Laurie and Paul Taylor. They were Parra through and through and gave everything they had whenever they took the field. They weren't high profile but they did the job they had to.

Jamie Lyon is just pure class and you anticipate something exciting is going to happen when he has the ball in his hands. Ashley Graham is going to grow into a similar player and I cannot wait.

What is your most prized possesion? As of Sunday my Brett Kenny autographed Legends jersey is pretty special. Throw in memorabilia signed by Pricey and Sterlo along with the 2001, 2002 and 2003 Eels teams. Somewhere hidden away at my mums house are four coasters with the signatures of the 1982 Eels after they won the GF.

What is your greatest memory?
Sitting in the Beer Lounge at the Railway Hotel in Cowra in early 1983. "The Bear" had recently purchased the pub and my mum used to do the counter lunches and clean the upstairs rooms. One weekend the Eels came to town to see Bob - I still remember not being able to speak until Big Jack came over ruffled my hair and told the boys to sign a few coasters for me. I can't remember what I said but it definitely wasn't much more than thanks!

 

[The Engineers Room]

Name? David

NickName? DvdHntr

When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) From birth, it is genetic in my family, my Grandfather played for them in the lower divisions, and even though they are from Newtown, Parramatta is our teams club

Why did you become an Eels fan? Basically answered before but also because the club is representing the good people of the area and isn't scummy like Wests.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Currently Nathan Hindmarsh and Luke Burt are up there, but the best ever was P. Sterling

What is your most prized possesion? My little Parramatta beanie with the pom pom on top, and my wife bought a Eels jersey for the son we haven't got yet so that is pretty special too

What is your greatest memory?
I have so many. But I was too young to remember the last premiership. Many days of sitting in the Eastern Terrace watching and being so nervous. Watching with my dad and shaking from the excitment of being in the crowd when we scored a try. I want to take my children there too to give them the same excitment.

As a side note I want to say that even though Parramatta weren't great in the early nineties I still went and took positives out of the event and I feel that a true fan will always see the positive side of their team.

 

[PB]

Ok, But this IS THE LAST TIME!! ;-)
Name? NickName? PB
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) Bout 4-5 yr old
Why did you become an Eels fan? I was living in the Hills area, and this young player for the local team beared the same first name as i did. So he became my favourite player, and his team (The eels), my team.
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Brett Kenny (see above). And as i learnt to appreciate the game, i recognised he was indeed the complete player. A tackling machine, with killer step, blue and gold blood and vision beyond his peers. Favourite current player is the skipper, Captain Cayless. He has passion, determination, toughness and aggression that he displays purely for his team and his team mates. His two one-on-one tackles on Lockyer in our rnd 25 clash with the Broncs were testiment to that.
What is your most prized possesion? I have a range of jerseys and framed photos as well as some other signed articles such as caps and training singlets.
What is your greatest memory?
Smashing a blue and gold iced cupcake into the face (custrad pie style) of my best mate, a bulldogs fan after the 86 grandfinal. More recently being their as Killer scored that miraculous try in the 01 QF and then the crowd going off in the last 5 minutes of the 01 prelim final against the Broncs.

 

[Redback71]

Name? NickName? David aka Redback71

When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) about 8

Why did you become an Eels fan?

at the time no one in my family follwed the footy as all the kids at school did, so i had to decide what team to suport my self. at the time my favourite colors were Red and Blue (thank God Newcastle was not around back then or id probably be a Newcastle supporter) my next favourite colours were Blue and Yellow plus i was born at Westmed hospital, and i liked the Eel.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why?

Jason taylor just the way he resurected his career and our club in 2001 also Hodgo, Hindmarsh and now Witt.
What is your most prized possesion?

What is your greatest memory?

Birth of my two kids.

and that game in 2001 where solo made a break and bolted for the line you could see the look on his face when he was running out of steam then he just stopped mid feild and passed the ball to one of the eels.

does anyone remember what game that was. :lol:

 

[noosa-eel]

Nickname : Noosa eel

When did you become an eels fan/what age : 16yrs

Why did you become an eels fan : At that age i thought some of the players were cute

Who is your favourite player: Brett Kenny is my all time fav player, he possesed great skills and could make a break from anywhere

What is your most prized possesion: My signed jersey

What is your greatest memory: It has to be the grand final in 81 and later that night heading back to cumberland oval and witnessing the burning down of the grand stand.

 

[MystikEel]

Name? NickName? Clare or Mystik or MystikEel
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) 13 (ok, so im 17 now, but no one in my family, bar my grandad, gives two *'s about league)
Why did you become an Eels fan? after the finals in 2000, i kinda realised I had been following it subconsciously... always checking the scores on the news, and then I decided I wanted a jersey for my birthday. hehe
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Well, I havent been following them that long, so i'd have to say Luke Burt
What is your most prized possesion? football: my first jersey with Burty and Matt Petersen's signature on it.... otherwise: I have a lot of signed stuff from various musicians, and also a few famous people's guitar picks... no one really *that* famous, but special to me... oh, and my bass guitar.
What is your greatest memory? hmm.... recently, seeing my three favourite bands in the one show at parra leagues... but overall umm.... *nup* cant think of anything. <-- is boring. 8)

tada.

 

[Jic Jarrett]

Jic Jarrett or Double J

About like..............birth


Cause we kick bunghole!

Chris Lawler


Me


Cronulla 74-4 (what a kick ass game)


just couldnt be bothered to type questions out.............too drunk

 

[watto]

Name? NickName? grant or watto or hardcore hack
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) i waz brought up in a family where it was just plain wrong to support anyone else
Why did you become an Eels fan? cause i waz brought up in a parra house and my dad used to play for the eels but in the lower grades my brother played for the bears with JT
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why?my current favourite player is Jamie Lyon and all time would have to be Jason Taylor just the way that he could change a game was incredible
What is your most prized possesion?my parramatta eels and parramatta power signed memorabilia from like the past 4 years
What is your greatest memory? watching us win the world sevens in 2003, watching jason taylor break the point scorer record and and outside of football the news that my first and second nephews were born

 

[Freak]

Name? NickName? Freak
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) Around 6 or 7
Why did you become an Eels fan? When the Eels had all there success in the early 80's it was too good for a local little fella like myself not to get drawn into the hype and excitement of it all.
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Current favorite player is tough, but probably Hindmarsh as he always gives 110% which you just have to admire. Of all time Peter Sterling. It really was memorable and an honour to have watched him play.
What is your most prized possesion? My family and friends
What is your greatest memory? League memories it probably is beating the Broncs to make the grand final in 2001 and the celebrations in 2001 after our last home game for winning the minor premiership.

 

[Agent Mulder]

Name?Curt NickName?Becker
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?)Around 5
Why did you become an Eels fan? I have no idea...My best mate followed them so i did as well
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? Jamie Lyon Best center in the world pure class...All Time Brett Kenny Was the real king pure natural talent
What is your most prized possesion? N/A
What is your greatest memory? 1986 Grand Final

 

[JessEel]

Lyon, your banner is brilliant!

 

[Agent Mulder]

Lyon, your banner is brilliant!

Thanks,
All credit goes to Halfman though as he made it for me...Its great.

I remember when i met Jamie Lyon in real life...It was a thrill for me even though im 5 years older then him.

 

[JessEel]

halfman thats one of your most outstanding pieces

 

[whoateallthepies]

*2nd attempt* :lol:
The HillGirls humble website is looking to improve and expand, and as we're not the normal, run of the mill, stats/results/news type of site, we'd really like your involvment.
We've long been asking for your stories about the players, especially the stupid stuff, but now here's a chance to really get in on the action:

we are inerested in you! (yes you! ;-) ) use your forum name if you don't want your real one up (no last names)

Name? NickName?
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?)

About 4-5yo (1982-3)

Why did you become an Eels fan?

Next door neighbour was one and being 4 years younger than him, I looked up to and copied him. This living in Revesby heart of Bulldog territory.

Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why?

All time Brett Kenny pure class, now Dean Widders looks like me. Also Chris Thorman and Aaron Cannings gonna be top notch players.

What is your most prized possesion?

Homebrew equipment

What is your greatest memory?

Catching the ball from a penalty and letting my mate touch it before I threw it to Mike Eden when Sterlo scored 10/10 in a 36-6 smashing of Easts.

My page link: http://members.tripod.com/~yoshi_b

email for a pic.

 

[wittyz chick]

Name? Sarah NickName? Seza/WC
When did you become an Eels fan? (what age?) at birth
Why did you become an Eels fan? had no choice but i love the team anyway
Who is your favourite player/all time favourite player? Why? i never took notice of the players till last yr so my obvious favourite is Michael Witt but i also like Ashley Graham and Chris Armit
What is your most prized possesion? my dad sent my jersey to some guy who knows the players last yr and they all signed it so that would be my prized possession and i still have my ticket from the grand final qualifier in 2001
What is your greatest memory? last yr lap of honour i asked Witty and Ash for cuddles n i got em :lol: