Contrary to the stultifying pessimism of some on the Eels bandwagon, the win at the grand final rematch on Thursday night was to be expected of a cohesive team playing competitively and keeping the losing margin to four points in earlier games. (Signed, sEELed and delivered, 24/5). With the Parramatta seconds (NSW Cup) also thrashing their Panthers counterparts, the revenge was wholesome, sweet and enduring. Attending live games in the CommBank Stadium in Parramatta generates an amazing atmosphere, which can never be captured by the TV cameras and commentators intoxicated with the frenzy of sporting elegance and history. Repartee with Panther followers added a brilliant humour to the evening, perhaps magnified by the one-eyed blue-and-gold attired self-appointed couch referees opining loudly. Oh what a night! For those wanting to recoup their Sportsbet losses the warning about not underestimating my team stands. Alan Sexton, North Parramatta 27Mar2023.