The moments, magic and mayhem inspiring Parramatta’s 36-year wait for glory
For 36 years they have waited for the drought to end. Through 36 halfbacks that have walked in the shadow of the great Peter Sterling.From Jason Bell to Ben Kusto. It’s for Chris Sandow. For Brad Arthur supposedly not playing him right.Mitchell Moses at the Eels fan day this week.For the 13 different teams from four different states that have lifted the trophy in the 13,153 days since the Eels last did.
From Matt and Phil Adamson to Nathan and Jason Cayless. This is for Ian and Nathan Hindmarsh. For the 330 games Hindy played. For the premierships he never won.Credit:It’s for the games Gareth Hock didn’t play. For the games Kieran Foran was meant to play. It’s for Seven Hills over Orchard Hills. For Church Street over High Street. For the Parramatta River over the Nepean. For El Jannah over Frango's.For Tim Mannah. For Jon Mannah, watching in heaven. For Chad Robinson, sitting beside him, both gone too young.This is for the three wooden spoons since the last time the trophy cabinet was opened.Tim and Jon Mannah in 2011.It’s for The Plane. This one’s for you, San Francisco. For the 12 weeks of magic Jarryd Hayne produced in 2009.
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