THE Parramatta Eels have become the feel-good story the NRL desperately needed.
Saturday night’s victory over the Roosters — a 50-point turnaround in a month — confirmed this side can play finals football this year.
They’ve beaten the Broncos, almost beaten Manly, knocked off the Panthers and now the Roosters.
And the little man who has provided the spark is comeback half-back Chris Sandow.
EELS SHOCK ROOSTERS IN MIRACLE WIN
It so refreshing and such a pleasure to watch him play after his career appeared to be over.
The chips over the top, the regathers, the second phase runs, the beautiful passing — he’s got the lot.
Victories by the Eels and the Wests Tigers sets up an Easter Monday blockbuster between the two clubs at ANZ Stadium.
This could seriously be a showpiece of footy between two clubs that love to use the football.
Two exceptionally exciting sides who have over achieved in the early rounds and play such an exciting brand of rugby league.
With the Easter Show next door, a crowd of 40,000 plus is not out of the question.
BLOG WITH BUZZ
What a crazy story to even think they could draw a crowd to top our game with souths..
Buzz needs to give himself an uppercut..
