Parramatta Eels The Grand Final: it’s the game that every player aspires to; the rare opportunity that makes all the blood, sweat and toil of the season fade away – to be replaced by a tantalising chance for glory. It is the singular occasion that unites all Rugby League fans, parochial and neutral alike. It represents the culmination of a journey, the showpiece event where legends are forged on one fateful Sunday afternoon each year. And it has provided our great game with some of its most dramatic moments and epic contests in the history of Rugby League.

The Parramatta Eels joined the competition in 1947 and it took another 30 years for the club to reach its first Grand Final’s in 1976 and 1977, losing on both occasions. However these losses laid the groundwork for an NRL dynasty in the 80’s where they won an impressive four Grand finals. Lead by legendary players such as Brett Kenny, Ray Price, Peter Sterling, Mick Cronin and many others the Eels captured a rare premiership treble.

Sit back and enjoy all four Eels Grand Finals from the Rugby League archives, each presented in their entire original broadcast format – a must-have for the true Eels fan. 1 1981, Grand Final – Eels vs. Newtown 2 1982, Grand Final – Eels vs. Manly 3 1983, Grand Final – Eels vs. Manly 4 1986, Grand Final – Eels vs. Bulldogs