The 1999 Parramatta Eels season was the 53rd in
the club's history. Coached by
Brian Smith and captained by
Jarrod McCracken and
Nathan Cayless, they competed in the
National Rugby League's
1999 Telstra Premiership.
Summary
Parramatta continued their success and consistency into the second year of the new
National Rugby League, finishing two points behind Minor Premiers
Cronulla. Parramatta kicked off their finals series with a comfortable 30–16 win against
Newcastle at
Parramatta Stadium
Parramatta Stadium was a sports stadium in Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia, 23 kilometres west of Sydney's central business district. The stadium was the home ground of several western Sydney-based sports teams, at the time of closure t ...
.
However Parramatta could not back up that performance against
Melbourne, after having a week off. Similar to the 1998 preliminary final loss to Canterbury, Parramatta lead the match 16-0 early before going into the half-time break winning 16-6. In the second half, Parramatta had chances to book their place in the grand final which included
Jason Smith knocking the ball on with two players unmarked on his left hand side. This followed on from the first half where
Dennis Moran knocked the ball on over the line where he was unmarked. In the end it was Melbourne who would comeback to win 18-16 at the Sydney Football Stadium in an upset victory.
Standings
Awards
*Michael Cronin clubman of the year award:
David Penna
David Penna (born 25 July 1972) is an Australian rugby league coach and former footballer who played for the Parramatta Eels and the South Sydney Rabbitohs during his long professional career.
Penna is the current assistant coach of the Ca ...
*Ken Thornett Medal (Players' player):
Michael Vella
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*Jack Gibson Award (Coach's award):
David Kidwell
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*Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award:
Luke Burt
References
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