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Average Parramatta Eels Quiz | 10 Questions | Sports

Hi, I thought I'd write a quiz about the team I have supported for over 30 years, the Parramatta Eels. Good luck.

A multiple-choice quiz by Parra_Chick. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Parra_Chick

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
312,363

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
337

Awards
Top 20% Quiz

Last 3 plays: Guest 120 (7/10), Guest 27 (6/10), Guest 49 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. Of the following former players, who played the most games for the Eels? Hint

Ray Price

Eric Grothe Sr

Peter Sterling

Brett Kenny

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was the Eels' home ground known as prior to Parramatta Stadium? Hint

Slippery Oval

Cumberland Oval

Eels Oval

Parramatta Oval

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Question 3 of 10

3. What was the nickname of Eric Grothe Sr? Hint

Gotu

Uluru

Guru

Tutu

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Question 4 of 10

4. When was Parramatta Rugby League Club admitted to the NSW Rugby League competition? Hint

1936

1942

1938

1947

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Question 5 of 10

5. What are the colours of the Parramatta Eels? Hint

Blue and Red

Green and Gold

Blue and Gold

Green and Blue

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which former player was known as "the zip zip man"? Hint

John Peard

Brett Kenny

Steve Ella

Peter Sterling

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which of the following members of the "Team of the Century", played for Parramatta Eels? Hint

Wally Lewis

Noel Kelly

John Raper

Arthur Beetson

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the adopted "home ground" for Parramatta while the stadium was being built? Hint

Kogarah Oval

Brookvale Oval

Bellerive Oval

Belmore Oval

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who was the first coach of the Parramatta Eels? Hint

Frank McMillan

Norm Provan

Vic Hey

Jack Gibson

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which former Parramatta Eels player opened a sporting good store named Peter Wynn's Score? Hint

Peter Sterling

Peter Wynn

Peter Loss

Peter Second

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Most Recent Scores

Dec 19 2024 : Guest 120: 7/10
Dec 15 2024 : Guest 27: 6/10
Dec 13 2024 : Guest 49: 6/10
Dec 02 2024 : Guest 153: 6/10
Nov 15 2024 : Guest 49: 8/10
Nov 08 2024 : Guest 49: 9/10
Nov 04 2024 : Guest 165: 6/10
Oct 23 2024 : Guest 27: 9/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Of the following former players, who played the most games for the Eels?

Answer: Brett Kenny

Brett Kenny played 264 games between 1980 and 1993. Peter Sterling played 229 games between 1978 and 1992. Ray Price played 257 games between 1976 and 1986.
Eric Grothe played 243 games between 1979 and 1989.

2. What was the Eels' home ground known as prior to Parramatta Stadium?

Answer: Cumberland Oval

From 1947 to 1981, the Eels home ground was known as Cumberland Oval. After winning the 1981 Grand Final, some fans celebrating at the Oval set fire to the wooden grandstand, which was going to be demolished and replaced. Building of Parramatta Stadium on the site was completed in November 1985.

3. What was the nickname of Eric Grothe Sr?

Answer: Guru

Eric Grothe Sr was nicknamed Guru for his long hair and beard. Uluru is a large monolith near Alice Springs, Northern Territory. A Tutu is a garment worn by ballerinas, and Gotu is a herb.

4. When was Parramatta Rugby League Club admitted to the NSW Rugby League competition?

Answer: 1947

The club was accepted into the Premiership competition in late 1946, and played their first game in the 1947 season.

5. What are the colours of the Parramatta Eels?

Answer: Blue and Gold

Sometimes a splash of white and/or black have been included, but the main two colours remain the same.

6. Which former player was known as "the zip zip man"?

Answer: Steve Ella

Steve Ella was given this nickname due to his style of "zipping" his way through the opposition team.

7. Which of the following members of the "Team of the Century", played for Parramatta Eels?

Answer: Arthur Beetson

Arthur Beetson played for Balmain (1966-1970), Eastern Suburbs (1971-1978), and Parramatta (1979-1980). Wally Lewis played for Brisbane and Gold Coast. John Raper played for Newtown and St George. Noel Kelly played for Western Suburbs.

8. What was the adopted "home ground" for Parramatta while the stadium was being built?

Answer: Belmore Oval

Belmore Oval was also the home ground of Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. The Eels and Bulldogs were great rivals. Kogarah Oval was home to St. George Dragons, Brookvale Oval was home to Manly Sea Eagles, and Bellerive Oval is a cricket ground in Tasmania.

9. Who was the first coach of the Parramatta Eels?

Answer: Frank McMillan

Frank McMillan played Rugby League as a fullback for Western Suburbs and Balmain Tigers from 1921 to 1935. Vic Hey was the second coach of the team from 1948 to 1953. Norm Provan was coach in 1975, and Jack Gibson was coach from 1981 to 1983.

10. Which former Parramatta Eels player opened a sporting good store named Peter Wynn's Score?

Answer: Peter Wynn

Peter Wynn played for Parramatta from 1979 to 1990, but was plagued by various injuries throughout his career.

Source: Author Parra_Chick

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