Parramatta great Eric Grothe Snr on the Eels’ 80s dynasty and the origin of the “Guru” nickname from SEN League

Parramatta great Eric Grothe Snr on the Eels’ 80s dynasty and the origin of the “Guru” nickname

16 minutes Posted Mar 2, 2026 at 5:25 am.

– First Impressions on the Current Eels Squad

– Life in the 80s Eels Dynasty

– The Origin of the ‘Guru’ Nickname

– The Best Player He Ever Shared the Field With

– Watching Eric Grothe Jnr Make It in the NRL

– State of Origin in the Glory Days

– Footy Meets Music: Eric Grothe and the Guru’s Band

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Parramatta legend Eric Grothe Snr joins the Run Home with Eric Grothe Jnr to relive the Eels’ 80s dynasty and reveal the story behind the “Guru” nickname.

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