Gus: If Eels make the eight 'I'll fly to the moon'

Open accessibility guideSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footerThe Sydney Morning Herald logoThe Sydney Morning Herald logoAdvertisementSportNRLPhil Gould makes a bet on the Eels with the club's final chances still slightly alive.Updated August 8, 2026 — 7:46pm,first published 7:43pmLoadingLatest in VideosVideo icon0:32Dolphins star's dodgy try-saverVideo icon1:29Mortgage stress surges across AustraliaVideo icon1:45Locals demand tougher bail laws following shopkeeper's deathVideo icon0:23NSW records first cases of bird flu in Australian nativesAdvertisementThe Sydney Morning Herald logoTwitterFacebookInstagramRSSOur SitesThe Sydney Morning HeraldThe AgeBrisbane TimesWAtodayThe Australian Financial Reviewnine.com.auDriveClassifiedsTributesPlace your adThe Sydney Morning HeraldContact & supportAdvertise with usNewslettersAccessibility guideSitemapPhoto salesPurchase front pagesContent licensingWork with usTerms of usePrivacy policyPress CouncilCharter of Editorial IndependenceAI Editorial GuidelinesProducts & ServicesSubscription packagesMy accountSubscriber FAQsDelivery statusToday’s PaperGood Food GuideDaily PuzzlesCopyright © 2026Subscribe