Sydney: Lester-Townsend Publishing Pty Ltd, p. 153, [14] http://www.parraeels.com.au/about/hall-of-fame.html, accessed 07/08/2017. [37][38] Parramatta then went on to play premiership favorites Melbourne in the first qualifying final, going into the second half Parramatta had stunned everyone by leading the match and it took Melbourne the last play of the game to hold on and win 1816. Call us at 02 8046 9975 today! In 2009, the Parramatta Eels announced they were returning to their original 1980s club emblem in the 2011 season with the numbers 1947 added, this being the year of conception of the Eels. The club's first major success came in 1975 when they defeated Manly-Warringah in the pre-season cup final.[6][7][8]. Parramatta Eels Cards 1980 to 1982. (1961) The Cradle City of Australia: Parramatta 1788-1961. [80], In 2009 on their fairy tale run to the grand final, Parramatta faced off against Canterbury in the preliminary final in front of a record crowd of 74,549. It was the club's best start to a season since 1989. These colours are said to have been selected based on the navy blue, sky blue and gold colours used by Arthur Phillip High School. As their crowds increased each week, so too did the building managers rent demands. (L to R) Michael Griffiths with Albert, Michael, David and Tony Assoon. Parramatta struggled all year, securing just their first win of the season in Round 5 against defending premiers Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles before ending a six-game losing streak against the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks. (Weswaldis current whereabouts are unknown.) History: Though it may be difficult for younger dykes socializing in todays Toronto to imagine, it wasnt so long ago that queer women in this city had few options for meeting, dancing, and creating community. Winning the award for man-of-the-match in every game from Round 1924, and again in the first week of the finals, Hayne was described as "the best player in any code of football in Australia" by premiership-winning coach Phil Gould. When a Parramatta District Club was first proposed in 1936, the colours put forward to the New South Wales Rugby League by the District were emerald green and white, as these were the colours worn by the Western Districts President's Cup side and the Western Suburbs Rugby Union Club. He said his lasting memory of the Hideaway was the music. Star recruit Kieran Foran who signed only months earlier on a $1 million a year contract also walked out on the club mid-season due to numerous personal problems and off field issues. Phone: (02) 8046 9975 | 37 Grose Street, Parramatta, NSW. The Eels got out to a 140 lead only for it to be chased down by the Dragons. After 10 minutes of extra time and neither side being able to break the dead-lock, the game was declared a draw. In the clubs of the 1980s and 1990s there was no such thing as excess, For the latestflood and weather warnings, search onABC Emergency, Keep across all the live scores and results from the Australian Open at Melbourne Park. More details. 1, Ray Price, Parramatta. Bar and Xpresso (sic) Licensed Restaurant neon sign; sign for Tem Ichi Japanese Restaurant; Roxy Cinema. In round 20 of the same season, Parramatta defeated Penrith 3410. The club plays in the National Rugby League, the premier rugby league football competition in Australia. Parramatta Eels Cards 1980 to 1982. The following week in the elimination final, Parramatta played against South Sydney for the first time in a finals game since 1965. Parramatta went on to lose the opening 6 games of the season before eventually winning their first game of the season defeating Manly 4410 in Round 7. The relationship between local Penrith clubs and the Parramatta District was often problematic; players and officials in the Penrith area considered themselves ignored and neglected by the Parramatta club during the 1950s and 1960s. The once heavily industrial area, located south of Queen and bordered by University to the east and Spadina to the west, was occupied by factories, warehouses and daytime workers for the better part of the 20th century. Tue 07 . Fan clothing, featuring the iconic Eels logo, for sale in Parramatta, Michelle Goodman, 2017, The introduction of the eel logo in 1980 coincided with the most successful period for rugby league in Parramatta to date, with the club earning five Grand Final appearances and four Premierships from 1981 to 1986. The following year, Parramatta captured their first minor premiership before qualifying for the Grand Final for the second year running. The race venue alternated each year between Parramatta Park and Centennial Park. The club would then go on to lose against North Queensland and last placed Penrith in the coming weeks. History:Like the best of clubs, Torontos BamBoo was produced out of friendships, late-night revelry, and the desire to create a unique experience for a core community. [15] Cadigan, N. (1986) Parramatta: The Quest for Glory. To put that in perspective, the sound of a plane taking off is about 120dB. Parramatta's nightlife is thriving. Rugby league was played at Cumberland Oval from as early as 1909 by local clubs such as Parramatta Iona, Endeavours and the Western Districts representative side. In 1997, the Eels remained in the ARL's competition and made the finals for the first time in 11 seasons by finishing third in the Australian Rugby League competition. THEN & NOW: Book July 15. Large scale concerts at ANZ and CommBank stadiums, major events at Qudos Bank Arena, festivals happening across the city as well as a thriving live music scene all make up why so many people across Sydney travel to the area to be entertained. Click throughthe photo gallery to see more scenes from inside the Big Bop. The plans did not come to fruition. Film, Video, and Audio, Parramatta City Council; PRS77. This match was played in driving rain at, Round 26, 2009: With the minor premiership seemingly all but lost, the Dragons thrashed the Eels 370 to actually finish on top of the NRL ladder from the Bulldogs who had lost 3418 against the, 4th Qualifying Final, 2009: But in the qualifying final nine days later, the Eels turned the tables on the Dragons and beat the premiership favourites 2512, a 50-point turnaround. The vibrant team colours of blue and gold were selected to reflect those of the local secondary school, now known as Arthur Philip High School. Originally known as The Occidental Building, it was built in 1876 for the Toronto Masons, and was the work of Toronto-born architectE. J. Lennoxwho also designed Old City Hall, Casa Loma, and more than 70 other buildings in this city. This effectively also removed the Parramatta board as the seven directors on both boards were the same people. They started renting rec rooms in apartment buildings to have parties. The club's largest defeat was a 0 - 68 loss to Canberra Raiders on 22 August 1993 at Canberra Stadium. Article originally published October 8, 2013 by The Grid online (thegridto.com). But the memories he made at Syrup will last a lifetime. Melbourne went on to win the premiership the following week. The fourth premiership victory capped off a strong period for the club, between 1975 and 1986, the club had only missed the finals once and played in seven grand finals, winning four. It all started with a weekly backyard get-together for friends and family, and a spread of burgers and fajitas galore. http://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2016/05/02/little-known-history-between-parramatta-and-eels, https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/eel, http://home.dictionaryofsydney.org/naidoc-2016-aboriginal-people/, http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2015/09/03/original_1947_eels_j.html, http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/05/15/so-close-yet-so-far-for-parramatta/, http://www.parraeels.com.au/about/hall-of-fame.html, https://sport.nsw.gov.au/aboutus/OOS/SIG/WesternSydneyStadium. Melbourne were only one win from setting an all-time winning streak of 20 victories in a row. It was the era of the 'superclub': the Limelight and the Palladium in New York, the Hippodrome in London and the Hacienda in what became 'Madchester', the birthplace of acid house. Down the road at Salamanca on Hobart's waterfront, Warren Hankey managed a nightclub above the historic Knopwoods pub, now Whalers. In the 2008 NRL season, Parramatta and Canterbury met in round 24 with Canterbury needing to defeat Parramatta in order to avoid the Wooden Spoon. Home > NRL Clubs > Parramatta Eels > 1980 - 1989 Eels $ 0.00 Cart. 1980s Parramatta Leagues Social Bowling Club Pin Badge a. [13] Many of the talented and famous players of this era including Peter Stirling, Mick Cronin, Steve Ella, Eric Grothe, Brett Kenny, Peter Wynnand Dundas-born Ray Price, have since been inducted into clubs Hall of Fame. Light up your night at one of our buzzing bars and pubs, come to a festival or support local talent with ourgrowing live music scene. [51] Cumberland Oval remained the home ground of the Parramatta Eels until 1981; the club played their last match there against the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. In recent years there were some memorable, not to mention controversial matches, including: Parramatta have also developed a rivalry with the Melbourne Storm. Parramatta would go on to defeat Canterbury-Bankstown 26-12 and condemn them to their fifth spoon. Publication Date: July 15, 2015. Emergency dental treatment & Flexible payment options are available. [15] Originally known as Parramatta Oval then for a long period as Cumberland Oval the grounds have, like so much of Parramatta in recent years, undergone a significant amount of change and redevelopment over recent decades. In a game that Parramatta were expected to win, North Queensland defied the odds and won the match 290. 1982 Scanlens Rugby League Card, no. "We would use copious amounts of hairspray and gel to make even the Sex Pistols envious," she laughed. Other switches include the moving of Luke Burt to fullback, second-rower Ben Smith to right centre, and the resting of five-eighth Daniel Mortimer. In the preliminary final, Parramatta pulled off one of the biggest upsets in the NRL era defeating North Queensland 2420 in Townsville to reach the Grand Final. [29], The 2014 season started off in great style as Parramatta won 4 out of their first 6 matches. After a 7-game winning streak, the Eels succumbed to a heavy defeat by the minor premiers St George-Illawarra Dragons, however they returned to Kogarah in Week 1 of the 2009 NRL Finals Series and defeated the Dragons 25-12 featuring an impressive late game try by Dally M medal winner Jarryd Hayne. This reasoning was based on the name of the Parramatta, anglicised from the Aboriginal dialect "Barramattagal" meaning "place where the Eels dwell". An attempt to revive it as a live-music venue was made in the 80s, with bands likeThe Shuffle Demonsholding down residencies. Night Clubs Bars Brew Pubs. The loss against Melbourne was also the sixth time Parramatta had been defeated by Melbourne in a finals game since 1999. ..to die for. "We moved a piano in there and had quiet jazz acts," Hankey said. The Holiday was a dinner club, complete with stage shows, including jazz and R&B bands. As the competition and the clubs themselves became more focused on marketing in the 1970s, Parramatta adopted an official club mascot. Sadly, the chances of mere mortals gaining access to the club today are about as likely as Keith Moon making an appearance - and he . If your group is looking for a classy way to finish off the night, head to Parramatta's highly lauded rooftop bar Nick & Nora's. It's the sixth venue by the Speakeasy Group (Eau de Vie, Mjolner, Boilermaker House) and is located all the way up on the 26th floor of the V by Crown development so expect views aplenty, alongside an opulent 30s-inspired fit-out and one serious champagne list. This was a golden era for the club and yielded their only premiership titles. However, this period foreshadowed their most successful period in the early 1980s, when they won four premierships and qualified for five grand finals in six seasons. The game was marred by two fights which erupted. Parramatta has a rivalry with Northern Beaches-based club Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles. [60][61][62], Like most NSWRFL clubs founded before the 1980s, Parramatta was established with no official nickname or mascot. Photo courtesy of INK Entertainment. YP, the YP logo and all other YP marks contained herein are trademarks of YP LLC and/or YP affiliated companies. (Mick Cronins' tallies in today's game would be 30 points in a game, as the value of a try was worth 3 points until the 1983 season) Most Tries In A Season [ edit] 24, Semi Radradra in 2015 23, Steve Ella in 1982 However, the team was not always known as the Eels. Parramatta kept their heads and won the game by a comfortable margin in the end. [11][12] The Eels made the finals in both 1978 and 1979, but missed the finals in 1980 for the first time since 1974. The following weeks were filled with disappointment as the club came close to pulling off upset wins against top of the table St George only for the club to concede two tries in 5 minutes to lose 20-18 and South Sydney after leading 20-6 late into the game only for The Rabbitohs to score late tries and win 2620. A club called Y-Not also operated upstairs in the mid 1980s. This horror start to the season, and a win rate of less than 25% over almost two seasons with the club, coach Stephen Kearney was forced to resign and Assistant Coach Brad Arthur would become caretaker. In 1948, the upper part of 651 Queen St. W. was demolished and the address opened as the Holiday Tavern. In the late 1970s, OBrien, also known to friends as Ricci Moderne, partnered with infamous bon vivant Marcus OHara to produce annual St. Patricks Day parties, dubbed theMartian Awareness Ball(2013 marked its 35th anniversary), with Habib joining them a few years in. Photo by Joan Anderson,courtesy of the Canadian Lesbian & Gay Archives. On 12 September 2013, it was announced Ricky Stuart would leave Parramatta to take up the head coaching role at Canberra for the 2014 season. followed by DJs spinning through sounds, genres and decades from 10pm til late. Article originally published July 16, 2013 by The Grid online (thegridto.com). ! Light refreshments will be provided. She said her prep time could take up to two hours. The regulars often spent hours preparing for the night, and the morning the night morphed into. Hayne proceeded to head-butt Slater who responded with a punch and the 2 had to be separated. From the late 1970s into the 80s, there were occasional Womens Dances (rarely was there a trendy title to be found) at venues including The Masonic Temple, The Party Centre, and The 519 Community Centre, as well as union halls, church basements and, well, basements in general. In 2021, Penrith beat Parramatta in a tight and bruising affair 86 on their way to winning the 2021 Grand Final. The Eels then went on to lose the next 5 games in a row before eventually winning their third game of the season defeating North Queensland 2014 in Darwin in which Jarryd Hayne returned from injury scoring two tries. Club:Twilight Zone, 185 Richmond Street W. History:Long before the Entertainment District was awash in condos, clubs, and restaurantsback when the area was still largely non-residential and known as the garment districtfour brothers opened a venue that ultimately influenced the neighbourhoods development. Photo courtesy of Dallas Noftall. Cronin also holds the record for most points scored in a single season (282) in 1978. This expanded history of the Zone was written in March 2015,and wasexclusively available in the Then & Now book until this time. Habib and OBrien were also regulars at influential upstairs Queen West boozecan-cum-nightly-artist-hangout The Paper Door. On a local level, rugby league began to be played in 1910 when a district competition was formed. Parramatta would end the 2021 regular season in sixth place. [96] Parramatta were the only team to defeat Minor Premiers, Melbourne twice during the 2021 NRL regular season. The loss was hard to take for Parramatta as they had beaten eventual premiers Brisbane twice during the season. [19][20][21], In 2005, Parramatta finished as minor premiers in the regular season and came up against North Queensland in the preliminary final. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formally admitted to the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) Premiership in 1947. As of 2019, Parramatta's home ground stadium has been rebuilt and they now play as the co-tenants at Western Sydney Stadium, which sits on the same site that was once Parramatta Stadium. The Eels did have a rivalry with another Sydney-based team, the St. George Illawarra Dragons. For two years, the duo drew crowds to this largely deserted part of town we now know asLiberty Village. 562 pages, with four sections of colour photos. In this match, Parramatta lost 220. [6], The early 1980s was the most successful period for Parramatta, who earned five Grand Final appearances and four premierships from 1981 to 1986. In August of that year the following players were named in each position:[101], Updated: 28 August 2002Source(s): Eels' class of '81 still the fans' favourites, Parramatta Eels Caps. In Round 6 of the 2019 NRL season, Parramatta played their first game at the new Western Sydney Stadium against the Wests Tigers and ran out 51-6 winners in front of a sold-out crowd. Through the apartment parties, the Assoons built a solid following and set out to find larger, more secluded spaces. I went to all kinds of places, like the Commodore Hotel, Night Owl, The Great Gatsby, Paradise Garage, The Loft, and Milky Way. [4]Jervis, J. Then & Now tells a heretofore untold social history of Toronto, including the clubs where often-marginalized people found both community and liberation deep into the night. [85] Parramatta beat Penrith in two finals games in 1985 winning 38-6 and in 2000 when Parramatta won again 2810. The highlights being in Round 1 when Parramatta defeated Manly 42-12 and Semi Radradra scoring 24 tries in 18 matches. Long version of promotional video entitled "Parramatta City at the Centre" and as part of a "City o Parramattaz"promotion prepared to showcase visitor experiences in Parramatta. This ended Penrith's eight match winning streak to start the season and it was also the first time Penrith had lost at the ground since the 2019 NRL season. [5] http://home.dictionaryofsydney.org/naidoc-2016-aboriginal-people/, retrieved 28/07/2017, [6] Whiticker, A. Richard brought in all his records, and it became an after-hours club opened Mondaysa theatre nightand Thursdays only.. Parramatta won the match 4018 with Bevan French scoring 3 tries. On the days when you dont want to go home straight after work, Parramatta has much to offer you. Parramatta fired-up after this incident with prop Fui Fui Moi Moi charging onto the ball from the ensuing penalty and gaining 20 metres. "Because in those days not many people used wallets, I was finding $20 and $50 notes on the floor when I was sweeping up," he said. The club did this by releasing 12 players and signing more in key areas to help them achieve success in the 2014 season. [17][18], The Eels reached the 2001 NRL Grand final after a dominant regular season, where they scored a total of 839 points and lost only 4 matches, but were defeated by the Newcastle Knights 3024. Max Donnelly, of Ferrier Hodgson was appointed as administrator.[37]. In 1979, to coincide with the Towers third anniversary, one-third of the indoor observation level was developed into a discothque. [46][47], Between Round 12 and Round 22 of the 2019 season, Parramatta would go on to win 8 of their 10 games. A number of discos opened above it over the years, with the most popular being The Maygay and Charlys. Later, the Tavern would become known as a beer hall and strip club. Over the years, the design has changed gradually from one based on blue and gold stripes to a design incorporating different blue and gold designs around the fringes of a predominantly blue or gold jersey. Now open. A dominant hair design was de rigueur. It was 1984 when high school student Janet Stokes went to the Hideaway along with her younger sister Margaret, and a friend from school. This crest remained, despite several changes in jersey design, until a new eel logo was introduced in 2000. In 1910, a large addition built on the rear of the mansion opened asBranksome Hall, a private school for girls. Cramming into clubs packed with big hair, booze and pounding music was a rite of passage in the 1980s and into the 1990s. Had Glover scored the score would have been tied at 13-all giving goal kicking Five-eighth John Peard a sideline conversion attempt to win the game. At the end of the season, Parramatta finished in 14th place on the ladder but had they not been stripped of the 12 competition points they would have played in the finals. "I then hired my future partner Jo as a chef and she named the place Syrup.". History:When the construction of Torontos iconicCN Towerbegan in February of 1973, few would have imagined it filled with strobe lights and spandex. History:The heritage building on the southeast corner of Queen West and Bathurst has long been a prominent marker in Torontos collective consciousness. Twenty-two regular season rounds were played from March till August, resulting in a top five of Easts, Canterbury, Wests, St. George and Souths who battled it out in the finals. After a season of unrelenting disappointment which saw five-eighth Daniel Mortimer dropped to reserve grade, centre Timana Tahu being suspended for an on-field confrontation against the Newcastle Knights and reports of player rifts, Daniel Anderson was sacked unceremoniously as Parramatta coach and replaced by New Zealand World Cup-winning coach Stephen Kearney. Limo Service the way it should be. Whilst Parramatta's problems in 2012 were largely attributed to their relatively poor defence, numerous pundits blamed them on the recurring absences of star fullback Jarryd Hayne. The Parramatta District Rugby League Football Club was formally admitted to the New South Wales Rugby League (NSWRL) Premiership in 1947. The original capacity of the ground stood at 30,000, though after re-development of the hills behind each in-goal area into seated terraces in 2002, the capacity was reduced to 21,487. We had to move from there quickly because dust started pouring out of the ceiling from the vibration of the bass. 1. [3], Parramatta saw very little success in their early years, despite narrowly missing out on finals qualification in 1949 under the guidance of former Western Suburbs and Leeds five-eighth Vic Hey. In the 1998 NRL season Parramatta finished 4th and defeated North Sydney in the first week of the finals 2512. Like most NSWRFL clubs founded before the 1980s, Parramatta was established with no official nickname or mascot. History:In a city where history is so often obliterated or obscured to make way for the new, theres something comforting about the old clock tower still found atop 484-488 Yonge. 'Nightclub nostalgia': throwback to Penrith's party days Nightclub nostalgia: Pics from the glory days in Parramatta Others loved to get their pub rock fix at the Kildare Rd's Comb & Cutter, which Blacktown Council tried to shut in 1981 after changes to liquor laws in several western suburbs hotels. This inconsistent form, recognised by all Rugby League fans, saw them miss out on the Top 8 in 2010. The Eels were the Dragons' first-ever opponents as a joint-venture and the match was also the second ever held at Stadium Australia which would be the venue for the Olympic Games the following year. DJ Dallas (centre, in Chez Moi T-shirt) and friends. EDEN NIGHTCLUB EL GRECO (Dulwich Hill) EMBASSY (Rosebay) ENVY EP1 (Former Tunnel) EQUINOX (Apia Club) ETTAMOGAH BAR (Darling Harbour) EXCHANGE HOTEL (Oxford St) FAME (Ashfield) FANNIES FANTASTIC VOYAGE (Hilton) FANTASY (Maroubra Seals) FLASH BACK (Southern Cross Hotel, Princess Hwy) FLASHEZ (Liverpool) FLINDERS FORMULA FUNK FREDDIES FREEZER 4 Phillip St, Parramatta, NSW, 2150 | 635m. Though both clubs were formed in the same year, this rivalry did not develop until the 1970s and 1980s when the clubs faced each other in three Grand Finals: in 1976, 1982 and 1983. This stadium has a 30,000 seat capacity and was opened in 2019. [30][31], The 2015 season was a year to forget for Parramatta as they finished 12th on the table. A year later, the upper level would re-open as Empire Dancebar, a versatile venue dreamed up by friends Dave Craig and Michael Marier. Before the match, the Roosters needed to defeat Parramatta by 27 points to overtake Melbourne and finish first on the table. Council pays respect to the elders past and present of the Dharug nation and extends that respect to other Aboriginal people visiting this site. Article originally published September 17, 2013 by The Grid online (thegridto.com). No sensible drinking cautions, no smoking bans, and generally less moderation of everything. Nights, but landing a job at the Yonge and Bloor Le Chateau clothing store, conveniently located next to a modeling agency, connected him with a different crowd. The Assoon family moved from New York to Toronto in the 1970s. Over the following years, as the NSWRL premiership became increasingly professionalised, overt marketing of the brand identities of clubs in the competition became more prominent. 1980 Scanlens Common Card - Base 114 Peter Wynn Parramatta Eels . Andrew Johns also reportedly could tell how nervous the Parramatta players were and knew they had a chance at making an upset. Sydney: Lester-Townsend Publishing Pty Ltd, p.8. But who were the more dominant team in the 80s? The record crowd Parramatta has played in front of at the new Western Sydney Stadium is 29,372. Japan: Springer. The vibrant team colours of blue and gold were selected to reflect those of the local secondary school, now known as Arthur Philip High School. It was also during this period, specifically in 1984, that the largely white building underwent a neon, new-wave makeover by Toronto artistBart Schoales, who was commissioned to create both interior and exterior murals. Craig left TKO to join a new crew, Romantic Sounds, which was started by Marier. in front; interior of conference venues; The Huntley Hotel; rock music; Parramatta River and Parramatta Park; aerial shots of Australia's Wonderland theme park; Eastern Creek motor racing; horse racing at Rose Hill; Blue Mountains National Park; Neon sign and interior scenes of Traders nightclub; live musicians on stage [Riverside Theatres? [6], From 1987 to 1996, the Parramatta club failed to make the finals. In the '80s, clubs went national; between 1978 and 1988, over 300 comedy clubs sprung up across the U.S. Stand-up comedy was everywhere. [118], The largest crowd Parramatta has played before was 104,583 at Telstra Stadium in the Round 1 'doubleheader' in 1999. But, after a relatively poor start to the season, and then a 4-game winning streak, the Parramatta side once again returned to the inconsistent form of past seasons. Where other teams fielded test and representative players, Parramatta fielded mainly amateur players or park footballers. The City of Parramatta respectfully recognises the traditional owners of the land and waters of Parramatta, the Darug peoples. The recent Global Cities After Dark Parramatta week-long program of workshops shone a light on new opportunities in Parramatta that the Night-Time Economy can bring. The following week against Melbourne in the elimination semi final, Parramatta were defeated 320 at AAMI Park which ended their season. Income earned at the door was hidden in record covers, and put aside with larger goals in mind. During the 1980's, an annual challenge race was held between the Police Runners (led by Ian Toll), the Fire Brigade Runners (led by Ted Thompson) and our club. In 2007, Parramatta again made the preliminary final and once more the opponent was Melbourne. Cameron Blair (born 6 July 1966) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1980s and 1990s for Western Suburbs, Parramatta, the Western Reds and Adelaide. Parramatta won the match 516 in front of a full house. In big cities around the world . The south-east corner of Queen and Bathurst, circa 1928. North Queensland won the match 446. The Eels won 20-10 but the Dragons later moved on to make the Grand Final. 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