Die-hard Parramatta Eels fan Paul Galvin captured the hearts and minds of Rugby League fans everywhere after he broke down on national television as his team booked a spot in the Grand Final.

The 49-year-old couldn’t contain his emotions as Paramatta beat the Cowboys 20-24 on Friday night, giving them a chance to win their first premiership since 1986 when they take on the Panthers.

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He told Joe Hildebrand the reaction has been overwhelming.

“The emotion at that point where I knew I was back in the Grand Final again,” he said on 2GB Afternoons.

“And the people that I love, being with every week weren’t there.

“It got me a bit.”

Press PLAY below to hear how it all unfolded on Friday night

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