Parramatta fans believe their side’s secret weapon this season is commentator Andrew Voss – and it’s been confirmed that he will call Friday night’s qualifying final against Penrith. Penrith rivalry, Facebook – Look At This – he’s been offering to make me a lot of coffee this week. Diehard fans have been begging Fox Sports executive director Steve Crawley all week to assign Voss to the tantalising showdown at BlueBet Stadium in Penrith. I have no ties to Parramatta at all and never have but I have ended up a lucky charm for them so I apologise to all the other clubs. He’s our lucky charm! I have no explanation for it, none whatsoever. I think he may be trying to spike my drink. Brad Arthur asking me to address the team pre-match. They haven’t sent me a scarf or coffee mug. Not all Penrith supporters are convinced of Voss’s juju in the commentary box, however. The commentator has become such a good luck charm for the side that he has joked that his Foxtel colleague, Panthers legend Greg Alexander, could sabotage his chances of calling the game by poisoning him. I urge and plead with you that, when you release your commentary roster for this weekend, that Mr Andrew Voss is the caller on Friday night to keep our victory run going. I told him he can take first sip. I think I’ve become the Eels Whisperer. One Twitter user commented: ‘I think the stat is about the same for last year too Vossy. If you do the stats, Parramatta without me calling are 6-8 and with me calling, they are 10-0. It’s become a little uncanny,’ said Voss. I’m independent of anything blue and gold. Think they need more than Vossy to win,’ said one Panthers fan on Twitter. Some Eels fans have been convinced of Voss’s ‘powers’ for a while. Parramatta fans believe veteran commentator Andrew Voss (pictured) is their lucky charm with their side winning every game he has called this year. I’m not 19th man at Parramatta. Unbelievably, the Eels have won all 10 of the games that Voss has called this season, so the Parramatta faithful consider him the lucky charm who could help them break their 36-year premiership drought. Eels fanatic Troy Warner wrote: ‘Attention Mr Steve Crawley, as a massive Parramatta fan and member, Andrew Voss from your network has called 10 games this season and the Eels have won all of them.

Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand.

If you’re as magpie-like about jewellery as I am, you’ll always be on the lookout for new brands and original pieces to add to your collection. The brand’s founders, sisters Christie and Rosanna Wollenberg, believe you shouldn’t just save beautiful jewellery for best, so the sculptural rings and earrings are as practical as they are elegant. But along with the prominent brands we all know and love, there are a load of under-the-radar gems (no pun intended) out there just waiting to be discovered. If you love keeping things unique and prefer to shop independent, these jewellery brands are worth checking out and keeping in mind for your next purchase. Otiumberg positions itself as a demi-fine jewellery brand. Tilly Sveaas founded her eponymous brand in 2016. Born in Hong Kong to British-Norwegian parents, London-based Tilly has been a jewellery designer for over 25 years, creating her first pieces during an extended trip to Bali, where she still produces to this day. There are so many amazing affordable and mid-range jewellery brands out there today, with a plethora of choice no matter what your style. All Grove & Vae jewellery is designed in London, and created using 14k gold vermeil and rhodium-plated sterling silver. Her signature T-bar necklaces have been worn by the likes of Taylor Swift. This British brand was launched in the autumn of 2024 by Tofi Caroline Adedoyin, a former investment banking director. Their goal is to make pieces that ‘will be your go-to for years to come’.

The brand focuses on creating timeless, versatile pieces tailored to the modern woman’s everyday wardrobe. Think timeless glamour meets modern minimalism, without the unattainable price tag. So she decided to make her own. It specialises in bright, colourful jewellery. The pieces are gorgeous too – from delicate pendants to eye-catching hoops, available in either 18ct gold vermeil or sterling silver. The brand uses solid metals – not plated or vermeil, and promises no green fingers or brass rash. After working in the jewellery industry for 10 years, Amelia Bainbridge saw a gap in the market for jewellery that was both beautiful and affordable – and Auree was born in 2014. All Auree pieces are made with the highest quality solid gold, sterling silver or gold vermeil and natural gemstones. Items are produced in developing countries, giving the artisans income to lift themselves and their families out of poverty. Prior to starting Bijoux De Mimi, Amelia attended Central Saint Martins. I was tired of sacrificing style for quality, or my bank account for both’ says Neima Row founder Naomi Genes. It always came with lengthy care instructions and still tarnished after only a few wears or turned my skin green’ she says. Crystals & Co. founders (and best friends) Emily Mackeogh and Leah O’Reilly aim to accessorise peoples lives with fun, high quality affordable jewellery. Catherine ‘Catch’ Rhys Jones started her label out of a frustration with the jewellery she was buying. With Love Darling believes in changing the world one piece of jewellery at a time. Made by small workshops all over the world, each piece holds a story. Founded by Amelia Hitchcock-Merritt in the middle of lockdown at just eighteen, Bijoux De Mimi became one of the fastest growing jewellery brands in the UK.

It was established in 2009, with the ethos that jewellery should say a lot about who you are, whether big and bold or delicate and gold. The ranges include a collaboration with Vogue Williams. Pieces are made in sterling silver with 18ct gold vermeil. The eclectic collection draws inspiration from founder Abby Kaye’s past experiences and travels through India, as well as her childhood in London and love of nature. Scream Pretty’s signature style is the curated ear – combining piercings and ear cuffs, to create bold stand out styling. Dreamt up on a bicycle ride through Rajasthan, India, the British jewellery brand Memara was launched in 2019, with the aim to create beautiful, timeless yet affordable demi-fine pieces. After growing up in Singapore, founder Lynette Ong left her job in finance to pursue a dream of using her creativity for the better. Founded by Olivia Jenkins in 2021, D. Louise creates timeless long-lasting yet affordable jewellery. Award winning British Jewellery Brand Scream Pretty was founded by Lucy Lee with her sister Jessica Pearce in 2016. This family run business designs jewellery for self expression; affordable, stylish and fun – jewellery to shout about. The brand is named after Olivia’s mother Deborah Louise who Olivia sadly lost to cancer in 2017. With the loss of her mother, Olivia felt life was too short to not be truly passionate about the everyday and D.Louise was born. Olivia’s pursuit began when she identified a gap in the jewellery market – the need for everyday pieces that wouldn’t fade after a few wears – with this every piece comes with a lifetime guarantee against colour fading. Abby is a big believer in the talismanic and restorative power of jewellery, and strives to create designs that are both ethical and fashioned with love.