Coached by Brian Smith and captained by Jarrod McCracken and Nathan Cayless, they competed in the National Rugby League's 1999 Telstra Premiership.

Parramatta continued their success and consistency into the second year of the new National Rugby League, finishing two points behind Minor Premiers Cronulla.

Similar to the 1998 preliminary final loss to Canterbury, Parramatta lead the match 16-0 early before going into the half-time break winning 16-6.

In the second half, Parramatta had chances to book their place in the grand final which included Jason Smith knocking the ball on with two players unmarked on his left hand side.

In the end it was Melbourne who would come back to win 18-16 at the Sydney Football Stadium in an upset victory.