If ever there was proof of just how dysfunctional the Parramatta Eels have become, here it is.
On the same day as five-eighth Corey Norman was linked to a police drug probe, Eels coach Brad Arthur was forced to clean up yet another mess after he was put in charge of the club's NSW Cup team on Sunday.
Just hours after he addressed allegations linking his playmaker to a drug bust at The Star casino on Friday night, Arthur was still going to extraordinary lengths to keep his fractured club together by travelling to North Sydney Oval to coach NSW Cup side Wentworthville on Sunday afternoon.
Mucking in: Arthur rushed off after the Eels' captain's run on Sunday morning to coach the Magpies. Photo: James Alcock
The drama around Norman comes after the Eels have been embroiled in a salary cap scandal that has almost ended their finals dreams and star halfback Kieran Foran having been in rehab. Now their coach has been forced to put in overtime to cover for Wentworthville coach Joey Grima, who has been off sick this week.
On the eve of what is a must-win game against the high-flying Melbourne Storm at Pirtek Stadium on Monday night, Arthur rushed off after the team's captain's run on Sunday morning to coach the Magpies against the Bears in North Sydney. The influence of the NRL coach wasn't enough for the Magpies to topple the Bears, however, going down 42-16.
The Eels are in limbo and are missing staff members in charge of the organisation of the football department, while any plans for the future have been put on hold until the club responds to the NRL's breach notice at the start of next month.
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Asked if he was still upset by the events of the past fortnight, Peats said: “I’ve moved on. A few people let me down there, not just the people on the board. But it’s time to move on.
“I’m a grown man, I can get over things like that.
“Good luck to Parramatta this year.”
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Good old SMH; they turn a positive story into a negative for the club it seems.
Yeah B.A. helps out and its a crisis.
no good for nothing rival clubs
and all Parra Eels Haters want.
Every single person whom has had
had something to do with our
club going down E.G. Kent so
very many people.
I can say to them all! Make every
dollar you can because,
"YOU WILL BE TAKEN DOWN",
I may of been away for a short
time, But I've been very busy
meeting some concrete people.
from sponsors to interesting
shop owners to the Parra Eels.
As very soon Jpva I will be
able to write a "Blog".
Alot of people are very proud"
of every single fan that goes',
To the Eels games" yes our
beloved members.
Also this is going to go down
in history.
As for all our rival clubs and
all of our our haters are so
jealous of how much class us
Eels supporters have we stand
tall and proud just like our Eels
players have and are the best
"team", That's why we have
always supported such a great
team year after year and we
always keep supporting them.
As soon as I get some more
information I will write a blog.
No stopping me now! I'm going
to keep on keeping on to help
Parra Eels team, not they need
"me only",
The Eels do need every single
one of members to yell and
Chant", every single player with
the ball in hands, why not we
have the voice can we also chant
Forun, Norman, Semi, Jennings,
every single player that's will
be playing? Honestly can we
try to do that,! It sounds easy
but hard to do. Then we go to
"BRAD ARTHUR"" CLAP clap"",
"BEST COACH" CLAP, clap"",
He also deserves a huge round
of applause. Don't you agree?
OH SH.."I Believed That I was
Writing A Blog About My 2,Week
Journey, well never mind.
But once I receive some really
Coolie_Doolie answers, as I
Don't like waiting so very hard.
About some concrete news
of reliable sources!
I can then tell all the site.
Well I guess I will proudly send
This reply to your blog lol.
Parramum... ........Cheers!
Parra in disarray Brad Arthur has to coach Rouse Hill Rhinos U14
hhahaha
brad Arthur looking tied and run down unshaven yesterday , how long will he be able to carry the eels problems , it s a huge test tonight on all.
beau scott, is sure to fire up tonight after not being named today ..nsw will get beat again they have a dud coach...
Wonder if Fungus is watching his house for him whilst Alex is away . Being his neighbour and all .
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