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Is Toby Rudolph worth chasing?

I was reading a Fox news article today about Toby Rudolph without a Manager and having to call other coaches himself to understand what he's worth to them before he can negotiate with the Sharks. Rudolph is definitely a player we should at least have a discussion with. He's a big mobile forward that can bust a line and intimidate any opposition, I thought he was great in the finals for the Sharks last year.If I was Ryles i'd be getting Jack Williams to give Toby a nudge and get him to give…

David and Goliath: Lomax and the Shadow Wars

  More Than a Contract Everyone understands the Zac Lomax situation isn’t really just about a contractual dispute. A registered agreement. Legal technicalities. R360 gone pear-shaped. Timelines. Even Storm agendas. That version is neat. Sanitised. Symbolically, despite the tide of public sympathy, it’s about whether the Eels can stay on their feet and keep fighting as pressure comes from every direction. From the outside, the Eels’ decision to take an offensive legal position took some by…

The Tele has ranked the Eels forward pack 9th for season '26 (Roosters at #1)

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/fear-factor-rotation-attack-defence-every-nrl-forward-pack-ranked-from-best-to-worst-for-2026/news-story/83b1c716d11c6f385b3e0456f51abb25They’re the engine room in all 17 NRL teams, but some forward packs reign supreme over others.It could be new recruits, a methodology which has been developed over a club’s history, or the sheer fear a pack sparks into an opposition.Tyson Jackson breaks down every pack based on fear factor, attack, defence and…

The Lomax Case: What Are We Missing?

To most people, me included, the Lomax thing feels pretty black and white.He asked for a release to go to R360. He got that release on the condition he wouldn’t sign with another NRL club. He signed it. Done.Simple. Or at least it should be.But something doesn’t quite smell right. It can’t be that clean. There has to be something we’re missing.He’s lawyered up, and not with someone who’s just going through the motions. You don’t dig your heels in like this unless you think you’ve got a case.So…

What player each NRL club would need to cough-up to snare Lomax

Fox Sports has done a fictional piece on what player each NRL club would have to release if they wanted a fair trade for Zac Lomax.Read it…

Shark Attack..... Moses told to be wary of the surf!

Parramatta has moved their pre season training to Lennox Head for this week.They have been warned that when your luck is out, you need to be very careful going into the surf! in Northern NSW.Parramatta officials are very wary of these danger's as Cronulla Sharks have been preparing to go North for the ambush for sometime. Mitchel Moses has been specially fitted with a shark proof vest but there are concerns that even paddling in the surf could be dangerous for Mitch's notorious "shark bait"…

Poppa's Dilemma, Welcome to my Corner, come in and have a Cuppa with a Silly Old Bastard. I think it's New Year Shortly?

Well we have been having a few dilemma's around here lately and I am getting confused, from what I can tell we have a lot of problems telling our left from our right. We don't have this problem at home because my wife is always right and I am constantly being left out. They tell me I am getting old and stupid! A man named David call him Poppa, because thats who everyone knows him as maybe suffering from some cognitive issues, he  invited two of his friends over—both of whom were also battling…

Keaon done deal

As of Thursday, December 11, 2025, South Sydney Rabbitohs forwardKeaon Koloamatangi has reportedly agreed to a deal with the Parramatta Eels, but it is not yet officially announced by the clubs.  Soon to be announced.

ANY MORE SIGNINGS???

I've been frustrated recently about the work we have been doing in the open market. Jonah's alright for a year and JDB is solid but he's getting old. I feel we need more in the forwards and some a replacement outside back. All I have seen is links towards Brian Kelly which is exciting but if we want to become premiership contenders were going to need more bigger name signings. The rumours about Keoan Koloamatangi have gone silent recently but I hope were still pushing to get him as I think he's…