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Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings

Here is an article about a few questions regarding the Eels squad.

1) Penisini, Addo-Carr and who: I think this the biggest question in the squad right now. With the recent news of Simonsson's ankle injury (not serious) could see Kelly overtake him in

Show of hands

Who wants to go to Vegas in 2027 ?

Not me !!!

Do we really need that side of marketing for our club ???? Can't we just focus on playing good footy week in and out and having well prepared and rested players . 
we already have a strong base , we do

What is it?

Eels Announce Junior Teams

Harrold Matthews

• Ali Sabra
• Caleb Leiataua 
• Curtis Brown
• Danny Abuhamed
• Deon Hayes
• Divine Taulafo
• Elijah Al Hazim
• Flynn Manu'a
• Hayden Bell
• Jake Capovilla
• Jayden Tapuai
• Khan Jackson
• Leonard Slater
• Levi Perret
• Liam Martin
• Lorima Seuseu
• Nixon O'Connor
• Riley Paki
• Sala Tamat

Update on Lomax situation

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/zac-lomax-eels-contract-case-lawyer-agent-storm/106284054

Spagnolo launches another campaign to undermine the club

Returning like the bad smell he is, Roy Spagnolo is once again attempting to undermine the club.

His latest attempt involves 4 Special Resolutions tabled at the upcoming AGM to undo many of the positive governance changes resulting from the ILGA inve

Could the Eels Land Jonah Pezet !

There is movement within the Melbourne Storms playing list at the moment with Jahrome Hughes agreeing to a contract extension for the next 4 years. However what could delight Eels fans is that the signing triggers a get out clause for young halfback

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

Not Smart…JAC

Deardon Rumour

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

Bailey in Moonboot.

Nrl Physio reporting an ankle injury at training for Bailey, in a moonboot but could be minor, no other details 

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 somet

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 here: https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2026-what-each-team-could-offer-for-zac-lomax-trade-

Official Club Statement: Parramatta Eels commence legal proceedings against Zac Lomax

The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.

We have endeavoured to resolve this by negotiations. This has included a formal independ

Fighting the good fight!?

Fighting the good fight in two mediums now? The leagues club board voting process about to hit members, and now zack!

What a turn around in the whole.club! This whole club has turned around, and for the better. I like the future im seeing with this cl

NRL ready to broker a peace deal with warring clubs over Lomax

The NRL is preparing to step in to resolve the Melbourne-Parramatta contract stand-off over Zac Lomax.

Lomax is eager to join the Storm after his proposed move to rebel rugby competition R360 was delayed when its start date was pushed back to 2028.

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Eels taking Lomax to court

National Melbourne League

Looks like we will get shafted once again, I wonder if the NRL would step in if it was the Tigers pushing to get Lomax

So what was storm big news they were goingto say at 10 am today i saw and heard nothing

Does any know what is was