With the 2026 season now underway I thought I would provide an overview of how the site is tracking both in numbers and in overall feedback we've been receiving.
Analytics
2025 built on the 2024 season and 1 Eyed Eel continues to grow. Numbers-wise w
Hard to compare but I think the right edge looked better with Samrani on the weekend.
There is no doubt Will has alot of talent but he looks like one of those players who would excel somewhere else since his debut he hasn't really been challenged for
Did anyone else notice in the post-game press conference that whenever the journos brought up Pezet, both Ryles and Moses seemed pretty reluctant to lean into the praise?
Their body language was interesting. The vibe was basically, “he’s still a work
I reckon if Semi, Haynes or Sivo had persisted in the NRL we might be talking about them breaking the NRL try scoring record. I think Semi and Hayne were close to 1 try per game average over 100 games? Thoughts?
Just a general question, not sure why a heap of fans wanted Ryles gone after Rd 1 ? He's shown last season that he's capable of turning the team around and is still trying to build the squad he wants lol. Was just weird to see fans bagging him 🤣
So the Eels turned a 6-20 deficit (after 25 mins) against the Broncos, the previous year's (2025) grand final winners, into not only a 22-20 half time lead but a 40-32 win. It was spectacularly dumbfounding to watch.
We have no real forwards other then Sam T who even look like breaking the line. Hopegood ISNT a prop and Williams barely makes it. We need some muscle we have alot of back rowers playing out of position.
Whatever it takes SIGN NELSON I honestly dont even c
Both suffered heavy round one losses. Both will be seeking redemption.
The Eels won the last meeting here 22-20 in a Walsh-inspired cliffhanger, but they have lost four of the past five games against the Broncos, who start as raging favourites.
"I suspect that Williams has been to lock to counter the lack of lateral defence that Pezet doesn' offer, Ryles has recognised the problem and this is immediate answer JDB offers little in cover, hence Williams. Don't be surprised to see JDB used…"