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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 i

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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

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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

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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

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Does anyone remember this?

Storm seek compensation for early release of Josh Addo-Carr in form of like for like player swap or transfer fee

Source: www.nrl.com news;   By Dan Walsh Fri 20 Dec 2019, 05:08 PM 

Melbourne are prepared to release representative star Josh Addo-Carr

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Lomax has blown up his own career. And for what?

When Zac Lomax approached the Eels hierarchy in 2025 that he would like to depart the club only one year into a four year deal, it was clear the representative winger was going his own way.

Parramatta, while not exactly keen to release a marquee sign

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The bad smell of Parramatta returns

Every year a horrible smell returns to Parramatta. And no, I'm not talking about the river.

Instead, it is the former powers that be of the Leagues Club that refuse to depart like the ghosts of years past.

Leagues Club members were today notified by

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Is Parra entering a good luck cycle?

It seems to me that Parra may just be starting to have some luck go their way. Things that may seem like a loss initially are turning out well.

A few examples.

Wayne Bennett. Is he still a super coach or has he lost touch with the game? I know we mad

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Buzz Rothfeild SMH - A Howarth Lomax Swap Deal?

 

 

 

Timeline

2 April 2024 — Lomax officially granted a released from his long-term contract with St George Illawarra Dragons for 2025 and 2026. [1] 

16 April 2024 — Official announcement: Lomax's signs four-year contract with the Eels for 2025 to

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Brian Kelly officially signs 💙💛

The Official Club Announcement

 

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce the signing of experienced NRL outside back Brian Kelly on a two-year deal, securing his services until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Kelly brings a wealth of experience

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Crystal Ball Time: 2026 Predictions for the Parramatta Eels

It might have been Kerry Packer who once said words to the effect: if you can get more than fifty percent right, you’ll be King of the World. Alas, there could be some Nostradamuses among us.

Will we make the finals and keep improving? What are the

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Isaiah Iongi: Coming Out Of His Shell

Apologies if anyone has posted this before. I was listening to this interview in the car yesterday and was impressed by Iongi's attitude. An outstanding ambassador for young kids, his family, his heritage, other players rising through the ranks, and

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