Drugs in the NRL

https://www.nrl.com/operations/integrity/anti-doping/

Ezra Maam has commenced a drug rehabilitation program of his own accord, so obviously this is a habit and not a once off error of judgement. Above is the NRL anti doping policy which states that an

Head Coach Jason Ryles and Parramatta Eels' legends had lunch together to honour long-time Eels' supporter Jack Lori

THE EGM: SPAGNOLO'S WRECKING BALL RETURNS, ONCE AGAIN

As you are aware the Extraordinary General Meeting ("EGM") at the Club will be on 19 November 2024. Due to some "Red herrings", gas lighting and misleading information that has been propogated, I would like to clarify a few things.

Who is behind t

New blood at fullback?

With the news that Clint Gutherson has been given permission to speak to other clubs for the 2026 season, it is clear the Eels are well into planning for his successor.

As good as Gutherson has been across his career, there's no doubt he's been cashi

How Every Melbourne Storm 2024 NRL Grand Final Player was Discovered and Brought to the Club

Locker Room: How every Melbourne Storm 2024 NRL grand final player was discovered and brought to club

Melbourne’s head of recruitment Paul Bunn watches 60 games of rugby league a week and has scouted countless unearthed gems that have helped build th

SARANTINOS: IT'S "JASON'S ROSTER"

Our CEO Jim Sarantinos was generous enough to give 1EE some of his time and clarify a sometime misleading misconception that the Eels' Recruitment and Retention Committee interfers in some way with our coach's desired roster.

"It’s Jason’s roster, ju

Parramatta Minor Premiers 2025

I cannot understand why we can't be....

My prediction is we will also make the Grand Final 2025......just not prepared to say we will win it.......sorry for being a pessimist. I will grow more confident no doubt as the season is underway.

Daily Telegraph Article: Ryles on Taking the NRL's Toughest Gig and His Dragons Regret

Parramatta Eels' Special: New coach Jason Ryles on taking the NRL’s toughest gig and his Dragons regret

Ryles' Vision For the Future: "Imagine breaking that drought?"

Imagine breaking that drought’: Jason Ryles lays out his vision for Eels

Jason Ryles joins a football club steeped in history yet seemingly burdened by it at the same.

This is his vision for the Parramatta Eels and his plans to help end a 38-year pr

The Hayne Plane

Jarryd Hayne has been sounded out by Fiji Bati, and given an opportunity to play in the upcoming games.

Hypothetically, if he goes alright and proves he's still a decent first grade level player, would you take him at parra?

The most naturally gifted

Chairman's message

Dear Members, Fans, and Supporters,

As the 2024 NRL men’s season ends, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support of the Parramatta Eels. Your loyalty and passion has been a constant source of strength for the Club, through what has been

Back to the Dark Ages: Roy Spagnolo is Behind the Make Parra Great Again Show

The Tri-Axis: Michael Barrilaro (left), Roy Spagnolo, the Ringmaster (centre), and James Hooper (right)

George Santayana once wrote, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." 

That's something missed in James Hooper's recent

The West Tigers Crossroads

How much longer until the a dicision needs to be made at the tigers. Currently the worst run club in the NRL (just infront of parra) with terrible facilities, always losing, and a divided fan base who's attendences are lacklustre.

The biggest part of

R27 Spoon Bowl v Tigers: "You Tense Up" and "Sh*t Yourself" - Hindy

The "Bronze Millstone" by Angie Whitson Sculptures: History can be a Millstone around one's neck.

According to H.G. Wells: "History is a race between education and catastrophe".

The Eels and Tigers, knee-deep in this Wellsian World, meet in Friday n

Poppa's Corner: My prediction is for top 4, next year...Yes, 2025

I posted that prediction on Hoey's Blog and had some interesting feedback.

Of course I am right Hoey, Tad and Mick... When I have I ever been wrong?

I look down the page/ post and we are still worrying about the Tigers game.....it doesn't matter, doe

Here We Go Again: The Story of the Season

Graphics produced by the Eels' Club

At 44-12 with over ten to go, I was thinking "Wow". Sixty seconds later it was: "Here we go again".

Yet again, we implode at the back end conceding 28-0 in 11 minutes.

It coincided with Gutherson (above) leavin

R26 v DRAGONS: QUICKFIRE STATS SYNOPSIS

Image produced by the Eels' club

It's the 42nd clash between these two clubs.

The Dragons are desperately hanging on to 8th and need to keep winning against the last placed Eels - playing for pride and future contracts. The Dragons have the worst

Mannah with Graham: Where does Ryles start?

Yesterday, former Origin and Eel 233-gamer, Tim Mannah spent an intriguing two hours on James Graham's Bye Round podcast. They discuss the road ahead for Ryles. The lessons learned from the Dogs' rise this year. Daniel Anderson's genius. Matt Ca

Analysing the coaching hires

Link to Official Club Statement Confirming Appointments

So I was writing a comment on the blog, thought you know what to entertain myself and annoy a certain few here i thought why not just write my own blog about it to say all i want to say. Over