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Are you Gus or Bulldog: Bullish or Bearish?

The majority of rugby league media and expert commentary has been bullish about the Eels under Jason Ryles in his first year, with some believing they could be finals contenders as early as next season. Yet, predictably, the knives are already out

R25 v Chooks: Baba Yaga (Lomax Under Speculation Cloud)

Last week, the Boogeyman struck again. This week, the Eels host Baba Yaga. The one you send to kill the Boogeyman, Johnny Wick reminds us.

History is a brute. We have lost 10 of their last 12 against the Roosters since 2017. Not a single win outside

DCE 350: Aye or Nay?

This weekend, 36-year old Daly Cherry-Evans, a Manly premiership winner and Queensland Origin legend, brings up his 350th NRL game. In neat symmetry, former teammate now-Eel Dylan Walker celebrates his 250th against the Roosters where Daly appears d

R25 Team Lists: No Daniel Tupou for Chooks, No Moretti for Eels

OUTS — Both must have picked up injuries last week. Hopefully, Moretti's injury nothing major.

INS — Samrani into 17 for Parra. Junior Tupou on wing for roosters. Hopefully Moretti injury nothing major.

Roosters: 1. James Tedesco, 2. Junior Tupou,

Pop's Corner: Promising Forwards, A Back & Application; Time to Look in the Mirror!

This is inspired by observations from another blog comparing the merits of Luca Moretti and Matt Doorey.

Let’s compare Luca Moretti, Kelma Tuilagi, Matt Doorey, and Kitione Kautoga.

Moretti is the standout. He could be anything.

With another full se

Be the GM

There has been plenty of discussion this year about our approach to recruitment and retention.

Both Jim and Matt Beech have been forthright in the focus being on bringing through juniors. Despite that we've seen external signings during the season su

Ryles: "We Got What We Deserved"

Coach Jason Ryles and captain Mitchell Moses summed it up best in the post-game press conference after our 20-16 round 24 loss to Souths. We went in as hot favourites. Most confident of an Eels victory. Our Boogeyman struck again. History delivere

Ryles is our Alex Ferguson

Ladies and Gentleman,

To clarify R&R decision-making that has been a recent topic on our site.

Last October, our CEO Jim Sarantinos was kind enough to give us his time when he explained our club's philosophy.

"The roster always has been, always will

Game Day Blog R24 v Souths: The Boogeyman (20-16 Error-Riddled Loss)

UPDATE: Souths won 20-16. The Boogeyman strikes again. They rose to the occasion. Gray-Duncan starred. Eels completed at 70%, made more errors 15-7, possession split 50% each. Eels made more metres (1757-1480m), more linebreaks (9-6), less missed tac

No more can you afford to miss a single nite of NRL360!

Braith Anasta leads the panel into discussing any issues, news or promotion of the 3 Big clubs- Dogs...Roosters...and Tigs.

Braith played for all 3, so they've become the focal point of the show.

And at the suggestion of Gordie the Broncos and any Qld

R23 Review v Cowboys: Eels Close Nailbiter, Phew

Commbank. Sunday Footy. Indigenous Round. Fox Sports’ Vossy summed it up before kickoff: “You get the feeling there will be lots of points in this one.”

That didn’t happen but there was plenty of drama.

Both sides like adventurous footy. Both are t

Round 23 Review

Ryles backs himself and his troops

In his brief first grade coaching career, Jason Ryles has made a habit of making the tough calls while backing his troops to get the job done.

He kicked off his stint by allowing club captain and NRL veterans Clint Gutherson and Reagan Campbell-Gilla

Ryles: A 'Bit of a Shock'

In the round 23 pre-game pressor, Jason Ryles has addressed Bailey Simonsson’s current absence from the Eels, confirming the club has granted the outside back a short leave. Simonsson, contracted until the end of 2027, has been dealing with a difficu