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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

Who is Parramatta's Ken Thornett Medal winner for this year.

I can think of no one other than Dyllan or Gutho.....purely on effort. Who am i missing?

Its going to be embarrasing to collect it given the season we have had?

R25 v Broncos: There is no Terror in the Bang or the Trim

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"There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it," Alfred Hitchcock assures us. 

Eels' fans might anticipate bangs-a-plenty beyond the spectre of another wooden spoon and the rocky road ahe

Isaiah iongi

The Parramatta Eels are delighted to announce that Isaiah Iongi has signed a three-year deal with the club.

The 21-year-old will join the Eels for the 2025 NRL season and remain at the club until at least the end of 2027.

Parramatta Eels General Mana

Poppa's Corner: An Old Man's Perspective of an Immortal

Ron Coote: Now, the 14th Immortal; well-deserved.

There's a post I have made on another blog, but this one is to honour the view of one old man and another that just passed.

Now in my perception, I always thought that Raper was a certainty, and I

Poppa's Corner: Island Culture and what do we know about it.

Apologies as this blog is essentially the basis of a post I made in reply to a discussion about Sivo and the perceptions we have of him as a player.

My focus is mainly from a culture and communication perspective and not so much the specifics of his

Always thinking short term - Gould

https://www.facebook.com/share/Tuazh2KryxXy9HRD/?mibextid=WC7FNe

Watch the video in the link.

Gus noted, "If they've only got five players signed for 2026, and they're moving a lot of the current players on... where are the players going to come from

R24 v Roosters: Mentally Exhausted Facing a 16 year Hoodoo

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It's the 141st clash between the high-flying, third-placed Roosters and the second-last Eels languishing in sixteenth position. One is looking to secure top-four berth and a shot at the title, the other fighting on

ROBBO: THE FRUSTRATING MEDIA "MADNESS & NOISE" ON MOSES IS "TRYING TO CREATE NEWS"

Thank you, Robbo. 

This is from a Foxsport article by Martin Gabor from Newswire

August 15th, 2024 12:02 pm

Roosters coach Trent Robinson has shut down [Hooper driven] speculation he’s trying to sign Mitch Moses, describing recent reports as peop

"Feeding the Chooks" as Sir Joh used to call it; Moses and how do we handle if he's coming or going

I find this discussion a bit sad and I do think we are overreacting.

We have seen all the usual suspects come up with their theories and views, but "definatively (as in defining)" I am not sure what the right response should be.

Is there such a thin

Poppa's Corner: Classless and Clueless , but we are not as far away as we thought!

I hate being negtive so I apologise for the first part of the heading.

I was looking to tear a new one last night but this morning I am a little more contrite.

The second part of the heading is relatively true, face it we did better than most thought

R23 v Panthers: A Last Hurrah amid Five Long Years

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Tonight, the 16th placed Eels host the 2nd placed Panthers in the 112th Battle Of the West at Commbank. Parradise. Commonsense shapes it as another mismatch with the heavily-favored Panthers expected to steam roll the

Benefits for producing juniors

With Blaize Talagi departing Parramatta for apparently greener pastures at the likely behest of his management, the Eels lose another junior they have invested years of effort with little reward.

The talented junior will play fewer than 20 games for

R22 v Warriors: Battling for Pride in Dark Tunnels

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Tonight is the 45th clash between these two, and it''s been seven years since the Eels have been in Auckland to meet the Warriors.

The 12th placed Warriors are incredibly only three points outside the eight and re

Poppa's Corner....Part 2 on the Spirit of the Jersey....Solution mode

Talagi why is he going and not staying....regardless of his ability.

Ok he is going to Penrith, why choose Penrith over Parra. Simple logic if you take away the spirit of the jersey. Why is that?

Penrith will be successful on an ongoing basis because t

Poppa's Corner ; Spirit of the Jersey has to be relearnt. Talagi gives us a wake up call!  In this respect his loss is worth more because of what it teaches us.

I bet you he doesn't play full back at Panthers, suspect he won't make first grade at this stage. Further to that I understand why he is not staying! My guess is he has settled for a much less payment from Penrith with the smart view of him learning

BRETT KENNY: DESTINED FOR GREATNESS IN THE ARMS OF A BROTHERHOOD

Bert knew he couldn't keep two loves, ride two horses, simulaneously. His world of baseball and Rugby League couldn't co-exist forever. Fate ensured he choose the right path.

With the 14th Immortal to be announced soon, in August, Hall of Famer Brett

OPINION: WE DON'T WANT PLAYERS LIKE TALAGI, NOT REALLY

With the news Talagi is off to greener pastures, possibly the Panthers, it makes you realize the club's juniors systems and pathways are often used merely as a stepping stone to greener pastures.

It's something Brian McDermott faced at Leeds Rhino.

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STUPID OR LIAR?

In a climate where I was turned down for a job with my local council Parks and Garden team for 2 SDRO referred discrepancies on my driving history between 2010-2020, not to mention having all my points and a 10km/hr being the worst of my offences ove