Poppa's Corner: Crying Poor?

Why is it as a club we have this huge inferiority complex about the way we are treated?

Perhaps, it is because of the perception that others get sweeter deals - such as the Roosters, Broncos, Souths. And because we don't get that favouritism, we thin

Eels attempt to remove clauses

The Eels have held talks with Mitchell Moses in order to remove get out clauses in his contract for 2027 and 2028.

In order to remove the clauses, the eels will need to give him a financial incentive.

News Corp banned from 1 Eyed Eel

This morning I received a legal threat from News Corp regarding the reposting of their stories on this site.

Despite the fact the site has operated in its current form for over 15 years, it is now apparently an issue and I have neither the time nor t

Parramatta Eels' Pathways Evolution as Club Appoints Full-time Coaches to Grow Nursery

Former Canberra, England International and Eels' hooker Josh Hodgson has emerged as one of the secret weapons in Parramatta’s attempts to stem the bleeding of junior talent, starting with young gun dummy-half Lachlan Coinakis.

The Eels have made a

The 1 Eyed Eel Newsletter

We are continuing to roll out new initiatives to help boost the site. Launching today is the 1 Eyed Eel Newsletter.

Every member will receive an email over the next couple of days.

This will be a weekly newsletter highlighting the Parramatta Eels new

Podcast with Josh Hodgson about changing the Pathways at Parramata

Definitely worth a listen if you have some time on your hands. Josh talks about Parra's pathway system, his role and ambition as a coach, and briefly about Ryles coming in as coach. 

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Parramatta Leagues' EGM voting closes Monday: We need to move forward, not back to the Dark Ages

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Get your votes in now for the EGM to be held on Tuesday, 19 November 2024.

A vote AGAINST it, is a vote against Spagnolo's Syndicate. To keep him and his cronies OUT.

We don't need a return to the Dark Ages of 2010-2016. The Day

Addo Carr Agrees to Terms With Parramatta

Introducing our New Assistant Coach: Scott Wisemantel

Check out the Eels' Official Channel for more details

From the Eels' channel: "In the first of the club's four interviews with new members of Jason Ryles' coaching staff, Scott Wisemantel sits down to introduce himself to the Blue & Gold Army. A Par

Blog sponsors instead of Google ads

In the interest of pushing the site forward into what I see as a new era, I am in discussions with Australian companies about sponsorship opportunities in 2025.

While this has centred on the podcast that is being planned, the site itself attracts an

1 Eyed Breaks All Time Record

1 Eyed Eel has set a brand new record for most views in a calendar year.

With 2024 still more than 6 weeks away from being closed out, 1 Eyed Eel has received more than 2.5 million views from 120,000 unique visitors.

It may have been a tough year on

Media Reports are False: Eels are Not Interested in Paul Vaughan

Media reports circulating around the Eels' alleged interest in Paul Vaughan - currenly with Warrington Wolves in the Super League - are completely false.

The Eels do not and never had any interest. Sources within the club have confirmed this.

This i

There is not a single bit of ill feeling in my body’: Gutherson breaks silence on Eels exit

Eels' Club Statement: Clint Gutherson

Eels release Gutherson

Parramatta Eels have agreed to release Clint Gutherson effective immediately.

He is set to take up a 3 year deal with the St-George Illawarra Dragons.

Story by Michael Chammas, SMH

Clint Gutherson’s tenure at Parramatta is over after the club g

The 1 Eyed Eel podcast

As HoE kicked off a little earlier this month, we are looking at ways to improve the content of the site.

We have an amazing group of members here who write outstanding blogs and I firmly believe in the independence of our site as a place where Eels

Ryles' free 2025 swing

Jason Ryles takes on the most challenging job in the NRL with the rookie coach assuming the mantle after the dismissal of Brad Arthur.

Within the walls of Parramatta itself and the fan base, optimism is spreading due to a mix of both freshness with t

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