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Poppa's Corner: Grassroots, Juniors, Development and Future Visions

Some interesting articles are being written about Clubs poaching players out of their district. Our responses that clubs such as Easts, Manly, Melbourne should relocate to do their development were equally interesting.

I will start by saying that Rug

Supporters Group Alliance Meeting Summary

Our final SGA meeting has been held for the year. Some of the key points from the meeting are below incorporating football operations, merchandise, membership, game day and fan engagement.

Football operations

• The club is very happy with the Iongi ex

Isaiah Iongi extends with the Eels

Players Vote Eels No.2 Club, Behind the Panthers

“The Panthers are extremely proud to be number one ranked in this year's RLPA survey (2025), ” Panthers CEO Matt Cameron said as reported by The Australian.

“Our position within the league is a direct reflection of Ivan Cleary's attitude toward pl

Your questions to the Eels bosses

Next week is our last Supporters Group Alliance meeting for the year, so if you have questions for the likes of Jim and Mark, get them in.

As a reminder, the SGA is focused on the club's interaction with community, members and supporters on match day

R360 Delayed Until 2028: Good News

Seems like this R360 could be a load of crap

Cooper Cronk: On the Parramatta Eels, Pezet, Lomax and Recruitment

NRL legend Cooper Cronk shared his insights on the Parramatta Eels in The NRL Podcast (Episode 2, 19/11) alongside Blocker Roach, involving ample disagreement. The relevent sections are between the 19th to 26th minute.

On Ryles and Lomax

It wasn

Have we really seen the last of Zac Lomax in Blue & Gold?

As we all know, Zac Lomax has departed the club effectively immediately - Just 12 months into a 4 year deal. This loss cannot be understated, especially considering many of us fans were crying out for a winger of this exact mould for years prior. How

Adam Ritson on League365 Podcast

Johnnubond is Back !!Just letting all Eels Fans know Former Eels Enforcer Adam Ritson will be appearing on My Podcast (LEAGUE365) dropping on YouTube on Tuesday. Tune in to hear what Adam has to say on all topics including his time at Parramatta. T

Nelson Asofa-Solomona

Could it be a done deal?

Listen to his interview and him talk about his close relationship with Ryles.


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Poppa's Corner: The Conundrum of Holding Players Back in Reserve Grade

This blog expands on some pathways and development issues raised in Hoe's Pezet blog through a brief dialogue between Angry, HOE and NOS.

In principle, it revolves around holding juniors back from first grade, which, in essence, is what the Pezet dea

Eels say Lomax is not going anywhere for season 2026

From Zerotackle: In a boost for Parramatta on the brink of the emergence of R360, Winger Zac Lomax is set to stay at Parramatta for the upcoming 2026 season. Eels GM of football Mark O'Neill reiterated he has an existing contract. 

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The Jonah Pezet Deal: An Optical Illusion?

The deal is done. At first glance, it seems to be a bad idea. Real bad. Weird too. Like we’ve betrayed the Future Is Now mantra and sold out the Parra Badge for a short-term fling with the future Broncos bride walking down the aisle in 2027. How cou