Eels Blogs

Who Said Trials Mean Nothing?

It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form.

Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within

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Another Matterson Concussion

It's being reported that Matto has suffered another concussion and is now seeking further medical advice.

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-ryan-matterson-concussions-parramatta-eels-future-zac-lomax-contract-saga-20260221-p5o4av.html

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Trial #2, Game Day Blog v Roosters: We Just Won the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge

Let's go Eels.

Can't wait to see Moses / Pezet vs Daly / Walker

This could be sensational.

Prediction: Eels 32 - Rorters 18

Final Score: Eels 28 - Rorters 22

 

https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/02/19/the-wrap-mitchs-eels-in-six-way-fight-for-pre-season-

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Trial #2, Pre-Season Challenge Week 3: Team List v Roosters

 

1. Isaiah Iongi

2. Bailey Simmonson

3. Will Pensini

4. Sean Russell

5. Josh Addo-Carr 

6. Jonah Pezet

7. Mitchell Moses (c)

8. J’maine Hopgood

9. Ryley Smith

10. Junior Paulo

11. Jack Williams

12. Kitione Kautoga

13. Jack De Belin

Interchange:

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Ryles 2.0: 2026 gets off to a bright start in Eels trial

Trials always present the double edged sword of fans getting excited that footy is finally returning, while trying to hold back on any bold predictions given the chopping and changing that occurs at this time of year. 

Parramatta fielded a mix of you

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Picking Up Where We Left Off?

Obviously, it’s only a trial. Other than reviving Henson Park, at best it's test of whether juniors' physicality is up to the task. We passed that test. Perhaps, there were symptoms of something else.

We seemed to have picked up where we left off at

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Pre-Season Challenge, R2: Game day blog vs Sharks

Where is the game day blog.

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The Eels v Lomax: Timeline and Key Questions — It's Over Folks Before Main Hearing Begins

UPDATE, Tuesday 3 March, 2026: It’s over, folks. No courtroom fireworks. No landmark ruling. No dirty Storm or HQ laundry. Settlement reached before the main hearing even kicked off. Zac Lomax has agreed to largely uphold the restraint imposed by t

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MOSES CONFIRMS ALLEGIANCE AHEAD OF WORLD CUP

Parramatta Eels and NSW Blues star halfback Mitchell Moses has indicated his allegiance ahead of the upcoming World Cup, hinting at a potential switch in his international career.

Moses, who was part of the recent Ashes tour but did not take the fiel

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In Solidarity & With Pride

I have been a Parramatta Eels supporter for over 50 yrs now. As long as I can remember.

I can't even say that I chose this. My mother christened me into this Tribe, for better or worse. I saw our Premiership wins. I thought more would follow, but tha

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CONFIRMED: Storm asked NRL to bully Eels into Lomax deal

Explosive courtroom documents obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed that the Melbourne Storm asked the NRL to "apply the blow torch" to Parramatta to release Zac Lomax.

A slew of documents released in the Supreme Court revealed that duri

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Members Forum 2026 Recap: Our Club is in Great Hands

Earlier this evening, one hundred privileged Parramatta members were given a rare behind-the-scenes insights into the club’s vision at the Members Forum for 2026 and if it is anything to go by the Eels are building something really impressive. Someth

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OneEyedEels Tipping Comp

Hey you rabid Eels, 

I have set up a NRL tipping comp to have some fun during the year. Hope you guys are interested. Here is the link to register. Please join in and have some fun.    https://tipping.nrl.com/comps/join/E2S7PB1O

 

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V’landys Backflips but the Lomax Case May Hinge on One Question

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