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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

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

OneEyedEels Tipping Comp

Hey you rabid Eels, 

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

Eels' 2026 Backline?

To those with knowledge of the Eels' lower grades, do the Eels have players coming through in the outside backs who might be within 1-2 years of a) breaking into first grade, and/or b) have the potential to be star outside backs?

I think the Eels' pac

Peter V’landys MIA: How the Lomax Affair Exposed Cracks at HQ

UPDATE: V'landys broke his radio silence (Feb 7th) in support of Lomax not long after this blog, and backflipped on the bans and seems to snub his nose at his own contract-sanctity antitampering laws. It stinks.

“You talk tough. Ten-year bans. Is

1986 A great memory

A mate of mine took an old shield for an aged effect, painted this and gifted it to me today. A great memory from a great time in Eels history. Thought I would share. 

Another View

Beware of Matt Tripp, he is not a politician, why would he want to be one, when he has more power than many?

PT's story is relevant and a huge argument for the lack of justice in a legal system that has "stunk" for ever. Unfortunately it hold's no wei

Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings

Here is an article about a few questions regarding the Eels squad.

1) Penisini, Addo-Carr and who: I think this the biggest question in the squad right now. With the recent news of Simonsson's ankle injury (not serious) could see Kelly overtake him i

Spagnolo launches another campaign to undermine the club

Returning like the bad smell he is, Roy Spagnolo is once again attempting to undermine the club.

His latest attempt involves 4 Special Resolutions tabled at the upcoming AGM to undo many of the positive governance changes resulting from the ILGA inve

Is Toby Rudolph worth chasing?

I was reading a Fox news article today about Toby Rudolph without a Manager and having to call other coaches himself to understand what he's worth to them before he can negotiate with the Sharks. Rudolph is definitely a player we should at least have

David and Goliath: Lomax and the Shadow Wars

More Than a Contract

Everyone understands the Zac Lomax situation isn’t really just about a contractual dispute. A registered agreement. Legal technicalities. R360 gone pear-shaped. Timelines. Even Storm agendas. That version is neat. Sanitised.

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Official Club Statement: Parramatta Eels commence legal proceedings against Zac Lomax

The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.

We have endeavoured to resolve this by negotiations. This has included a formal independ