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Eels vs Panthers 3, 2, 1

What the f*** just happened? I don't know how we got away with that but it was a hell of a finish. Moses was quiet with the ball tonight but his defence against Kikau was outstanding.

3. N. Brown

2. Blake

1. Gutherson

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Props: Quality or Quantity

Been thinking for a while that giving Junior and RCG long minutes is too much quantity and not enough quality. Now we have Evans and Nuikore on the bench we should not need to keep our starting props out there for nearly all the game. Especially this

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NEW RULES: A THUMBS UP, BUT IS THERE A FLIP SLIDE?

This blog will invoke the bikini principle of statistics: interesting to look at, but concealing the most crucial bits and pieces. Along with two caveats.

Firstly, and most importantly, the majority of fans are ecstatic with the new rules as it helps

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Is the 8 already decided ?

Clearly this blog is in the "going off too early" category, but does anyone else feel that the 8 is in effect, if not in fact, already decided ? 

I get that there is still 16 rounds to play, but is there a real contender to make the 8 that is not curr

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The forward pass and public/media perception

1. Standard practice is that the Turbo pass is ruled forward. He let go and stopped 1 metre before the line and the ball was caught on the line. Whenever there is a line to make the ball going forward obvious it is ruled a forward pass regardless of

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Eels vs Manly 3, 2, 1

I won't say we got lucky because I think the better team won, but it doesn't feel like a particularly great win. Still, the boys ripped in and the defence should be commended. The fact our lead evaporated like that is concerning. It's hard to keep wi

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Phil Gould reveals he spoke with Brad Arthur post-2018 disaster

Phil Gould is often referred to by Denis Carnahan as the man who thinks he invented rugby league.

Across a career spanning close to five decades Gould has gone from player, to coach, to administrator and media pundit.

Gould often draws criticism for

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Why the new rules suit the Eels

With rugby league returning last weekend we got our first look at the new refereeing system with the six again call used pretty regularly in the Parramatta vs Brisbane clash.

Winning the middle has now become more important than ever as a team on the

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Eels set defensive milestone

If defence wins premierships the Eels have started 2020 on the right foot, setting a new defensive milestone for the NRL era.

With just two tries conceded through three games and 14 points in total, the Eels are the most frugal team after three games

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Round three wrap-up

How good is it to have the footy back? After 67 days of lockdown we finally got to watch live rugby league... and it was worth the wait.

Parramatta Eels 34 - Brisbane Broncos 6

With the Eels hyped up to their eyeballs about being Premiership contende

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Other games blog not featuring the side leading the competition

Well, with the only real game that matters this round already done and the Eels holding a handy for and against lead over the second place Knights they could very well finish the round in first position.

So this blog is essentially for any game discu

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Eels overpower Broncos

After 67 days without rugby league, the NRL returned and it quickly became a source of celebration for Eels fans after their side ran out 34-6 winners over the Brisbane Broncos at Suncorp Stadium.

Much of the talk leading into the match centred on h

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Eels vs Broncos 3, 2, 1

Very good high intensity effort tonight for the competition restart. Considering the long layoff I thought our attack was better than expected, although we had all the field position it must said. The Broncos were also very meek in the second half an

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BREAKING: Sharks star Xerri stood down over drugs breach, faces four-year ban

Won't the NRL be thrilled with this headline! ASADA is already involved so the investigation must have been happening for some time. 

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Reed Mahoney fit to play...part game

According to this interview

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2020/05/24/mahoney-ill-be-ready-to-go/

Mahoney will play part game and Stone is likely to cover the rest from the bench.

As good as it can get after his unjury - great news.

Another big issue

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The run down on Jai Field

Jai Field has been announced as a new member of Parramatta's 2020 squad. Here he is at a glance.

Age: 22

Height: 181cm

Weight: 85kg

Previous Club: St George Illawarra Dragons

NRL Games: 12

Position/s: Halfback, Five-eighth, Fullback, Wing

Profile: F

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Parramatta Eels 2020 Squad

Daniel Alvaro
Waqa Blake
Dylan Brown
Nathan Brown
Regan Campbell- Gillard
Andrew Davey
Ryhs Davies
Haze Dunster
Kane Evans
Blake Ferguson
David Gower
Clint Gutherson
George Jennings
Michael Jennings
Oregon Kaufusi
Shaun Lane
Reed Mahoney
Ryan Matterson
Mitchell Moses
M

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Eels members rewarded for pledging membership

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the club asked Parramatta Eels members to pledge their 2020 memberships. At the time there was no guarantee of receiving anything in return or even if the season would restart.

The club, yesterday sent an email

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The Greatest Game On Earth is back!

That's right folks, the greatest game on earth will soon be back. If you are thinking NRL, then you are wrong, but close. The 1EE Legends tipping comp will resume next Thursday when the mighty Eels do battle with the Broncos. Mark it in your calendar

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Kane Evans: There are people in way worse situations

parraeels.com.au  Wed 13 May 2020, 06:17 PM

Parramatta Eels prop Kane Evans is staying positive during a time of uncertainty for the game, saying he feels “blessed and at peace” where he is at.

The 28-year-old says he isn’t worried anymore about his pl

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