Good News From the Nines

Really liked what I saw -  not joking

At some stage they interviewed Moses and he said   That they needed to get moving forward before passing it around. Regardless of nines tactics this is the attitude they need for the real game. For too long Parra

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The NRL has mishandled the Perth Nines

I'm an unabashed fan of the NRL Nines as a concept. It's fast, free-flowing, easy to watch, entertaining and draws in new markets which rugby league is going to need if it wants to expand.

The initial version of the Nines they unleashed in Auckland w

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Nines squad designed to dominate

Parramatta have named a strong squad to contest the 2020 Perth NRL Nines. 

While there are some concerns with playing stars such as Mitchell Moses, the inclusion of those players indicates the club intends to try and win the competition.

• Blake Fergu

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Eels Nines Squad Announced

Blake Ferguson
Brad Takairangi
Clint Gutherson (c)
David Gower
George Jennings
Haze Dunster
Jaeman Salmon
Junior Paulo
Maika Sivo
Marata Niukore
Mitch Moses
Oregon Kaufusi
Ray Stone
Rhys Davies
Ryan Matterson
Shaun Lane
Stefano Utoikamanu
Will Smith

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Roosters pick up more scraps - Josh Morris requests immediate release from Sharks to join brother @ Bondi Junction

https://www.msn.com/en-au/sport/rugby-league/nrl-2020-cronulla-sharks-centre-josh-morris-asks-for-immediate-release-to-join-sydney-roosters-reports/ar-BBZPKb1?ocid=spartanntp

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Eels only club to avoid spinal adjustment

A look at the likely round one line-ups for all 16 clubs shows that 15 of them will have at least one major change to their playmaking 'spine' from their favoured 2019 configuration.

Barring injury during the trials, Brad Arthur's Eels are set to star

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Sivo free to play

Parramatta Eels winger Maika Sivo will be free to play pending the outcome of his court date on February 17.

The Fijian will therefore be available to travel to Perth for the NRL Nines across February 14-15.

Meanwhile Panthers half Tyrone May will be

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Parramatta's 2020 Boom Rookie

Who among the Eels junior ranks is going to make their mark on first grade this season? There is a lot of competition for spots this season, particularly amongst the forwards, so who is going to lay down a challenge this season and take on the season

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Rugby league, a world wide sport?

Rugby league is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, despite what many of the local rugby league journos would have you believe. 

However, it is now beginning to look at infiltrating some of the toughest markets in the world, including the

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Club demands club legend Peter Sterling pay an outstanding debt of 30 thousand dollars.

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Should NRL clubs bother with junior development?

As has long been discussed in rugby league circles, certain clubs such as Parramatta, Penrith, Brisbane and even the Dragons, are often seen as development clubs. Brisbane are at an advantage as they are a one team town and any club wishing to poach

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The best Eels team of the 21st Century

If you were to compile the best Parramatta team from all the squads fielded in the last 20 years, who would you choose?

The rules are simple. Every player must have played for the Eels between 2000-2019. You must have a recognised goal kicker. Player

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Do we have a premiership bench?

First of all who are our bench? (full strength side)

I believe it will be

14. Stone

15. Evans

16. Alvaro

17. Nuikore/Kafusi

With Matterson able to cover the halves, Nuikore/Kafusi able to cover second row, Matterson/Nuikore able to cover centre etc, we can

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Brock Lamb Considering quitting NRL

There is an article in the Newcastle Herald that says Brock Lamb is in talks with his junior club, Maitland Pickers, and is considering quitting the NRL despite Eels contract.

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Parra Nines Favorites?

Parramatta in my opinion would have to be the firm favorites to win the Nines tournament. Here is a list of reasons why I think we can win. 

1. Our big strong fast wingers will be absolutely dangerous to say the least.

2. Our halves combo is suited for

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Mahoney in Maroons 33 man SOO squad

with Friend and Hunt

Should be great experience for him

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Will we be able to match the top three?

RCG, Matterson and Joey added + Mahoney and Kafusi a year older will big big plusses.

Last year we had a good chance of beating any team except Roosters, Storm and maybe Raiders as well.

Will we be able to step up and be realistic premiership contender

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There are only 2 things that smell like fish- and one of them is fish

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2019/12/12/a-fishy-tale/

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A message From The Eels Chairman - Max Donnelly, announced that all his proposed governance reforms have now been successfully passed following the support of over 90 per cent of PLC voters.

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Constitution reform succeeds

Constitution reform broke through its final barrier to give the Parramatta Leagues Club and its football operation, the chance to re-birth as the kind of modern organisation that it needs to be, moving into the future.

With members finally given the

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