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

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

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

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.

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

Mahoney in Maroons 33 man SOO squad

with Friend and Hunt

Should be great experience for him

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

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/

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.

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

The Latrell Mitchell Interview - A Few Issues Here And There But Nothing Major - He Would Look Good Playing In The Eels Backline

Roosters star Latrell Mitchell opens up on a range of issues from his eventful 2019 and his playing future

5 hours ago

https://www.nrl.com/news/2019/12/07/the-latrell-mitchell-interview

Russell Crowe Must Have A Rich Vein Of Blackmail Material Over Greenturd And Co - The $1 million Sam Burgess Salary Cap Exemption Has Been Approved - FMD What About Eels Exemptions Since 2010?

Fri 6 Dec 2019, 06:01 PM

Mennings resigns

The Parramatta Eels have today re-signed Michael Jennings on a two year contract until the end of the 2021 season.

Michael formed a strong combination with Maika Sivo on the left side this year, making a major contribution to his teammate's try scorin

Specialist coaches are the next step

With the appointment of Andrew Johns, the Eels now have a specialist spine coach whose only job is to improve that small group of players.

It's a system other NRL clubs have begun employing in the past two decades, but something that has not been wid

Dylan Brown Tickled Pink To Remain In Blue & Gold - Brown Humbled By Support After Re-Signing With Eels

Dylan Brown tickled pink to remain in Blue & Gold

Author

Michael ChammasChief Reporter

Timestamp

Wed 4 Dec 2019, 06:01 PM

Daniel Alvaro Metric. Alvaro Has Three Of The Top Four Seasons For Involvement Rate (2017, 2018 And 2016 respectively), With Two Of Them Above 25%.

"You could really rename Involvement Rate as the Daniel Alvaro metric. The Eels forward has three of the top four seasons for involvement rate (2017, 2018 and 2016 respectively), with two of them above 25%. In plain terms, Alvaro either making a run

Smells Of A 2020 Premiership

Say no more...

Brad Arthur, Andrew Johns & others

Gutherson

Sivo

Jennings

Blake

Fergo

Brown

Moses

Paulo

Mahoney

Evans

Matterson

Lane

Brown

Bench

Stone or Taka or Salmon

Gillard

Niukore

Alvaro

BackUp

Terepo

Kaufusi (he will quickly push for a top 17 spot as the 2020 season

Eels have second most players in NSW SOO shortlist

Full squad lists

NSW Blues Squad: 

Payne Haas, Kotoni Staggs (Brisbane Broncos), 2
Jack Wighton, Nick Cotric (Canberra Raiders), 2
Wade Graham (Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks), 1
Curtis Sironen, Tom Trbojevic, Jake Trbojevic (Manly Warringah Sea Eagles),3
Josh

If Dylan leaves

Love how Dylan plays and hope he stays. Also think Dylan and Moses make a premiership winning halves combo. For me Dylan is our most important signing and have been sweating on it.

But if he does go then how about replacing him with Latrel Mitchel. I

Why we are loosing key juniors - its not all about the money

Evidence exhibit A 

CABE NSW Under-18s coach Michael Ennis brings you the final say of each player in his playing squad ahead of their showdown against Queensland at Suncorp Stadium.

Bradman Best

He's very talented and I'm really looking forward to seei