Eels Blogs

Poppa's Corner: Five-Eights and Fullbacks

This is receiving a fair bit of discussion and was touched upon in NOS' outstanding blog on the now-injured Iongi. I thought it could be better discussed in isolation where some may like to offer their observations over the years of similar compariso

Round 21, 2024

I was going through my camera roll earlier, and came across this photo of our lineup from exactly one year ago — Round 21, 2024 against the Melbourne Storm.

Upon reading the names, it was mind-blowing the quantity of players who are no longer at th

What does our salary cap look like for 2026?

Under Jason Ryles, the club has been clearing the decks at breakneck speed.

Of the 31 players that pulled on the Blue and Gold in 2024, only 14 remain contracted for 2026.

Since then, the Eels have debuted 15 players.

Given the turnover, there has be

Josh Kerr

Dolphins shopping him around i hope we get him i think we need players like him he good for QLD 

Who getting the spoon

Titans South Parramatta 

This who plays who from now untill the end

Parramatta vs Canberra South vs Panthers Titans vs Tigers Parramatta lose Titans lose Titans win

Parramatta vs Brisbane,,Titans vs Warriors  south vs sharks 

Parramatta lose Titans  lose

Game Day Blog R20 vs Raiders: The Future is Now

It is a little known fact that the new Eels coach, Jason Ryles, is a science-fiction writer. The Future is Now is a 2025 novel depicting a bet on the future of humanity, or more precisely a multi-generational cohort of mentally and emotionally fatigu

Poor Dylan…

Looks like a rough couple of years coming up for Newcastle.

Poppa's Corner: A Reality Check, But Not Blaming Anyone

Yesterday's game was unfortunate. Not just for the putrid 32-10 scoreline to honour Junior's 200th after looking up for the game in the first half or the second half implosion. But because it told us that we are not going anywhere, despite our hope f

Someone tell ZAC LOMAX TO STAY ON HE WING

AND DONT COME IN COST US 2 TRYS NOW BECAUSE HE TOOK NO ONE OUT 

IT GOINGS TO GET SCARY BECAUSE IT ONLY 1ST HALF

Game Day Blog R19 v Penriff: Junz's 200th; Spine reshuffles, Cleary, Yeo, Simmo, Little Pap in (32-10 Loss)

This blog was largely written by the legendary Dr Holdon T. Wilson, with a bit of help from me.

UPDATE: Eels lost 32-10 after being in the game at half-time behind by 2 (10-12), and arguably the better team. But after the break, the Panthers took

Poppas Corner: Origin Blindness

How can anyone say that the half back that has led his side to 4 straight grandfinal wins and one of them almost single handedly cannot play Origin Football.

Up until last night he had played 16 games witha 50% win record. He doesn't need  to be defe

State of Origin Game 3 - Predictions

Not exactly Eels-related, but keen to hear everyone’s thoughts on tonight’s game. Drop your predictions below! Here are mine:

Margin: NSW by 8

First time try scorer: Harry Grant

Player of the Match: Cleary

Player of the Series: Brian To'o

Mitchell Moses

Does anyone know is Moses playing this weekend coming 🤔 

Jake Averillo & Josh Kerr

As the title suggests, Jake Averillo & Josh Kerr are both rumoured to be free to negotiate with rivals clubs. I believe both players would fit well within Ryles' plan.

Jake Averillo:

There was some mail earlier this week that Ryles had met with Jake Av

Who ever is Parramatta lady defence coach is please help our NRL side please

Our lady goal line defence was outstanding 

And why are we so hated with the so called experts men and now the women they gave our lady no chance 

So im glad our ladys pull sharks pants down

Jason Ryles... Report so far

Before diving in, it's important to acknowledge where we currently sit on the ladder. We must acknowledge as fans that our position is far from ideal nor acceptable, however, we must also consider the challenges we've faced throughout the early part

Game Day Blog R17 v Dragons: A Return to the WIN Cauldron (Update: Win Curse continues 34-20 Eels' Loss)

The under-strength Eels face a hostile crowd, bitter Wollongong winds, old demons, and fired-up Dragons side simmering in drama.

Could this be happening? The Dragons finally escape Parramatta. They will host the Eels at home for the first time since