Eels Blogs

The bad smell of Parramatta returns

Every year a horrible smell returns to Parramatta. And no, I'm not talking about the river.

Instead, it is the former powers that be of the Leagues Club that refuse to depart like the ghosts of years past.

Leagues Club members were today notified by

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Is Parra entering a good luck cycle?

It seems to me that Parra may just be starting to have some luck go their way. Things that may seem like a loss initially are turning out well.

A few examples.

Wayne Bennett. Is he still a super coach or has he lost touch with the game? I know we mad

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Buzz Rothfeild SMH - A Howarth Lomax Swap Deal?

 

 

 

Timeline

2 April 2024 — Lomax officially granted a released from his long-term contract with St George Illawarra Dragons for 2025 and 2026. [1] 

16 April 2024 — Official announcement: Lomax's signs four-year contract with the Eels for 2025 to

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Brian Kelly officially signs 💙💛

The Official Club Announcement

 

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce the signing of experienced NRL outside back Brian Kelly on a two-year deal, securing his services until the end of the 2027 NRL season.

Kelly brings a wealth of experience

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Crystal Ball Time: 2026 Predictions for the Parramatta Eels

It might have been Kerry Packer who once said words to the effect: if you can get more than fifty percent right, you’ll be King of the World. Alas, there could be some Nostradamuses among us.

Will we make the finals and keep improving? What are the

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Isaiah Iongi: Coming Out Of His Shell

Apologies if anyone has posted this before. I was listening to this interview in the car yesterday and was impressed by Iongi's attitude. An outstanding ambassador for young kids, his family, his heritage, other players rising through the ranks, and

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Eels on tour to Townsville

The Eels have begun promoting their interstate trips.

With no trip to Darwin this year, they are heading to Townsville for their away match against the Cowboys.

They have all-inclusive packages available now. Should be in your inbox if you're a membe

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Building your ultimate NRL spine

You're the Perth Bears and you have a completely blank slate to pick your ideal players. The spine is the most important collection of players for any team and can be the difference between premiership threat or also rans.

So, which of the below play

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THE BADGE CONNECTS US ALL

 

The James Hardie Centre of Excellence was buzzing today when 150 Parramatta Eels players from across five grades came together for a whole-of-club training session.

From Harold Matthews and SG Ball to the U16s Development, NSW Cup and NRL squads, t

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Poppa's Corner: Grassroots, Juniors, Development and Future Visions

Some interesting articles are being written about Clubs poaching players out of their district. Our responses that clubs such as Easts, Manly, Melbourne should relocate to do their development were equally interesting.

I will start by saying that Rug

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Supporters Group Alliance Meeting Summary

Our final SGA meeting has been held for the year. Some of the key points from the meeting are below incorporating football operations, merchandise, membership, game day and fan engagement.

Football operations

• The club is very happy with the Iongi ex

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Isaiah Iongi extends with the Eels

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