https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2026/05/20/parramatta-eels-locked-in-for-vegas-in-2027/
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"Sadly, with this economic climate I can't see a big turnout of either Eels or Titans fans. Both bases have been starved of any success recently, so spending $5-10k to watch a game of footy is just not on the priority list. At least it will be an…"
"Who's home game?NRL wants to make it an even contest so they put the two crap teams against each other."
"Randy, look at the position he's in as the Club CEO and what he has to do to hype the game partnering with the NRL...
Do you honestly expect him to say anything less?"
Do you honestly expect him to say anything less?"
"At least we'll have a chance to win the game. Imagine if it was against Storm, again."
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Nice at least it ain't Melbourne. Will be hard for Melbourne with a new coach, going over there for first pre-season.
You know something we don't re Bellamy? We may have heard the same LB.
Not really need to hear anything, when Slater interviewed him before the game last week he was on the verge of breaking down. His illness is probably much worse then he's letting on.
Sorry wasn't Slater, it was Cronk.
I think it's pretty much known that this will be Bellamy's last year. His illness is fine and they said he will be fine for immediate future but come this time next year who knows his condition? Worst thing he would want to do is stay and have to leave mid year.
Who's home game?
NRL wants to make it an even contest so they put the two crap teams against each other.
“There’s no better time for the Parramatta Eels to head to Las Vegas, and we’re ready to showcase our Club to the world,” said Sarantinos.
Is the Club delusional, do they really not understand how bad we are as a playing group. "Theres no better time" . mmmmmm how about a time when we have more talent in the team, or we are having a winning season. I hope that statement is more about hype then reality and fact. And they are working overtime in the background .If not we are in a worse position then we feared. Imagine going to Vegas to soak up the game and the Titans put another 50 on us.
It's hype. The Eels had been putting this off until they virtually had no choice. Commercially, it'll be big for the club.
Why is it big commercially? surely we make more $ from a home game. Where does the money come from. Or do the gambling interests that support this whole Vegas boondoggle just cut us a participation cheque for helping with their marketing.
Call it hype all you want but it's a club statement nontheless & I will absolutely hold it against Jim. It's poor form and an epic failure to read the room.
Against the Titans, we'd lose money on a home game at CommBank. We get a poor TV timeslot and small crowds because no one cares about the Titans.
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