This heading is probably something we don't like admitting to. Yes it implies criticism but I don't want to start looking for blame or scapegoats, just accept it and move on.
The main issue in my mind is the "Pezet" experiment. It hasn't worked and t
Read more…UPDATE: Jack Williams starts at prop. Dylan Walkers starts at lock. Hopgood goes to the bench. Jason Ryles confirmed Jack De Belin, who has been cut this week against his former club, needed to work on some areas of his game in attack and defence bu
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1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simmonson
3. Jordan Samrani
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack Williams
Interchange:
14. Dylan Walker
1
Read more…With the 2026 season now underway I thought I would provide an overview of how the site is tracking both in numbers and in overall feedback we've been receiving.
Analytics
2025 built on the 2024 season and 1 Eyed Eel continues to grow. Numbers-wise w
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Gus Gould often says there is only one thing harder than winning a game.
It’s winning it twice.
In Round 1, 2021, Parramatta came back from 16–0 down at halftime to beat Brisbane 24–16 at Suncorp.
Five years later, in Round 2 on Thursday night, it
Read more…Update: Eels won it twice in a thriller that had to be seen to be believed.
Both suffered heavy round one losses. Both will be seeking redemption.
The Eels won the last meeting here 22-20 in a Walsh-inspired cliffhanger, but they have lost four of
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1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simmonson
3. Will Pensini
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. Jack Williams
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Belin
Interchange:
14. Dy
Read more…Positive Comments:
No injuries.
All other comments:
Denan Kemp, the former Broncos NRL player and SEN commentator was equally scathing of the Eels as the officiating in the Eels’ Round 1 loss to the Melbourne Storm in his podcast.
“The jersey deserved better than that second half," he admitted.
“(But
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Update: Heavy 52-4 loss. Worst loss since the 64-10 loss to the Storm in round 9, 2019 at Suncorp's Magic Round.
Epic heroes come and they go. What truly makes the hero is whether their fame goes to their head and they become a self-obsessed jerk,
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1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simmonson
3. Will Pensini
4. Brian Kelly
5. Sean Russell
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Jack Williams
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Belin
Interchange:
14. Dylan Walker
15. Sa
Read more…Summary:
Zac Lomax has settled his legal dispute with the Parramatta Eels, agreeing he cannot return to the NRL without the club’s written consent before the 2028 season.
In a surprise development in the NSW Supreme Court, both parties reached a settle
Read more…The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce that rising talent Teancum Brown has been upgraded to a development contract for the 2026 season, and an NRL contract extension for the 2027 and 2028 seasons.
Brown joined the Eels in 2024 in the Club’s Jer
Read more…Parramatta has informed the NRL integrity unit after being made aware of photographs circulating on social media of rising star Isaiah Iongi.
This masthead has been sent photos of Iongi seemingly smoking a substance. After becoming aware of the matt
Even if the Iongi photos are legitimate with alleged illicit substance use, it likely happened years ago while he was at the Panthers. It appears to be a personal smear campaign. Hopefully, we fully support Iongi. He's young and players aren't angels
Read more…It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form.
Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within
Read more…Let's go Eels.
Can't wait to see Moses / Pezet vs Daly / Walker
This could be sensational.
Prediction: Eels 32 - Rorters 18
Final Score: Eels 28 - Rorters 22
https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/02/19/the-wrap-mitchs-eels-in-six-way-fight-for-pre-season-
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1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simmonson
3. Will Pensini
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Jack Williams
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Belin
Interchange:
14.
Read more…Trials always present the double edged sword of fans getting excited that footy is finally returning, while trying to hold back on any bold predictions given the chopping and changing that occurs at this time of year.
Parramatta fielded a mix of you
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In our well-justified praise of Ryley Smith, there is a big thing being missed: his ability to read the game and footy IQ.
He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defence, primarily at present, but also in setting up the a