2021 IS A BIG TEST - DRAW ANALYSIS

As you know the 2021 Draw has been released - https://www.parraeels.com.au/draw/

I wanted to give my thoughts on the draw and why 2021 is going to be a massive test for our side to determine if we are true Premiership contendors or not. By looking at

Parramatta Eels 2021 Draw

(H) - Home Game

(A) - Away Game

Round 1: vs Broncos at Suncorp Stadium, Friday 7.55pm (A)

Round 2: vs Storm at BankWest Stadium, Thursday 7.50pm (H)

Round 3: vs Sharks at BankWest Stadium, Saturday 7.35pm

Round 4: vs Tigers at BankWest Stadium, Easter

NRL 2021 Draw

Few rumblings on social media that we will play the Broncos in Round 1 next year, Friday night at Suncorp Stadium

 Full draw is out on Thursday apparently 

Anyone else heard of any potential draw leaks involving us?

EDITED: Initial leak suggested the g

On a serious note

Ray Price Fundraiser

We are calling all our Parramatta Eels friends, fans and followers to show their support for Parramatta Eels Hall of Famer and 4-time Premiership winner Ray Price.

An online fundraising auction and donation platform has been set u

Cartwright the ace in the deck?

Bryce Cartwright may not officially be an Eel yet, but the Sydney Morning Herald is convinced he's signed on the dotted line. 

So let's look at what Cartwright can offer the 2021 squad.

With the release of veteran utility Brad Takairangi, the Eels la

What style are we going to Play in 2021

We have all read the many post mortems by various Media outlets.  No question, we came up short and were pribably March premiers and lost our mojo as season pregressd.   Wjat worries me is that we have not addressed the key issues stopping us making

Jennings and Parramatta’s Salary Cap

Does anyone know the Salary Cap rules regarding Michael Jennings being stood down?

If he is suspended for the entirety of next season, does his salary eat away at our cap?

I wonder if the club would be paying him a salary or a percentage of a salary wh

2021 predictions

Where will we finish?

If we don’t win it, who will?

Best player?

Biggest disappointment?

The first rookie to make NRL debut?

Surprise packet?

Breakout year?

Best retention?

The biggest name we let go?

Biggest signing?

Will BA survive beyond 2021 and if not who

Parramatta Eels add four players to its 2021 NRL squad

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce three player signings and the retention of Will Smith for the 2021 NRL season.

Michael Oldfield has agreed to a one-year deal, bringing 100 games of experience in both the NRL and the English Super League.

He

Eels 2021 - Confirmed Squad

Daniel Alvaro (2021). Waqa Blake (2023). Dylan Brown (2022, 2023 PO). Nathan Brown (2021). RCG (2022, 2023 PO, 2024 CO). Haze Dunster (2021). Blake Ferguson (2021). Clint Guthertson (2022). David Hollis (2021). Samuel Hughes (2021). Michael Jennings

SOO AND THE COMPLETE LACK OF INTEREST FROM FANS.

Have you noticed the complete lack of interest in SOO this year?

Being bored and having nothing to do, I trolled a few footy sites and apart from NRL and TV channels no one is commenting on "The Greatest Game of All"

Has this farce run its course?

Laugh

Recruitment thoughts

So obviously a lot of talk around recruitment for 21 and beyond looking from the outside it looks like people should not hold their breaths for a marquee signing.

Last year we added Matterson, RCG and Blake (mid season) this recruitment period appears