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
Read more…Obviously, it’s only a trial. Other than reviving Henson Park, at best it's test of whether juniors' physicality is up to the task. We passed that test. Perhaps, there were symptoms of something else.
We seemed to have picked up where we left off at
Read more…Where is the game day blog.
Read more…Explosive courtroom documents obtained by The Sydney Morning Herald has revealed that the Melbourne Storm asked the NRL to "apply the blow torch" to Parramatta to release Zac Lomax.
A slew of documents released in the Supreme Court revealed that duri
Read more…Earlier this evening, one hundred privileged Parramatta members were given a rare behind-the-scenes insights into the club’s vision at the Members Forum for 2026 and if it is anything to go by the Eels are building something really impressive. Someth
Read more…01 Isaiah Iongi
02. Jake Tago
03. Villiami Penisini
04. Sean Russell
05. Bailey Simonsson
06. Joash Papalii
07. Jonah Pezet
08. J'maine Hopgood
09. Ryley Smith
10. Sam Tuivaiti
11. Kelma Tuilagi
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Matt Doorey
14. Tallyn Da Silva
Read more…One sliding door moment could tip the scales. That is why it matters that Supreme Court justices approach equity seriously and are not swayed by even the loudest of drumbeats. Especially now, after Peter V’landys, the NRL’s Commander-In-Chief a
UPDATE: V'landys broke his radio silence (Feb 7th) in support of Lomax not long after this blog, and backflipped on the bans and seems to snub his nose at his own contract-sanctity antitampering laws. It stinks.
“You talk tough. Ten-year bans. Is
Read more…Cameron Bamblett (19)
Storm chairman Matt Tripp took aim at Parramatta for what he saw as deliberately taking the dispute public, accusing the club of running to the media to control the narrative around the Zac Lomax saga. Tripp suggested the Eels chose headlines over re
Read more…Here is an article about a few questions regarding the Eels squad.
1) Penisini, Addo-Carr and who: I think this the biggest question in the squad right now. With the recent news of Simonsson's ankle injury (not serious) could see Kelly overtake him i
Read more…Returning like the bad smell he is, Roy Spagnolo is once again attempting to undermine the club.
His latest attempt involves 4 Special Resolutions tabled at the upcoming AGM to undo many of the positive governance changes resulting from the ILGA inve
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The Parramatta Eels have today commenced legal proceedings against Zac Lomax. The purpose of the proceedings is to enforce the release agreed in November 2025.
We have endeavoured to resolve this by negotiations. This has included a formal independ
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More Than a Contract
Everyone understands the Zac Lomax situation isn’t really just about a contractual dispute. A registered agreement. Legal technicalities. R360 gone pear-shaped. Timelines. Even Storm agendas. That version is neat. Sanitised.
S
Read more…When Zac Lomax approached the Eels hierarchy in 2025 that he would like to depart the club only one year into a four year deal, it was clear the representative winger was going his own way.
Parramatta, while not exactly keen to release a marquee sign
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Parramatta have made their position crystal clear, with football boss Jim Sarantinos stating the club will not consent to the player signing with another NRL side unless there is an appropriate exchange of value. Speaking firmly, Sarantinos emphasis
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
Read more…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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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
Read more…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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