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Trial #2, Game Day Blog v Roosters: We Just Won the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge
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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Trial #2, Pre-Season Challenge Week 3: Team List v Roosters
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.
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Ryles 2.0: 2026 gets off to a bright start in Eels trial
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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Picking Up Where We Left Off?
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
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Pre-Season Challenge, R2: Game day blog vs Sharks
Where is the game day blog.
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CONFIRMED: Storm asked NRL to bully Eels into Lomax deal
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
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Members Forum 2026 Recap: Our Club is in Great Hands
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
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1st teams list v sharks
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
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V’landys Backflips but the Lomax Case May Hinge on One Question
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
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Peter V’landys MIA: How the Lomax Affair Exposed Cracks at HQ
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
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EA & SB Rookie Report - SG Ball Watchlist
Cameron Bamblett (19)
- 2025 Australian Schoolboy. Made his Jersey Flegg debut at 18 years old in 2025 and was very good in his games at fullback. Was very good in SG ball in 2025 in sweeping plays with his ability to find the right pass and slice the d
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‘Leaks and grandstanding’: Storm boss unloads on Eels over Lomax
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
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Parramatta Eels selection questions for 2026: Changing plans, outside backs and new signings
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
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Spagnolo launches another campaign to undermine the club
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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Official Club Statement: Parramatta Eels commence legal proceedings against Zac Lomax
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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David and Goliath: Lomax and the Shadow Wars
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
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Lomax has blown up his own career. And for what?
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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Eels Dig In on Player Release, Demand Fair Value in Any Deal
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
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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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"yes hope all goes well for him"
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