Eels Blogs

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

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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

 

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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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Is Parra entering a good luck cycle?

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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Buzz Rothfeild SMH - A Howarth Lomax Swap Deal?

 

 

 

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

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Brian Kelly officially signs 💙💛

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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THE BADGE CONNECTS US ALL

 

The James Hardie Centre of Excellence was buzzing today when 150 Parramatta Eels players from across five grades came together for a whole-of-club training session.

From Harold Matthews and SG Ball to the U16s Development, NSW Cup and NRL squads, t

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Crystal Ball Time: 2026 Predictions for the Parramatta Eels

It might have been Kerry Packer who once said words to the effect: if you can get more than fifty percent right, you’ll be King of the World. Alas, there could be some Nostradamuses among us.

Will we make the finals and keep improving? What are the

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Happy New Year To All My Fellow Eels Fans

Let's hope 26 is someone better for all of us including our beloved Eels, let's go Parra in 26 and get behind the boys and girls for a big season ahead go the mighty Eels 

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Isaiah Iongi: Coming Out Of His Shell

Apologies if anyone has posted this before. I was listening to this interview in the car yesterday and was impressed by Iongi's attitude. An outstanding ambassador for young kids, his family, his heritage, other players rising through the ranks, and

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Supporters Group Alliance Meeting Summary

Our final SGA meeting has been held for the year. Some of the key points from the meeting are below incorporating football operations, merchandise, membership, game day and fan engagement.

Football operations

• The club is very happy with the Iongi ex

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