It's the most cliche saying in rugby league: "Defence wins premierships". Yet an effective defensive system has not been at Parramatta since the days of Brian Smith.
Despite having a dominant forward pack for a considerable period of time, Brad Arthu
“He just killed us," Moses shrugged. Killer sidesteps, jimmies, double pumps and sideline conversions. 40/20 daggers. Nathan Cleary, the ice-cold assassin. He didn’t just lead — he sliced through like a surgeon with ice in his veins.
The answer is simple....when you don't get the two points, you get fcuk all running second or is there a consolation. I think we have the next best result.
We looked at the individuals for excuses and if reading a summary of those opinions and you di
Both are bottom-three, but there is nothing low-key about this iconic Western Showdown between old foes. The Eels seek to continue their upward trajectory to win 3-straight for the first time in two years. The Panthers, after a disastrous Bathurst t
Parramatta Eels believed they were on the verge of signing teenage star Lachlan Galvin after positive talks with his agent during their win over Manly. The club offered a lucrative deal and a clear development path alongside Mitchell Moses. However,
The Eels host the Sea Eagles tonight at CommBank in what’s shaping up to be a wet, potentially scrappy and grinding affair — fitting for Junior Paulo’s 250th milestone. Both sides are coming off impressive wins, but consistency in this competition
The Parramatta Eels today officially opened the $70m Parramatta Eels Centre of Excellence (COE) and Kellyville Memorial Park Community Centre, the largest rugby league training precinct in the world, marking a transformative milestone for the Club an
Nice article on Lachlan Coinakis. Rumours were he was set to head off to Souths this year, instead extending til 2027. Ryley Smith has been good, i think personally overrated (Shoot me), but he has been good for us. But Coinakis adding competition wo
Watching last night, I don't believe Dylan is anywhere the level he was attaining.
Whether it is the ACL tear (definitely lost pace) but his body language showed to me in pre and post game interviews he doesn't want to go anywhere. I think he sees P
The "MOMAX is finally here" image was produced by the Eels' club.
The Knights host the Eels tonight at McDonald Jones Stadium in a milestone 300th game for Dane Gagai. Both sides sit in the bottom four and are desperate to snap losing habits in a
We coud be at least be 2 or 3 wins further up if we had some more astute work from the coach. Although many on here rave about Ryles - and personally I like him and the things he is trying to do - he is making as many rookie errors as any of the play
The Eels host the dangerous Redcliffe Dolphins tonight at Commbank. They've only faced each other twice in high-scoring encounters producing 128 points. The Dolphins are 14th and will be desperate to make a statement despite an atrocious record in S
"The pack leader doesn't work that way Eli, leadership is something that is inherent in a player. If Kolo sees himself in that role, he will discuss same with Paulo and Ryles. My guess coming to a new club, that would be the least of his worries.
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"LB you nailed it as always. To be a elite level football coach these days is so much about communication , setting standards , having staff that can deliver your goals, aspirations and intent, having cattle that can do that at a high level of…"
"It is, he wants middle forward money and he'd basically be taking Juniors spot as leader of the pack. 900k to 1 mill is probably spot on. Then he's your main front rower and leader "
