Back to the Dark Ages: Roy Spagnolo is Behind the Make Parra Great Again Show

The Tri-Axis: Michael Barrilaro (left), Roy Spagnolo, the Ringmaster (centre), and James Hooper (right)

George Santayana once wrote, "Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it." 

That's something missed in James Hooper's recent

SARANTINOS: IT'S "JASON'S ROSTER"

Our CEO Jim Sarantinos was generous enough to give 1EE some of his time and clarify a sometime misleading misconception that the Eels' Recruitment and Retention Committee interfers in some way with our coach's desired roster.

"It’s Jason’s roster, ju

Parramatta NRL Club Constitution

Given all of the bluster happening at the moment by a subset of self-serving members who have now tried to trigger an EGM for our Leagues Club Board I thought it would be good to share some publicly available information.

There has been a lot of conje

A Community Identity or just a Brand? - Sports Marketing Summit: ‘We’re in the culture and community era’: Parramatta Eels GM delivers masterclass in brand development

Hi 1EE,

So, in response to the Chairman's Message last week about 'Connection with the Eels Community', I had a long rant about my observations of shitty community engagement. Particulary in relation to young, primary school aged children and their pa

Daily Telegraph Article: Ryles on Taking the NRL's Toughest Gig and His Dragons Regret

Parramatta Eels' Special: New coach Jason Ryles on taking the NRL’s toughest gig and his Dragons regret

Ryles' Vision For the Future: "Imagine breaking that drought?"

Imagine breaking that drought’: Jason Ryles lays out his vision for Eels

Jason Ryles joins a football club steeped in history yet seemingly burdened by it at the same.

This is his vision for the Parramatta Eels and his plans to help end a 38-year pr

Jason Ryles: "I'm Honoured to Become Part of This Club's History"

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The Hayne Plane

Jarryd Hayne has been sounded out by Fiji Bati, and given an opportunity to play in the upcoming games.

Hypothetically, if he goes alright and proves he's still a decent first grade level player, would you take him at parra?

The most naturally gifted

Chairman's message

Dear Members, Fans, and Supporters,

As the 2024 NRL men’s season ends, I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support of the Parramatta Eels. Your loyalty and passion has been a constant source of strength for the Club, through what has been

Club statement: Reagan Campbell-Gillard to depart the Eels 😥

Parramatta Eels can confirm Reagan Campbell-Gillard has been granted a release from the final year of his contract and he can pursue an opportunity at another NRL club.

Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill said, “Reagan is a qualit

Outgoing Eels star reveals real reason behind shock club switch

Jed Wells

09-09-2024•3 min read

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One of the NRL's premiere young talents, Blaize Talagi made headlines earlier this year when it was announced he was departing Parramatta en route to the Penrith Panthers. 

Just 19 years old, Talagi burst

If you want to be a success, like the Storm. How far do we go.

As we wave goodbye to this year from hell, and enter the Ryles era of the Parramatta Eels. I wonder what our team will look like next year. A lot of our fans want just about all our players to remain at the club. Its a sad day and honestly we get wh

R27 Spoon Bowl v Tigers: "You Tense Up" and "Sh*t Yourself" - Hindy

The "Bronze Millstone" by Angie Whitson Sculptures: History can be a Millstone around one's neck.

According to H.G. Wells: "History is a race between education and catastrophe".

The Eels and Tigers, knee-deep in this Wellsian World, meet in Friday n

Make Parra Matter Again

I know an NRL 360 Story.  However a committee of former players are looking to form a group to make constiutional change in the club.

These include Brett Kenny, Ray Price, Eric Grother Snr and Jr, Ben Smith and David Liddard.

I am all for former player

Can Ryles shake off the weight of history?

Jason Ryles becomes Parramatta's first rookie coach since Brad Arthur himself took over the reins a decade ago. And with that, he faces down the prospect of lifting an Eels squad that has severely underperformed since the 2022 grand final.

Facing dow

Round 27 Team List v Wests Tigers

Last game of the season.. let's hope we can lift for this one. Avoid the point & leave 2024 behind us, have a big off season & come back in 2025 revitalised under a new coach & regime. 

1. Clint Gutherson (c)

2. Maika Sivo

3. Will Penisni

4. Blaize Tal

Poppa's Corner: My prediction is for top 4, next year...Yes, 2025

I posted that prediction on Hoey's Blog and had some interesting feedback.

Of course I am right Hoey, Tad and Mick... When I have I ever been wrong?

I look down the page/ post and we are still worrying about the Tigers game.....it doesn't matter, doe

Here We Go Again: The Story of the Season

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At 44-12 with over ten to go, I was thinking "Wow". Sixty seconds later it was: "Here we go again".

Yet again, we implode at the back end conceding 28-0 in 11 minutes.

It coincided with Gutherson (above) leavin

R26 v DRAGONS: QUICKFIRE STATS SYNOPSIS

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It's the 42nd clash between these two clubs.

The Dragons are desperately hanging on to 8th and need to keep winning against the last placed Eels - playing for pride and future contracts. The Dragons have the worst

Hopgood extending until end of 27

At a function where he has announced he has extended.