Yesterday, former Origin and Eel 233-gamer, Tim Mannah spent an intriguing two hours on James Graham's Bye Round podcast. They discuss the road ahead for Ryles. The lessons learned from the Dogs' rise this year. Daniel Anderson's genius. Matt Ca
So I was writing a comment on the blog, thought you know what to entertain myself and annoy a certain few here i thought why not just write my own blog about it to say all i want to say. Over
You may have seen this discussed by Gus on Channel 9. Apparently the Parramatta Eels only have 5 players contracted for 2026 and they are Charlie Guymer, Zac Lomax, Mitchell Moses, Junior Paulo, Bailey Simonsson. (Source - https://www.zerotackle.com/
It's the 141st clash between the high-flying, third-placed Roosters and the second-last Eels languishing in sixteenth position. One is looking to secure top-four berth and a shot at the title, the other fighting on
So we have Jason RYLES signed for 4 years. Similar to Cameron CIRALDO - 4 years contracts. So they factor in bedding in period , turning over players, establishing pathways and finally determining what sort of team this new Parramattta will play li
I find this discussion a bit sad and I do think we are overreacting.
We have seen all the usual suspects come up with their theories and views, but "definatively (as in defining)" I am not sure what the right response should be.
Tonight, the 16th placed Eels host the 2nd placed Panthers in the 112th Battle Of the West at Commbank. Parradise. Commonsense shapes it as another mismatch with the heavily-favored Panthers expected to steam roll the
There are two approaches Ryles and co. Can take in terms of rebuilding this roster. 1) Tough 2025 out and hope for the best with what is there, develop some juniors as best he can and wait for 2026 to get a whole bunch of signings. or 2) Start buying
With Blaize Talagi departing Parramatta for apparently greener pastures at the likely behest of his management, the Eels lose another junior they have invested years of effort with little reward.
The talented junior will play fewer than 20 games for
"I think out of the players mentioned, Harry Hayes would be the best suited to the style of play Ryles is looking for, he would be good off the bench and a reliable starter if needed. Ideally Jack Williams on an edge is the way to go, but if there…"
"Nah Latu is coming back from injury and I assume will start relatively soon. Expect Lokeni to go back to JF when more injured players comeback . Lokeni has actually been contracted to eels for a while, he played SG ball last year and was more…"
