Poppa's Corner: Grassroots, Juniors, Development and Future Visions

Some interesting articles are being written about Clubs poaching players out of their district. Our responses that clubs such as Easts, Manly, Melbourne should relocate to do their development were equally interesting.

I will start by saying that Rug

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, the

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

Players Vote Eels No.2 Club, Behind the Panthers

“The Panthers are extremely proud to be number one ranked in this year's RLPA survey (2025), ” Panthers CEO Matt Cameron said as reported by The Australian.

“Our position within the league is a direct reflection of Ivan Cleary's attitude toward pl

Reliance on Juniors as our Pathway to Glory vs Signing Talented 1st Graders

In recent times, it is becoming obvious that the power brokers at the Eels see our junior pathways, as our path to future glory and probably rightly so. We see new full time coaching staff / Eels scouts across the country and scholarships for juniors

Isaiah Iongi extends with the Eels

AI picks Parramatta eels best 17 for 2026 season

Parramatta ramp up pursuit of Kangaroos star after Zac Lomax's immediate exit from NRL

The Eels suddenly have about $2 million to play with.

 Sam Goodwin, Sports Editor

Updated Mon 17 November 2025 at 2:11 pm AEDT

The Parramatta Eels are expected to ramp up their push to sign Keaon Koloamatangi from the Rabbitohs now that Zac Lomax has ma

Nelson Asofa-Solomona quits footy for new $1M boxing career

Your questions to the Eels bosses

Next week is our last Supporters Group Alliance meeting for the year, so if you have questions for the likes of Jim and Mark, get them in.

As a reminder, the SGA is focused on the club's interaction with community, members and supporters on match day

Eels eye Titans' Brian Kelly as Lomax replacement

In the wake of star winger Zac Lomax’s sudden exit from the NRL club’s roster after just 12-months at the club, the Eels are aiming to rest

Jerome Luai Has More Get Out Clauses!

If you've kept up to date recently with the drama at the Wests Tigers, you'd know that the club is in complete turmoil, tearing itself apart from within. Board members being sacked , the CEO being investigated for family contracts, possibly gone by w

ANY MORE SIGNINGS???

I've been frustrated recently about the work we have been doing in the open market. Jonah's alright for a year and JDB is solid but he's getting old. I feel we need more in the forwards and some a replacement outside back. All I have seen is links to

Ryles never offered Pezet more than 1 year

Anasta  24.10 min 

https://youtu.be/-Ly4UtWcy4g?si=FrcQ6McxrMSjS0ic

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Straight from the horses mouth,  " Parramatta - Ryles, never offered Jonah Pezet a long-term deal"   He says Parramatta only ever wanted Pezet for one

Perth Bears GM refuses to rule out play for Zac Lomax

Current Perth Bears GM of football David Sharpe has not ruled out making a play for Zac Lomax, saying if the clause is cleared by Parramatta they would pursue him. Well issue is David you have nothing to offer us in order to waive the clauses. It is

THE EELS SUPERTEE

Fantastic idea, congrats to everyone involved.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/864145993036047/?fs=e&s=TIeQ9V&fs=e&fs=e

The Mole: Tyrell Sloan firming to exit as new face pushes tryscoring gun out of Dragons' plans

I reckon Sloan would be a good pick up to replace Lomax on the wing. What do you folks think? 🤔

Powerhouse newcomer Setu Tu is poised to push tryscoring ace Tyrell Sloan out of the Dragons' top side for the start of the new season.

Sloan scored 17 trie

Parramatta open talks with Junior Paulo over extension

Parramatta Eels are set to extend Prop Forward and Vice-Captain Junior Paulo past 2026. The 32 year old has played 263 NRL games, 208 for Parramatta. A new deal in 2027 can lead him to passing 300 NRL games.

I am surprised but also in hindsight it mak

Romeo Oh Romeo

R360 Delayed Until 2028: Good News

Seems like this R360 could be a load of crap