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Beware of Matt Tripp, he is not a politician, why would he want to be one, when he has more power than many?

PT's story is relevant and a huge argument for the lack of justice in a legal system that has "stunk" for ever. Unfortunately it hold's no wei

Haas Bunnies

Payne Haas is leavingbBroncosnect season, going to Bunnies

Bellamy extends 2028 - Ryles finishes 2028

Melbourne will have their eyes on Ryles there's absolutely no doubt.  If i were Sarantinos and the board I'd be in talks right now to extend Ryles.  

Ryles will turn this club around the longer he is here the better we'll get. Every player he's broug

Deardon Rumour

Storm to face hefty bill if star loses Eels court fight

A high-stakes court spat over embattled NRL player Zac Lomax could mean Melbourne Storm end up with a hefty legal bill instead of the star on their team.

Four-time premiers Parramatta Eels have filed legal proceedings to stop their under-contract wing

New training shirt with suburbs

Does anyone know if Carlo ( carlingford) the birthplace of her royal highness is on there 

I can't tell from pics 

SMH Report: Storm, Raiders & Perth Allegedly All Interested In Signing Lomax

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/factually-incorrect-raiders-deny-interest-in-lomax-after-courtroom-claim-20260206-p5o042.html

Canberra has vehemently denied expressing any interest in Zac Lomax after it was alleged in court that his lawyer had presen

Update on Lomax situation

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-29/zac-lomax-eels-contract-case-lawyer-agent-storm/106284054

‘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

Steven Nunn extended to NRL squad for 2027

Parramatta Eels SG Ball Prop Steven Nunn has extended his stay with the club. This is great news with the likes of Talagi, Koina, Polley and Popo also signed as middles of the future,

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2026-latest-si

NFL Superbowl LIX Continuous thread

1986 A great memory

A mate of mine took an old shield for an aged effect, painted this and gifted it to me today. A great memory from a great time in Eels history. Thought I would share. 

Team lists time - 6 man bench announced !

* 6 man bench will be implemented from R1 2026

* Any of the 6 players can play at anytime. 

* maximum 8 interchanges

* Although any of the 6 can.be called upon,  only 4 of the 6 will play unless there's hia issues. 

I think this will advantage a club l

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

Admission prices for Parra NRL 2026

Given the prices for some of the other NRL clubs I wonder how much is the admission prices for all of our home games? Is it comparable or a money hungry grab?

Eels Announce Junior Teams

Harrold Matthews

• Ali Sabra
• Caleb Leiataua 
• Curtis Brown
• Danny Abuhamed
• Deon Hayes
• Divine Taulafo
• Elijah Al Hazim
• Flynn Manu'a
• Hayden Bell
• Jake Capovilla
• Jayden Tapuai
• Khan Jackson
• Leonard Slater
• Levi Perret
• Liam Martin
• Lorima Seuseu
• Nixon O'Connor
• Riley Paki
• Sala Tamat

2026 Parramatta Eels Season Preview

Like I do every year with my Youtube channel I preview Parramatta's 2026 NRL season. I would be interested to know your feedback on the video if you do watch it and let me know where you think Parramata will finish in 2026 along with some players who

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

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

Show of hands

Who wants to go to Vegas in 2027 ?

Not me !!!

Do we really need that side of marketing for our club ???? Can't we just focus on playing good footy week in and out and having well prepared and rested players . 
we already have a strong base , we do