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Eels' 2026 Backline?

To those with knowledge of the Eels' lower grades, do the Eels have players coming through in the outside backs who might be within 1-2 years of a) breaking into first grade, and/or b) have the potential to be star outside backs?

I think the Eels' pac

Vale Vince Fawcett

I seem to remember him always being on the verge of becoming one of the great UK exports, had a bit of a cult following with Eels fans too.

Am I right that he had a blinder for the Eels against GB one night busting the line and scoring a runaway try?

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Ryan Matterson Concussion - Rumoured

RUMOUR

I have been trying to get some information on this one but can’t seem to get anything back.

There has been a bit of a whisper doing the rounds that Ryan Matterson picked up a pretty bad head knock at training during the week. With Matterson’d hi

Vlandy's - NRL will register Lomax new deal

Another View

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.

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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?