As per the SMH's Adrian Proszenko
https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-dragged-into-lomax-legal-stoush-against-eels-20260225-p5o5am.html
The NRL has been dragged into the Zac Lomax legal stoush after Parramatta issued an urgent subpoena to obtain do
Read more…Even if the Iongi photos are legitimate with alleged illicit substance use, it likely happened years ago while he was at the Panthers. It appears to be a personal smear campaign. Hopefully, we fully support Iongi. He's young and players aren't angels
Read more…Parramatta are interested in Mitch Barnett. Now at 33 in 2027 and coming off ACL, good idea? Having Paulo and De Belin being 34 and 36 respectively is it good to have that much age?
Ryles wants a Paulo replacement that can lead the forwards, Barnett
Read more…I read tonight
Canterbury will be wearing players’ surnames on the backs of their jerseys in Las Vegas, and it's been reported that every player will receive a kick back every time one of their unique jumpers is bought by a fan.
I would love to know
Read more…1.Jordan samrani
2.Moey alammadine 👀
3.Jake tago
4.Russell
5.Joash papa
6.Brian kelly
I don't bout samrani on wing.Suits more of that bench utility coming in at back row.So prob not samrani.
Moeys been killing it in lower grades and killed it in preseas
Read more…Not sure what the timeline of return is but probably 4 weeks or so.
UPDATE: Official Club Statement, Mon 23 Feb 2026, 08:38 PM
Injury Update: Josh Addo-Carr
Following scans after Saturday’s game it was determined that Josh Addo-Carr sustain
We must throw the bank at this guy.
NSW State of Origin prop Mitchell Barnett has made the painstaking decision to request a release from the Warriors, citing family reasons for his shock departure.
https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/mit
Read more…The Eels currently have somewhat of a good dilemma. Who is the future? Is it Ryley Smith or Tallyn Da Silva. Both very different style of Hookers with different paths to first grade. Da Silva was a prodigy from Western Suburbs, playing SG Ball to FG
Read more…From The Sydney Morning Herald...
Melbourne’s pursuit of Zac Lomax could prove more costly than expected if the NRL deems the club’s promise to cover the exiled winger’s legal bills should be included in the Storm’s salary cap.
Parramatta began legal p
Read more…It doesn't change the better part of the last three years, but we won the 2026 Witzer Pre-season Challenge on the back of some encouraging trial form.
Gus Gould says trial results mean nothing. What matters is physicality, fitness and energy within
Read more…Wouldn't be suprised if the announcement comes in the coming weeks.Postive sign is it frees up a lot of cash and finally good riddance.Cant keep overpaying a player that can't even crack first grade.
His times up by the looks of it now:
Read more…It's being reported that Matto has suffered another concussion and is now seeking further medical advice.
Read more…The 1 Eyed Eel tipping comp is back for 2026. You can join via this link on ESPN Footy Tips:
https://www.footytips.com.au/comps/1ee_legends?p=1eyedeel
Password: 1eyedeel
If you are still in the comp from last season, you don't need to join again.
Here is
Read more…Samrani, for mine, has done enough to be locked into a ben
Let's go Eels.
Can't wait to see Moses / Pezet vs Daly / Walker
This could be sensational.
Prediction: Eels 32 - Rorters 18
Final Score: Eels 28 - Rorters 22
https://www.nrl.com/news/2026/02/19/the-wrap-mitchs-eels-in-six-way-fight-for-pre-season-
Read more…
1. Isaiah Iongi
2. Bailey Simmonson
3. Will Pensini
4. Sean Russell
5. Josh Addo-Carr
6. Jonah Pezet
7. Mitchell Moses (c)
8. J’maine Hopgood
9. Ryley Smith
10. Junior Paulo
11. Jack Williams
12. Kitione Kautoga
13. Jack De Belin
Interchange:
14.
Read more…For all the positives around the development of individuals and the team this year .. if this bloke plays more than about 3 games for us next year it will be another long season .
Not a first grader , makes the same poor reads every week in defence
So it becomes more clearer, the $300k offered from Melbourne included $211,000 of that going towards Matterson's contract and $89,000 as a transfer fee. Instead of what we thought of $300k transfer fee and maybe taking Matto as well.
So many felt the
Read more…Andrew Webster in The Australian
https://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/tripp-of-the-tongue-peter-vlandys-denies-favouritism-towards-melbourne-storm-and-zac-lomax/news-story/414f948cb92878c7c7f6022ac4083bee
ARL Commission chairman Peter V’landys has sl
Read more…
In our well-justified praise of Ryley Smith, there is a big thing being missed: his ability to read the game and footy IQ.
He is a couple of plays ahead and anticipating every move both in defence, primarily at present, but also in setting up the a