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Poppa's Corner: A Very Special Young Man Who Just Happens to Be a Parramatta Player

Fox broken thumb. Per nrl physio

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

BARNETT early release. Sadly for an issue with his children’s health. Per DT

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

Two Hooker discussion

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

Lomax legal promise could create salary-cap headache for Storm

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

Who Said Trials Mean Nothing?

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

Matto most likely gonna medically retire

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:

Another Matterson Concussion

It's being reported that Matto has suffered another concussion and is now seeking further medical advice.

https://www.nine.com.au/sport/nrl/news-2026-ryan-matterson-concussions-parramatta-eels-future-zac-lomax-contract-saga-20260221-p5o4av.html

1EE Legends Tipping Comp

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

Your best 19 vs Storm

Trial #2, Game Day Blog v Roosters: We Just Won the Witzer Pre-Season Challenge

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-

Trial #2, Pre-Season Challenge Week 3: Team List v Roosters

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.

Sean Russell

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

Melbourne's Matterson offer

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

V’landys denies favouritism towards Storm & Lomax; Parra Leagues to back case "to the bitter end"

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

EA & SB Rookie Report - SG Ball Watchlist

Cameron Bamblett (19)

• 2025 Australian Schoolboy. Made his Jersey Flegg debut at 18 years old in 2025 and was very good in his games at fullback. Was very good in SG ball in 2025 in sweeping plays with his ability to find the right pass and slice the d

Coates out for 3 months Achilles injury

Storm have confirmed Xavier will miss 3 months after getting surgery for an achillies issue. That's why Storm have been trying to apply the blowtorch 🤣🤣

V'Landys on Hello Sport

Happy Monday, if anyone wants a good laugh to start their week, skip to 32:50 mark and listen to this f***wit talk. It is laughable seriously. Claiming the offer of $300k was a great deal and we can put that into our junior system. But said we can pu

In Solidarity & With Pride

I have been a Parramatta Eels supporter for over 50 yrs now. As long as I can remember.

I can't even say that I chose this. My mother christened me into this Tribe, for better or worse. I saw our Premiership wins. I thought more would follow, but tha

Teancum Brown pushing his case for R1

51 minutes 

13 runs

128 m  pack leader

44m post contact - overall eader

37 tackles.   - overall  leader

93% tackle efficiency - very high 

1 try

2 offloads 

Ill have more to say about him later, but he has to be in the running for a top 17 spot there's no d