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Dane Gagai maybe available for 2026 at around $400k

https://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-2025-transfer-whispers-newcastle-knights-unwilling-to-take-up-dane-gagai-contract-option-for-2026-adam-obrien-transfers-round-14/news-story/5fd6de76a8b4ea8c71e3a0d7685fb22c

Summary:
Newcastle Knight

Get Mahoney cheap

Have Ryley and him interchanging.

Game Day Blog R14: A Royal Rumble — Can the Eels Crash the King's Party? (Update, Eels Lose 30-12)

“We want to really test ourselves against these guys,” Jason Ryles told the media on the eve of battle.

And what a test it’ll be — a blockbuster clash in front of an expected 70,000 crowd, as the high-flying Bulldogs take on the second-last Eels. Th

Kautoga shoutout.

Very impressive today and even got a good shot in on Galvin. But from his first game to where he is now he has improved out of sight. Errors are disappearing and he's running the ball hard. Just need to fix up the other edge. 

Hopgood & Penisini

Both need to be dropped. Killing us with errors

Sutton having a mixed performance?

Sutton has a habit of sabotaging big games, south v bulldogs comes to mind - for 35 minutes we've been punished with repeated 6 agains, 50/50 calls going against us. 

The key for the second half is putting a stop to the bulldogs yardage game and const

You're top 3 predicted new 2026 signings

Who are your top 3 predictions on who the Eels will signing come.2026.  I have no doubt that signings have already been made but not announced. 

Chat gpt has predicted 

Taylan de Silva. - Tigers

Sandon Smith  - Roosters 

Ethan Bullimore - Manly

Moretti drops out of 17

Must be injured but nothing from club about it, Doorey into the 17. dogs not the biggest team so probably shouldn't cause big issues for us. 

Luke Brooks Rumour

Heard on radio this morning. Potential option at 6 next year for us. Anybody else hear this??

Pre match interview w Ryles

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Wishart and Sua need to leave storm.

Both these guys need to be heading to the exit doors as soon as they can to maximise their money making ability. They have been struggling to make the 17 for years now and it doesn't look like any of the spine is going anywhere. Not sure why storm ar

Fletcher Baker

We should go after him we need Forwards should come cheap enough even if he dont we need Forwards 

Parramatta Eels Extend Contracts of Promising Back-Rowers

The Parramatta Eels have reaffirmed their commitment to developing elite talent through their Pathways system, announcing the contract extensions of back-rowers William Latu and Jezaiah Funa-luta.

Both players have signed upgraded deals that will see

Defence the name of the game

It's the most cliche saying in rugby league: "Defence wins premierships". Yet an effective defensive system has not been at Parramatta since the days of Brian Smith.

Despite having a dominant forward pack for a considerable period of time, Brad Arthu

Bullet Dodged

• Watching the Cows and am of the opinion Purdue a far better player than Galvin.Not saying to try and sign but I don't believe Galvin the best young player around. Purdue has played numerous positions and has excelled every time. Thoughts?.

Ryles vs other Options

Now we are nearly half way through the season what do people think of Ryles and who is willing to admit they thought Madge was what the club needed and there were many here who did.

Ryles has the eels playing a better style of football then we have pl

Eels extend two young gun forwards- any inside info on these players?

I understand that Will Latu is very close and next development player to be given a debut - talented back rower

Not sure about Funa Latu's attributes 

Recruitment.

As we transition with our rebuilding phase, I'm wondering if we have gone about it the wrong way around.

We have a great Home ground, we have great fans that will support the club, we have a world class training centre, we have the new constitution an

Centre of Excellence open for community welcome day

On Saturday 21 June the Eels will be hosting 3 matches at Kellyville, inviting the community to get a day's full of footy at the brand new Centre of Excellence.

Kicking off at 1pm will be the Jersey Flegg against the Knights, followed by the Harvey N

Just putting this one out there

1. Footy fans don't want to see less games being played in a standard , non semi final , season. The players do want to play less games in this same season format.

With the new teams joining the comp shortly there is the potential  to play more games in