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"Yep, and the only way they are revealed is through whistleblowers, or dumb players running their mouth as in the case of James Maloney at Penrith a few years ago. Clubs without whistleblowers are internally united, which is the opposite of the den…"
"Still doesn't explain how we are spending the minimum mandatory required amount of the cap whilst (as you state) pay most of our players minimum expected amounts. "
"The Eels are locking in large bundles of juniors long-term with clear pathways to NRL contracts. They also started to use Dr Goldman's US-based assessment tools for juniors. Goldman has worked with the Warriors (think Stephen Curry), NFL teams & top…"
"I get your frustration, however this is not reality, teams have always gone after kids from various areas. First and foremost our club needs to work out who to retain and keep and then those to bring in. I for one am glad Ryles has done what he has…"
"Remember years ago, c. 2018-20, when the NRL used to publish "official" TPAs? One year, the Eels had more than the Roosters, who had something like 70K or whatever. Politis would've been chuckling. I was. It's telling the NRL don't even bother…"
"A soft cap would help level the playing field, and help us on the 'big name" recruitment side, even if it's impossible to ever have a truly level playing field and players look for many things besides money.
But I don't think the powerbrokers at the…"
But I don't think the powerbrokers at the…"
"Good blog, Bluey. Your concerns are fair. Where we differ is what “all in” means. I don’t think we are "all in" only on juniors. We are "all in" trying to improve across the whole footy spectrum.
We have got plenty of recent imports. Iongi, Walker,…"
We have got plenty of recent imports. Iongi, Walker,…"
"I suspect that is an urban myth! but an example just the same of what can be done!"
"Yes, there is no doubt that is what happens and elsewhere LB.
We have benefactors out there, or we should have that could be approached to do similar things.
We have talked about coterie's before, but I am wondering about their legality. i.e.…"
We have benefactors out there, or we should have that could be approached to do similar things.
We have talked about coterie's before, but I am wondering about their legality. i.e.…"
"Now will some of the people on here that believe the bullshit they put out on salaries and other so called news remember that whatever they quote is going to have a certain degree of "crap" about it!!
The greatest one being that TDS was/is on…"
The greatest one being that TDS was/is on…"
"Bingo. I've been in media boxes and overheard well known journos saying they've made up news because they didn't have anything. Or the journos do no digging beyond asking the manager. And managers will say whatever they need to get their client a…"
"We shouldn't need to go to the Central Coast. But if Easts are using that area as their predominant development area, they should be relocated there. Same with Melbourne. It's a joke having a team planted in a geographical location where they don't…"
"While the focus is on juniors, as that is where you can offset the likes of the Roosters who poach talent, and close the gap from a salary cap perspective, we don't turn our nose up at recruiting externally where required.
Iongi a good example. We…"
Iongi a good example. We…"
"Melb are only seeing some locally produced come on now; we all know Melb is not RL; Easts the same and while frustrating they saw the Central Coast and pounced when others like us didn't."
"His yardage is his best trait. As long as he fix his error count and gets more invovled in yardage he will dramatically improve. His meters per carry is pretty good but he just doesn't do enough of it during games."
"Yep, it's been a disgrace for years. Manly pulling players out of Blacktown is laughable."
ANY MORE SIGNINGS???
I've been frustrated recently about the work we have been doing in the open market. Jonah's alright for a year and JDB is solid but he's getting old. I feel we need more in the forwards and some a replacement outside back. All I have seen is links…
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Remberance Day
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NAS Not Saying No
https://www.zerotackle.com/nas-discusses-potential-eels-move-228804/?utm_campaign=Zero+Tackle&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Twitter"The 29-year-old admitted he's uncertain whether his next chapter will be in the NRL, rugby union, or even away from…
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Reliance on Juniors as our Pathway to Glory vs Signing Talented 1st Graders
In recent times, it is becoming obvious that the power brokers at the Eels see our junior pathways, as our path to future glory and probably rightly so. We see new full time coaching staff / Eels scouts across the country and scholarships for…
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AI picks Parramatta eels best 17 for 2026 season
ChatGPT said: Here is the best, most realistic Parramatta Eels Predicted Round 1 Team for 2026🟦 PARRAMATTA EELS – 2026 SQUAD (1–21)(Starters + Bench + Next Four)STARTING 131. Isaiah Iongi – Fullback2. Josh Addo-Carr – Wing3. Will Penisini – Centre4.…
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Players Vote Eels No.2 Club, Behind the Panthers
“The Panthers are extremely proud to be number one ranked in this year's RLPA survey (2025), ” Panthers CEO Matt Cameron said as reported by The Australian. “Our position within the league is a direct reflection of Ivan Cleary's attitude toward…
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ANY MORE SIGNINGS???
I've been frustrated recently about the work we have been doing in the open market. Jonah's alright for a year and JDB is solid but he's getting old. I feel we need more in the forwards and some a replacement outside back. All I have seen is links…
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Up the fucking aussies
Clinical in both semi and final. Starc was complete dogshit. Never seen an Aussie bowler smashed like that in a 20/20 game.
Starc was very unlucky. In his second over he Should of have Williams but hazelwood dropped it for a four. Next couple ball of the over Williamson smashed him. In his third over Williamson edged the first two balls both for fours over short third man. Could of easily gone to the fielder and prevented more smashing that over. Every team rides their luck for example M Marsh hit the balls just short of fielders a couple of times whereas Williamson got dropped and edges a few away. It's the nature of t20. Sometimes it's not ur day.
Yeah true, but an experienced bowler such as himself shouldn't have lost his rag bowling either too full or short. Williamson read him like a monk does the bible. Starc didn't have any plan in his bowling whatsoever. Anyway, he's been out of form for 2-3 years now. I'd rather have Richardson in his place.
Fair criticism. Starc is very reliant on his yorker. Needs to find some more variation in the death. Look at the way Cummins bowled in the last 2 matches with his into the wicket variations. However, remember that in the past 2 ODI world cups Starc was the leading wicket taker. His test cricket may of been poor against India last summer but few players would be even able to come onto a field if their father past away. Hope Starc rediscovers his mojo this summer and destroys England and the barmy army
That's the risk with Mitch. He's not Hazlewood or Cummins, he's an out and out strike bowler. On another day he could've gotten 3 or 4.
Gee they did it in a canter. At least Mitch Starc was there to make a game of it.
Lol imagine how Wallaby fans feel.
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