To this point we have covered off Fullbacks, Wingers, Centres, Five Eighths and Halfbacks. Now we get to a position that might just draw the greatest debate. The position is one for the purists, for the discerning fans who value…
Instant Reaction – Eels Upgrade Richie Penisini & Ryley Smith
The Parramatta Eels have followed up their announcement of the Mitchell Moses contract extension with today’s news of the upgrade to the contracts of both Richie Penisini and Ryley Smith. Penisini was previously on a Development Contract and has now…
Junior Reps Live Blog Round 5 2025 – Harold Matthews & SG Ball: Eels vs Panthers
The Eels male Junior Rep teams are again at home this week, with Eric Tweedale Stadium hosting the clashes with the Penrith Panthers. Unusually, Penrith aren’t setting the world on fire in either grade, winning just one game in each,…
Instant Reaction – Mitch Moses Extends To 2029
The Eels and Mitch Moses have agreed to a contract extension to 2029, effectively ensuring that the Parramatta captain will spend the remainder of his career wearing the Blue and Gold. In signing the deal, both parties will avoid future…
Final Prediction: Eels Round One Team List
Round Zero, the Vegas event, is upon us this weekend, and for our Eels that means that the wait for Round One Team List Tuesday is down to five days. For the duration of summer, Eels supporters have been bombarded…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 5: Halfback
After a little bit of a break, we return to discuss the halfbacks. Full disclosure, the reason for the gap between articles was that I was waiting for the trials to finish to see if Ronald Volkman could potentially squeeze…
Eels Trial Updates – Jersey Flegg And NSW Cup: Parra vs Wests Tigers/Magpies
The Eels Jersey Flegg and NSW Cup squads are in trial action today at Lidcombe Oval. I’ll be cutting it fine, but the plan is to make the dash from the SG Ball Cup match at Eric Tweedale Stadium to…
The Weekend Wrap – Valentines Victors
The Weekend Wrap gets its first new addition! The Monday review has been purely comprised of the Junior Representatives thus far but on Friday night we got our first slice of NRL action with the preseason trial against the Newcastle…
Junior Reps Live Blog Round 3, 2025 – Lisa Fiaola Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup: Eels vs Sea Eagles
The Eels are at home for the first time this season in both boys and girls junior reps round three action. Eric Tweedale Stadium (Granville) is the venue for the girls as Parra host old rivals, the Manly Warringah Sea…
Off The Cumberland Fence Special Series, The Greatest – Part 4: Five-Eighth
Let’s talk about the five-eighth position. The pivot, the stand-off, or in Rugby Union terms, the fly half. One of two primary playmaking positions on the field, almost all of the best Parramatta teams in history have coincided with having…