Why Smith’s greatest moment will be tinged with sadness
Just five days after the death of his grandfather and biggest fan, Will Smith will lead the Eels out for the first time as captain against the Panthers on Friday night.
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Coach’s staunch defence over call to rest stars
An NRL coach has defended his bold call to rest a number of his stars, despite the club still having a chance to finish the season in the top four.
Rest isn’t always the best medicine
You only need to look back two years to see the adverse impact that resting your star players late in the regular season can have.
‘I’m embarrassed’: Storm coach cringes
Much to the disappointment of their coach, the Melbourne Storm suffered defeat at the hands of the Parramatta Eels on Saturday night.
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Every 2019 NRL jersey as it is released
A new NRL season also means new NRL jerseys for every club. Here we catalogue the jerseys for each club as they become available ahead of season 2019.
Parramatta’s $800,000 reserve grade ‘star’
After failing to off-load the former Test centre to Newcastle, the Eels are considering punting Michael Jennings to park football in a bid to force him to quit the final year of his contract.
How your NRL club’s spine stacks up against the rest
Who are the players that could make next season special for your club? PAUL CRAWLEY delivers his verdict on the fullback-halves-hooker combinations for every NRL team heading into 2019.
Star’s departure changes entire Eels dynamic
Parramatta has had a good off-season in the recruitment market but Corey Norman’s departure leaves a big hole in their playmaking ranks. FULL ROSTER ANALYSIS
Eels recruit Ferguson’s unhappy start to new year
Star Parramatta recruit Blake Ferguson rang in the New Year in hospital after contracting a serious foot infection.
What every NRL coach wants for Christmas
With Christmas just around the corner, Paul Crawley has taken a look at every NRL coach to find out what they want from Santa this year.
Norman gamble a balancing act for Dragons
St George Illawarra’s recruitment of Corey Norman comes with a high degree of difficulty which relies on several players swallowing their pride or adapting to diminished roles, writes Nick Campton.
Done deal: Corey Norman contract saga over
After talks between Corey Norman and the Dragons initially stalled over his reluctance to accept a reduced payout from Parramatta, the playmaker’s switch has been finalised.
Clubs circle uncontracted Emerging Blues star
Two Sydney clubs have emerged as favourites to sign future State of Origin star Robert Jennings after South Sydney failed to get the 22-year-old’s one-year extension registered with the NRL.
Eels play hard ball in ugly Norman stand-off
St George Illawarra-bound Corey Norman is expected to be back training with Parramatta on Monday as the NRL’s latest ugly breakup becomes more farcical by the day.
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