Pathways to stardom: The 27 rookies on fast track to NRL debuts
From the brother of the game’s best player to the son of a current NRL coach, and a ready-made Kalyn Ponga replacement – these are the prodigies ready to make their first grade debuts.
Eels
‘Don’t hurt me’: Kikau’s class act in Galvin’s Bulldogs initiation
Lachlan Galvin has given an incredible insight into the culture of the Bulldogs, revealing club leader Viliame Kikau’s unique way of ingratiating the star five-eighth to the Kennel.
Cleary’s kicking mojo returns in crucial Panthers win
His right boot may have deserted him during Origin, but the real Nathan Cleary returned to help the Panthers breathe life into their season with an important win over the Eels in a pulsating western Sydney derby.
Inside story: How Gus hoodwinked Eels in great Galvin heist
In a corporate box at CommBank Stadium on Friday night, Parramatta officials thought they had their man. Less than 36 hours later their mood changed dramatically. This is how the Eels lost Lachlan Galvin to the Bulldogs.
More Stories
‘Extraordinary’ detail leaves club looking silly
A “mind-blowing” detail of Newcastle Knights’ plot to snare Dylan Brown from Parramatta has emerged, with the club reportedly misled.
NRL legends say club was sold a $13m lie
NRL great Cooper Cronk has delivered a brutal reality check after Eels star Dylan Brown signed a record $13 million deal.
Eels confirm bombshell Brown exit for richest deal in NRL history
Parramatta have confirmed superstar playmaker Dylan Brown will leave the Eels to sign the richest deal in the NRL’s 117-year history with the Newcastle Knights.
Immortal’s concern over star’s mega deal
Dylan Brown has been urged to take control of Parramatta’s attack, with an Immortal worried about how the Eels star will handle the pressure headed his way.
Storm hit Eels for 50 in brutal start to Ryles era
Welcome to the NRL, Jason Ryles. The new era at Parramatta got off to the worst start imaginable, with the Eels dismantled by the Storm and the new coach humbled by his former mentor.
‘Eat more’: How Eels star shed 10kg from monster frame
It’s rugby league’s version of a revenge body, with Parramatta’s Junior Paulo set to roll out a sleek new frame the Eels hope will lead them back to the finals. HERE’S HOW HE DID IT.
Defensive woes a concern for Storm
Storm coach Craig Bellamy will demand a better ‘attitude’ in defence from a Melbourne side hoping to extend its run of success in NRL round-one games.
How Eels’ failed $10m Bellamy pursuit paved way for Ryles
If Parramatta had their way, Craig Bellamy would be returning to AAMI Park in round one as head coach of the Eels. Instead, Bellamy knocked back the richest coaching contract in NRL history, paving the way for Jason Ryles to land the gig.
Johns’ brutal call on $2.7m Ponga plot
Star playmaker Dylan Brown and his contract saga is the talk of the NRL, but Kalyn Ponga’s future is also suddenly a talking point.
Eels shattered by brutal Mitch Moses update
New Eels coach Jason Ryles has been dealt a huge blow in his first season in charge with a horror Mitch Moses update.
Original URL: https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/eels/page/8