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.
Eels
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.
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‘Love him to death’: Moses’ impassioned plea to keep Brown at Parra
Speaking for the first time since taking over as Eels captain, Mitchell Moses has launched an impassioned plea to retain Dylan Brown, and revealed how Jason Ryles has transformed Parramatta.
Mass changes at Parramatta continue as Eels boss steps down
The major changes in leadership at Parramatta continue with chairman Sean McElduff stepping down from the role, just six months after appointing Jason Ryles as head coach.
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‘Honoured’: Parra lock in star as new captain
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Price: Why Ryles will take Parra back to promised land
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