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.
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Make-or-break month: Big calls facing Ryles to save Eels’ season
The next month makes for chilling reading for Eels fans. With a brutal fixture run and no Mitchell Moses, coach Jason Ryles is left with pressing calls to make in key positions if he wants to salvage his side’s season, writes BRENT READ.
‘Couldn’t fire a shot’: Every Eel, Tiger rated as Parra pain continues
Parramatta was blown off the park for the second straight week while the Wests Tigers notched their first win of the season in style. Check out our player ratings from the match-up.
‘He’s one of ours’: Western Sydney war over NRL prodigy
In barely 12 months, Lachlan Galvin has gone from being a promising rookie to being at the centre of a multimillion dollar bidding war – and the Eels could be his home, writes Brent Read.
‘No love lost’: Brown hopeful ‘true’ Eels fans won’t boo him
Dylan Brown is yet to front Eels fans after quitting the club to become the richest player in the NRL. The moment will come this Sunday, with the $13m man banking on ‘true’ supporters to not turn their back on him.
‘Silly not to take it’: NRL gun on record $14m deal
Dylan Brown copped a bit from his Parramatta teammates about his record-setting new contract and revealed a special family plan as his priority.
Email leak: NRL moves to silence coaches talking about referees
NRL coaches have been warned about commenting on referees during post-match media conferences, on radio and television interviews, and in club or personal social media posts. READ THE LETTER
‘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.
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