Focus should be on planning how to crack into the top eight in 2025, but the Eels and Dragons are among those being distracted by player contract headlines. See the full NRL off-season power rankings.
Talent gets you identified but workers are winners is some of the advice that new Parramatta Eels coach Jason Ryles received at a recent lunch with some of rugby league’s finest minds.
Clint Gutherson is a Parramatta club legend that is being treated like some D-grade wannabe. He isn’t just a player – he’s a leader and inspiration who deserves better than a club that’s slowly eroding his status, writes DEAN RITCHIE.
It took a few hours over a breakfast between Eels power-brokers and Clint Gutherson for the decision to be made that the club captain could test the open market. Here’s what it means the star and the club going forward.
NSW Blues coach Michael Maguire has reportedly ruled himself out of contention for the vacant Eels head coaching job.
NSW coach Michael Maguire has pulled out of the race for Parramatta’s vacant head coaching role, saying his primary focus is leading the state for the next couple of years.
Queensland assistant coach Josh Hannay is one of the lead contenders for Parramatta’s head coaching position, but would like a deeper understanding of the inner-workings of the club. Plus, MATTY JOHNS rates every man in the running.
A Parramatta junior, Haumole Olakau’atu only ever wanted to play for the Eels, but faced rejection after rejection. Now he’ll make his NSW debut as a Manly star instead.
Parramatta powers-that-be have begun organising interviews for the vacant head coaching role, with three high-profile assistants and a former Wallabies coach leading the pack. See the full list of candidates.
One of the most feared league players of the 1980s, Eric Grothe has made some startling revelations over the demons he has battled.
Eels premiership legend Eric Grothe has revealed he would fake injuries to get out of playing games at the height of his career, turning to drugs in a desperate attempt to ease crippling mental demons which plagued him long past his time in rugby league.
Mitchell Moses made a stunning return for Parramatta in the big win over Cronulla and revealed he felt helpless as coach Brad Arthur was sacked.
Eels interim coach Trent Barrett and skipper Clint Gutherson have taken a lighthearted dig at one of their players are a much needed win.
Mitchell Moses’ Eels comeback has breathed new life into Parramatta’s season but the NRL world has all called for the same thing.
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