The Rabbitohs have had a star prop sidelined for the remainder of the season, while Parramatta’s horror season has gotten worse with one of their former Origin reps facing season-ending surgery.
Kieran Foran has opened up on the darkest period of his life, when he walked away from a multimillion-dollar deal.
If there was any lingering glimmer of hope of the Eels ending their 38-year premiership drought, it was washed away on Thursday night.
South Sydney’s magical run towards the top eight has continued as Latrell Mitchell and Cody Walker lead their side to a fifth straight win, as Parramatta slumped to a fourth straight loss.
Parramatta are now zero wins from two in the absence of Mitchell Moses, copping a heavy defeat after an electric Xavier Savage performance and dominant overall showing from the Canberra Raiders.
The Eels can’t rely on Mitch Moses to save them in attack for the next two months, which is why Dylan Brown must embrace the challenge of playing halfback.
Zac Lomax is expected to join the Eels next season, but there’s a chance he doesn’t get to play right centre given the incumbent is starring in that position.
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The Wests Tigers emerged as one-point victors over rivals Parramatta, but the thrilling win came at a cost, with one of their star playmakers set for suspension after being charged for a hip drop tackle.
Just four weeks into the NRL season, the reigning wooden spooners have shown they’re not the same team in 2024.
A third party encouraged Parramatta to consider replacing injured halfback Mitchell Moses – who will be sidelined for months – with ex-NRL star Mitchell Pearce.
There was a time when commentators were happy to question Mitchell Moses’ toughness, but the Eels halfback continues to prove the critics wrong.
With Mitchell Moses facing upt to three months on the sidelines, Parramatta coach Brad Arthur must solve a difficult halves puzzle. See the contenders to replace Moses and have your say.
After missing too many weeks through suspension a Parramatta winger has gone the extra yards to avoid another costly ban.
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