Eels in the media

[hindy111]

We extended Lane for an extra 3 years (so it wasn't a 4 year deal) after he was the club's player of the year, playing at Origin-quality throughout the year and helping us get to the GF.

His form at the time warranted an extension. His final year I believe is a mutual option, so we will possibly be paying him less under the cap than this year if the club chooses not to take up their end of the option.

He's been shit since 2022, but has had some awful luck with injuries. Hopefully his lazy tendencies will disaappear this season so he will hope the club takes up the option.

Yes I still think Lane if fit can be good. It took RCG 2yrs after a broken jaw to rip in again.

 

[Incorrect]

Yes I still think Lane if fit can be good. It took RCG 2yrs after a broken jaw to rip in again.

2 RCG years is the equivalent of like, 8 Lane years..... Nothing moves quickly in Shaun's world....

 

[Poupou Escobar]

I'm very excited about the new Chairman: https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2025/02/07/letter-from-the-chairman/

Also, Vicki Leaver living up to her name:

Additionally, we are in the process of searching for another Director, as Vicki Leaver will be retiring this year

 

[Twizzle]

lip service, let's see how he goes

 

[Poupou Escobar]

lip service, let's see how he goes

We'll know if he's any good by half time of the trial next weekend.

 

[hineyrulz]

lip service, let's see how he goes

Hopefully he goes by bus to the big games, we can afford one now apparently.

 

[Gronk]

The Mole is trolling us on Facebook

The Mole - 30 plus years NRL & NRLW sports journalist

OH DEAR... with apologies to @BillMurray and Groundhog Day...

www.facebook.com

 

[Suitman]

No we're not.
Trolling indeed.

 

[hybrideel]

Yeah, don't know any supporter who is saying we are premiership material this year.

 

[TheCrowe]

Yeah, don't know any supporter who is saying we are premiership material this year.

We can do it!

 

[Twizzle]

turn the music down, Milli Vanilli ffs, training in the rain

 

[Captain Apollo]

Lomax’s hilarious first impression of Ryles as Eels recruit opens up on Moses’ role in Dragons switch

Lomax’s hilarious first impression of Ryles as Eels recruit opens up on Moses’ role in Dragons switch

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[Gronk]

ESPN thinks the new coach will send us lower down the table.

Parramatta Eels​

Home Ground: CommBank Stadium Parramatta
Coach: Jason Ryles

A new coach and hopefully a new beginning for the Eels who continue to search for that elusive fifth premiership. There has been a necessary clean-out after last year's disappointing season and we will have to wait and see how Ryles brings the new look Eels together. They have a challenging start to the season with three finals teams from last year in their first four games, starting with the Storm who never lose their opening round clash. This season could be a real struggle for the Eels as they look to rebuild.

Best side: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Josh Addo-Carr 3. Will Penisini 4. Zac Lomax 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Junior Paulo 9. Brendan Hands 10. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Joey Lussick 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Wiremu Greig

Biggest loss: Clint Gutherson Biggest gain: Zac Lomax

First five: Storm (A), Tigers (H), Bulldogs (H), Sea Eagles (A), Dragons (H)


Last year's finish: 15th

Predicted 2025 finish: 16th

TAB odds: Premiers: $34, Top 4: $5, Final 8: $2.25, Most Losses: $13

NRL 2025 team-by-team season preview

With the 2025 NRL season rapidly approaching, we take a thorough look at each of the teams battling it out for the premiership title.

www.espn.com.au

 

[Twizzle]

they should stick to cricket and NFL

 

[Gronk]

Meanwhile Greg Alexander said at the season launch

The rugby league greats were asked to make some predictions with Panthers legend Alexander tipping it could be the year of the bounce back for some big-name teams.

“It’s hard to imagine that Brisbane, the Bunnies and the Eels all missed finals last year so they will improve and all three have got new coaches,” Alexander said.

“So I think all three, I’m thinking they make finals.

Brandy’s bold finals prediction as another Blues great makes unthinkable call: NRL 2025 launch

Brandy’s bold finals prediction as another Blues great makes unthinkable call: NRL 2025 launch

www.foxsports.com.au

 

[lucablight]

ESPN thinks the new coach will send us lower down the table.

Parramatta Eels​

Home Ground: CommBank Stadium Parramatta
Coach: Jason Ryles

A new coach and hopefully a new beginning for the Eels who continue to search for that elusive fifth premiership. There has been a necessary clean-out after last year's disappointing season and we will have to wait and see how Ryles brings the new look Eels together. They have a challenging start to the season with three finals teams from last year in their first four games, starting with the Storm who never lose their opening round clash. This season could be a real struggle for the Eels as they look to rebuild.

Best side: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Josh Addo-Carr 3. Will Penisini 4. Zac Lomax 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Junior Paulo 9. Brendan Hands 10. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Joey Lussick 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Wiremu Greig

Biggest loss: Clint Gutherson Biggest gain: Zac Lomax

First five: Storm (A), Tigers (H), Bulldogs (H), Sea Eagles (A), Dragons (H)


Last year's finish: 15th

Predicted 2025 finish: 16th

TAB odds: Premiers: $34, Top 4: $5, Final 8: $2.25, Most Losses: $13

NRL 2025 team-by-team season preview

With the 2025 NRL season rapidly approaching, we take a thorough look at each of the teams battling it out for the premiership title.

www.espn.com.au

Did Stephen A Smith write this?

 

[MarkInTheStands]

Contract clauses turned Eels into a ticking time bomb. Ryles may be the perfect man to diffuse it

Contract clauses turned Eels into a ticking time bomb. Ryles may be the perfect man to diffuse it

www.foxsports.com.au

The Eels are at pains to point out they’ve finally decided to take a stand and say no more.

Is it too little, too late? Time will tell depending on what happens with gun five-eighth Dylan Brown who is a free agent until round 10 of this season.

Gun centre Will Penisini – who is best mates with rugby union convert Joseph Suaalii – also has the same player option in his contract this year.

It’s a similar story for newly-appointed captain Mitch Moses who has a player option valid until October 31 of this year.

 

[JokerEel]

ESPN thinks the new coach will send us lower down the table.

Parramatta Eels​

Home Ground: CommBank Stadium Parramatta
Coach: Jason Ryles

A new coach and hopefully a new beginning for the Eels who continue to search for that elusive fifth premiership. There has been a necessary clean-out after last year's disappointing season and we will have to wait and see how Ryles brings the new look Eels together. They have a challenging start to the season with three finals teams from last year in their first four games, starting with the Storm who never lose their opening round clash. This season could be a real struggle for the Eels as they look to rebuild.

Best side: 1. Isaiah Iongi 2. Josh Addo-Carr 3. Will Penisini 4. Zac Lomax 5. Bailey Simonsson 6. Dylan Brown 7. Mitchell Moses 8. Junior Paulo 9. Brendan Hands 10. Joe Ofahengaue 11. Shaun Lane 12. Ryan Matterson 13. J'maine Hopgood Bench: 14. Jack Williams 15. Joey Lussick 16. Bryce Cartwright 17. Wiremu Greig

Biggest loss: Clint Gutherson Biggest gain: Zac Lomax

First five: Storm (A), Tigers (H), Bulldogs (H), Sea Eagles (A), Dragons (H)


Last year's finish: 15th

Predicted 2025 finish: 16th

TAB odds: Premiers: $34, Top 4: $5, Final 8: $2.25, Most Losses: $13

NRL 2025 team-by-team season preview

With the 2025 NRL season rapidly approaching, we take a thorough look at each of the teams battling it out for the premiership title.

www.espn.com.au

Of course Arthur wrote it