Rumours and Stuff

[Pazza]

Why do people keep saying the Board doesnt care about winning premierships - is it because we havent won one in the 4 or 5 years they have been in? Only 3 teams out of 16 have.

is because they appear to be doing very little in turning the side into a perpetual contender

 

[emjaycee]

is because they appear to be doing very little in turning the side into a perpetual contender

Ok, cool. Thanks for that.

 

[Pazza]

Ok, cool. Thanks for that.

youre very welcome

 

[Gronk]

That's this year. I want to see a 4 peat from my 2nd team in the area I grew up in.
I have no shame in admitting it. My whole family, dad,his brothers and cousins on his side all follow Parra and so do I. But I have a close bond to Penrith being my home town.
If the EELS where a finals side of course my preference is for them to win it. But that's not an option after 8 gruelling rounds of footy we are spent.

You’ve been living in the yuppy inner west for so long, you’re a polyamorous NRL supporter.

 

[Gronk]

 

[Gazzamatta]

I seriously doubt Gus will pay 1 cent of the fine.

He has big wigs in his corner channel 9 will probably pay for it.

Id suggest it has been negotiated under the appearance of a sanction.

 

[eel01s]

If it's true that we said no to at least sounding out if Bennett was really interested to coach from next season then that is very, very poor due diligence from the Board. All options and scenarios should be looked at and planned for, that is literally their job.

Now I feel dirty as I voted the incumbents back in a few months ago. But, look at the quality of alternative directors that put their hands up! A bunch of people no more qualified than myself or other posters on here. Is this really the best we can attract?

I'm sure everyone here likes a prudent, fiscally responsible Board (for the Leagues Club), but fmd the Footy Club is a different kettle of fish. We desperately need a top level operator who can get things done and has some sway within the game.

It is great to be loyal to BA, but seriously to offer another 2 year extension last year was ridiculous. If BA was sacked today no one could say we weren't loyal - he has had 11 year ffs! The aim of the footy club is to win games and premierships, and to do everything possible to achieve that goal.

We need to put people in place that will do that. But they have to make themselves available to do so at Board level.

 

[the phantom menace]

How long you have to wait for the next premiership window is, no bullshit, a function of the club’s resourcing. IMO

*club's and coach's decision making about resourcing. TBH

 

[Soto]

I'm already starting to think what will the crowd number be next Fri against the Drongos? I can't be bothered turning up to see us analed

 

[King-Gutho94]

And the Warriors

I don't think his role at the warriors was anything like the one he had Penrith or Canterbury.

It was more on the minor scale.

Anyway he was never ever going to come to Parra no matter what we offered him.

Gus loves being right after the fact. He still hasn't been involved in a club while they won the premiership since 2002 and before that was 1991.

 

[Poupou Escobar]

We were never a realistic chance mate. We went out in straight sets every other year except fluking the grand final when we had our Bradbury moment, but got absolutely embarrassed in the GF.

We were absolutely a realistic chance. In 2020 we were wiped out by backline injuries/suspensions at finals time. In 2021 we lost to the eventual premiers by two points. Plenty of teams have won the comp without being the best team. They just got some luck.

 

[the phantom menace]

Who said he gets paid out in full?

I seem to recall someone (me) mentioned a week or so ago that my mail was that any payout wouldn't be an issue...

#kpis

 

[hindy111]

Ok, cool. Thanks for that.

BAs gotta go

 

[Soren Lorenson]

Here’s a theory. MON, as the head of football, makes recommendations about the coaching staff to the board. He knew that the potential of Bennett arriving would make his position untenable. Therefore advised the board that they need to look elsewhere.

 

[hindy111]

You’ve been living in the yuppy inner west for so long, you’re a polyamorous NRL supporter.

That's actually funny. Credit given when due.

 

[the phantom menace]

need some members and supporters protesting in the club carpark

 

[Hindmarshisgod2]

Here’s a theory. MON, as the head of football, makes recommendations about the coaching staff to the board. He knew that the potential of Bennett arriving would make his position untenable. Therefore advised the board that they need to look elsewhere.

I was thinking the same

Vested interests everywhere within this club.

 

[Johnny88]

South Sydney tables three-year, $2.5 million-plus deal to Wayne Bennett

Bennett has not engaged a manager for negotiations. He is dealing directly with Souths officials, boosting confidence that a deal will be expedited and rubber-stamped within weeks.

It is understood Bennett’s current contract at the Dolphins, which expires this season, is worth in excess of $800,000-a-season.
The Rabbitohs are willing to match his Dolphins deal to ensure Bennett is not short-changed at a time when the NRL’s greatest coach has also been linked with Parramatta, whose long-serving mentor Brad Arthur is under mounting pressure to perform.
The Dolphins have not given up hope of retaining Bennett, discussing a multi-faceted role that would see him usurp Bulldogs supremo Phil Gould as the most powerful club official in rugby league.

Bennett has privately told trusted associates there are some NRL clubs he would coach and some that don’t hold appeal.
The 74-year-old has no history with the Eels but it is understood the club was recently sounded out by a third party about their interest in entering the race to sign Bennett.

However, Parramatta chiefs are committed to Arthur and want to give him every chance to succeed before they consider heading in another direction.
They reinforced their stance at a board meeting this week after it emerged that Souths had approached Bennett about returning to their club.
If Parramatta wanted a shot at Bennett, they had to act. However, they made the decision to hold their ground and back Arthur to turn the club around.

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/nrl-2024-south-sydney-tables-threeyear-25-millionplus-deal-to-wayne-bennett/news-story/e8d9eb75d33520437d3387940eeb

 

[King-Gutho94]

Here’s a theory. MON, as the head of football, makes recommendations about the coaching staff to the board. He knew that the potential of Bennett arriving would make his position untenable. Therefore advised the board that they need to look elsewhere.

Probably told the board to go after another 74 year old in Tim Sheens

 

[Noise]

BA has signed more contracts/extensions as Eels head coach then finals wins in his 11 years.

Let that sink in.

6 contract extensions plus the initial contract 3 year contract.

2013 signed a 3 year deal.

Meet Brad Arthur!

We sat down with our new Head Coach Brad Arthur to talk about what he loves about Parramatta, his focus for the next few months, and the promise he sees in the Eels' 2014 squad.

www.parraeels.com.au

2014 extended to 2017 https://www.nrl.com/news/2014/11/01/eels-extend-coaching-contracts/

2016 extended to 2019

Parramatta Eels sign Brad Arthur until 2019

The Parramatta Eels are proud to announce the resigning of Head Coach Brad Arthur for a further two NRL seasons - extending his time with the Blue and Gold until the 2019 NRL season.

www.parraeels.com.au

2019 extended to 2021

Arthur signs new contract with Parramatta

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur has been rewarded with a new two-year deal to keep him at the club until at least the end of 2021.

www.nrl.com

2020 extended to 2022

Arthur extends contract until the end of 2022 season

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce that Brad Arthur has extended his contract which will see him remain Head Coach at the Club until the end of the 2022 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

www.parraeels.com.au

2021 extended to 2024

Brad Arthur re-signs with Eels

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce the extension of the contract of Head Coach, Brad Arthur through to the end of the 2024 NRL Telstra Premiership season.

www.parraeels.com.au

2023 extended to 2025

Brad Arthur extends until 2025

The Parramatta Eels have extended the contract of Head Coach Brad Arthur.

www.parraeels.com.au

It’s madness. The merkin has won nothing but a wooden spoon.