Eels facing D-Day to retain Hayne
Greg Prichard PARRAMATTA face the prospect of being caught in the crossfire of rival offers for superstar Jarryd Hayne if they don't re-sign him over the next few months.
Curse of the Eels points to Manly win
Greg Prichard PARRAMATTA are the most dangerous team in the competition - the week after you play them. And if the curse of the Eels continues at Brookvale Oval on Friday night, Manly will beat their old coach Des...
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Eels left with no choice but to sack under-performing Kearney
Greg Prichard Even at a club that was desperate to appear stable by not getting rid of another coach ahead of time, Stephen Kearney finally had to go.
A pair of losses, but Kearney is coach for long haul, say Eels
Greg Prichard PARRAMATTA chief executive Bob Bentley says the club's two-loss start to the season hasn't changed their opinion that Stephen Kearney should be their long-time coach.
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Eels aren't cooked yet despite poor start
Greg Prichard Parramatta captain Nathan Hindmarsh says the players have only themselves to blame for their start to the season - but that it isn't over despite their 0-3 record.
Eels turn to star power to overcome horror start
Greg Prichard MELBOURNE coach Craig Bellamy yesterday revealed he has spoken with his former assistant at the Storm - Parramatta coach Steve Kearney - to offer him support in the wake of the horror start to the...
Eels focus on old rivals as Hindy says goodbye
Greg Prichard NOW that Nathan Hindmarsh's retirement plans are out in the open and he has told Parramatta fans and the wider league world why he is quitting, starting with Thursday's video announcement and ending...
This is what trials are for: Kearney says Eels centre spot is wide open
Greg Prichard ESI TONGA could find himself playing alongside his representative star brother, Willie, in the premiership opener if he can come up with a big game for Parramatta against Penrith in Friday's trial at...
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Kearney won't be sacked say Eels
Greg Prichard THE Parramatta board last night answered rampant speculation about coach Steve Kearney's future by declaring he was safe until the end of next year - regardless of whether the Eels crawl off the...
Sterling warns Eels against parachuting in assistant coach to help Kearney
Greg Prichard PARRAMATTA stalwart Peter Sterling has warned his old club against the idea of bringing in an assistant coach to help Stephen Kearney, who has steered the Eels to just one win from nine games this...
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Eels won't bring in a new coach to help Kearney
Greg Prichard Parramatta will not be parachuting an assistant coach in to help Stephen Kearney after all. The club's board met with Kearney last night, with the result that the coaching set-up won't be changed.
Ragged Raiders annoy Furner despite win over slipshod Eels
Greg Prichard CANBERRA were not happy even after beating Parramatta yesterday, which doesn't say much for the Eels.
Luke not missed but coach extends olive branch
Greg Prichard Michael Maguire has pulled the right rein much more often than he has pulled the wrong one in his first season as South Sydney coach.
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Farewell to the Eel deal
Greg Prichard NATHAN Hindmarsh is OK for now, but he knows it is going to hit him at the end of tomorrow night's game. The realisation he won't ever play football again.
Hindmarsh exits alive and kicking
Greg Prichard Something incredible surely had to happen when four great players retired in the one game. We had to wait until the last play of the game for it, but it was worth waiting for when Nathan Hindmarsh...
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Sharks star has to show he's back to brilliant best
Greg Prichard Tonight's game between Parramatta and Cronulla will give NSW a good idea of their chances against Queensland in State of Origin II.
Furner in the furnace as Raiders again fail to fire
Greg Prichard DAVID FURNER could be sacked as Canberra coach before the end of the season unless he can turn the Raiders around soon.
Parra keep faith with slow starter Sandow
Greg Prichard EELS coach Stephen Kearney and his main playmaker, Chris Sandow, are still breaking new ground in their working relationship.
One loss should not throw Dogs off scent
Greg Prichard Canterbury fans should wait until after Saturday's game against Sydney Roosters before they judge their team.
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Sticky must be praised for having courage to change a winning team
Greg Prichard Akuila Uate had to go from the NSW side. He cost the Blues with mistakes in State of Origin I and again in the second game, and they couldn't afford to stick with him for the decider. Q
