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After reaching the NRL Grand Final as recently as 2022, the Parramatta Eels were the NRL’s most disappointing team in 2024, as they finished 15th. As a result, the Eels parted ways with former coach Brad Arthur, appointing Jason Ryles to the role for the 2025 season.
Parramatta have also experienced plenty of player changes in the off-season, led by the departure of captain Clint Gutherson to the Dragons. Winger Maika Sivo and forward Reagan Campbell-Gillard have also left the club.
However, the Eels have gained a trio of key backs, with Zac Lomax, Josh Addo-Carr and Isaiah Iongi all joining the blue and gold for 2025.
Let’s look at the latest NRL odds for the Eels.
Established: | 1946 |
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Home grounds: | CommBank Stadium |
Coach: | Jason Ryles |
Captain: | Junior Paulo |
Premierships: | Four – 1981, 1982, 1983, 1986 |
2025 ladder finish: | 15th (7-17) |
2025 Premiership | Top Eight Betting | |
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Odds @ BetOnline | $34.00 | $2.420 |
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Round | Opponent | Venue | Date | Time (AEDT) |
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1 | Storm | AAMI Park, Melbourne | Sunday, 9th March | 4:05pm |
2 | Wests Tigers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 16th March | 4:05pm |
3 | Bulldogs | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 23rd March | 4:05pm |
4 | Sea Eagles | 4 Pines Park, Sydney | Sunday, 30th March | 4:05pm |
5 | Dragons | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, 5th April | 2:00pm |
6 | Raiders | TIO Stadium, Darwin | Saturday, 12th April | 7:05pm |
7 | Wests Tigers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Monday, 21st April | 4:00pm |
8 | Bye | – | – | – |
9 | Sharks | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Friday, 2nd May | 6:00pm |
10 | Dolphins | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, 8th May | 7:50pm |
11 | Knights | McDonald Jones Stadium, Newcastle | Friday, 16th May | 6:00pm |
12 | Sea Eagles | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Friday, 23rd May | 8:00pm |
13 | Panthers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 1st June | 4:05pm |
14 | Bulldogs | Accor Stadium, Sydney | Monday, 9th June | 4:00pm |
15 | Bye | – | – | – |
16 | Titans | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 22nd June | 6:15pm |
17 | Dragons | WIN Stadium, Wollongong | Saturday, 28th June | 5:30pm |
18 | Bye | – | – | – |
19 | Panthers | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 13th July | 4:05pm |
20 | Raiders | GIO Stadium, Canberra | Saturday, 19th July | 3:00pm |
21 | Broncos | Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane | Friday, 25th July | 8:00pm |
22 | Storm | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Thursday, 31st July | 7:50pm |
23 | Cowboys | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 10th August | 4:05pm |
24 | Rabbitohs | Allianz Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, 16th August | 7:35pm |
25 | Roosters | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Saturday, 23rd August | 7:35pm |
26 | Warriors | Go Media Stadium, Auckland | Friday, 29th August | 6:00pm |
27 | Knights | CommBank Stadium, Sydney | Sunday, 7th September | 4:05pm |
Born: 24/6/2003
Games: 1
Tries: 0
Position: Fullback
Coming across from the Panthers in the off-season, 21-year-old Isaiah Iongi is expected to be thrown straight into the number one jersey this year. Replacing long-term captain Clint Gutherson, the pressure is on Iongi to impress early despite having just one game of experience. One of the most highly touted prospects in the NRL, Iongi is a former NSW Cup fullback of the year winner and will be one of the favourites for the Dally M Rookie of the Year.
Born: 16/9/1994
Games: 225
Tries: 46
Position: Halfback
After playing just eight games in 2024 due to a mix of injuries and Origin selection, halfback Mitchell Moses will almost feel like a new signing for the Eels in 2025. At his best, Moses is one of the best halfbacks in the NRL and played a key role in their run to the grand final back in 2022. He forms a formidable halves partnership with Dylan Brown and if he can return to form, there is no reason why the Eels won’t be in the mix for finals this season.
Born: 11/5/1999
Games: 45
Tries: 5
Position: Lock
J’Maine Hopgood is another player expected to have a strong 2025 after missing large parts of the 2024 season due to a back injury. One of the most consistent players in the game, Hopgood leads the Eels in tackle numbers every season, which is something needed at the Eels after missing more tackles than anyone else last year. The Queensland representative is the most important member of the forward pack and if he can stay healthy throughout the year, their chances of success are substantially higher.
These near-misses set the stage for a golden era in the 1980s. With a squad brimming with stars like Mick Cronin, Steve Ella, Brett Kenny, Ray Price, and Peter Sterling, Parramatta secured their first premiership in 1981. The Eels followed that success with back-to-back titles in 1982 and 1983, narrowly missing out in 1984, and returned to the pinnacle again in 1986. In just six seasons, Parramatta claimed four premierships and appeared in five grand finals—a period still celebrated as the club’s greatest.
Since then, however, the premiership trophy has eluded Parramatta. Despite finishing at the top of the ladder in 2001 and 2005 and reaching the grand final in 2009, the Eels have not managed to break their title drought. Adding to their struggles, the 2009 premiership loss to the Melbourne Storm was later overshadowed when the Storm were stripped of that title for salary cap breaches. However, Parramatta faced its own controversy in 2016, when they were docked premiership points and fined $1 million for breaching the salary cap.
The 2024 season was a challenging one for the Eels. After finishing 15th on the ladder with seven wins and 17 losses, the club made significant changes. Long-serving head coach Brad Arthur departed in May, with Trent Barrett taking over as interim coach for the remainder of the season. In July, Parramatta announced Jason Ryles as the new head coach, signing him to a four-year deal starting in 2025.
Roster changes have also shaped the Eels’ outlook for the 2025 season. Long-time captain Clint Gutherson has moved to the St. George Illawarra Dragons, while Reagan Campbell-Gillard joined the Gold Coast Titans. To strengthen their squad, the Eels have brought in winger Josh Addo-Carr from the Bulldogs, center Zac Lomax from the Dragons, and promising fullback Isaiah Iongi from the Panthers.
As the club prepares for 2025, hopes are high that Jason Ryles’ leadership and the refreshed roster can guide Parramatta back to success. While the glory days of the 1980s remain unmatched, the Eels are determined to write a new chapter in their storied history and bring an end to their long premiership drought.
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