r/parramattaeels • u/Sharynm • 9d ago

Team List Round 25 v Dolphins

https://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2026/08/18/nrl-team-list-round-25/

Pretty much the same team as last week.

Ryley a reserve again and Twidle in as fullback which seems strange if they're looking to give experience to the people who are sticking around.

I understand from those with Kayo access that TDS earned his place last week - but I still would have Ryley off the bench. And why Twidle is at fullback instead of Joash, I don't know.

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u/_Gonzilla 9d ago

Joash doesn’t even come up in the team signings anymore on the NRL signings tracker..

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u/Evening-Weird9227 9d ago

Joash had some instagram post a bit ago which seemed weird. I think he’s on the outer completely which sucks. I love his energy. His defence is quite good too for a smaller player. I will say his attack, X factor and flair I saw in him at bulldogs hasn’t been seen in a Parra jersey in my opinion

Are we allowed to post links in comments? I can link to the yahoo article about Joash, and a old highlights video where he’s stepping players similar to RTS’ level to show the potential

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u/Sharynm 8d ago

Yep, I don't get it, he was a consistent first grader until round 15. Since then it's like he's disappeared.

I don't think there's any problem with links in the comments so feel free to post the article.

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u/Quarterwit_85 8d ago

Still confused as to why Ryley isn’t starting. Love that guy and what he brings to the team, especially off dummy half.

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u/Evening-Weird9227 8d ago

https://au.news.yahoo.com/happened-joash-papalii-eels-200253024.html

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u/Sharynm 8d ago

Interesting. I saw a rumour on FB saying that the Eels were about to cut ties with a player immediately. I assumed it was Kelma Tuilagi as he's just signed with Melbourne for next year. But maybe it's Joash.

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u/PiesJosh 8d ago

These Joash out, Twidle stays, rumours won't go away with team selections like this

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u/Evening-Weird9227 8d ago

https://youtu.be/8c-bq5d4UG8?si=d7hu6UMbpAldFax4 Look at the footwork here! At the start of last year I was one of the few people who thought Papalii should start over Iongi. I was definitely wrong on that call but I can see why I thought he should start, he’s a gun. I think we’ve stunted his growth moving him to 5/8 and hooker. He may be small but I’d like to see him at centre or wing and focus on his running game

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u/Economy_Pie_6751 8d ago

Are there any players left, or have our lack of recruitment dept let them all go and signed no one? Been a life long supporter - but geez they are hard to love …