2016 Parramatta Eels season explained

Year:2016
Team Colour:gold
Font Colour:blue
League:NRL
League Rank:14th
League Wins:13
League Draws:0
League Losses:11
Points For:298
Points Against:324
Cup:World Club Challenge
Cup2:Auckland Nines
Cup2 Result:Champions (Won 22–4 vs New Zealand Warriors, Grand Final)
Ceo Title:CEO
Ceo:John Boulous
Coach Title:Coach
Stadium:Pirtek Stadium (Capacity: 20,741)
ANZ Stadium (Capacity: 83,500)
TIO Stadium (Capacity: 12,500)
Avg Attendance:13,929 (Home)
16,739 (Home & Away)
Agg Attendance:167,144 (Home)
401,740 (Home & Away)
High Attendance:31,815 (24 March vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Round 9)
Top Tries: Bevan French (19)
Top Goals: Michael Gordon (71)
Top Points: Michael Gordon (162)
List:yes
List Link:List of Parramatta Eels seasons

The 2016 Parramatta Eels season was the 70th in the club's history. Coached by Brad Arthur and co-captained by Kieran Foran and Tim Mannah, they competed in the NRL's 2016 Telstra Premiership.

Summary

Prior to the start of the 2016 NRL season, the Parramatta club faced the prospect with starting the season on -4 points due to salary cap indiscretions in 2015, however the NRL was satisfied with governance changes at Parramatta and no points were deducted.[1]

Parramatta started the season with a 17-4 loss against the previous years runners up in Brisbane. The club would win their following three matches in a row including a 20-16 victory over the reigning premiers North Queensland. On 3 May 2016, NRL CEO Todd Greenberg announced that the club would be docked the twelve competition points they have accrued so far this season, as well as fined $1 million and stripped of the 2016 NRL Auckland Nines title it won in February.[2] In addition, the NRL also announced that the Parramatta club would not be able to accrue any further competition points until they fell under the salary cap, which they were reported to be $500,000.[3] Five officials, including chairman Steve Sharp, deputy chairman Tom Issa, director Peter Serrao, chief executive John Boulous and football manager Daniel Anderson, were also sacked.[4]

On 9 July 2016, after over two months of club officials contesting the preliminary penalties, Parramatta were handed their punishment with the addition of their for/against points tally accumulated from rounds 1-9 being deducted. At the time of the points deduction, Parramatta sat just outside the top four on the table.[5] Although the points deduction had been handed down, Parramatta were still mathematically able to make the finals if they could win 12 of their remaining 15 games. The first match after Parramatta were stripped of the competition points was against South Sydney at Parramatta Stadium. Parramatta would narrowly lose the match 22-20. It was around this time that star recruit Kieran Foran was released by the club having just played nine games for personal reasons and multiple off-field issues.[6] [7]

On 29 August 2016, Parramatta played their final ever game in the top grade at Parramatta Stadium against St. George Illawarra as it had been announced earlier the club would move into a new ground which would later be known as the Western Sydney Stadium. Parramatta would win the game 30-18 with Bevan French scoring a hat-trick. Parramatta finished the season with a 40-18 victory over the New Zealand Warriors to finish 14th on the table.[8]

Standings

National Youth Competition

Fixtures

Auckland Nines

See main article: 2016 NRL Auckland Nines.

Match No.HomeScoreAwayMatch Information
width=17%Date and time (Local)width=18%Venuewidth=7%Attendance
align=center 1 Parramatta Eels4 – 14 Melbourne StormSaturday, 6 February, 12:55 PMEden Park70,000+ over two days[9]
align=center 2 Sydney Roosters11 – 14 Parramatta EelsSaturday, 6 February, 4:25 PM
align=center 3 South Sydney Rabbitohs11 – 24 Parramatta EelsSunday, 7 February, 11:00 AM
align=center Parramatta Eels12 – 8 Newcastle KnightsSunday, 7 February, 1:55 PM
align=center Parramatta Eels17 – 8 Melbourne StormSunday, 7 February, 4:40 PM
align=center Parramatta Eels22 – 4 New Zealand WarriorsSunday, 7 February, 6:40 AM
Source:[10] [11] [12] [13] [14]

Pre-season

Match No.HomeScoreAwayMatch Information
width=17%Date and time (Local)width=18%Venuewidth=7%Attendance
align=center 1 Parramatta Eels20 – 20 Gold Coast TitansSaturday, 13 February, 7:40 PMANZAC Oval2,405
align=center 2 Penrith Panthers8 – 22 Parramatta EelsSaturday, 20 February, 7:10 PMPepper Stadium5,580
Source:[15] [16]

Home and away season

See main article: 2016 NRL season results.

RoundHomeScoreAwayMatch Information
width=17%Date and time (Local)width=22%Venuewidth=7%Attendance
align=center 1 Parramatta Eels4 – 17 Brisbane Broncos3 Mar 2016, 8:05PMPirtek Stadium17,324
align=center 2 Parramatta Eels20 – 16 North Queensland Cowboys12 Mar 2016, 7:30PMPirtek Stadium12,194
align=center 3 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs6 – 20 Parramatta Eels18 Mar 2016, 8:05PMANZ Stadium30,018
align=center 4 Wests Tigers0 – 8 Parramatta Eels28 Mar 2016, 4:00PMANZ Stadium36,112
align=center 5 Parramatta Eels18 – 20 Penrith Panthers3 Apr 2016, 4:00PMPirtek Stadium15,600
align=center 6 Parramatta Eels36 – 6 Canberra Raiders9 Apr 2016, 3:00PMPirtek Stadium12,947
align=center 7 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles10 – 22 Parramatta Eels14 Apr 2016, 7:50PMBrookvale Oval14,633
align=center 8 North Queensland Cowboys32 – 16 Parramatta Eels23 Apr 2016, 7:30PM1300SMILES Stadium19,308
align=center 9 Parramatta Eels20 – 12 Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs29 Apr 2016, 7:50PMANZ Stadium31,815
align=center 10 Parramatta Eels20 – 22 South Sydney Rabbitohs13 May 2016, 7:50PMPirtek Stadium16,013
align=center 11 Parramatta Eels6 – 18 Melbourne Storm23 May 2016, 7:00PMPirtek Stadium8,941
align=center 12 Newcastle Knights18 – 20 Parramatta Eels30 May 2016, 7:00PMHunter Stadium12,856
Bye Round
align=center 14 Parramatta Eels22 – 12 Gold Coast Titans11 Jun 2016, 5:30PMTIO Stadium7,722
align=center 15 South Sydney Rabbitohs12 – 30 Parramatta Eels17 Jun 2016, 7:50PMANZ Stadium11,860
Bye Round
17 Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks34 – 24 Parramatta Eels2 Jul 2016, 7:30PMSouthern Cross Group Stadium19,124
18 Parramatta Eels22 – 18 Sydney Roosters8 Jul 2016, 7:50PMPirtek Stadium8,464
19 Penrith Panthers22 – 18 Parramatta Eels17 Jul 2016, 4:00PMPepper Stadium15,251
20 Gold Coast Titans34 – 14 Parramatta Eels23 Jul 2016, 5:30PMCbus Super Stadium15,273
21 Parramatta Eels8 – 23 Wests Tigers30 Jul 2016, 5:00PMANZ Stadium14,428
22 Parramatta Eels10 – 9 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles5 Aug 2016, 7:50PMPirtek Stadium8,143
23 Brisbane Broncos38 – 16 Parramatta Eels12 Aug 2016, 7:50PMSuncorp Stadium30,189
24 Canberra Raiders28 – 18 Parramatta Eels21 Aug 2016, 1:30PMGIO Stadium18,825
25 Parramatta Eels30 – 18 St. George Illawarra Dragons29 Aug 2016, 7:00PMPirtek Stadium13,553
26 New Zealand Warriors18 – 40 Parramatta Eels4 Sep 2016, 3:30PMMt Smart Stadium11,129
Source:[17]

Players and staff

First grade staff

NamePositionJoinedSigned from
Daniel AlvaroPR2015Youth
Mitch CornishHB / FE / FB2016 Canberra Raiders
Isaac De GoisHK2014 Cronulla Sharks
Kenny EdwardsSR / LK2013Southport Tigers
Bureta FaraimoWG2014Mackay Cutters
John FolauWG / CE2015Youth
Kieran ForanHB / FE2016 Manly Sea Eagles
Bevan FrenchFB2016Youth
Tyrell FuimaonoCE / SR2016Youth
Michael GordonFB / CE / WG2016 Cronulla Sharks
David GowerSR / LK / PR2014 Manly Sea Eagles
Clinton GuthersonFB / CE / WG2016 Manly Sea Eagles
James HassonSR / PR2016 Manly Sea Eagles
Michael JenningsCE2016 Sydney Roosters
Luke KellyHB / FE / HK2012 Melbourne Storm
Cameron KingHK2016 North Queensland Cowboys
Manu Ma'uSR2014Wentworthville Magpies
Tim MannahPR2009Youth
Tepai MoeroaSR2014Youth
Ryan MorganCE2011Youth
Kieren MossFB2016 Penrith Panthers
Cody NelsonSR / FE2015 Gold Coast Titans
Corey NormanFE / FB2014 Brisbane Broncos
Rory O'BrienPR2016 St George Illawarra Dragons
Junior PauloSR / CE2016Youth
Nathan PeatsHK / LK2014 South Sydney Rabbitohs
Kaysa PritchardHK2013Youth
Semi RadradraWG2013Youth
Jeff Robson^HB / FE / HK2016 New Zealand Warriors
Scott SchulteWG2016 North Queensland Cowboys
Beau ScottSR / CE2016 Newcastle Knights
Brad TakairangiSR / CE2015 Gold Coast Titans
Kelepi TanginoaSR / LK2016 North Queensland Cowboys
Peni TerepoPR / SR / LK2013Youth
Vai ToutaiCE / WG2013Youth
Honeti TuhaWG2016 Newcastle Knights
Alex TwalPR2016Youth
Joseph UalesiSR / LK2013Youth
Anthony WatmoughSR / LK2015 Manly Sea Eagles
Danny WicksPR / SR2015Unattached
Matthew WoodsLK / SR2016 Wests Tigers

Coaching staff

PositionName
Head coachBrad Arthur
Assistant coachPeter Gentle
Assistant coachSteve Murphy
Chief Medical OfficerDr Louis Shidiak
Physical Performance ManagerPaul Devlin
Strength coachJarrod Wade
Contact CoachBrett O’Farrell
Head TrainerCraig Sultana
Assistant NRL Strength and Conditioning CoachNathan Beutel
NYC Head of Strength and Conditioning
Video analystCraig Crossman
NSW Cup Head Coach and Development CoachJoey Grima
Under 20's Head CoachLuke Burt

Transfers

In:

NameFrom
[18] [19]
[20]
[21]
[22]
[23]
[24]
[25]
[26]
Youth
Youth [27]
Youth
Jeff Robson (mid-season) [28]

Out:

NameTo
Retired [29]
[30]
[31]
Retired
[32]
[33]
[34]
[35]
[36] [37]
[38]
Eric Newbigging [39]
[40]
Ryan Morgan (mid-season)[41]
Kieren Moss (mid-season)[42]
Junior Paulo (mid-season)[43]
Nathan Peats (mid-season)[44]
Kieran Foran (mid-season) Released [45]

Representative call-ups

Domestic

PlayerTeamCall-up
Semi RadradraWorld All Stars2016 All Stars Match
Beau ScottWorld All Stars2016 All Stars Match
Clinton Gutherson NSW City2016 City vs Country Origin
Nathan Peats NSW City2016 City vs Country Origin
Michael Jennings New South Wales2016 State of Origin Series

International

PlayerTeamCall-up
Semi Radradra Australia2016 Anzac Test
Manu Ma'u New Zealand2016 Anzac Test
Brad Takairangi (18th man) New Zealand2016 Anzac Test
Vai Toutai Tonga2016 Pacific Test
Peni Terepo Tonga2016 Pacific Test
Junior Paulo Samoa2016 Pacific Test
Kaysa Pritchard Samoa2016 Pacific Test
Kaysa Pritchard Samoav Fiji, 8 October 2016
Manu Ma'u New Zealandv Australia, 15 October 2016
Manu Ma'u New Zealand2016 Four Nations
James Hasson Ireland2017 World Cup Qualifiers

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Parramatta Eels avoid four-point NRL penalty over governance issues . theage.com.au . 2 March 2016 . 3 March 2016.
  2. Web site: Eels breaches must stop today: Greenberg. NRL.com. Martin. Gabor. 3 May 2016. 3 May 2016.
  3. Web site: Parramatta Eels players will not be forced out amid cap drama, promises RLPA. Fox Sports Australia. Simon. Brunsdon. 3 May 2016. 3 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Parramatta Eels docked 12 competition points by the NRL for salary cap breaches. ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). 3 May 2016. 3 May 2016.
  5. News: Parramatta final determination. NRL.com. 9 July 2016.
  6. Web site: Kieran Foran back with his partner but confides he may never play league again. www.stuff.co.nz. 16 June 2016 .
  7. Web site: Souths comeback breaks Eels hearts. www.nrl.com. 13 May 2016 .
  8. Web site: French bags three as Eels thump Warriors . News.com.au . 2016-09-04 . 2017-03-30.
  9. Web site: Eels crowned Auckland Nines champions. 7 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  10. Web site: Green stars as Storm beat Eels - NRL.com . www.nrl.com . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160206091938/http://www.nrl.com/storm-start-with-win-over-eels/tabid/10874/newsid/92655/default.aspx . 2016-02-06.
  11. Web site: Eels steal late win over Roosters. 6 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  12. Web site: Eels top Waiheke pool. 6 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  13. Web site: Eels eliminate Knights. 7 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  14. Web site: Eels qualify for Nines decider. 7 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  15. Web site: Couriermail.com.au - Subscribe to The Courier Mail for exclusive stories. www.couriermail.com.au. 3 February 2018.
  16. Web site: Eels down Panthers in full-strength trial. 20 February 2016. 3 February 2018.
  17. Web site: NRL 2016 - Parramatta Eels - Rugby League Project. Shawn Dollin and Andrew. Ferguson. www.rugbyleagueproject.org. 3 February 2018.
  18. Web site: Eels sign trio for 2016 | NRL. Zero Tackle. 21 October 2015. 14 October 2018.
  19. Web site: Top coach headhunted, veteran Titan retires and Bulldogs back re-signs. Foxpsorts.com.au. 14 October 2018. 23 September 2015.
  20. Web site: Eels Confirm Foran Signing . Parramatta Eels . 3 July 2015.
  21. Web site: Eels Sign Michael Gordon . Parramatta Eels . 18 June 2015.
  22. Web site: Eels sign Hasson, re-sign Kelly. NRL - Zero Tackle. 14 October 2018. 6 August 2015.
  23. Web site: Eels announce two new signings. 13 August 2015. 14 October 2018.
  24. Web site: Eels re-sign duo and sign prop. Zero Tackle. 26 August 2015. 14 October 2018.
  25. Web site: NRL. Eels sign Beau Scott - Eels. Parraeels.com.au. 20 April 2015. 14 October 2018.
  26. Web site: Eels sign Gutherson and Woods. Zero Tackle. 4 July 2014. 14 October 2018.
  27. Web site: Eels re-sign seven players. 11 July 2015. Zerotackle.com. 14 October 2018.
  28. Web site: Parramatta Eels sign halfback Jeff Robson as Kieran Foran replacement. Fox sports.com.au. 14 October 2018. 1 July 2016.
  29. Web site: Beau Champion retires from NRL. 19 August 2015. Zerotackle.com. 14 October 2018.
  30. News: Castleford Tigers sign former Hull FC centre . BBC Sport . 27 June 2018 . 14 October 2018.
  31. Web site: 10 June 2015. Panthers sign Quartet of Young Guns. penrithpanthers.com.au. 14 October 2018.
  32. Web site: SMH.com.au. Interest in late-bloomer O'Brien. Zero Tackle. 2 August 2015. 14 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20160402032253/https://www.zerotackle.com/interest-in-late-bloomer-obrien-18452/. 2 April 2016. dead.
  33. Web site: Parra's Quinlan signs with Super League. Sbs.com.au. 2 July 2015. 14 October 2018.
  34. Web site: New South Wales Waratahs sign NRL journeyman Reece Robinson in Super Rugby. Abc.net.au. 15 October 2015. 14 October 2018.
  35. Web site: Chris Sandow released by Parramatta Eels effective immediately. abc.net.au. 31 December 2017. 14 October 2018.
  36. Web site: Parramatta release Joseph Paulo. Zero Tackle. 22 June 2014. 14 October 2018.
  37. Web site: Sharks sign Paulo on two-year deal. Zero Tackle. 13 March 2015. 14 October 2018.
  38. Web site: Wests Tigers sign Junior Kiwi. Zero Tackle. 11 November 2015. 14 October 2018.
  39. Web site: Cutters Announce Squad For 2016 . St George Illawarra Dragons . 19 January 2016.
  40. Web site: Knights sign Pauli Pauli. Newcastle Knights . 29 January 2016 .
  41. Web site: Morgan signs with Storm. Zero Tackle. 5 May 2016. 14 October 2018.
  42. News: Bradford Bulls snap up Parramatta full back Kieren Moss. Telegraph & Argus. 3 June 2016. 14 October 2018.
  43. Web site: Raiders confirm Paulo deal. Zero Tackle. 29 August 2015. 14 October 2018.
  44. Web site: Parramatta Eels to play for points after hooker Nathan Peats signs with Gold Coast Titans. Adrian. Proszenko. 11 May 2016. The Sydney Morning Herald. 14 October 2018.
  45. Web site: Parramatta Eels confirm club grants troubled star Kieran Foran release from contract. 29 July 2016. 14 October 2018. Australian Broadcasting Corporation.

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