2008 Parramatta Eels season explained

Year:2008
Team Colour:gold
Font Colour:blue
League:NRL
League Rank:11th
League Wins:11
League Draws:0
League Losses:13
Points For:501
Points Against:547
Cup:World Club Challenge
Ceo Title:CEO
Coach Title:Coach
Stadium:Parramatta Stadium (Capacity: 20,741)
ANZ Stadium (Capacity: 83,500)
Avg Attendance:13,528 (Home)
16,300 (Home & Away)
Agg Attendance:162,335 (Home)
391,195 (Home & Away)
High Attendance:25,065 (15 March vs Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, Round 1)
Top Tries: Joel Reddy (12)
Top Goals: Luke Burt (62)
Top Points: Luke Burt (169)
List:yes
List Link:List of Parramatta Eels seasons

The 2008 Parramatta Eels season was the 62nd in the club's history. Coached by Michael Hagan and captained by Nathan Cayless, they competed in the National Rugby League's 2008 Telstra Premiership.

Summary

After being billed at premiership contenders by several prominent betting agencies, including TAB SportsBet, the Parramatta Eels failed to impress in the 2008, a season that could only be described as a huge disappointment. The Eels finished 11th in an inconsistent season marred by Jarryd Hayne's controversial shooting incident in the pre-season. Despite the poor performance by Parramatta, CEO Denis Fitzgerald stressed that Michael Hagan's position as club coach was not in danger. Michael Hagan resigned as coach on 21 October 2008, citing family and health reasons for his decision.

Standings

National Youth Competition

Players and staff

The playing squad and coaching staff of the Parramatta Eels for the 2008 NRL season as of 31 August 2008.jr.

Transfers

In:

Out:

Player Notes
Blake Green Cronulla Sharks
Aaron Cannings Gold Coast Titans
Richard Fa'aoso Newcastle Knights
Peter John Marsh Brisbane Broncos
Justin Tsoulos Bulldogs
Zeb Taia Mid Season to Newcastle Knights
Timana Tahu Rugby Union
Ian Hindmarsh Retired

Awards

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Honour Roll . parraeels.com.au . . 19 February 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140225003814/http://www.parraeels.com.au/district-reps-honour-roll . 25 February 2014 . dmy .