The 2023 Parramatta Eels season was the 77th in the club's history. Coached by Brad Arthur and co-captained by Clinton Gutherson and Junior Paulo, they competed in the NRL's 2023 Telstra Premiership but did not qualify for the finals. The club had 35,015 members for the year.
Background The Parramatta Eels kicked off the 2023 NRL season on 2 March against the Melbourne Storm at home, however lost 12-16 in golden point extra time. The Eels' first victory of the season was in round 4 against the Penrith Panthers (17-16 golden point) in the Western Sydney Derby at home. In round 26, Parramatta jeopardised Penrith's minor premiership run by defeating them 32-18 at BlueBet Stadium. The following week, the Eels had a bye and finished tenth in the competition.
Squad information The NRL playing squad and coaching staff of the Parramatta Eels for the 2023 NRL season is listed below.
Transfers
In: Name From Transfer window Date HK Josh Hodgson Canberra Raiders Pre-season December 2021 LK J'maine Hopgood Penrith Panthers Pre-season May 2022 PR Jirah Momoisea Newcastle Knights Pre-season June 2022 SR Jack Murchie New Zealand Warriors Pre-season October 2022 SR Matt Doorey Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Pre-season November 2022 FE Daejarn Asi New Zealand Warriors Pre-season November 2022 SR Andrew Davey Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Mid-season April 2023 LK Joe Ofahengaue Wests Tigers Mid-season May 2023 HK Joey Lussick St Helens Mid-season July 2023
Out: Name To Transfer window Date SR Marata Niukore New Zealand Warriors Pre-season November 2021 SR Isaiah Papali'i Wests Tigers Pre-season November 2021 HK Reed Mahoney Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Pre-season November 2021 LK Ray Stone Dolphins Pre-season December 2021 PR Oregon Kaufusi Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Pre-season December 2021 CE Tom Opacic Hull Kingston Rovers Pre-season August 2022 WG Solomone Naiduki Hurricanes (rugby union) Pre-season September 2022 CE Hayze Perham Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Pre-season September 2022 PR David Hollis Newcastle Knights Pre-season September 2022 LK Nathan Brown Sydney Roosters Mid-season March 2023 HB Jake Arthur Manly Warringah Sea Eagles Mid-season May 2023 HK Mitch Rein Retired Mid-season June 2023
Pre-season
Regular season
Ladder
Result by round
Matches
The league fixtures were announced on 10 November 2022.
References