Despite sitting in 14th, the general consensus around the league on the Eels and rookie coach Jason Ryles is positive, but is that too lenient?<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the opinion of The Daily Telegraph\u2019s Dean Ritchie, who penned a column <\/a>dismissing all of the hype surrounding Parramatta over the past month or so. <\/p>\n FOX LEAGUE, available on Kayo Sports, is the only place to watch every game of every round in the 2025 NRL Telstra Premiership, LIVE with no ad-breaks during play. New to Kayo? Get your first month for just $1. Limited-time offer ><\/a><\/p>\n Ritchie put forward that the Eels have recorded just seven wins in 2025, which is the same amount as last season. <\/p>\n \u201cThat\u2019s hardly what you would call a stunning improvement,\u201d Ritchie wrote.<\/p>\n \u201cParramatta is like a selfie with a filter. It looks great but you know it\u2019s make-believe.\u201d<\/p>\n Since halfback Mitch Moses returned from injury, the Eels have recorded wins over the Broncos and Cowboys and also got within a try of the Storm.<\/p>\n However, they came crashing back down to last weekend, losing to the decimated Rabbitohs. <\/p>\n The NRL360 panel discussed Ritchie\u2019s column, with host Braith Anasta asking in response whether the Eels have \u201cfallen off their perch a bit\u201d.<\/p>\n Michael Carayannis disagreed with Ritchie, his Daily Telegraph colleague. <\/p>\n Carayannis explained that Ryles has done a great job clearing house, with the coach making the tough decision to move several veterans on in order to blood some young guns.<\/p>\n Eligibility “solution” & brutal truth | 03:23<\/p>\n MORE NRL NEWS<\/p>\n TEAM TIPS: Ciraldo hints at Dogs changes; gun\u2019s return to spark Storm switch<\/a><\/p>\n TALKING POINTS: Benji\u2019s breakthrough; Walsh\u2019s \u2018dishonour\u2019 call on Broncos role<\/a><\/p>\n