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Tue, 14th April, 2026, 13:04 AEST
Fantasy football: Inside the NRL season where anything can happen
The NRL season surprises with unexpected top teams and standout players, challenging pre-season predictions and expectations.
NRL.com
Hands up anyone who thought the Panthers, Wests Tigers, Warriors and Cowboys would be the top four after six rounds.
And did anyone seriously think the Storm would be the 13th and the Raiders 15th heading into a Round 7 showdown in Canberra?
Would you have tipped Thomas Jenkins to be the leading tryscorer with a record tally of 14 and Warriors warhorse Jackson Ford to be leading the Dally Ms with 23 votes?
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Tue, 14th April, 2026, 9:28 AEST
Injuries and a 52-10 hiding leaves Eels raiding the NRL's bargain bin
The Parramatta Eels are urgently seeking NRL player reinforcements to revive their struggling season, exploring trades and loans.
Zero Tackle
The Parramatta Eels are frantically combing the NRL market for reinforcements as they scramble to resuscitate a season that's flatlining before their eyes.
The Daily Telegraph reported that on Monday, the Eels management and their recruitment team spent their day scouting through NRL rival club's rosters, weighing up the prospect of snapping up available players or bringing someone in on a loan arrangement.
Player agents have been quick to smell blood, reaching out to Parramatta to peddle the services of clients who've been waiting for an opportunity to play this season or seeking a bigger opportunity.
A sweep of the market suggests the Eels are targeting players like Braden Uele from the Sharks, Manly's Blake Wilson, Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri, Knights outside back James Schiller, and Canberra's Matthew Timoko and Chevy Stewart.
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Mon, 13th April, 2026, 18:12 AEST
Mid-season targets: Depleted Eels scour NRL rivals for immediate signings after roster crisis
Parramatta seeks immediate player recruitment to salvage their season, exploring loan deals and roster analysis for potential signings.
The Australian
A struggling Parramatta are desperately scouring the NRL for immediate playing stocks in a bid to save their flatlining season.
Parramatta management and their recruitment team spent Monday analysing rival clubs' rosters and the possibility of immediately recruiting players or signing a player on a loan deal.
Several player agents have reached out to the Eels to offer their clients' services, particularly players who have had limited opportunities this season with their current clubs.
A market analysis suggests the Eels could use the talents of the likes of Cronulla's Braden Uele, Manly's Blake Wilson, Canterbury centre Bronson Xerri, Newcastle outside back James Schiller or Canberra duo Matt Timoko and Chevy Stewart during their current state of roster damage.
The Eels have signed St George Illawarra forward Jaydn Su'A from next season and won't give up on trying to lure him to the club immediately.
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Mon, 13th April, 2026, 15:16 AEST
NSW Cup: Round Six Wrap
The Raiders lost 40-24 to the Bears; Daine Laurie scored a hat trick in defeat.
Canberra Raiders Club
The Toyota Forklifts Canberra Raiders fell 40-24 to the Bears at North Sydney Oval in the NSW Cup on Sunday afternoon.
The Bears jumped out to an early lead, scoring three tries in the opening 15 minutes to hold a comfortable 16-nil advantage.
Canberra answered with a pair of tries of their own through forward Jake Clydsdale and Daine Laurie.

North Sydney did their damage either side of halftime, jumping out to an important 34-10 lead with just over 20 minutes to go.
Raiders fullback Daine Laurie crossed for two more tries to grab his first hattrick in green.
Although it wasn't enough as the Bears ran in a late try through prop Phillip Makatoa to bring up 40 points at home.
Canberra will prepare for their next match against the Melbourne Storm in a double header at Seiffert...
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Mon, 13th April, 2026, 10:58 AEST
'Massive dream of mine': Jacob Preston firms for Origin debut as Blues sweat on Liam Martin's fitness
Jacob Preston is a leading candidate to replace injured Liam Martin for NSW's State of Origin opener.
The Australian
Jacob Preston has already come mightily close to representing NSW and Australia, but a Blues debut is starting to gather momentum with the Bulldogs back-rower one of the leading candidates to replace Liam Martin if he's ruled out of the State of Origin opener with a knee injury.
Martin left the field during Thursday night's game against Preston's Bulldogs, with reports suggesting he could miss six to eight weeks with an MCL injury.
The Origin opener on May 27 is roughly six weeks away, which would mean Martin wouldn't have any footy under his belt even if he's able to return at the lower end of the scale.
Losing him would be a massive blow for Blues coach Laurie Daley, given Martin has represented his state 15 times, but NSW has no shortage of options on the edge with Preston, Hudson Young and Haumole Olakau'atu all in scorching form.
While the others have played for the Blues, Preston is still waiting for his chance after he trained with them in Leura last year.
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