Parramatta have confirmed the appointment of Paul Osborne as the NRL club's new chief executive.

The former St George Illawarra and Canberra front rower will officially take over from acting chief executive Andrew Hill on Monday.

Osborne arrives at the Eels following a four-year spell as chief executive of the NRL Player Manager Accreditation Scheme.

Osborne is also noted for his charity work for Hope Rwanda, which included organising six NRL players - including Eel Nathan Hindmarsh and 2010 recruit Justin Poore - to work at the Village of Hope in Rwanda late last year.

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Eels offer Smith final Lifeline

January 8th 2008 04:27

MEDIA RELEASE - Parramatta Eels

The Parramatta Eels have today lifted the enforced suspension on troubled halfback Tim Smith, allowing the talented rookie to resume pre-season training immediately.

Eels General Manager Greg Mitchell, Head Coach Michael Hagan and Football Manager Andrew Hill met today with Smith’s manager David Riolo to discuss the much maligned half's playing future with the club.

Smith has been in rehabilitation on the Gold Coast since the Eels suspended him on December 14, with family and friends helping the 22-year-old to overcome both alcohol and depression problems.

The Eels have placed a number of sanctions upon Smith's return however, with the 2005 Dally M rookie set to continue in alcohol rehabilitation, complete various charity and community work as well as having a monetary fine imposed.

“Tim has been working hard to overcome a number of personal issues and is very grateful of the support from the Parramatta Eels and general support from the Community," said Riolo.

"Tim is looking forward to returning to training and the season ahead”.

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PJ Marsh leaves Parra; joins Broncos

November 4th 2007 21:00

Utility man PJ Marsh has been released from the final year of his playing contract (2008) with the Parramatta Eels with immediate effect, the club said in an official statement.

Marsh's manager request for release earlier this week was granted by head coach Michael Hagan which has paved a way for the classy utility to join the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal.

The surprise signing of the former Queensland State of Origin representative makes him a ready-made replacement for Shaun Berrigan who has left the club for England.

Marsh began his NRL career at the Eels in 2000 but left to join the New Zealand Warriors on a three year stint in 2002. He returned to the club in 2005 and has played a total of 108 first grade games for Parramatta.

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Eels secure their future with signings

May 23rd 2007 02:37

MEDIA RELEASE - Parramatta Eels

The Parramatta Eels today secured their future playing roster, with the NRL club retaining the services of five of their current stars.

Regular first graders Tim Smith and Daniel Wagon have agreed to terms for the next two seasons, whilst fringe first graders Feleti Mateo, Josh Cordoba and Matt Keating have also been re-signed.

Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald says it is a tremendous day for the Club.

“When players commit like this it shows great faith in our coaching staff and playing roster. They are popular players with the supporters and are a great base to build the Club on for years to come,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

“I’m particularly pleased with the retention of Feleti as I am aware of how keenly sought after he was on the open market, especially with one particular Club,” Mr Fitzgerald added.

Head Coach Michael Hagan says it is great news for the Club.

“I am thrilled with these signings and am delighted I will be working with these players in the coming years. It shows how much they want to be a part of what we are doing and their retention gives us all a boost,” Hagan said.

Re-Signed Players and their contracts

Tim Smith (08-09)
Feleti Mateo (08,09,10)
Josh Cordoba (08-09)
Matt Keating (08-09)
Daniel Wagon (08)

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Tahu, Moimoi back for Eels

May 22nd 2007 03:54

MEDIA REALEASE - Parramatta Eels

Parramatta Eels stars Timana Tahu and Fuifui Moimoi will return form lengthy injury spells next Monday night against the New Zealand Warriors at Parramatta Stadium.

Rugby Union bound Tahu replaces young gun Krisnan Inu in the centres for the grudge match with the Warriors, after spending the past four matches on the sidelines recovering form a nagging hamstring injury.

Tongan prop Moimoi returns after a three week absence from a niggling knee injury, with the forward enforcer replacing the injured Ian Hindmarsh on the bench.

Eels coach Michael Hagan has also named NSW State of Origin representatives Nathan Hindmarsh and Jarryd Hayne for the New Zealand clash.

Parramatta Eels team for Round 11

Luke BURT
Jarryd HAYNE
Ben SMITH
Timana TAHU
Eric GROTHE
Brett FINCH
Tim SMITH
Nathan CAYLESS ©
PJ MARSH
Aaron CANNINGS
Nathan HINDMARSH
Feleti MATEO
Daniel WAGON

Interchange -
Mark RIDDELL
Josh CORDOBA
Chad ROBINSON
Fuifui MOIMOI

Coach - Michael Hagan

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Parramatta name young squad to meet Cowboys

May 15th 2007 06:50

MEDIA RELEASE - Parramatta Eels

Parramatta Eels coach Michael Hagan has been forced to name one of his youngest line-ups of the season for this Saturday nights clash with the North Queensland Cowboys.

With NSW Origin stars Nathan Hindmarsh and Jarryd Hayne unavailable for selection, coupled with the injuries to Timana Tahu, Fuifui Moimoi and Todd Lowrie, Hagan has been forced into promoting a host of Premier League players for the Cowboys clash.

Utility Joel Reddy comes onto the wing to replace Hayne, Krisan Inu again replaces Tahu, impressive rookie Feleti Mateo is promote from the bench to replace Hindmarsh, while promising youngsters Junior Paulo and Zeb Taia start from the bench.

Pirtek Parramatta Eels

1 Luke BURT
2 Joel REDDY
3 Ben SMITH
4 Krisnan INU
5 Eric GROTHE
6 Brett FINCH
7 Tim SMITH
8 Nathan CAYLESS ©
9 PJ MARSH
10 Aaron CANNINGS
11 Feleti MATEO
12 Ian HINDMARSH
13 Daniel WAGON

Interchange -14 Mark RIDDELL
15 Josh CORDOBA
16 Zeb TAIA
17 Chad ROBINSON
19 Junior PAULO

COACH – MICHAEL HAGAN

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