This is Part 2 of our annual catch up with Chris Ricketts. This time joining me from the USA we have a way too early Eels season preview where we talk about the new recruits, the Eels draw, Zac Lomax, Jason Ryles second year in charge, a predicted finish and more.

If you haven't checked out Part 1 go back and have a listen of our way too late Eels season review.

This is our annual catch up between Chris Ricketts and myself 2 massive Eels fans each January to give you the fans our way too late season review and a way too early season review.

This is part 1 our way too late season review of the Eels season in 2025 with Chris joining me via satellite from the USA. We go through the highs, the lows, coach Jason Ryles, favourite moments, wins and more.

I am joined by Ben from The Corner Post as we discuss on Instagram Live the Parramatta Eels signing of Brian Kelly from the Gold Coast Titans.

We also chat about the potential rule changes the NRL wants to bring in and some other random stuff as well.

On the Duckmans second last show we had a great chat about the last 4 years where I have been a guest on his show talking rugby league.

On this show we talk about the last 4 years and in particular the Grand Finals but also dip my toe into talking about cricket, V8 supercars, F1, AFL and even LIV Golf.

Thanks Duckman for having me on your show for the last 4 years ive really enjoyed it.

A new style of show being a Instagram live show with Ben from The Corner Post joining me to discuss all things NRL from the week of the 11th December.

- Eels signings news Isaiah Iongi

- Keon Koloamatangi rumours of joining the Eels

- The Eel missing out on Rueban Garrick and Nelson Asofa-Solomona

- The Perth Bears

- The Tigers dramas

- Golden Boot award winners

- Tongan doctor breach notices

- And questions from the viewers as well.

Rugby league never sleeps even in the off season. New team merch, player signings, new club logos and new stadium names are on the agenda tonight. Im joined by Ben from The Corner Post as we also discuss the 2026 World Cup and is 10 teams enough for a world cup?

I sit down with Ben from the Corner Post as we do a draft team of our favourite Eels players 1-17 including coach. Not necessarily the superstar players just the players we loved to watch in the Blue and Gold.

Who's team do you think would win?

Well the NRL released the draw for 2026 and Troy goes through the Parramatta Eels draw from his perspective.

The games played, days turnarounds, interstate games, special round games and more I go through it all from a fans perspective. Bring on season 2026 Go Parra