The Eels Take Off

in 2015

Parramatta Eels News Members Only PublicationEdition 1 May-July 2015

IN THIS ISSUE■ Hear from our

CEO and Coach

■ Meet our Eels Recruits for 2015

■ Eels Member Council

■ Pull out Team and Tim Mannah Poster

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2 Chief Executive Officer’s Report

3 Annual Community Festival

5 Coach’s Report

7 Members News

8 Inaugural Member Council

10 Meet your new Eels!

12 From the Members

13 Cheersquad

14 Social Media

16 Northern Territory

19 Commercial Partnerships

20 Parramatta Eels NRL Draw 2015

23 Blue & Gold Army: This is You

CEO’s ReportBrad Arthur is doing a great job with our football side,

and I’m very excited about the future direction of the

Eels both on and off the field for the rest of this season

and for the years to come.

Another of our exciting initiatives within our

Membership department is the “Just One More

Campaign”. Put simply we want you to pass your

love and passion for the Eels on to your friends and

encourage them to become Eels Members. Or if you

have mates who are always talking about being fans

but are not members – get them involved. But this isn’t

just all about the Eels, the person who recruits the most

members will win a Tata Xenon Ute. So get hunting

Members and become our top Recruiter for 2015.

Lastly, but certainly not least, I am very proud to

introduce to you the Inaugural Eels Member Council.

Our Inaugural Eels Member Council is the first of its

kind in the NRL and another example of how the Eels

are leading the charge in Member engagement. This

diverse group of supporters have already met several

times and are providing us with invaluable feedback on

how we can make YOUR Parramatta Eels even better.

Welcome aboard guys and thanks for your commitment

and dedication to the Eels.

Remember, we are ALL a part of the Blue & Gold Army.

Scott SewardChief Executive Officer

Member Number EEL-2718456

The Parramatta Eels have once again seen an

overwhelming amount of support from the Blue and

Gold Army across the start of the 2015 season.

At the time of publication, we’ve already seen an

increase in Membership of more than 20 percent from

this time last year, and many of them include new

Members who will be part of our club for years to come.

Especially exciting was seeing our premium

Membership, the Captains Club, sell out for the first

time before the season had even kicked off.

Even though it’s early days for the season, our crowds

and ticket sales have also been very successful, which

puts us in good stead for the rest of the year.

We’ve had plenty of encouraging feedback about our

new initiatives on game day and with fan engagement;

we take all of it on board and use it as part of our

commitment to bringing the best game experience to

everyone who supports the Eels.

Our club is seeing growth and positive changes in a

number of areas across the business, the most notable

being with the development of the Old Saleyards

Reserve site in North Parramatta as the new training

home of the Eels.

Since the players held their first session there in

March, it marks the first time in the Eels’ history that

our sides have a dedicated facility at which to train,

and it will eventually become the home base of our

entire club.

There was a huge turn out once again for the Annual

Eels Community Festival with 6,500 Members and

fans of the #blueandgold showing their support for the

Dyldam Parramatta Eels 2015 campaign.

It’s the chance for the Blue & Gold Army to get up

close and person with the team as they mingle, sign

autographs and take plenty of pictures!

Eels forward David Gower was excited to meet the fans

and knows the importance the Blue & Gold Army plays

in home and away matches during the season.

“It’s always good coming out and meeting the fans.

I know we have a big fan base, but to see everyone

turn up this morning even though it was raining, it was

awesome” Gower said.

Blue and Gold Captain Tim Mannah echoed his feelings.

“We spoke earlier about how important it is to see

everybody here and how great it is to play here with a

full house. It’s these people that are really the core of

that and the guys that you see year in year out that keep

turning up even during the tough times,” Mannah said.

“These guys, we can’t thank them enough for what

they do, so it’s our way of showing how appreciative

we are of them and how grateful we are for their

support” he added.

Thanks Blue & Gold Army for your support of the Annual Community Festival!

Even though it’s early days for the season, our crowds and ticket sales have also been very successful, which puts us in good stead for the rest of the year.

Annual Community Festival

a huge success

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The 2015 season is in full swing and we’ve already

seen some good performances from our players

on the field - but we’re in it for the long haul.

I’ve been very impressed with our boys’ attitude

and camaraderie in the start of the season,

they’ve all worked hard for each other and are

taking on the year with plenty of pride in their

jerseys.

We’ve suffered a few injuries early on, but that

hasn’t dented the boys’ confidence. They’ve

still played with courage and heart and it gives

other players in our squad a chance to prove

themselves.

We’ve noticed the increase in the Blue & Gold

Army in the crowds this year and it has been

inspiring for the boys; when they run out there’s

always a big cheer to keep them going.

I know our Members and fans always give a

little bit extra encouragement to our side and

continue to support them week in, week out.

Thank you for your ongoing support, we play

every week for our supporters and will continue

to do our best to make our fans proud.

Brad ArthurParramatta Eels Coach

Member Number EEL-3410743

We’ve noticed the increase in the Blue & Gold Army in the crowds this year and it has been inspiring for the boys.

Coach’sReport

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SELLS OUT!In 2015 we have seen huge growth in our Captains Club

Premium Membership package. Member numbers have

grown from just under 60 Members in 2014 to over 200

this year!

Captains Club Members enjoy exclusive benefits such

as an intimate function with the NRL squad and Coach

and Captains Club exclusive merchandise.

Members rewarded with Blue & Gold Soul

Loyalty ProgramAs Members move through their membership

milestones, they will receive a range of special Eels

patches. We hope our Members display these with

pride and passion - as it shows your loyalty to the Blue

& Gold Army like nothing else! The Blue & Gold Soul

Loyalty Program will launch in June.

Blue & Gold Army to take the fieldRound 19 this year will see the team don a special Heritage

jersey when we take on the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium. The

design harks back to our last premiership in 1986 when we

defeated the Bulldogs 4-2.

This jersey also features the ‘Blue & Gold Army’ logo in the

collar, a new feature for Parramatta Eels NRL jerseys which

will see our incredible fans take the field with our team!

Eels mark historic anniversary with Legacy PartnershipThis year on Anzac Day, the Blue and Gold will run

out in a unique jersey to take on the Brisbane Broncos

at Suncorp Stadium. The jersey will feature Legacy on the sleeve,

a space donated by our principal partner, Dyldam.

In recognition and remembrance of all Australians who served

and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations, and

our service men and women, the Eels will also donate $10 from

every jersey sold to Legacy.

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Eels Launch Inaugural Member CouncilIn an NRL first, our ground breaking Member advisory

group will meet regularly to discuss a variety of topics,

with Members giving their feedback and opinions on fan

experience related aspects of our Club, covering game

day, Membership and events.

We received hundreds of applications to be part of the

Eels Member Council in 2015, and we have selected 20

Members to be part of the Council in its first year.

Selected from a range of our Membership categories

these Councillors include Blue & Gold fans from the

South Coast, Canberra, Brisbane and Port Macquarie.

MEMBER COUNCILRicardo Ascenso DoonsideMember for 5 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? It’s a good opportunity, a good chance to have an input with the club beyond being a fan. And to provide insight into how the club can progress going forward.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I guess my goal is to improve fan engagement, because that covers everything.

Stuart Gollan Lane Cove NorthMember for 7 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? Mainly I just wanted to be able to have a say in what Members get and also the game day experience. I’ve always felt passionate about it. When you see what some of the other sports do like baseball and soccer it would be great to be able to bring something like that to Parramatta. It’s something I’d really like to see.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I’m hoping game day at Parramatta can be a better experience. I believe more people would become Members because of what it could be. Lots of friends that I have are Eels fans but are not Members for different reasons. If I can help implement changes to get those guys to sign up, I’ll feel I’ve done a good job.

Karen Cauchi GlenwoodMember for 7 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? It’s nice to be more invested with the club.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I hope to have some input into the club and how we can be better rewarded as Members and vice versa.

Matt Hollier Middle CoveMember for 9 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’m pretty active online (on 1EyedEel) and I feel it’s an opportunity to bring those discussions and ideas to this forum.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I hope that this group can provide real feedback that the club can act on.

Graham Coleman WinmaleeMember for 7 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’m a long time supporter of the club, from back in the Mick Cronin days. I think it’s important to increase and retain the young people from all the codes.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?One of my concerns is the core base of membership. To foster younger members, we want to hold up the passion. We also need to compete against the different codes.

Peter Johnson BlaxlandMember for 3 years Blue & Gold Army

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I wanted to be involved because of the love of the Eels I have had since 1963. I wish to contribute to input with the club and Member experience.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I hope to help the club with Member experience, feedback and be a conduit between Members and the club

Cherry Fratto GlenhavenFirst year Member 3 Game

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? As an avid Eels Member, I saw this as a great opportunity for me to contribute to this exciting initiative. I believed I could provide relevant feedback on behalf of Eels Members, offering a different perspective as a working mum with a young family, a season ticket holder and local.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?Developing unique and relevant Member experiences that lead to record breaking Member acquisition and retention numbers.

Ryan Lahodiuk Wolli CreekMember for 3 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I live in Parramatta, I was born on Hunter Street just down the road. I’ve been a tragic from way back. The 1986 grand final was my first experience watching the game live. I was sitting near Kylie Minogue before her ‘heyday’. It was a great experience and unfortunately our last major title. Since then I’ve always followed Parramatta.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I’ve got a couple of ideas in terms of game day experience. Such as vending and drinks and trying to make it a full day, rather than just going to watch the game and leaving. NRL can learn a lot from American football. They spend the whole day at the event. If there are some ways you can make it a full day, I think that builds excitement and creates some really good fan base.

Michael Lomardo West Pennant HillsMember for 5 years Captains Club

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’ve been a Parramatta supporter for such a long time and a Member for the past 5-6 years. I hope I can give something back to the club that I have supported for so many years.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I hope to achieve a better game day as well as season experience for Members and season ticket holders. It will depend on our role and relationship with the club and how realistically the Members will be listened to.

Anthony Plater MenangleMember for 5 years Blue & Gold Army

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I find it hard to come to games, so I just want to contribute to the club in a different way. I think it’s an interesting concept.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I’m coming in with an open mind. I want to be a Member of the council to be more than a fan and contribute more.

Chris Losco North RocksMember for 7 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I initially applied to be as involved as possible with the club.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?To promote interactions with fans and the team, to give feedback on match day and fan experience and to discuss the way we can be the benchmark of Australian Sport.

Steve Ryan KurrajongMember for 5 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? Just to give something back to the club and the supporters.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I hope to improve benefits for all supporters – Member benefits are a big thing and so is game day experience.

Troy Morton QueenslandMember for 2 years Out of Town

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I applied to represent the Members in the council because I bleed Blue and Gold.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?To have more of a connection between person and product, between us as punters and the business. I’m the only guy from Queensland, so the fact I got selected is pretty special. We’ve got so many fans in Queensland.

Michelle Sampson Kellyville RidgeFirst year Member 3 Game

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? So I could positively contribute to the club – I’m passionate about the Eels. Anyway I can add value and insight is very close to my heart.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I think the more clubs do this in general, it creates a stronger game and stronger club. It’s not just about clubs competing now it’s about other codes. If I can help make Parramatta a stronger league club then we can have a stronger link between the Eels and the community.

Melissa Muscat GymeaMember for 5 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’m very passionate about the Parramatta Eels. I’m a dedicated and loyal supporter. I travel from Sutherland to Parramatta for every game. I want to see the Eels do well this year. I applied to become a council Member because I want to make a difference.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?I want to try and maximize the number of Members that Parramatta Eels can have. I want the Members to have their say and be heard. I would like to be a good representative of the club.

Marcus Stepanek ACTMember for 7 years Captains Club

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’m that passionate about Parramatta! Being from out of town this was one thing I could do to give back to the club.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?To make a difference. My main hope is to improve the Membership experience and the game day experience for all members and supporters. I’ve seen some great things in my time as a Member and some doozies!

Duy Nguyen LiverpoolMember for 5 years General Admission

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? It’s time to make a contribution. I’m a long time Eels supporter and I would like to make some positive contributions, that’s why I put my hand up.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?To make it a positive experience for everyone going to the game but most importantly to increase the fan base. I believe there is still a large group we haven’t explored to try and get the fan base to its full potential. I think this is a very positive move by the club.

Joseph Taouk OatlandsMember for 16 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? I’m a long time supporter and Member of the club. The members of our group are all season ticket holders, so I’m bringing that mob’s ideas and views to the table. We’re a hard-core fan base.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?Probably to make the whole experience more family friendly and affordable, being a family man with four children.

Tania O’Keefe Port MacquarieMember for 2 years 3 Game

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? Basically to help drive Membership. I really enjoy being a Member and now that I am I could never not be one!

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?Definitely more Members, more continuing Members as well. I know so many people who are die hard fans but are not Members, and they should be!

Joel Williams LindfieldMember for 7 years Reserved Seat

Why did you initially apply to become one of the candidates to represent the Members in the council? For the love of the club and I hope I can offer something back to the club and help all the Members enjoy the club.

What are some of the things you hope to achieve as a result of this new Member Council?If I can contribute some ideas that will make the game day experience better, then I think that’s an achievement. That’s what brings people to the grounds, not just the football but the experience around it.

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Danny WicksDate of Birth 05-12-1985

Height 189cm

Weight 106kg

Position Prop, Second Row

Junior Clubs Grafton Ghosts

Previous Clubs St George Illawarra Dragons, Newcastle Knights

FG Debut St George Illawarra Dragons v New Zealand Warriors - Round 10, 2006

Member No EEL-2918282

Brad TakairangiDate of Birth 14-06-1989

Height 194cm

Weight 108kg

Position Centre, Second Row

Rep. Honours Cook Islands (2013)

Junior Clubs Cronulla Caringbah

Previous Clubs Sydney Roosters, Gold Coast Titans

FG Debut Sydney Roosters v Wests Tigers - Rd 2, 2010 (21 Mar 2010)

Twitter bradtaka_

Instagram takz_

Member No EEL-2918280

Anthony “Choc” WatmoughDate of Birth 10-07-1983

Height 183cm

Weight 97kg

Position Second Row

Rep. Honours NSW Blues (2005, 2009-2014); City Origin (2005, 2007); Australian Kangaroos (2008-2013); NRL All Stars (2010, 2012)

Junior Clubs Narrabeen Sharks, Berala Bears

Previous Clubs Northern Eagles, Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles

FG Debut Northern Eagles v Melbourne Storm - Rd 2, 2003 (22 Mar 2003)

Twitter anthonywatmough

Instagram awatmough

Member No EEL-2918281

Beau ChampionDate of Birth 23-12-1986

Height 186cm

Weight 98kg

Position Centre, Utility

Rep. Honours City Origin (2010, 2011); Indigenous All Stars (2010, 2011)

Junior Clubs La Perouse Panthers, South Eastern Seagulls

Previous Clubs South Sydney Rabbitohs, Melbourne Storm, Gold Coast Titans

FG Debut South Sydney Rabbitohs v Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks - Rd 18, 2005 (9 Jul 2005)

Twitter beauchampion_4

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Member No EEL-2918269

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What’s your favourite way to keep fit? Going to the gym, taking dance classes.

What’s your best beauty secret? Brows frame your face! Let the professionals

shape them for you and use a brow gel to hold them perfectly in place.

What’s playing on your iPod these days? Omi – Cheerleader!, ZHU, Peking Duk.

What’s the best part of being a Sweet P? The friendships made with all the girls and

having an excuse to get dressed up.

What would be the advice you would give to an aspiring Cheerleader?

Practice makes perfect! Always smile and enjoy what you do.

What is your favourite quote to live by? Everything happens for a reason.

Who are your favourite Eels players? Nathan Hindmarsh & Tim Mannah

Who is your greatest inspiration? My mum

Something people would be surprised to learn about me is:

I own my own Beauty Salon.

From the fan...As an NRL fan, I have dreams of one thing. That one thing is my Club winning a Premiership. As a new season rolls out though, I don’t go in with the expectation that my Club will win a Premiership. Instead, I go in with the following expectations - that my players will be proud and exemplary representatives of my Club, that my players will be fit and that each week, my players will play to the best of their ability.An NRL team is not a constant thing. Things change in an instant. Each year players will come and go. Coaches will come and go. Injuries will happen. Players will disappoint. Players will shine. This is all part of the magic of football. There are some years where you know in your heart of hearts that your team will not be Premiership contenders and other years when you know that your team is in with a shot.As a Parramatta fan, the last few years have been challenging. We have experienced political turmoil in our front office, seen coaches come and go (and come and go) and watch some of our star players depart for greener pastures. We have not played in the Finals since 2009 and the closest thing we have to silverware (well, woodware) in our trophy cabinet, is our wooden spoon. There have been seasons where I have felt that the team has not looked fit and other seasons where I have felt that the effort has not been there. This has been tremendously disappointing.This all changed last year. I know we missed the finals, but considering some of the major injuries we had throughout the year, the season ended with me being proud of what we had achieved and had me looking forward to 2015. I feel like in 2014 the Eels turned a corner.

I have previously written about how I think the Eels will go without Jarryd Hayne. I had a quiet confidence leading into the Season. However, after reading about Parramatta Eels CEO Scott Seward’s Strategic Plan for the Parramatta Eels, I go into Season 2015 with more than just confidence - I am excited. I am inspired by Seward’s vision and that is to become Australia’s number 1 sporting franchise by 2020. Parramatta, as part of Sydney’s West, is NRL heartland and the Parramatta Eels as a brand, along with its supporters, has the strength to achieve this vision.No one said it was going to be easy. In a Plan presented to members, Seward has unveiled our goals, by 2020, as follows:

• to win 2 NRL premierships • to play in the finals for 6 years in a row• to deliver a $1 million operating profit • to have 50,000 members• average home crowds of 26,000This vision is bold. This vision is brave and this vision is ambitious.However, the NRL and the Clubs which form part of the competition are a business. We have seen over and over how the actions of players has reputational and brand damage upon their Clubs. The woes of the Titans at the moment are a testament to this.

Seward’s vision tells me that Parramatta means business. It tells me that we will no longer tolerate mediocrity and an attitude of ‘close enough is good enough’. Seward has a vision that touches every aspect of the Club, from its members base to financial viability. This vision is bringing Parramatta into the 20th century and pushing us towards acting and making decisions like a business, rather than just a football club.We may not get there. But for the moment, I am willing to stand behind my Club and walk with them towards this vision. I ask all Parramatta supporters to walk with me and, fingers crossed, perhaps in the next 5 years my dream will become a reality.Love,

Mary KonstantopoulosLadies who LeagueMember Number EEL-2228419

From t he Members

The Sweet P’s have a whole

new look and squad for this Season.

What’s your favourite way to keep fit? DANCING! Also working out at the gym!

What’s your best beauty secret? Always put moisturiser on before you put make up

on so it looks smooth and lasts longer!

What’s playing on your iPod these days? Always love a bit of Bruno Mars!

What’s the best part of being a Sweet P? Doing what I love with people who

share the same passion as me!

What would be the advice you would give to an aspiring Cheerleader?

Work hard to achieve your goals and keep your passion for dance alive!

What is your favourite quote to live by? One door closes, another door opens.

Who is your favourite Eels player? Chris Sandow!

Who is your greatest inspiration? My family

Something people would be surprised to learn about me is:

I secretly love to ride skateboards!

Occupation Dance instructor

Age 18

Madelaine JonesOccupation Salon Owner

Age 26

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There are three pillars that underpin the agreement - Rugby League Development,

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The Eels have developed a number of Rugby League Development programs including

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support of the Northern Territory Institute of Sports Rugby League program. Most recently

we have signed our very first player through the Northern Territory Rugby League system

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The Eels returnThe Territory:The Dyldam Parramatta Eels are currently in year two of a four year partnership that sees the Parramatta Eels play a trial game in Alice Springs and a competition game in Darwin each year.

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