LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
Parramatta Eels coach, Brad Arthur, has found himself in the thick of it amidst talks of his future in the NRL and reports swirling about Wayne Bennett possibly joining the club.
With the Eels struggling to find their groove this season, the pressure is on Arthur to pull something out of the bag.
Having been at the helm of the Eels for a whopping 11 years, Arthur has faced his fair share of criticism, especially with the club's premiership drought stretching all the way back to 1986.
Despite guiding the Eels to a grand final appearance in 2022, the following season was a disappointment, leaving fans hungry for more success.
Recent setbacks, including a foot injury sidelining star player Mitchell Moses, have left the Eels reeling with back-to-back losses and a less-than-stellar 2-3 record, leaving them languishing in 14th place on the ladder.
Arthur's decision to shuffle his halves pairing in Moses' absence has yet to yield positive results, adding to the mounting pressure on the coach.
Amidst the turmoil, whispers of Wayne Bennett potentially taking the reins at Parramatta have only added fuel to the fire.
The NRL360 panel sees Bennett as a natural fit for the struggling Eels, with his wealth of experience and coaching prowess potentially being the spark needed to ignite the team's fortunes.
As the storm clouds gather over Arthur's coaching tenure, the Eels will need to dig deep and rally together to turn their season around before it's too late.
Only time will tell if Arthur can weather the storm and guide his team to brighter days ahead.