LeagueNews.co | Jess Malloy
The Parramatta Eels have started their 2024 NRL season on a rocky road, with legendary Panther Scott Sattler suggesting that coach Brad Arthur's time at the helm could be nearing its end.
Despite the players rallying behind their coach, the Eels have struggled to find their groove after missing out on the finals last year.
In a recent humiliating defeat, the injury-plagued Dolphins trounced the Eels 44-16, sparking criticism of Parramatta's lackluster second-half performance.
And the woes continued with a crushing 41-8 loss to the Raiders in round five, highlighting the team's defensive struggles and overall inconsistency on the field.
After leading the Eels to the grand final in 2022, Arthur has faced mounting pressure to deliver results and end the club's premiership drought, which dates back to their last grand final victory in 1986.
With the team's disappointing performance last season and a shaky start to the current one, the heat is on Arthur to turn things around and prove his coaching prowess.