Just now: The young shall grow! “Parramatta Eels Announce 2025 Junior Representative Squads Featuring Emerging Talent Across Lisa Fiaola, Harold Matthews, Tarsha Gale, and S.G. Ball Cups”…
The Parramatta Eels have officially announced their Junior Representative squads for the 2025 season, encompassing the Lisa Fiaola Cup, Harold Matthews Cup, Tarsha Gale Cup, and S.G. Ball Cup competitions.
These squads highlight the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and ensuring a robust pipeline for future NRL success.
Lisa Fiaola Cup Squad:
The Lisa Fiaola Cup serves as a foundational platform for young female athletes aspiring to make their mark in rugby league. The Eels’ 2025 squad features a blend of emerging talents poised to showcase their skills:
- Alissia Misa
- Anika Penitani
- Bailey Ma-Chong
- Catea Duff
- Cody Tuimaseve
- Deja Vaivela
- Evelyn Kuwendu
- Fiafia Freedom Crichton Ropati
- Georgia Wansey
- Hayloh Talagi
- Hine Rikiti
- Irae Savea
- Isabella Bell
- Kaizen Morgan-Pritchard
- Kaveinga O’Callaghan-Ahio
- Laylah Tafili
- Leonia Vei
- Mere Sivo
- Mitszy Cairns
- Olivia Saba
- Rylee Cash
- Selene Koi-ngaruhe
- Sharon Latapu
- Sienna Bonello
- Tahli Curtis
- Taylah Meagher
- Tegan Nicholas
- Temieke Withers
Notably, Bailey Ma-Chong has been highlighted as a top scorer and proficient goalkicker, bringing significant value to the team.
Harold Matthews Cup Squad:
The Harold Matthews Cup is a critical competition for under-17 male players, providing a stage to display their burgeoning talents. The Eels’ 2025 squad includes:
- Billy Fanene
- Caleb Leiataua
- Chaise Attard
- Christopher Moala
- Cobi McCloskey
- Cyrus Bloomfield
- Daniel McBride
- Epapara Tahu-Apiata
- Hayden Bell
- Jermayne Fa’afiu
- Jireh-Trey Stewart
- Kasinga Noa
- Kordell Pritchard
- Mark Peterson
- Michael Nauer
- Retric Smith-Jessop
- Riley Davis
- Salatielu Tamati
- Samuel Polley
- Samuela Sorovi
- Santiago Uata
- Steven Nunn
- Strantz Schaumkel
- Talen Risati
- Tevita Vaiola Kaliti
- Will Tevaga
- Zac Withers
- Zain Alameddine
Players to watch include Talen Risati, a dual-code talent, and Cyrus Bloomfield, a promising winger.
Tarsha Gale Cup Squad:
The Tarsha Gale Cup focuses on under-19 female players, aiming to develop the next generation of elite women rugby league athletes. The Eels’ 2025 squad comprises:
- Aaliyah Soufan
- Alana O’loughlin
- Alleya Scrivens
- Anahera Paekau
- Armarni-Lea Auvae
- Ava Jones
- Avena Racoma Ngata
- Blessing Donvenekham
- Christine Katoa Tongia
- Dallis Graham-Withell
- Danielle Seckold
- Fontayne Tufuga
- Jessamine Aloalii
- Khyliah Gray
- Leyla Oueik
- Lilieta Po’uli
- Mariah Fasavalu-Faamausili –
