When did Parramatta last win the premiership? The Eels' wait to win the NRL continues

Joshua Mayne

When did Parramatta last win the premiership? The Eels' wait to win the NRL continues image

After a tough 2022 grand final loss to the Penrith Panthers, the Parramatta Eels' wait for another NRL premiership continues.

Now, it's a case of resetting for 2023 and going again.

Here's a quick look at the history next year's Parramatta side will have to overcome to emerge victorious.

MORE: The Sporting News' 10 bold predictions for 2023 NRL season

When did the Parramatta Eels last win the NRL premiership?

The Parramatta Eels' last NRL premiership came in 1986.

Their team - which featured the likes of Eric Grothe, Brett Kenny, and Peter Sterling - triumphed over the Bulldogs in the grand final.

It capped off a successful era for the club, also winning the competition in 1981, 1982, and 1983.

Since then, the Eels have reached the grand final in 2001, 2009 and 2022, as well as winning the minor premiership in 2001 and 2005. 

Betting odds of Parramatta Eels winning the premiership next year

According to TAB, the Parramatta Eels are seventh-favourite to win the 2023 NRL premiership.

Team Odds
Penrith Panthers $4.00
Sydney Roosters $5.50
Melbourne Storm $7.50
North Queensland $11.00
South Sydney $13.00
Cronulla Sharks $13.00
Parramatta Eels $15.00
Brisbane Broncos $17.00
Canterbury Bulldogs $21.00
Canberra Raiders $21.00
Manly Sea Eagles $23.00
Gold Coast Titans $41.00
St George-Illawarra Dragons $41.00
Wests Tigers $51.00
New Zealand Warriors $51.00
Newcastle Knights $51.00
The Dolphins $67.00

Odds last updated February 3, 2023.

Parramatta Eels 2023 player movement

Incoming: Daejarn Asi, Matt Doorey, Josh Hodgson, J'maine Hopgood, Samuel Loizou, Jirah Momoisea, Jack Murchie, Ky Rodwell

Outgoing: Oregon Kaufusi, Reed Mahoney, Marata Niukore, Tom Opacic, Isaiah Papali'i, Hayze Perham, Ray Stone

Joshua Mayne

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Joshua Mayne is a content producer for The Sporting News Australia based in Sydney, Australia. He has previously worked as a newsreader at 2SER and journalist at Ministry of Sport. While Joshua’s main passions are football, rugby league, basketball and F1, he will watch any sport that's on. He is still waiting for Arsenal to win the Premier League again.