Parramatta Eels face challenges under new coach Ryles

Parramatta Eels fans are facing more challenges as their team struggles in the current NRL season. New coach Jason Ryles has taken over but is missing key player Mitchell Moses due to a foot injury. This injury may keep Moses out for a significant time, potentially ending the Eels' hopes for a successful season early on. So far, the Eels have lost games against strong teams, including a setback against the Melbourne Storm and last year's low-ranked Wests Tigers. Supporters of the Eels have been waiting for a winning season for nearly 40 years, and the current situation raises concerns that it may get worse before it gets better. The Eels are currently considered favorites for the wooden spoon, which represents the last place in the league. Ryles has had to make tough decisions since taking charge. He has chosen not to keep several veteran players in the lineup, opting instead to focus on the future. He turned down a chance to keep star player Dylan Brown to avoid a bidding war, which allowed Brown to join the Newcastle Knights for a record deal. This decision leaves the Eels with salary cap space for next year but few immediate options to strengthen the team. Calls have emerged for the team to sign young talent like Lachlan Galvin, who was previously overlooked but is now performing well with Wests Tigers. The Eels also need to retain their promising junior players to build a strong future. However, those young players may not be ready for the NRL for about a year and a half, leaving the Eels with a tough choice about investing in new players now or waiting. Ryles has emphasized the need for long-term planning over seeking quick wins. The challenges have been daunting, but he believes that the tough decisions made now will help lead the team to success in the future. Like the biblical figure Moses, who saw the promised land but could not enter, Ryles hopes his efforts will eventually lead Parramatta to better days.