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2004 Parramatta Eels season

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NRL Rank
  
12th

Points scored
  
For: 517; Against: 626

Captain
  
Nathan Cayless

Play-off result
  
DNQ

Coach
  
Brian Smith

2004 record
  
Wins: 9; Draws: 0; Losses: 15

The 2004 Parramatta Eels season was the 58th in the club's history. Coached by Brian Smith and captained by Nathan Cayless, they competed in the National Rugby League's 2004 Telstra Premiership.

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Summary

Season 2004 was the worst in some time for the Parramatta Eels. After only managing 9 wins in 24 games, the Eels finished 12th and missed out on the Finals for the second year running. This was a grave cause for concern at the club who had not seen a Premiership victory since 1986.

Awards

  • Michael Cronin clubman of the year award: Michael Vella
  • Ken Thornett Medal (Players' player): Nathan Hindmarsh
  • Jack Gibson Award (Coach's award): Wade McKinnon
  • Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award: Jack Afamasaga

    • References

    2004 Parramatta Eels season Wikipedia
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