Brad Arthur, Parramatta Eels half methods

Coach Brad Arthur’s time on the Eels will come to an finish, with the membership anticipated to half methods with the coach instantly.

The choice comes after a 48-16 loss to the Melbourne Storm at Magic Spherical.

Arthur took over on the membership as an interim coach in 2012. The excessive level of his tenure got here when the Eels reached the 2022 grand closing, a match they misplaced to Penrith 28-12.

However having did not make the finals final 12 months, the Eels slumped to their sixth loss of their final seven matches at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday.

Their stunning run has come after star halfback Mitchell Moses suffered a foot harm, which has saved him out since spherical three.

Talking after the Magic Spherical loss to the Storm, a defiant Arthur stated he believed he was nonetheless the person to resurrect Parramatta’s season and “would by no means stroll away from a battle”.

“I nonetheless consider on this workforce, however they’ve bought to begin to consider in themselves, particularly after we’re underneath a little bit of stress,” he stated.

“We’re 5 minutes after the sport, however there hasn’t been any indication from the membership in direction of me. All they wish to do is get round us to assist myself and the remainder of the coaches and the workforce.

“However on the finish of the day, what issues is what we’re doing on the sphere for 80 minutes and it’s not adequate in the meanwhile.”