The 2003 Parramatta Eels season was the 57th in
the club's history. Coached by
Brian Smith and captained by
Nathan Cayless, they competed in the
National Rugby League's
2003 Telstra Premiership
The 2003 NRL premiership was the 96th season of professional rugby league football in Australia and the sixth run by the National Rugby League. Fifteen teams competed, with the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles returning in place of their failed join ...
.
Summary
After reaching the Finals Series every year for the last six years, Parramatta could not make it a 7th year running as they finished 9th in the 2003 Season. Needing to beat runaway Minor Premiers the
Penrith Panthers by over 30 points in the final round, the Eels were comprehensively beaten away, signalling the need for changes at the club should they continue to be successful.
Standings
Awards
*Michael Cronin clubman of the year award:
Dean Widders
Dean Richard Widders (born 25 October 1979) is an Anaiwan Indigenous Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played in the 2000s and 2010s. He works with the National Rugby League as an Indigenous Pathways manager. He is coa ...
*Ken Thornett Medal (Players' player):
Daniel Wagon
*Jack Gibson Award (Coach's award):
John Morris
*Eric Grothe Rookie of the Year Award:
Michael Witt
References
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Parramatta Eels seasons
Parramatta Eels season