The Parramatta Eels did plenty right in 2023 to progress all the way to the decider but a drought-breaking premiership still eluded them.
The Eels showed their class against teams well below them on the ladder in 2022 but struggled against others who were near them on the ladder.
Parramatta's missed tackle count was above 40 in five clashes in 2022 - all against heavyweight sides Penrith, Melbourne, Cronulla and North Queensland.While Brad Arthur's men got over their week two finals curse and advanced to the grand final, they'll have to start again and win the close matches against top teams.
The past six premiers made the preliminary final or grand final the previous season so there's every reason to think the Eels can again be in the thick of things at the pointy end of proceedings.
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