Parramatta playmaker Jonah Pezet destroyed the team he will play for next year — but in a sign of his appetite for excellence, he was far from satisfied.

The Wests Tigers have locked up veteran playmaker Adam Doueihi with a long-term contract extension on the eve of their season opener.

Few things would adequately prepare you for the visceral overload of an NRL debut.

“The hatred they have towards us is real.”

Eels coach Jason Ryles had some confusing feedback on star recruit Jonah Pezet after he inspired Parramatta to a 40-32 comeback victory over the Broncos, who he will join in 2027.

Jared Waerea-Hargreaves wasn’t playing the night he saw perhaps the greatest front-row demolition job ever in Roosters v Rabbitohs.