SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Danny Wicks of the Eels and his team mates looks dejected after a Storm try during the round 11 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at Pirtek Stadium on May 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MAY 23: Danny Wicks of the Eels and his team mates looks dejected after a Storm try during the round 11 NRL match between the Parramatta Eels and the Melbourne Storm at Pirtek Stadium on May 23, 2016 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

12th: Parramatta Eels

Although there were rumours, I don’t think anyone knew just how hard the club would be hit during 2016 by the salary cap problems they are enduring.

The Eels recruited well, started the season well and were looking like a genuine title threat.

Unfortunately, appeals pending, it looks as though they’ll be penalised massively points wise.

Regardless of results, the Eels should now miss the eight, although there are rumours that more punishments are yet to be handed down.

My pre-season prediction was more struggling to find a place for the Eels more than any great foresight. I had no idea how the rumours would impact them, although they have played far better than I expected.

The Eels are a top eight side, but with punishment in mind, I can only see them running down the Knights and maybe the Roosters.

Updated Prediction: 14th

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