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The Parramatta Eels have fired back at fans who slammed coach Brad Arthur and accused him of nepotism following his team's 35-4 thrashing against North Queensland on Saturday.
Arthur came under fire on social media for selecting his son Jake at halfback and shifting Dylan Brown to centre.
Fans replying to the match report shared by the Eels' official Facebook page vehemently disapproved of the decision, pinning the loss on Arthur and suggesting his son was not deserving of a place in the first grade squad.
Brad Arthur came in for strong criticism from Parramatta fans for his team selection
Some supporters went even further, calling for Arthur to resign and joking he had moved the in-form five-eight in the competition out of his preferred position to accommodate his son on 'work experience'.
Comments on Twitter followed the same tone, which prompted the Eels to come out in defense of their coach.
