The Pirtek Parramatta Eels today announced Hall of Fame member Eric Grothe Snr was last night selected to fill the vacancy on the Club's Board of Directors.

Grothe joins the Parramatta NRL Board after having served as a Director of the Parramatta District Rugby League (PDRL) since December 2008.

Chairman of the Pirtek Parramatta Eels, Mr Roy Spagnolo OAM, said.