Parramatta and New Zealand Warriors players will link arms before their clash at Pirtek Stadium on Saturday as part of a landmark initiative to raise awareness about domestic violence.
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The Eels will officially launch their domestic violence action plan as part of the NRL's Women in League round celebrations.
The club has partnered with the No More organisation, which aims to break down the stigma, silence and shame that prevents people from talking about issues such as domestic violence and sexual assault.
The relationship was born out of Parramatta's partnership with the Northern Territory government, in conjunction with Darwin's ABC broadcaster and anti-domestic violence campaigner Charlie King.
"It's obviously an extremely important issue and if we can raise awareness of family and domestic violence as a club, we're doing the right thing by our community," said Eels CEO Scott Seward.
"Obviously the timing is significant with the Women in League round and we thought what better way to show our support for the program this week.
"We will encourage our members and fans to also link arms to show the whole community we're saying No More to family and domestic violence."
The initiative comes less than a year after Canterbury formed its own three-year charity partnership with the White Ribbon foundation. Several other NRL clubs are also doing their bit to raise awareness.
North Queensland is using its blockbuster against Brisbane to join forces with JCU Townsville Fire and the North Queensland Women's Legal Service to make its own contribution to Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Seward said the club would have protocols to deal with any issues that may arise.
"It's something you hope doesn't happen," he said. "It's not just the players, it's how we respond with members of staff and the overall Parramatta Eels family, whether it be CEO, chairman, volunteer or star player.
"We are strong on the fact this is the fabric of this football club, we believe in these community initiatives."
