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Boom or bust: NRL and AFL clubs gamble with their future amid long player contracts

Long-term deals that lock down stars and key players are becoming more common and lucrative in Australia’s most popular codes but risks remain

The Guardian - AU · Mar 11, 2025

Boom or bust: the stark reality of Knights' $13m gamble

Dylan Brown's $13 million deal with Newcastle has the potential to turn them into legitimate title contenders. It could also cause decade-long problems.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

How NRL merry-go-round could give Tigers space for May

The Wests Tigers appear the most likely landing spot for Taylan May, as the final piece in an early-season, multi-club, NRL transfer jigsaw puzzle.

AAP · Mar 11, 2025

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$13m man Dylan Brown to swap Eels for Knights in richest deal in NRL history

Parramatta have confirmed Dylan Brown will leave the club at the end of the season, with the five-eighth poised to join Newcastle

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10, 2025

Brown to leave Eels, set to join Knights on mega deal

Parramatta have confirmed five-eighth Dylan Brown will leave the club at season's end, with the five-eighth set to sign a monster deal to join Newcastle.

AAP · Mar 10, 2025

Deadly Storm set up Eels thrashing with first-half romp

Melbourne have continued their opening-round winning streak under coach Craig Bellamy, scoring eight first-half tries to set up a 56-18 victory over Parramatta.

AAP · Mar 9, 2025

Brown to fore as Moses ruled out of Eels' NRL opener

Without Mitchell Moses for his side's opening-round trip to face Melbourne, Dylan Brown has the chance to prove his worth to Parramatta.

AAP · Mar 4, 2025

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Moses an Eel until 2029, and for once there is no catch

Mitch Moses is set to see out his career at Parramatta, signing with the Eels until the end of 2029 and offering the club some much-needed certainty.

AAP · Feb 28, 2025

'Go after the game', Ryles tells No.1 Iongi

Parramatta coach Jason Ryles wants to reconfigure Parramatta's attack in 2025, with No.1 Isaiah Iongi to be given freedom at the back in his first NRL season.

AAP · Feb 24, 2025

Moses still battling foot injury ahead of round one

Parramatta's star halfback Mitch Moses has required several scans on the foot he injured last March, but the Eels are confident he will start the NRL season.

AAP · Feb 22, 2025

Brown makes statement in bright new Ryles rule at Eels

Parramatta beat Newcastle 44-18 as scrutinised star Dylan Brown shone and new fullback Isaiah Iongi showed there is life after Clint Gutherson.

AAP · Feb 14, 2025

New skipper Moses makes plea to Brown over Eels future

Mitchell Moses would love to see Dylan Brown re-commit his future to Parramatta following speculation his halves partner could be set to leave the Eels.

AAP · Jan 31, 2025

Dolphins CEO opens up about Dylan Brown links

Dolphins CEO Terry Reader has explained his club's position on the future of Parramatta's Dylan Brown and Morgan Knowles of St Helens.

AAP · Jan 29, 2025

Eels hand Volkman NRL lifeline after year in limbo

Former Warriors playmaker Ronald Volkman spent 2024 in no-man's land, but has been handed an NRL lifeline by Parramatta.

AAP · Dec 5, 2024

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AAP · Oct 10, 2024

Johnson back from retirement to rescue injury-hit Kiwis

Recently-retired star Shaun Johnson has come to New Zealand's rescue, joining the Kiwis' undermanned squad for rugby league's Pacific Championships.

AAP · Sep 7, 2024

Injured Eel Dylan Brown to avoid surgery on ACL

Parramatta five-eighth Dylan Brown has been cleared of a full rupture of his ACL, meaning the star playmaker will avoid surgery on his knee.

AAP · Sep 2, 2024

Eels 'already have enough wooden spoons': Brown

Parramatta are desperate to avoid picking up their 15th wooden spoon when they face Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium on Friday.

AAP · Aug 1, 2024

Talagi exit leaves Ryles facing tough task to lift Eels

Dylan Brown has backed Jason Ryles to fix Parramatta's ills despite the club losing a trio of the Eels' most promising youngsters.

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AAP · Jul 29, 2024

Cartwright unclear where Eels future lies under Ryles

Bryce Cartwright admits he remains in the dark over whether he is part of Parramatta's future as incoming coach Jason Ryles makes some big decisions.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 2, 2024

NRL investigates fan's alleged verbal abuse of Eels stars in Newcastle

The abuse stopped both players in their tracks.

AAP · Jun 27, 2024

Back injury leaves J'maine Hopgood's season in tatters

J'maine Hopgood is all but guaranteed to have played his last NRL game for the year, with Parramatta confirming the lock is set for back surgery.

AAP · Jun 26, 2024

'It sucks': Parramatta lament six-year NRL low

For the first time since their 2018 wooden spoon season, Parramatta are coming into a round of football on the bottom of the ladder.

AAP · May 30, 2024

Moses magic make Eels feel NRL season far from over

A returning Mitchell Moses has given Parramatta hope their race is not run in the battle for a top-eight spot on the NRL ladder.

AAP · May 26, 2024

Eels players feel responsible for 'unfair' Arthur axing

Parramatta star Dylan Brown has spoken of his shock at Brad Arthur's axing, believing it was unfair for the Eels coach to be sacked 11 rounds into the season.

AAP · May 9, 2024

Boom rookie Talagi wants to stay at Eels: coach Arthur

Parramatta coach Brad Arthur says highly rated rookie Blaize Talagi has laid out his future plans as he hits the open market for 2025.

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