Gutherson’s role locked in for rest of 2024
Trent Barrett has locked in Clint Gutherson to play fullback for the rest of the season, with the interim coach making a bold call on a young star’s best position.
Trent Barrett has locked in Clint Gutherson to play fullback for the rest of the season, with the interim coach making a bold call on a young star’s best position.
The Eels are set to release Matt Arthur from his contract, with the boom young hooker angry over the club’s treatment of his father Brad who was sacked as coach in May.
Jason Ryles cannot afford to waste the headstart he’s been given at the Eels, starting with big calls he has to make on three key Parramatta stars, MATTY JOHNS writes.
NSW hero Mitchell Moses is “upset” he won’t be able to help save Parramatta from a possible wooden spoon after being ruled out for the season, but the early arrival of Jason Ryles at the club could prove crucial.
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Parramatta are now zero wins from two in the absence of Mitchell Moses, copping a heavy defeat after an electric Xavier Savage performance and dominant overall showing from the Canberra Raiders.
The Eels can’t rely on Mitch Moses to save them in attack for the next two months, which is why Dylan Brown must embrace the challenge of playing halfback.
Zac Lomax is expected to join the Eels next season, but there’s a chance he doesn’t get to play right centre given the incumbent is starring in that position.
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The Wests Tigers emerged as one-point victors over rivals Parramatta, but the thrilling win came at a cost, with one of their star playmakers set for suspension after being charged for a hip drop tackle.
Just four weeks into the NRL season, the reigning wooden spooners have shown they’re not the same team in 2024.
A third party encouraged Parramatta to consider replacing injured halfback Mitchell Moses – who will be sidelined for months – with ex-NRL star Mitchell Pearce.
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