Dylan Brown pictured at Parramatta training after signing mega deal to join Knights

Less than 24 hours after telling Eels teammates he would be quitting the club, $13m man Dylan Brown trained with Parramatta ahead of Sunday’s clash with the Tigers. See the exclusive pictures.

DAILY TELEGRAPH. MARCH 11, 2025. Pictured is Parramatta Eels player Dylan Brown arriving at Eels HQ in Kellyville today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

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If being the richest player in the NRL comes with pressure, even anxiety, then Parramatta star Dylan Brown was showing none of it on Tuesday morning.

A relaxed looking Brown arrived at Parramatta headquarters, less than 24 hours after telling Eels teammates he would be quitting the club after agreeing to the NRL’s richest contract with Newcastle.

On Monday, this masthead revealed the 24-year old had inked a mega 10-year deal worth $13 million with the Knights from 2026, making him the richest player in the game.

The news sparked a frenzy of headlines and debate about whether he was worth the lucrative price tag and if Newcastle was taking an expensive gamble on a playmaker yet to prove his premiership credentials.

None of which appeared to phase Brown, who is known for his chilled out demeanour, on Tuesday morning.

Brown drove into the players carpark at around 10.30am to report for training as Parramatta finalise preparations for Sunday’s clash against the Wests Tigers.

Dressed in casual clothing and carrying his morning coffee, Brown was flanked by teammates, including Josh Addo-Carr and Shaun Lane, as he entered the club’s training facilities.

He was closely followed by coach Jason Ryles, who was seen arriving at the club’s headquarters around 10.45am on Tuesday morning.

Dylan Brown at Eels HQ in Kellyville today. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Less than 24 hours before, Brown had told teammates he would not be at the club in 2026 after signing a deal to join the Knights.

He did the same on social media, revealing to Parramatta fans his decision to quit the club.

“Hello everyone, I have decided to take an opportunity that is best for me and my family,” he posted on Instagram.

“To the Blue and Gold family … nothing changes. I’m locked in for this year and we have a job to do. Love.”

Ronald Volkman. Picture: Tim Hunter.

Zac Lomax (right). Picture: Tim Hunter.

While Ryles does not have a field session scheduled for Tuesday, a number of star players including Brown, Zac Lomax, Will Penisini and Addo-Carr completed a gym and recovery session throughout the morning and early afternoon.

Brown was spotted just after midday going through some exercises with a medicine ball with Lomax and other teammates on the dead-end street outside of the club’s facilities. Again, he looked relaxed as he joked with teammates and ushered traffic down the narrow road.

The players also had a video review session, as coach Ryles looks to turnaround Parramatta’s shocking Round 1 performance against Melbourne ahead of Sunday’s clash against the Tigers.

He’ll line-up against Tigers five-eighth Lachlan Galvin, the youngster tipped to be high on Parramatta’s recruitment list as Brown’s replacement.

Given his decision to defect and Parramatta’s poor effort in the season opener, the spotlight this week – and until halfback and captain Mitchell Moses returns to the field in April – will be firmly on Brown.

Only time will tell how long Brown can keep cool under the collar, in the pressure cooker that is the NRL.

Originally published as Dylan Brown pictured at Parramatta training after signing mega deal to join Knights