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Eels welcome 4 new recruits for 2018

Posted by The French Fullback #1 on November 7, 2017 at 5:33pm

The Parramatta Eels National Rugby League Club Pty Limited would today like to announce the signing of five-eighth Jaeman Salmon, on a 3 year contract until the end of the 2020 season.Salmon, who was part of the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks NYC side in 2017 was also an U16s & U18s NSW Origin representative.Eels NYC players Greg Leleisiuao, Dane Aukafolau and Ray Stone have also been elevated into the Eels squad in 2018.Head of Recruitment & Retention Peter Sharp said, “Jaeman is a very exciting youngster who will enhance our already elite program and flourish under Brad Arthur.”“Greg, Dane and Ray all graduated from our U20’s Grand Final NYC Squad and will all be great additions to an already strong Eels side."

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The French Fullback #1 November 7, 2017 at 5:34pm

No mention of Mahoney, Faingaa or Dylan Brown is interesting. Yet to be added or too young?
- ParraTime > The French Fullback #1 November 7, 2017 at 6:55pm
  
  Brett his definitely shown what his got in the WC
- Poupou Escobar > The French Fullback #1 November 7, 2017 at 7:45pm
  
  Mahoney and co are still eligible for under 20s. Salmon turns 19 next year but would’ve been in high demand, so is probably in the full time squad on a decent contract.
Braeden Kelly November 7, 2017 at 5:44pm

I would of thought Faingaa would of been there for sure!
- Tragiceel > Braeden Kelly November 7, 2017 at 5:48pm
  
  Really hoping we can keep Faingaa, he has been super impressive in the World Cup. Sign him up.
  
  Very happy with these young blokes signing, I thought Aukafolau was very good in the final, must admit it was the first time that I watched him, Salmon has some big wraps on him and could be a handy buy.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER November 7, 2017 at 6:19pm

I hope we sign faingaa he look good in the world cup

And i hope we get more players then these young players we need players with experience big forwards
- eel bandit > ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER November 7, 2017 at 7:26pm
  
  Heard during World Cup he signed with the tigers
Carl November 7, 2017 at 6:22pm

Salmon is a very good player
He carved up for the sharks this year
Very good signing
He will definitely play 1st grade in the future
Deadset November 7, 2017 at 6:24pm

The younger players are generally under contract until they turn 20, so the majority of NYC players are still 18 and from memory are signed for at least next yar, and most until 2019
CP November 7, 2017 at 6:26pm

Don’t shoot the messenger but I may have heard he signed with the Tigers. Anyway it was from a forum on Facebook so I wouldn’t say there is much credit to it.

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