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Araz Nanva signs Top 30 Contract for 2027

Posted by EA on April 23, 2026 at 3:28pm

The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce that emerging outside back Araz Nanva has extended his contract with the club for a further year and will be elevated to the Top 30 squad for the 2027 NRL season.

An Eels junior, Nanva’s extension comes on the back of a strong pre-season and his NRL debut last week.

Parramatta Eels GM of Football Mark O'Neill praised Nanva’s development and dedication.

“Araz has worked hard during the pre-season with his attitude and performance and bought in to the Club culture.

“To make his debut in Round 6 was a well-deserved reward, and we’re excited to see how he continues to develop. He’s a talented outside back who understands what it means to represent this club, and we’re pleased to have him locked in for 2027 as part of our Top 30.”

The Eels look forward to supporting Nanva’s continued development as he establishes himself at NRL level.

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Hector Bob Down April 23, 2026 at 3:32pm

Good one to keep hey EA
- LB > Hector Bob Down April 23, 2026 at 3:35pm
  
  I like him, with Russell going there is a chance for him to get a full-time spot but also good depth to come in and do a job.
  - EA > LB April 23, 2026 at 3:40pm
    
    I honestly see him being a very similar player to Russel.
- EA > Hector Bob Down April 23, 2026 at 3:38pm
  
  He is quiet a well rounded player. No glaring weakness but also doesn't have that elite skill or attributes. He is only 22 to be fair. He is definitely worthy as a depth outside back but if he was to be my starting centre, I would hope that someone else in the backline is elite.
EA April 23, 2026 at 3:35pm
From my understanding the Eels top 30 for next year is currently 22 players:
1. Iongi (2030)
2. Moses (2029)
3. Da Silva
4. Sua
5. W Penisni (2028)
6. Guymer
7. T Brown
8. Hopgood (2027)
9. Simonsson
10. Williams
11. Moretti
12. Tuivita
13. Kautoga
14. Smith
15. Papalii
16. Samrani
17. Ado Carr
18. Doorey
19. Kelly
20. Funa-Iuta
21. Latu
22. Nanva
Lorenzo and Fletcher are on development deals. Lorenzo will join the top 30 in 2028.

Russel, Twiddle, Pezet are leaving the club and I would say Matterson as well.

That leaves the following players off-contract:
1. De Belin (club option)
2. Paulo
3. Tuilagi
4. R Pensini
5. D Walker
6. Mataele
7. Volkman
8. Tago
9. Pryke
Wonder who the club want to keep. I would say D Walker is a must and apparently the club is already in talks with Paulo.
- Blue Eel > EA April 23, 2026 at 3:44pm
  
  EA, I havnt seen anywhere from the club that confirms Will Pensini. Am i missing something.
  - EA > Blue Eel April 23, 2026 at 3:46pm
    
    The club havent confirmed it but I do definitely remember in a press conference he said he is with the club till 2028. He said it last year. Surely he would not be BS about that. It is very strange.
- EA > EA April 23, 2026 at 3:53pm
  I am letting Tuilagi, Tago and JDB leave for sure.
  
  Walker 2 year deal.
  
  Looks like Paulo will get a 1 year deal.
  
  Pryke, Mataele and Volkmam 1 year deal as long as they keep developing. Also buys another year for our younger players to develop if they are not ready for top 30 contracts.
  
  Richie need to stay injury free otherwise I would offer him a development contract at best. No point in his potential if he cant string 2 games together and our already poor outside back depth.
  - Parramanaic > EA April 23, 2026 at 4:17pm
    
    JDB will get a coaching spot for I reckon he'll retire
    - EA > Parramanaic April 23, 2026 at 4:24pm
      
      More likely at the Dragons I recon with Flanno gone.