Bad-boy Willis Meehan to train with Eels - Source: AAP SBS - Eels Blogs

The NRL has given approval for troubled youngster Willis Meehan to train with Parramatta this season.

Rugby league bad boy Willis Meehan has joined Parramatta on a deal which will allow him to train and play reserve grade with the NRL club this season.

However, the 21-year-old will not be able to play in the top grade until at least the beginning of 2018, pending approval from the NRL.

Meehan, an Australian Schoolboys representative, was considered a rising star in the game before he was sacked by the Sydney Roosters in 2015.

It was in that year he was given a good behaviour bond without a conviction after he headbutted a man and stole his watch outside The Star casino.

Meehan was also convicted and put on a good behaviour bond for assaulting a taxi driver in Maroubra and admitted to working as a standover man for underworld criminals to pay his debts.

Any possible return to the NRL next year would have to be approved by the integrity commission, with the Eels likely to have to provide a plan for his continued rehabilitation in the game.

"We'd consider any application to register him in 2018 on its merits," an NRL spokesman told AAP.

Until then, Meehan will be allowed to represent Parramatta's feeder-club, Wentworthville, in the NSW Cup.

Meehan was handed a lifeline by Manly last year, however, he was released to concentrate on boxing in January, when it was understood the Sea Eagles were still attempting to have his contract cleared by the league.

"Can't match Russell Crowes TPA pull that's all this is I have no doubt cap regardless years in the contract I bet you there's a sweet TPA in case of emergencies I'd put money on that.The only way Parra are to land a guy like him is to go silly or…"

"Difference is that Talagi played centre the full SG ball season that eels won the comp in 2023. He even played centre in JF that year. He didn't play in the halves at all that year. Risati has only played 6 for us"

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Electric Eel July 5, 2017 at 6:05pm

What a joke from the NRL. To train, but ineligible for anything other than Wenty until next year. That said, I truly could not see him getting a start in the NRL that quickly any how.
- The Offside Eel > Electric Eel July 5, 2017 at 6:35pm
  
  I maybe mistaken but manu had a simular arrangement as did Russell packer
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 5, 2017 at 6:09pm

Guy sounds like an absolute grub assaulting innocent people, probably smaller than him, not to mention stealing.

Islams a good fit for him.
- qldeel > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 5, 2017 at 6:35pm
  
  You're an absolute grub with your comments
- Perpetual Motion > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 5, 2017 at 6:52pm
  
  No conviction for headbutting someone and stealing their watch. WTF? Stromquist will see 1st grade before Meehan. Might be less talented but wants it so much more.
- Leith Holding > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 5, 2017 at 6:54pm
  
  Is the Islamic faith predominant in New Zealand, Snake?
- Glenn Lifetime Eel > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 6, 2017 at 8:09am
  
  Snake, nearly everyone is smaller than him, he's 120kg plus. When fully fit will be playing at around 120kg, that's a big forward.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER July 5, 2017 at 6:18pm

I dont see all the fuss about him he must of been a going to be a good player was he this all this talk about anybody think he was going to be the next sunny bill
Downie July 5, 2017 at 6:25pm

How many times is this going to be posted .
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 5, 2017 at 6:37pm

Thankyou.