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Bevan French signs upgraded with Parramatta Eels

Posted by The French Fullback #1 on October 22, 2016 at 10:01pm

EELS fans can rejoice in the irony.

As NSW Police sought Jarryd Hayne’s contract file on Thursday, the player ready to call the Hayne Plane’s fullback position home was busy poring over his own paperwork.

In a major investment for the blue and golds the Tingha Express, Bevan French, has agreed to an upgraded and extended deal that will keep him at the Eels until 2019.

Off-contract at the end of 2018, French will begin pre-season training at Parramatta in a fortnight with increased financial security and an attitude to prove he’s more than just a footballer with blinding speed.

Having scored 19 tries in 13 NRL matches this year, French will be given first crack at the fullback position by coach Brad Arthur with Titans recruit Josh Hoffman to be used as a centre-wing option.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/whats-the-buzz-bevan-french-signs-upgraded-with-parramatta-eels/news-story/6107b2215fc47aa375dcadd6233e7174

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Kurupt October 22, 2016 at 10:11pm

Excellent
Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:23pm

So we haven't secured him for any longer , we've just given him more money yeah ? Seems like dumb business . Wouldn't you at least say , throw in another year champ and we will give you a bit more cash .
- Ham Sammich > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:26pm
  
  A year was added.
- Ron > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:26pm
  
  We've added an extra season
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:27pm
  
  I think its Smart Wiz, Bevan was on a pittance this year, he exceeded expectations and should be rewarded imo.
- Beer Baron > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:28pm
  
  Idiot
- michael picklum > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 10:45pm
  
  Extended to 2019, if my memory is correct the same as BA's extension.
- The French Fullback #1 > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 22, 2016 at 11:44pm
  
  "upgraded and extended deal that will keep him at the Eels until 2019"
  Next line: "Off-contract at the end of 2018"
  
  So yes we have extended his deal by a year. He has so much upside that we can get him on a cheap deal now until the end of 2019. It's a huge benefit to the club because he isn't worth huge coin now but could well be in 2018, in which case we have a bargain.
- Prof. Daz > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 23, 2016 at 10:01am
  
  Yeah, but they said on social media the deal was dumb business. So it must be dumb business, right? #deathofthefact
Ron October 22, 2016 at 10:27pm