The Official Club Announcement
The Parramatta Eels are pleased to announce the signing of experienced NRL outside back Brian Kelly on a two-year deal, securing his services until the end of the 2027 NRL season.
Kelly brings a wealth of experience to Parramatta, having played 190 NRL games across his career. A talented ball-runner, the versatile back adds valuable depth and strike to the Eels’ backline.
Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill welcomed Kelly to the club.
“We had an opportunity to strengthen our outside backs which was a positional area of need, and Brian certainly fits that need very well for us.
Jason and the coaching staff are looking forward to working with Brian who adds a greater attacking dimension to our game.
With nearly 200 NRL games to his name, Brian’s experience will be an added benefit the broader squad,” added O’Neill.
Kelly has proudly worn the jerseys of Country NSW, the Prime Minister’s XIII, and the Indigenous All Stars. A proud Aboriginal Bundjalung man, Kelly has also made a meaningful impact beyond football. He has been actively involved in programs that support and mentor Indigenous youth, helping to foster personal growth, cultural pride, and community empowerment.
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More dangerous than Russell in attack and can pass if he fits in defensively ok he should be the starting centre for me over Russell,him and the fox could be a real threat see how it goes still only 29 so not over the hill and lots of experience
I believe he will start. Russell won't be dropped for signing with the bears
Brown was dropped for different reasons. His affiliation with Brad Arthur was why he had to go
Reg, matto, Ruth and Brown were causing unrest, as was lomax
Your mention of BA affliiation with Brown. Someone on another site brought up an interesting point. Russell is a client of Chris Orr, who also manages Ryan Matterson and Bailey Simonsson, as well Shaun Lane at the time. Who also is managed by the Orr's? BA.
Tinfoil hat on.
I like this signing He's not a superstar so shouldn't be too expensive and will give our current outside backs a shake up
Good signing. He is a footballer , been around the block, knows where the try line and more importantly knowws who to get the ball to to make that happen. JAC will be dynamite for us this year.
Meh signing
Another bottom of the barrel signing.
Lose a rep level winger and sign a nuffie that couldn't even get a start at a crap club like the Titans.
That's the Parra way 🤣🤣🤣🤣
To be fair he started most games for Gold Coast. Not saying much though.
Couldn't get a start?, he has played 190 nrl games, 21 last season.
I think he will be alright come cheap. Might improve if his outside the Fox. Good temporary signing till the other Penensi is ready his been injured lots Richard
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