Parramatta have made their position crystal clear, with football boss Jim Sarantinos stating the club will not consent to the player signing with another NRL side unless there is an appropriate exchange of value. Speaking firmly, Sarantinos emphasised that the Eels see no reason to disadvantage themselves by allowing a release without adequate compensation, reinforcing the club’s commitment to protecting its roster and long-term interests. The stance signals that any potential move will need to deliver clear benefits to Parramatta, not just the player or rival clubs.
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It's the only way a resolution can be made, I do like the idea of Howarth because he is young and we can develop him further. Can be a long term centre or backrower for us easily. Coates Meaney seem like good ideas but only short term. Howarth has a lot of upside
....if Howarth wants to come. He gets a say in this
Great point it is two sided and all it takes is a call to RLPA and they would put a stop to it quick smart forcing a player to go to a team they do not want to.
Give us our junior Stefano Utoikamanu back and we will call it even. Would love a forward pack of:
8. Hopgood
9. Smith
10. Stefano
11. Williams
12. Kautoga
13. De Belin
14. Da Silva
15. Jnr Paulo
16. Walker
17. Moretti
Honestly that could be a premiership winning forward pack.
Only problem is Melbourne themselves are looking for middles. That is one area they need more signings. Backs they are reletively set in so that is why a back has been mentioned.
We would take Stefano or take Jack Howarth and Josiah Pahulu. That's only fair they are getting a top 3 winger in the comp.
I applaud the club and Jim Sarantinos for coming out and clearly stating the club’s position publicly—before the Storm, Team Lomax, V’landys, or the RLPA.
Framing the narrative from the outset matters, and the club has done exactly that.
I really hope we hold firm on this.
We obviously have planned for not having Lomax and don't need Howarth or any other 2nd rung player.
From the looks of it Badger, seems Parramatta are open to a player swap as Sarantinos mentioned compensation.
The storm will reject a player swap that doesn't move them forward. They want to improve their team too. Don't be surprised if it ends up being lomax for money
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