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Eels edge ahead in Best race

Posted by ParramattaLurker on October 28, 2026 at 7:14pm

Parramatta have emerged as the frontrunners to land Bradman Best, with multiple sources indicating the Newcastle centre is increasingly likely to join the Eels beyond 2027.

Best has been identified as a priority target for Parramatta, who are looking to bolster Jason Ryles' backline with an established representative star.

While a deal is yet to be confirmed, the Eels are understood to be in the box seat despite Newcastle's efforts to retain him with a lucrative extension.

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- - - - Longfin Eel > Mitchy October 30, 2026 at 5:20pm
        
        Kellyville is not from the M2, and it's motorway all the way almost straight into Gosford with NorthConnex. Certainly doable in an hour. That's regular commuting time in Sydney.
        
        Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve > Longfin Eel October 30, 2026 at 11:40pm
        
        We are looking at it from an angle that he wishes to come to Parra with no options. Even if he did wish to move to the Central Coast with no friends or family and live like a hermit. And let's say you're correct re the routes to Kellyville , he would still have to drive a minimum of two hours a day.
        
        Unfortunately for us , he will most likely have about 3 or 4 options that are far more convenient and will mean he can live in his home town. The question is , how much money will it take us to beat the other offers by to make the drive seem totally worthwhile . We are probably in the position to pay it .
        
        To be honest The Sharks leave me doubting our chances more than The Dragons do. Followed by Souffs .
        
        Longfin Eel > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve October 31, 2026 at 6:32am
        
        With that money he could buy a very nice place in the Hills, which is much closer to Kellyville. Plenty of options.
        
        Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > Mitchy October 30, 2026 at 5:30pm
        
        What's wrong with Duck Creek views from Auburn?
        
        KENDOZA > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst October 30, 2026 at 5:53pm
        
        Some of the best fish come out of duck creek
        
        Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > KENDOZA October 30, 2026 at 6:31pm
        
        Wait until you eat em, delicious.
        
        BringBackSemi > Wizard “Alcatraz “Sleeve October 30, 2026 at 2:08pm
        
        Yeh, all fair. I'd be the same. Only reason to come here would be $$$ or Ryles doing the equivalent of selling him the Opera House and Harbour Bridge in terms of vision.
        
        I'd rather live in the Gong too if it were me. I'm in Noosa myself.
      - Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst > BringBackSemi October 30, 2026 at 5:29pm
        
        If we get Bostock and Best I'll reveal who I really am. But just be careful LB is gonna blow his load.
        
        LB > Mr 'BringBackFitzy' Analyst October 30, 2026 at 6:03pm
        
        Gareth Hock? It can't be
        
        Electric Eel 2 > LB October 30, 2026 at 8:33pm
        
        Yawn. Time for some new lines. This one wore out years ago!