Eels emerge as front runners for Wests Tigers Hooker Tallyn Da Silva

Parramatta have emerged as the leaders in the race for promising 20 year old rake Tallyn Da Silva. There is a chance for Da Silva to leave Concord by Monday for the June 30 cut-off period with the Manly Sea Eagles, Newcastle Knights and North Queensland Cowboys all interested in the Western Suburbs junior. Da Silva met with Jason Ryles earlier in the week. There was talk of a swap deal being presented by the Wests Tigers that would have seen Da Silva go to Newcastle with KPP, Tigers bound in 2026, heading to Wests early. That deal has reportedly fallen through.

All the clubs bar Parramatta that have expressed interest in Da Silva have a coach that is under pressure. Da Silva is considered one of the most promising Hookers to come into the game in a long time, just turning 20 and playing 21 games for the Wests Tigers.

Parramatta being favourites should be no surprise considering our cap space and chance for him to start right away. Manly are the next best option, with manager Mario Tartak having numerous Manly players on the books already including Haumole Olakau'atu, Jason Saab and Nathan Brown. However, Tartak also has Josh Addo-Carr, Matt Doorey and Toni Mataele at Parramatta so the manager connection is just as strong at Parra than Manly.

Manly also have a need for a Hooker immediately with Lachlan Croker, Jake Simpkin and Gordon Chan Kum Tong not meeting the standards to be consistent Hookers for the club. NQ have a hole with Robson leaving but not til 2026 and Newcastle have a hole with Brailey moving to Canberra and Crossland now being seen as a Lock forward.

If Da Silva signs with Parramatta and is granted the chance to join immediately, he will start in Round 19 v Penrith.

https://www.zerotackle.com/tug-of-war-front-runners-emerge-for-da-silvas-signature-in-four-way-race-223591/

"Yes and no, depends on how you play. Look at top 4 teams. Canberra run two Hookers. Dogs run 1 Hooker and a 14 that can play it if needed. Melbourne have a 14 that can play it if needed and Warriors sometimes have a 14 or a strict 9 on the bench…"

"As per the current Galvin situation, Da Silva would be starting on the bench if he joins us in the next week to ensure no disharmony or any segregation within the current squad. This would be ongoing at first.
If Da Silva proves himself over the…"

"I mentioned that too, if he was sold he would not go for Da Silva, he has seen a lot of Smith already to make a sort of judgement whether to go all in or not. "

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- Zip zip > Bup June 26, 2025 at 4:49pm
  
  Would be good to land da Silva but won't hold my breath. We were favourites for the other wonder kid and Dogs snatched him.
  
  As for losing our rep 5/8, that's a blessing. Some rep he turned out to be. Couldn't steer us to any victories in Moses abscence. Never a game manager nor a game breaker. A centre in disguise.
  - Eli Stephens > Zip zip June 26, 2025 at 5:07pm
    
    Out of the clubs chasing him we probably are the best spot for him and actually seem to have more structure then the other 3 somehow 😂 strong chance he picks us but who knows
    - Zip zip > Eli Stephens June 26, 2025 at 10:03pm
      
      Given he's a westie, anywhere over the Spit bridge would be considered interstate. Lets hope he prefers to stay close to home and family 🤞
Who Cares June 26, 2025 at 3:20pm

Never mention the Eels and front ronners again, (Cough) Galvin
Eli Stephens June 26, 2025 at 4:05pm
Eli Stephens June 26, 2025 at 4:05pm
Parra_Greg June 26, 2025 at 5:46pm

Not a bad pick up and tag team with Riley....has heaps of potential ...see how we go here :-)
Trent June 26, 2025 at 7:15pm

Meh
Eli Stephens June 26, 2025 at 7:34pm
Eli Stephens June 26, 2025 at 7:47pm

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