Eels interested in Barnett

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DYNASTY.LOADING February 24, 2026 at 6:29pm

this is an absolute no brainer. I believe we will make it happen.
Big fan and always have been
Yehez February 24, 2026 at 6:43pm

If Both Paulo and De Belin leaves in 2027, then I'd have Barnett as an old head part of the rotation. No problem.

Assuming the likes of Doorey/Guymer/Tuivati continue their development and take over the leadership of the pack. Or we sign another big name prop in their prime.
Muttman February 24, 2026 at 6:53pm

He'd be great.
Eels95 February 24, 2026 at 6:54pm

Big yes. Sign him for 27 and 28. Even throw in a JAC/JDB clause. If you're playing well we will keep you for 29.

Let JDB go after this year unless he performs and is happy to be our ressie captain next year and steer the youngest around.

Paulo give him on more year in 27 and he can come off the bench. That way in 28 we still have an experienced leader in Barnett. He is a bit younger and hasn't played as many games as Paulo and JDB. Less wear and tear on his body.
- LB > Eels95 February 25, 2026 at 7:01am
  
  You really think Barnett would accept a CO? I mean he has plenty of suitors and is an Origin forward, he wont accept a CO from us.
  - Poupou Escobar > LB February 25, 2026 at 7:55am
    
    He might if the money was right. If the initial year was big and the CO year even bigger, why wouldn't he? As you say, he's still in demand. If we didn't activate the CO, it's likely he would have other offers.
    - LB > Poupou Escobar February 25, 2026 at 9:07am
      
      Unless a team like Brisbane or Newcastle offer 3 years guaranteed.
      
      What if he gets hurt again after year 2? He won't have that good of an offer at 35. Extra year guarenteed he won't have to worry.
      - Poppa > LB February 25, 2026 at 9:31am
        
        He will attract top money but our best chance is that if he has a sick child the Westmead Hospital setup is one of the best paedatric centres in the world.....I guess he would come for less than the top dollar to be that close to the hospital, we had a club changing circumstance with a similar player who was ex St George and Newcstle. Beau Scott!!!!
        
        He turned out to be one of our best forwards ever for the latter couple of years of his career, shame but time caught up with him, he walked on the field and we were a different side because of him.
Pato February 24, 2026 at 7:06pm

SMH is reporting that the Warriors are demanding a player swap as compensation for releasing Mitch Barnett early.

Wonder where that idea came from 🤔
- LB > Pato February 24, 2026 at 7:10pm
  
  Would Lomax like to travel to Auckland?

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"Would love to see Barnett at the Eels.
He's the closest player defensively to Beau Scott in the current game (imo), and those players are so few are far between & something we currently lack. They are so valuable to the defensive line & structure.…"

"The contract is there, it's up to us what we want to do but if JBD has a decent year we will keep him.
Ryles won't keep De Belin to be in Reggie's. He won't play Reggie's. He would either retire or try to get another deal. I love this idea of it's…"

"But that's the thing. We currently don't have JDB for next year. Barnett would effectively be taking his spot. If JDB plays out of his skin we do keep him and that's a good thing. If he is average then we just cut our losses and move on. I don't…"

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