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.
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?
- Eels95 > Pato February 24, 2026 at 7:17pm
  
  They have already released him. How can they? Or have they put the same clause in as Lomax. Bit rude of the Warriors as he is coming home for a sick child. Not trying to fill his pockets.
  - Clintorian > Eels95 February 24, 2026 at 7:47pm
    
    I think it's for 2027 onwards.

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"If he joined us he would be 32 in November and then turning 33 a month and a half into the season. Sign him for 2 years and he is 34 when he retires. Take the risk and offer 3 years and he is 35 for the last year of his deal.
I'm not saying he is…"

"Like the player don't like the age of the player though imo this is Custers last stand.We've got enough experience in our pack id just extend Jnr and call it a day.What I wouldn't do is put a road back ahead of Tuivaiti Moretti Brown Talagi and co…"

"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."

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