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.
        
        LB > Poppa February 25, 2026 at 11:03am
        
        Scott had technically one great year in 2016. In 2017 he got hurt half way through and 2018 did an ACL.
        
        MeelK > LB February 25, 2026 at 11:18am
        
        Yes but don't discount the impact he had on the club in setting standards, especially defensively.

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