Eels First Signing Could Be Souths Firebrand

Tags: Parramatta Eels, Jeff Robson, Nathan Brown (Rabbitohs), Sam Williams

Nathan Brown of the Rabbitohs is tackled during the round five NRL match Photo: Getty Images

Channel Seven rugby league reporter Josh Massoud reports Rabbitohs firebrand Nathan Browncould be Parramatta's first signing.

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"We're hearing Rabbitohs prop Nathan Brown could be their first signing. The club is also looking at Raiders halfback Sam Williams to add depth to their play-making ranks," reports Josh Massoud.

Nathan Brown, 23, has been dubbed the NRL's biggest thug. But his aggressive style has seen him become one of the NRL's most damaging forwards.

Nathan Brown of the Rabbitohs Photo: Getty Images

Souths coach Michael Maguire described him as a forward who 'plays on the edge'.

"Seriously I think he’s a good kid but he’s playing on the edge when fatigue sets in. He’s got to be more aware of those moments in the game," said Maguire, earlier this year.

Meanwhile, Channel Seven's Josh Massoud understands NRL veteran Jeff Robson will hang up the boots at the of the season.

“My mail is that Jeff Robson WON'T play in 2017,” Massoud tweeted.

“But he could perform an off field role with the Parramatta Eels. They're looking at [Raiders] Sam Williams.”

The 33-year-old Robson joined the Eels after being granted a release from the New Zealand Warriors on compassionate grounds in July.

Alongside his role as halfback, the NRL veteran has been working alongside the young and developing centres and second rowers in Parramatta's reserve grade side.

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"We have a tough first few games against Storm, Broncs and Panthers but some very winnable games against Dragons, Tigers and Tits. I'd be content with 3-3 and over the moon with 4-2 given how we started last year. "

"He's a multi millionaire now Semi he's played for Toulon Bristol Northampton RWCs with Fiji the guys well and truely set for life now.But the spotlight all started when he was with us.Realistically I don't think the club had a chance of holding on…"

"As always Poppa, i love your tribute to Semi....and he deserves it. what a star. That is an excellent idea to enlist him as a Ambassador and scout in his region. His profile as the Great that he was would be of untold benefit to our club. Relay that…"

Replies

Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown August 25, 2016 at 7:56pm

Damn if we get Williams where does that leave the FOG?
- The Mayor > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown August 25, 2016 at 8:03pm
  
  I guess FOG will be the Old Man Down the Road
- Ham Sammich > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown August 25, 2016 at 8:17pm
  
  Fullback in ISP.
- Camo73 > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown August 25, 2016 at 8:19pm
  
  He could hang out with Tom Humble.
- Yobz > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown August 25, 2016 at 8:29pm
  
  Where will Williams play when Carney arrives?
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER August 25, 2016 at 7:59pm

Sam be good buy for wenty but hope we get Browy
Carl August 25, 2016 at 8:12pm

Williams/Norman combo

Back ups
J Fogarty
M Cornish

Luke Kelly gone
- Steve > Carl August 26, 2016 at 10:57am
  
  IF that did happen. Ball would be in Fogs court to play so well he puts Williams back to Wenty. A fair game plan.
  I don't know much about Williams. Opinions?
N1cK August 25, 2016 at 8:35pm

Just once it would be good if we bought a half back on the fringe of NRL who came over improved out of sight and turned into a decent first grade half back. Not the normal trend of buying a fringe grade NRL half them playing worst then expected and hanging around like a bad smell for three seasons.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 August 25, 2016 at 8:35pm

Williams in no NRL player. Maybe a fill in for a year but that would be his limit.

The Fog has more talant in his little finger.