Eels sign Hoffman on three year deal

The Dyldam Parramatta Eels have today announced the signing of Josh Hoffman on a three-year deal.

Hoffman joins the Eels after stints at the Brisbane Broncos and most recently the Gold Coast Titans. He has played 158 NRL games and achieved representative honours in 2012 and 2013 with New Zealand.

Head Coach Brad Arthur said that the signing of Josh Hoffman would bring skill and versatility to the Eels backline from 2017.

“Josh brings tremendous NRL experience and can play anywhere from 1 to 6 which ensures our squad will have strong competition across multiple positions,” Arthur said.

“He has been a strong and consistent performer for the Titans over the past couple of years and he will provide a strong contribution to the club from 2017 and beyond."

Hoffman joins Nathan Brown, George Jennings and Siosaia Vave as new signings for the Eels in 2017.

This announcement also follows the re-signings of Corey Norman, Danny Wicks, Kenny Edwards, Isaac De Gois, Brad Takairangi and Manu Ma'u.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2016/10/11/eels_sign_hoffman_on.html

"I thought Iongi born raised in Heron Queensland May born Blacktown raised in Mt Druitt first played Minchinbury jets first played juniors for Roosters maybe wrong but think it's right "

"Tell you what there's some talent running round outside back wise in Super Rugby right now that I think would be great league converts Leroy Carter Caleb Tungitau Leicester Fa'iangunuku Kyren Taumoefolau Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens all these guys…"

"I still think Semi is the best winger I've ever seen. He was the perfect mix of speed, power, and footy instincts, some of the stuff he pulled off was insane."

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RIDER October 11, 2016 at 10:58am

At the right price this is another good signing. He covers many positions should injury, suspension or SOO strike.
Mitchy October 11, 2016 at 11:03am

V good player. Will add depth, strong defence and good speed to the backs; and is a definite upgrade on what we had.
ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER October 11, 2016 at 11:17am

that's good more good signing keep us up to date please my zero tackle not working
CP October 11, 2016 at 11:41am

Didn't see this coming....he'll be a solid first grader..
Eel4life October 11, 2016 at 11:56am

Great signing and will mentor bevan French in the backline
Muttman October 11, 2016 at 12:03pm

We're building nicely. He's a really solid First Grader. better than solid actually. he's very good and will be a a great boost to our back-line. When Manu-Mau is the 3rd best centre at the club you know you may need to buy some more outside backs.
Wizardssleeves official receipts October 11, 2016 at 12:26pm

I won't be confident for 2017 until we sort out the hooker .
- Thatguy > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 11, 2016 at 12:30pm
  
  its pretty obvious that the number 9 will be covered by hoffman.
- the Eggman > Wizardssleeves official receipts October 11, 2016 at 4:38pm
  
  Didn't know Larissa was a hooker.
Wile E. Coyote October 11, 2016 at 12:27pm

If we keep Semi
That is an awesome backline