EELS SIGN SUAIA MATAGI!

Finally, some good news for Parra

Parramatta has beaten off Manly and Gold Coast to snare Penrith prop Suaia Matagi.

The former New Zealand international appeared headed to Manly but negotiations broke down, opening the door for rivals to pounce.

Parramatta offered a handsome two-year-deal and the Titans came late with a three-year offer.

Matagi's preference was to stay in Sydney and he has agreed to the Eels offer.

An official announcement is expected soon.

It's a very handy pick-up for the blue and golds, who are also likely to add fellow Kiwi international Frank Pritchard to their books.

Here is the link:

http://www.sportingnews.com/au/league/list/the-repeat-set-things-are-finally-looking-up-for-parramatta-nrl-national-rugby-league-parra-eels-suaia-matagi-manly-sea-eagles-gold-coast-titans/12qnd1dnqo1qz1wy4sy943jcjz/slide/1

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  • Bring on 2017
  • Source is sportingnews. I'll wait for something more concrete. 

  • I think he'll be our starting prop with Tim Mannah

  • There is our new starting prop with timmy
  • Booooommmm
  • Definitely top 17 if not starting prop.
    There's no chance matagi will be playing Wentworthville.

    New team lists blog time !
  • I'm a little surprised how many forwards we have signed when you consider who we have.
  • That didn't take long
  • Don't get the heading Finally some good news?seems we have been steadily signing just about every good player to hit the market for months now . bring on 2017 im very excited for next season.
  • No chance Matagi will be top 17.
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