Parramatta Eels Sign Three Australian Schoolboys
The Parramatta Eels are thrilled to announce the extension of three exceptional Australian Schoolboys representatives—Lincoln Fletcher, Ryda Talagi, and Lachlan Coinakis—through to the end of the 2027 season. This exciting development highlights the Club’s unwavering commitment to nurturing junior talent and fostering homegrown players.
The trio has risen through the Eels Pathways system, showcasing their skills and determination during standout seasons that earned them Australian Schoolboys selection this year. Parramatta Eels General Manager of Football, Mark O’Neill, expressed his pride in the achievements of the Club’s local talent.
“Lincoln, Ryda, and Lachlan are impressive young athletes who have truly earned their Australian Schoolboys honours this year. We remain committed to the continued development of our players and look forward with great anticipation as they progress through the grades,” said O’Neill.
Each player has made significant contributions to their respective teams. Lincoln Fletcher, a talented half-back and goal kicker, was the second-highest point scorer in the Harold Matthews Competition this year. Ryda Talagi’s exceptional performance earned him the Parramatta Eels Harold Matthews Cup Best Forward Award, both contributing to a team that remained undefeated throughout the regular season. Lachlan Coinakis, who is a tough competitor, had impressive performances in the SG Ball competition despite missing the early rounds due to injury.
The trio will continue their progression through the Eels Pathways system starting in the SG Ball team next season.
The Parramatta Eels remain dedicated to providing pathways for young athletes to reach their full potential, ensuring a bright future for both the Club and its community.
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Interesting that all three have been signed until the end of 27
Lachlan Coinakis is a very tough kid. Hits and sticks in defence and has good footy IQ. Lincon is a typical quality half, great kicker of the ball, great goal kicker and very quick on is feet. Scores a lot of tries by being ' alive ' on the inside. Ryda, has a big motor for a middle. Very good feet for a middle and can create fast play the balls and second phase easily with the ability to offload in traffic. Excellent work Parra.....
Good to hear ... hopefully they progress to be good first grade players
Now a couple "big" names would be good
This will annoy those supporters who wished they left so they could complain more about the club. What a nice set of extensions to build on. Could even look at Fletcher as Moses' heir to the 7 jersey.
Yep exactly regarding Fletcher as potential heir to Moses. We certainly need a conveyor belt in key positions, so this would certainly add to that.
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3 schoolboys? Don't tell Diddy