Summary:
Jack de Belin, the Dragons' longest-serving current player, is set to leave the club at the end of the 2025 season to join the Parramatta Eels. The 34-year-old has agreed to a deal for 2026, with Parramatta holding an option for 2027. The contract is currently in the NRL’s 10-day cooling-off period.
De Belin, who has played 242 games, was close to becoming the most-capped Dragon in history. Despite being in talks for another contract extension, he will now reunite with former teammate Zac Lomax at the Eels. A mid-season switch before June 30 is unlikely due to the Dragons’ lack of forward depth.
A consistent performer, De Belin played every game last season and has not missed one this year. He is the last Dragons player remaining from the Wayne Bennett era.
His departure comes amid a broader roster overhaul at the Dragons. Tyrell Sloan, Blake Lawrie, and Mikaele Ravalawa may also leave, while several forwards, including David Klemmer and Michael Molo, are off-contract.
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Pepe Le Pew?
P J Marsh?
Are you fucking kidding me??
350k a season.
150K too much
De Belin, with 242 NRL games experience and still starting for Dragons you expect to get for $200k?
Hey it's my opinion that's all he's worth at 35yo and a plodder. Doctors in NSW hospitals get less and they're a shit load more worthwhile than this bum.
You can talk it up all you want but the Dragons don't want him and it reeks of desperation. If that's our only significant signing we'll be battling for the spoon yet again.
Our forward pack will be striking the fear into Rooty Hill under 10s at best.
Seriously 😂😂 ah, the long awaited signing
Just look on Dragons social accounts. Fans are filthy that they are losing JDB. Think that shows this is a good signings.
He is, the young guys like Tuaviti Moretti Guymer need the older players to mentor them. Was basically Paulo and young middles. JDB is a quality middle
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