Jack de Belin to join Eels in 2026

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/dragons-star-jack-de-belin-set-to-join-parramatta-eels/news-story/138ea36cc566062c95733ecce0d706f3

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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    • Where did you get that?

    1. Iongi
    2. Lomax
    3. Penisni
    4. Simmo
    5. JAC
    6.  
    7. Moses
    8. Paulo
    9. Da Silva
    10. De Belin
    11. Williams
    12. Kautoga
    13. Hopgood
    14. Smith
    15. Walker
    16. Moretti
    17. Tuivita

    Is this how we are shaping up?

    • Bit of a theme going on here , Wonder what Michael De Vere is doing ? 

      The NDIS Eels are taking shape. 

      • 😂😂

      • The nursing home is getting ready, I have put in a call to Sir Col.....he's back!!!

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      • Pepe Le Pew?

        P J Marsh?

    • looks that way...I cant see how else we play 

    • Looking good! Hopefully no injuries!

  • Are you fucking kidding me??

  • 350k a season.

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