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.

Replies

Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm

Extending Iongi is absolutely great news. Good to see the club is in the front foot.
- EA > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin June 25, 2025 at 4:31pm
  
  Where did you get that?
EA June 25, 2025 at 4:30pm
1. Iongi
2. Lomax
3. Penisni
4. Simmo
5. JAC
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?
- Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him > EA June 25, 2025 at 4:36pm
  
  Bit of a theme going on here , Wonder what Michael De Vere is doing ?
  
  The NDIS Eels are taking shape.
  - Frank The Tank > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him June 25, 2025 at 5:26pm
    
    😂😂
  - Poppa > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him June 25, 2025 at 6:12pm
    
    The nursing home is getting ready, I have put in a call to Sir Col.....he's back!!!
  - Mitchy > Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him June 25, 2025 at 8:44pm
    
    Pepe Le Pew?
    
    P J Marsh?
- Bob mertens > EA June 25, 2025 at 5:59pm
  Horrendous. Arent we rebuilding kinda the same crap as this year where is the rebuild lol..
- Parra_Greg > EA June 25, 2025 at 9:30pm
  
  looks that way...I cant see how else we play
- Darren Munro > EA June 25, 2025 at 9:47pm
  
  Looking good! Hopefully no injuries!