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.

"Seriously though something that always irks me with this club. Why can all of the fans see that there blatantly is a problem: BA was a problem, BA's nepotism was a problem, different players at times were a problem and now we all agree that MON is a…"

"I said it last week, the only way there will be change with MON is Ryles saying to the higher ups he needs someone bigger, they are not going to make the change themselves. The bloke looked at the Wests job in 2023, not like he is loyal himself.…"

Replies

- - - - Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him > Poppa June 26, 2025 at 1:02pm
        
        He's besties with Lomax, who was at every court appearance to support JDB., At least Zac won't have to drive to training alone with the coach everyday now.
      - LB > Blue Eel June 26, 2025 at 6:12pm
        
        So I was wrong BE, he wasn't offered a deal for St. George next year
        
        Lol can't count it.
        
        Blue Eel > LB June 26, 2025 at 6:34pm
        
        hahahahayeah i just saw an article stating St George s didn't make an offer and told him he was leaving.
        
        Oh well , I was trying to find that elusive signing when other clubs are competing, for the same signature
        
        Uncle Wizardssleeve- Indigenous Elder-Freemason Hunter -He/Him > Blue Eel June 26, 2025 at 8:48pm
        
        Are we shocked ,gents ? Do we really think that if all was fair and equal that MON would've been able to convince JDB we are a better option than the Dragqueers . It seems we can't even convince him to request an early release .
        
        It's a lifeline signing , I'd guess initiated by Lomax. My guess is he's super dooper cheap .
adnan June 25, 2025 at 7:48pm

Pretty sure he will be an eel after the game this week
timbo turtle June 25, 2025 at 7:58pm

https://vt.tiktok.com/ZSkEx5aW6/
Kurupt - Porn Addict, But I'm In Control June 25, 2025 at 8:29pm

I'm not mad, but I really think we were a chance of signing Shane Webke
- Frank The Tank > Kurupt - Porn Addict, But I'm In Control June 25, 2025 at 10:22pm
  
  😂😂
  - Poppa > Frank The Tank June 26, 2025 at 9:48am
    
    Porn addiction will do that Krupty, look at poor Frank, I understand he is thinking of gender reversal so he can safely follow the womens team.
- LB > Kurupt - Porn Addict, But I'm In Control June 26, 2025 at 9:38am
  
  Still a chance of Ryles himself lacing up the boots.