Jake Averillo & Josh Kerr

As the title suggests, Jake Averillo & Josh Kerr are both rumoured to be free to negotiate with rivals clubs. I believe both players would fit well within Ryles' plan.

Jake Averillo:

There was some mail earlier this week that Ryles had met with Jake Averillo, who is currently in Sydney due to the Dolphins having a bye. While I haven't been able to yet confirm this mail, it seems fairly reliable. I think Averillo would be a very welcome addition, he has shown a strong ability to play five-eight at the NRL level, while also putting in strong performances at fullback, centre, and wing.

I am unsure whether Ryles would view him as a 6, but I think he'd complement Moses very nice. His defence may still need work, but his running game and speed are outstanding. That said, he has also been effective at centre, and fullback in his earlier performance this year against the Bulldogs. I believe he'd be relatively cheap, ultimately as I cannot see many suitors. He apparently has a desire to return to Sydney, and I do not think there are many Sydney teams who require a five-eight or centre; perhaps Sharks (depending on if Nicho moves to FB), Rabbitohs (Cody replacement) or, potentially Dragons as a centre. Jake is also only 24, which is mind-blowing considering how long he has been a regular in first-grade

Josh Kerr:

Josh Kerr may be a controversial option, but I am a big fan of him as a player. He was reportedly offered to the Broncos this week, and with the emergence of some forwards at the Dolphins (Donoghue, Keeley, etc) he looks like he will make way. Josh serves the role as a bench-impact player very well. He often plays about 15 minutes either side of half time and offers a game-breaking ability due to his offloading and tackle breaking ability, all while being solid in defence. He can play a very similar role to NAS, but will be almost a quarter of the price.

Eels fans, would you be happy with Jake Averillo and/or Josh Kerr coming to the Blue and Gold in 2026?

 

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  • Yes to both.

  • We definitely need a Josh Kerr type prop. Averillo can play too. But I really hope Parra are sending Katoa's manager a few vibes that we want him on big $ long term 

  • If u don't mind me asking what mail ? 

    • "While I haven't been able to yet confirm this mail, it seems fairly reliable"....he should've paid for Express post with tracking if he wanted reliable

  • Soon as cobbo signed I said Averillo was odd man out and probably return to sydney.

    Bostock and Isaaco have been very good on the wing and Herbie not going anywhere.

    • Though Bostock could miss start of 2026 and could take time getting back to form. Dolphins should keep Averillo for 26'

      • I understand Dolphins want to keep him, but Averillo is wanting to move back to Sydney. I am doubtful that Dolphins would step in his way if he continues to push for the move back to Syd.

  • Im been a big Fan of both of them but even more Jake he just the player we need to play centre but i think both be a great buy just 2 we need i hope we get them

    But no cap dogs come knocking 

  • I wanted the eels to sign averillo before he signed with the dolphins,  can play just about every position in the backline. 

    • Really?

      I really don't rate this guy. He has no vision, never passes and is prone to hogging the ball.

      His only redeeming feature is his speed, outside of that, he is truly bog average.

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