Jaydn Su’A Commits to Parramatta Eels (Official Club Statement)

The Parramatta Eels are excited to announce that Jaydn Su'A has agreed to join the club on a three-year contract commencing in the 2027 season and running through to the end of 2029.

A powerful and hard-running backrower, Su’A brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the Eels’ forward pack. Since making his NRL debut in 2016, he has gone on to play 160 first-grade matches, establishing himself as one of the competition’s most consistent and physical edge forwards.

Parramatta Eels GM of Football Mark O'Neill welcomed the signing, highlighting Su’A’s impact on and off the field.

"Jaydn has a strong physical presence, he is a competitor who leads through his actions. He can play big minutes, defend consistently, and will be great for our squad."

“He’s built a reputation on toughness and effort, and we believe his experience at both NRL and representative level will add value to our group as we continue to build for the future.”

In addition to his club career, Su’A has performed on the representative stage, earning selection for the Queensland Maroons in State of Origin and representing Samoa internationally.

"Issue is, the market is so bare in a competition starving for middles. Making their price overvalued. If there is plenty of something you don't pay as much."

Replies

- JC > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 4:54pm
  
  What's all this talk of getting kaeon?, didn't he just sign a long term contract with the dragons?, what am I missing?.
  - EA > JC April 17, 2026 at 5:01pm
    
    Just hoping he black flips cause Sua was a big reason he joined them. So only a very low chance that he leaves them lol
  - Nightmare Off-Season > JC April 17, 2026 at 5:13pm
    
    Yeah there was reports he & Su'a wanted to play together, which was the reason Kaeon went to the Dragons.
    
    Let's be honest, it was probably more the 1mil per season for 5 years - but, with the Dragons predicament, if there is any hope of him backflipping & joining Su'a at the Eels we need to be taking it with both hands.
    
    As EA said, small chance, but stranger things have happened & getting both Su'a & Kalooamantangi could be a masterstroke from the Eels (and I am hoping was part of the reason they wen't for Su'a, but thats just hope).
    - JC > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 6:10pm
      
      I think this falls in the "so you're telling me there's a chance " category dumb and dumber style lol.
      - Nightmare Off-Season > JC April 17, 2026 at 7:03pm
        
        Haha exactly, and thats our only hope.
    - LB > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 7:14pm
      
      I hope it was the only reason for going for Keaon. I doubt it but if by some miracle we get Keaon, Su'A becomes a luxary.
      - Nightmare Off-Season > LB April 17, 2026 at 7:58pm
        
        Not a fan of Su'a, LB?
        
        LB > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 8:34pm
        
        Oh no far from it NOS. I like the signing. Just don't want it where they only got him to get Keaon for example as opposed to to getting him at they feel he can improve us.
        
        But if we get a top middle and dare i say LPT, Su'A becomes a luxary signing in that don't really need him but we will take him anyway.
- Darren Munro > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 7:32pm
  
  Nos are u happy to pay the best part of 2 mil for 2 back rowers/ props?
  - Nightmare Off-Season > Darren Munro April 17, 2026 at 8:05pm
    
    Hey Darren, do you mean for Su'a & Koloamantangi?
    
    What are we paying Su'a per year?
    
    I don't think Keaon is worth the $$ he's being offered on face value, but, the fact we are in desperate need of his position / style of player / replacement for Paulo dictates his price for the Eels - just my opinion though.
    
    Watching our starts / middle being dominated across the first 6 rounds only strengthens that thought - whether that's Kaeon or someone else who can be that alpha role, doens't phase me.
    
    Would you target a different prop?