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.

"This is the thing Pops would you throw 1.2 for 3-4 seasons at Burton would we do that because that's what it's taking if your not going with at least that then we are wasting our time.
As you can best believe Perth Dragons and PNG are offering that…"

"Same deal as Kelly and Pezet who were extremely keenly spotted by Eagle Eyes of Ryles, Brown, O'Neil and Satantinos to take the club into serious premiership contention and in 2026 it's all peaches and cream"

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- - - - 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?
    - LB > Nightmare Off-Season April 17, 2026 at 8:35pm
      
      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.
      - Nightmare Off-Season > LB April 17, 2026 at 8:46pm
        
        Yep exactly, supply & demand - plus our desperate need for the position.
        
        Poppa > Nightmare Off-Season April 18, 2026 at 8:44am
        
        I think perception of our middles is clouded by our defensive weaknesses on the edges and 5/8
        
        Our best juniors are heading for the middle with the exception of Petrus, combine him with Sua and we have lateral cover there. Get Burton into 5/8 and whole defensive issues go away. I am hoping when ilongi comes back that Joash fills 5/8 and in the long term becomes one of the 6 on the bench. We then need a centre to replace Russell who is proving irreplaceable at the moment.
        
        Would we match 650 to match the Perth offer, face value no but we could end up paying 700 a centre to replace him......make an offer within 50/100 for Russell and see if we can offer Perth some alternative.
Zip zip April 17, 2026 at 4:39pm

Now two new centres in Tago and Xerri. Trade Penesini and Kelly if we have to.

Push for Loko Tonga

Try and give Twidle or Papalii a go in 5/8
- Parraboy > Zip zip April 17, 2026 at 4:53pm
  
  Twidle is gone, Papalii is a reserve grader at best. Chuck Burton a offer he can't refuse.
  - EA > Parraboy April 17, 2026 at 4:59pm
    
    You do realise that Burton had like 4 try assists last season in a team that finished 3rd. Imagine how much of a fit your going to throw when he plays for us.

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