The Parramatta Eels are set to hit the player market as they search for a hooker before June 30 following the season-ending injury to inform rake Nathan Peats.
Back-up halfback Luke Kelly looks set to wear the No.9 jersey, with back-rower Joseph Paulo able to relieve Kelly for a short spell. Kelly spent some time at dummy half playing for Wentworthville in the NSW Cup last weekend, following Peats’ injury.
With less than a month before trading halts for this season, and with a bulging salary cap, the Eels may struggle to recruit someone before the June 30 deadline.
Parramatta will go to the transfer market in the hope of signing a hooker until at least the end of this season. Former hooker Matt Keating – who was shown the door by the club at the end of last season – has emerged as a potential target. Keating has been playing five-eighth for Burleigh Bears in the Queensland Cup in recent weeks with former Penrith and Sydney Roosters player Nafe Seluini playing hooker.
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Keating! FFS Granville is playing Intrust Cup for Wynnum. Get on to his player manager today.