Kirisome Auva'a to join Eels?

SEPTEMBER 27 2016 - 2:40PMSAVESacked South Sydney centre Kirisome Auva'a set to join Parramatta EelsAdrian ProszenkoAdrian ProszenkoCONTACT VIA EMAILWHATSAPPShock return: Former Souths centre Kirisome Auva'a acceptance of the lifeline will resurrect a roller-coaster career.Shock return: Former Souths centre Kirisome Auva'a acceptance of the lifeline will resurrect a roller-coaster career. Photo: Getty ImagesKirisome Auva'a is poised to make a shock NRL return at Parramatta next season.Auva'a's career was at the crossroads after he recorded a second strike under the NRL's illicit drug policy at South Sydney this year. The premiership-winning centre did not return a positive test for an illicit or hazardous substance, but the offence still carried a 12-match ban. The Rabbitohs had the option of fining Auva'a and keeping him on their books but, still smarting from the Dylan Walker and Aaron Gray drugs scandal, chose to tear up his contract. Auva'a was the second player punted by South Sydney in July, with the club also sacking Paul Carter for missing training. The Roosters are expected to announce the signing of Carter this week.AdvertisementSeveral NRL clubs in need of a centre have expressed interest in Auva'a's services. St George Illawarra are looking to bolster their backline, while Wests Tigers also sounded out the Samoan international before turning their attention towards recruiting former Bulldogs, Titans and Panthers centre Jamal Idris.However, Auva'a is poised to accept a lifeline from the Eels in a move that will resurrect a roller-coaster career. The 24-year-old has already been sidelined for domestic violence offences after he pleaded guilty to two charges of recklessly causing serious injury and criminal damage over an incident in Melbourne in 2014. He managed to win a premiership with South Sydney before the NRL imposed a nine-month suspension.The Eels and Auva'a have been working closely with the NRL and its integrity unit to ensure that he undergoes all of the rehabilitation and training courses required to ensure he becomes a registered player again. The club declined to comment on Tuesday.Auva'a, who flirted with the prospect of becoming a bodybuilder after he was unable to earn a contract extension at Melbourne, is the latest in a long list of signings and re-signings at the blue and golds.In recent months, the club has re-signed coach Brad Arthur, playmaker Corey Norman, hooker Isaac De Gois, utility Brad Takairangi and forwards Danny Wicks and Kenny Edwards, while Ken Thornett medallist Manu Ma'u is also expected to extend his stay. Parramatta has also signed a number of players from rival clubs including Titans utility Josh Hoffman, Manly prop Siosaia Vave, Rabbitoh Nathan Brown and Panther George Jennings.The Eels remain on the lookout for a marquee playmaker and are among the few clubs with the salary cap funds available to make it

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Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown September 27, 2016 at 7:08pm

Adrian always weeks late with the news as usual and posts it after reading here.
- enzocruiser > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown September 27, 2016 at 7:12pm
  
  Yeah true snake
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 27, 2016 at 7:23pm

Must have read my blog bwawahaha.
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- Ron > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 September 27, 2016 at 7:27pm
  
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Wile E. Coyote September 27, 2016 at 7:53pm

So Kurupt's post was completely true
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Wile E. Coyote September 27, 2016 at 8:16pm
  
  Kurupts posts are always spot on.
Camo73 September 27, 2016 at 7:54pm

What position are we looking at him for? We seem to have a huge number of outside backs. The more backs we sign the more likely it is that Gutherson will be wearing the 6 jersey in 2017.
- Prof. Daz > Camo73 September 28, 2016 at 2:17pm
  
  I agree Camo. I was hoping BA might pull a rabbit from the hat and secure an experienced FG #7, but recruiting both Hoffman and Auv'a strongly suggests BA is securing an experienced centre/wing and centre-wing backup. Which suggests Gutho in the halves, otherwise would'nt we have 3 competing for one spot?
Brick September 27, 2016 at 8:24pm

Sorry guys but it was posted on League Unlimited by Stagger before it was posted here.
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Brick September 27, 2016 at 8:31pm
  
  Doesn't really matter does it brick?