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MILLION-DOLLAR MAN

Posted by Kase on April 5, 2017 at 9:06am

MILLION-DOLLAR MAN

Parramatta star Tepai Moeroa signed on for another two years on a deal worth north of $1 million.

While it was always expected the lock would re-sign with the Eels, Market Watch can reveal Moeroa attracted serious interest from Manly.

Eels forward Tepai Moeroa.Source: News Corp Australia

It’s also no secret rugby union was a genuine threat with Japanese rugby a lucrative option.

Turning 22 in October, Moeroa has climbed the ranks of the Eels’ junior system from Harold Matthews Cup to the NRL and wanted to stay loyal by turning his back on other offers.

http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/nrl-market-watch-penrith-giants-new-deal-ash-taylors-titans-contract-twist/news-story/b7e3b64e4a8107e676ca07543425ce18

If this is true and we paid this much for him than we're idiots.

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Longfin Eel April 5, 2017 at 9:12am

For a forward to be as good as he is at 22 (and consistently in the top grade), that is a massive achievement. He is certainly a long way from his potential, but next year you would think he would have vastly improved skills.It's probably overs for now, but it's probably the price you have to pay for his potential. We missed him when he was out, so that shows his value to the team.

SKILLS.IT
Jack April 5, 2017 at 9:16am

500 a season is about right I think.
Maelstrom April 5, 2017 at 9:20am

"If this is true and we paid this much for him than we're idiots."

500k a season sounds about right though?
- Ron > Maelstrom April 5, 2017 at 9:23am
  
  lol
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 April 5, 2017 at 9:43am

Wasn't it 350k and the remaining 150 from his new OPSM sponsorship??
qldeel April 5, 2017 at 12:11pm

$500k a season for this myth and reports we were offering jack bird $900k a season. Wow we still love to pay overs!
2agd8rk0gah1u April 5, 2017 at 1:08pm

I think he has earnt his pay packet and good on him! He's very consistent and will only improve with age and experience.
SEQld Eel (formely NZ Eel) April 5, 2017 at 2:32pm

He will be worth it. Just watch this space