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From NRL.com

Meanwhile, Matterson conceded his future at the Eels was “up in the air” with his role in Brad Arthur’s side changing in 2022.

Matterson has been used off the bench for the past seven weeks but is looking for a permanent move to the lock role – either at the Eels or elsewhere – next season.

“It’s all up in the air at the moment but I’m enjoying my football,” Matterson said.

“As long as I’m on the footy field that’s the main thing. I don’t want to be sitting on the bench for too long, especially when it’s cold like the other day in Canberra.

“I don’t think Parramatta have tabled an offer yet but I don’t want to get amongst that stuff.

“My manager is looking for the best club for me. It's a headache for him. It’s his job to get all the contracts in line and then I’ll make a decision.

"It’s a good position to be in. I know clubs are interested and it’s a good feeling. You want to be wanted."

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Nightmare Off-Season June 1, 2022 at 9:03pm

So it's sounds like Matto is after the starting lock position, and fair enough.

Also doesn't sound like he's definitely gone as reported, but Eels yet to table an offer.
- Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart > Nightmare Off-Season June 1, 2022 at 9:06pm
  
  I was probably a bit harsh on Matto before.
  
  Didn't take into account the starting lock thing.
  - Nightmare Off-Season > Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart June 1, 2022 at 9:30pm
    
    You weren't harsh enough, Ram.
Ruprecht Amadeus Mozart June 1, 2022 at 9:08pm

"My manager is looking for the best club for me"

I don't know if Reed can say the same about his.
BEM June 1, 2022 at 9:09pm

He should be our starting lock.

Brown is not what he was last season. Don't know if it's injury or loss of form but Matterson is the much better option.

I would guarantee him the starting lock position and have Brown on the bench in the prop rotation.
- Nightmare Off-Season > BEM June 1, 2022 at 9:32pm
  
  Absolutely agree.
  
  Even if it's strategic for BA to have him start from the bench this year, surely it's a given that he's starting lock next year.
  - DYNASTY.LOADING > Nightmare Off-Season June 1, 2022 at 9:34pm
    
    Agree
- Kurupt - Porn Addict, But I'm In Control > BEM June 2, 2022 at 5:03am
  
  Spot on.
  
  Brown is either carrying injuries or he's done.
- AlShaw > BEM June 2, 2022 at 10:43am
  
  Matto has started once at lock against the Titans and it's the worst stats he's put out all year. Way less metres and tackle breaks than off the bench from similar minutes.
  
  I like him off the bench once a game opens up. He needs to check his ego with this starting bullshit
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin June 1, 2022 at 9:29pm

“I don’t think Parramatta have tabled an offer yet ?????

Oh wtf, is tge club serious? We haven't tabled an off as yet, wtf is the club thinking. Sorry but this is totally ridiculous