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O'Brien re-signs (Fox Sports site)

Posted by The French Fullback #1 on July 27, 2016 at 6:25pm

Parramatta continue to strengthen their squad for next season, re-signing forward Rory O’Brien.The 27-year-old has penned a new one-year-deal with the Eels after making six appearances with the club this season.O’Brien, who made his NRL debut with St George Illawarra in 2015, is the latest signing for the club, which has bought Manly giant Siosaia Vave for next season.The Eels are also close to re-signing prop Danny Wicks and hooker Isaac DeGois.http://www.foxsports.com.au/nrl/nrl-premiership/rugby-chases-wests-tigers-star-english-sbw-eyes-nrl-canberra-trio-resign--market-watch/news-story/08118041c89a9b14c5d40855511174a6Has looked decent and will be a good depth player for us with Mannah, Wicks, Vave, Terepo & Alvaro there too.

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slip July 27, 2016 at 6:26pm

Debut at 26. What was he doing earlier on.
- Poupou Escobar > slip July 27, 2016 at 6:46pm
  
  Probably wasn't good enough earlier. Just because a bloke isn't good enough in his early 20s doesn't mean he won't be good enough when he hits his peak. Anyway O'Brien might have re-signed but he is still a backup. He might not even be top 25.
- Ham Sammich > slip July 27, 2016 at 6:51pm
  
  He gave up footy for a few years (think he played 20's for the Dragons) then came back 2-3 years ago through the Illawarra comp.
- Clintorian > slip July 27, 2016 at 8:00pm
  
  From the country too I think, harder to make rep teams and get spotted.
Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown July 27, 2016 at 6:28pm

Thank god its only a 1 year deal.
Mitchy July 27, 2016 at 6:31pm

Has done well IMO. Big fellah too
Steve Blunt July 27, 2016 at 6:34pm

This is good news.

A full off season under Arthur and mixing it with the likes of Beau Scott and I believe we will have another good, tough and talented forward at the club.

Very happy if IDG and Wicks get signed again too.
Braeden Kelly July 27, 2016 at 6:42pm

Dreadful
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Braeden Kelly July 27, 2016 at 6:43pm
  
  lol i haven't been overly impressed either
- Brick > Braeden Kelly July 27, 2016 at 7:06pm
  
  Dreadful? A one year deal on minimum and he has done his job when called up.....bit harsh.