Offical Announcement: CHRIS SANDOW TO JOIN PIRTEK PARRAMATTA EELS ON FOUR YEAR DEAL

The Pirtek Parramatta Eels have signed boom halfback Chris Sandow to a four-year deal from 2012.

“I was really impressed with the direction the Eels are heading under Steve Kearney,” Sandow said.

“He is clear on where he wants to take the team and I’m excited to be a part of that future.

“I want to thank South Sydney for everything they’ve done for me – they gave me my start in the NRL.

“It was a very hard decision for my family and me but I’m really looking forward to joining the Eels next year.

“But for now my focus remains with Souths and I am 100 per cent committed to the rest of the season with my teammates.”

Pirtek Eels coach Steve Kearney said;

“Chris is a young halfback with a lot of potential and he’ll be a great asset with regards to what we’re building here at the club.

“This is the first step in our recruitment drive and we’re looking forward to building on the solid talent base we already have.”

Pirtek Eels Chief Executive Officer Paul Osborne said Sandow’s signing was an endorsement of the club’s structure and direction.

“Chris’s signing is great for our club and great for our future,” Osborne said.

“He is one of the top halfbacks in the competition and the fact he’s decided to join us is a sign we’re doing a lot of things right at this club.”

"Paulo is a shadow of what he once was and is getting worse each year. He looks like he hates the collision these days. Sadly that is what he would display if kept around as a leader for our pack for others to follow. Sam T already seems to follow in…"

"Did you watch him play in this years final for Souths? He was owned by old man Gagai. Laurel went missing all game although he did pass the ball from dummy half a lot to the other outside backs to work it out of their end. Massive NO."

Replies

1Eyed Eel May 4, 2011 at 3:12pm

Presser taking place at 3:30
the daniel May 4, 2011 at 3:13pm

<3 u phil haha
Chris Johnstone May 4, 2011 at 3:16pm

Wel well......after all those Parras doomed, Ozzy sucks it's all Hillsongs fault blogs.....we snag the neat available HB in the game from Rustys backpocket and are rumored to have Hoppo stashed up our sleeves too.....

All those trips to Woolies was worth it Mr Osbourne.....practice does make perfect!

I shall celebrate!!!!!!! Join me!!!
Ace Eel May 4, 2011 at 3:22pm

Interesting... no mention of Jnr Vai Vai?......would have been a perfect time to announce it...if in fact they have signed him.....
1Eyed Eel May 4, 2011 at 3:25pm

There is a saying that if you ask a child if he wants a handful of ten pennies or one dime, he'll take the ten pennies every time. You get far more publicity bang for your buck by announcing these things drip by drip.
Kurupt May 4, 2011 at 3:28pm

Welcome Chris Sandow!!!

He is a much better half then he was two years ago & he also hates ennis the grub. Great signing.
Big Z May 4, 2011 at 3:38pm

I am in.................................Woo Hoo
Slaytanic May 4, 2011 at 3:39pm

We don't need a halfback that runs out of the line and tries to put on Tahu-style shoulder charges, and I hope that's not why we bought him. We need someone who can kick and can put on an attacking play.
Winston Riley May 4, 2011 at 3:39pm

Why? He took the $$$ that the Bears offered him. Players are realistic. Lifting the trophy is more important than a particular jersey. Anyway, I think Rusty is sadder than Muzza.
Smokey May 4, 2011 at 3:46pm

Great news this

Bring your best with you Chris