Parramatta Eels pull Peats offer off the table

Nathan Peats' State of Origin promotion hasn't convinced his former club he is worth his asking price, with the Parramatta Eels taking their offer off the table. Fairfax Media can reveal the Eels have pulled out of the race for Peats' services after he baulked at the club's $500,000-a-season offer.It is understood Peats is holding out for $600,000-a-season deal and both the Titans and Eels were well short of his desired figure. The Titans have recently reduced their offer to about $500,000, shaving close to $50,000 off the original offer they tabled for the NSW No.9.AdvertisementThe fact the Eels have pulled out of the hunt won't help his cause, with Peats losing the leverage he once had over the Titans with the potential threat of returning to Parramatta.The Titans may be able to raise their offer if Jarryd Hayne chooses against taking up an option for next year worth $1.2 million, although it is becoming increasingly likely Hayne will remain on the Gold Coast.RELATED ARTICLEThe real reason Daley picked Peats over FarahIn Peats' favour is the fact he now has the Origin credentials to his name, providing him with bargaining power at the table as he looks to cement a deal.It's unclear what the Eels will do, although Connor Watson remains on the club's radar if the Roosters were to entertain the prospect of releasing him from the final year of his deal in 2018.SHARESHARE ON FACEBOOKSHARE ON TWITTERLINKEels out: The Origin promotion of Nathan Peats (centre, with NSW teammates Aaron Woods and Andrew Fifita) hasn't helped him at club level. Photo: Mark Kolbe

"Yes but it's no secret we were pursuing him first. Hence my point, he had no aspirations to play for us whatsoever. Whilst I'm not against the signing ( any signing is a positive when our recruitment are fucking morons ) , I'm sick of hearing this…"

"Great stuff. JAC's contract has been handled perfectly. A one year plus club option to see how he'd perform. JAC played exceptionally well and now we give him 2 more years. Well played everyone. "

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Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 23, 2017 at 10:28pm

Well done to BA and the club here, upwards of 600k is ridiculous for an injury prone player.
- The Muppet > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 23, 2017 at 10:32pm
  
  I agree
- the boss > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 23, 2017 at 10:38pm
  
  Yep
- Poupou Escobar > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 23, 2017 at 10:50pm
  
  I also agree. Peats is quality but he misses a quarter of his team's games. Even more now he's in Origin.
- Chris > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 23, 2017 at 11:19pm
  
  I agree as well. Would be great to have him but the price per game is a worry.
- 1ee > Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown May 24, 2017 at 6:07am
  
  Booom!
George May 23, 2017 at 10:31pm

Yep good decision !
chips dangerously May 23, 2017 at 10:31pm

so another year of Pritchard?
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > chips dangerously May 24, 2017 at 12:17am
  
  BA was quoted on 2gb the other day by the commentator as having said hes happy with KP long term and had pulled out of the race for peats.
  
  I realise much of what coaches publicly say is just backing their players and showing confidence so im putting it down to that if he said it but if he does go with KP long term we are in big trouble.
N1cK May 23, 2017 at 10:32pm

KP - 2018 wooo