Parramatta Eels forward Ryan Matterson had a deal in place with the Gold Coast Titans for a move there, however the deal has now reportedly fallen through. Details as to why the deal fell through are not available. It means the 189 NRL game veteran will remain at Parramatta for 2026 on a salary reportedly worth $700k.
The fact a team was interested shocked me but it is disappointing as we know Matterson will not feature in 2026, even if he did it would be in a very minimal role as Ryles moves towards the likes of Moretti, Tuivaiti, Guymer and Talagi as future middles.
https://www.zerotackle.com/out-of-favour-eels-forwards-move-to-queensland-club-falls-through-228476/
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I'm not sure he's too interested in continuing his playing career .
if he was looking at extending his playing days he would have made more of an effort in England to either secure a contract there or play well enough to receive one in the NRL looks like he's done neither.
There's clubs probably further ahead here then we know but it looks long odds he'll play in a Eels jumper again.
Then again maybe he didn't want to be in England Bup? A player can definately want to keep playing and not want to live in England.
No they haven't they don't think like you do.
The club have been trying to move Matto for at least 18 months,multiple teams with zero success.The guy is looking like a cancer as no one has been wanting to take him on.
Probably didn't want to pay something
Newcastle potentially could be club interested in his services ;
* cash strapped, need to fill a roster spot
* need some experienced forwards.
Trade him for Marzhew
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