Semi Radradra manager confirms future

The Parramatta Eels Rugby League Club have been advised by George Christodoulou, the manager of Semi Radradra, that Semi has accepted an offer to play rugby union for the Toulon Rugby Club for the 2017/2018 European rugby season, with an option for a second year being the 2018/2019 season. This option for the second season is in favour of Semi Radradra. The European rugby season operates from approximately August thru May.

Semi has a court appearance on 13 February 2017. As advised previously to Semi and his manager, Semi will fulfil his 2017 Playing Contract with the Parramatta Eels as the Club will not release Semi from his 2017 obligations to our Club; accordingly, the earliest Semi could commence at Toulon is early November 2017.

In early December 2016 the Parramatta Eels indicated our wish to keep Semi at our Club by making a very attractive offer to Semi for the 2017 (upgrade of existing contract), 2018 & 2019 NRL seasons.

The offer from Toulon was substantially higher than our Club’s offer. We look forward to Semi being a most productive member of the 2017 Parramatta Eels playing squad and then we wish Semi well in his rugby union venture with Toulon.

Regards,

Bernie Gurr

Chief Executive Officer

Parramatta National Rugby League Club Pty Limited

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/2017/01/11/semi_radradra_manage.html

"Absolutely, Mitchy. Pay, Dymock, Smith, McCracken—The Big Four—added class and steel. And without the SL war, they don't happen for us. IMO, without Walsh, who saved more tries than he scored, the Broncos probably don't win the 2025 GF."

"This is good for Iongi. May a far more high profile player; portaryed as 'violated', will hog the headlines and the NRL will need to be fair to he and Iongi when assessing any potential NRL sanctions. "

"Agreed, I also think when B Smith had that team in the 98 era (Pay / McCracken / Smith / Dymock) plus some others we had the steel; it was when they left for me that we softened a tad. I was at the minor semi againts Norths at Parra when we belted…"

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Wild_Eels January 11, 2017 at 8:05pm

Sad
CarloEEL2 January 11, 2017 at 8:06pm

Well surprise surprise - hmmm Jarryd ....
- Tanklynpjones > CarloEEL2 January 11, 2017 at 9:32pm
  
  100%
Cavallo January 11, 2017 at 8:11pm

If hes to go im glad its another code not another club
- Ray Zammit > Cavallo January 11, 2017 at 8:32pm
  
  Broncos buddy !!2018
Ron January 11, 2017 at 8:13pm

Not surprised tbh but hey at least he won't play against Parra.

Dane Aukafolau...Come on down!
- Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown > Ron January 11, 2017 at 8:15pm
  
  The next time he plays against Parra will be in maroon and yellow, he will be back and he will be teamed up with his confidant Peter Nolan.
Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 January 11, 2017 at 8:14pm

Let's hope Semi now gets jail time for the treatment of his defenseless partner.

We've bent over backwards to accommodate this low life jerk. The timing of this is a slap in the face for this club.
- Ray Zammit > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 January 11, 2017 at 8:35pm
  
  Hope so ....piece of shit...
- Blue and gold 4ever > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin 🐐 January 11, 2017 at 8:38pm
  
  Well said chief. He owes parra a lot. Wat a wanker hope he gets time now.