Volkman shopped to Super Leage clubs

https://www.loverugbyleague.com/post/parramatta-eels-halfback-offered-to-super-league-clubs

Ronald Volkman is the latest NRL player to be offered up to Super League clubs heading into 2027.

The halfback is currently out of contract at Parramatta Eels come the end of the season and clubs in the Northern Hemisphere have been alerted to his availability as his representatives look to secure his future.

Aged just 23, Volkman has only made 12 NRL appearances during his career, though five of those have been this year. However, he would be eligible for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE) which would allow him to make the move to Super League as a result of his appearances in the New South Wales Cup. He played 22 times for the Eels’ reserve grade side last season, scoring eight tries.

It isn’t the first time Volkman has been made available to Super League clubs, having explored the opportunity earlier in his career. However, he eventually joined St George Illawarra Dragons in a botched move after they cancelled his contract as a result of a serious shoulder injury.

He restarted his career with the Eels and has worked his way into the first-team contention. Parramatta have won two of the five games he has played so far this season, scoring three tries.

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Joel K May 15, 2026 at 1:53pm

looks like we aren't offering the Volk a contract

We shouldn't be relying on just Lorenzo next year, he's not guaranteed to be a first grader. Volkman was the perfect back up choice
- LB > Joel K May 15, 2026 at 2:25pm
  
  I mean who knows maybe we do go for Burton. Let's be fair, we all know Burton will be available. Metcalf link made that obvious.
The Badger May 15, 2026 at 1:57pm

I suppose his manager thinks he can get a better deal over there.

We can't be that stupid to go into next year with Moses and Talatiaba and that's it!
Mallee57 May 15, 2026 at 2:10pm

He'll probably get ignored by Eels recruitment then get offered a good contract overseas or some other NRL club and come 2027 the Eels recruitment will be annoyed ( more likely the Eels supporters) that he wasn't offered a contract in 2026 and the Eels will head into 2027 with Moses ( if he stays) and Papali / Lorenzo as Eels number 6 . Really don't understand why he's not offered a contract

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