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.

"It's not the Dogs attack that's the issue there defense was there identity that's what they've lost.
There inability to turn back attack and defend there errors was there call sign last year.
Defense wins games attack dictates by how much
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"At this stage volkman is our best 5/8 option. No matter how good Lorenzo has been at junior level there is no guarantee he will succeed at nrl level. One would think they have another option in coming. "

"Wow great blog HOE. You amaze me with your commitment, not to mention the details.
i like the injury ladder at least we are first in something! TBH I don't think it would matter much if everyone was available anyway. We have a very poor squad and I…"

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- - Mallee57 > KingGutho May 16, 2026 at 3:44pm
    
    Fletcher is a good goal kicker as well.. These players need to get some opportunities this year.
- EA > Cʜɪᴇғy Mclovin May 16, 2026 at 12:10pm
  
  Volkman speed is not the issue. It's his defence. A good defensive game for him means he stil leaks a try or a break. There are plenty of 6s in the game with Volkman speed that are guns
Darren Munro May 16, 2026 at 11:55am

Maybe his shoulder is that bad . In attack his been great. Does that mean Galvin's coming back? Burton? Or another big fish?
EA May 16, 2026 at 12:13pm

I think it's quiet clear that eels don't think Volkman is the long term 6 so he probably wants that role in the super league. Fletcher will be the halfback in nsw cup next year. So will need a back up 6 next year and hopefully experienced.
parra supporter May 16, 2026 at 3:59pm

Moses and talentina with Josh backup half. Happy with that as long as we get a genuine backup halfback to cover Moses rep/injurirs
Darren Munro May 16, 2026 at 4:17pm

At this stage volkman is our best 5/8 option. No matter how good Lorenzo has been at junior level there is no guarantee he will succeed at nrl level. One would think they have another option in coming.

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