Brett Finch quits Eels
Adrian Proszenko | April 8, 2009 - 8:55AM
Brett Finch has shocked Parramatta officials by requesting an immediate release from the club to take up a lucrative offer in the English Super League.
Finch made the request late last night and Eels officials are expected to formally announce a release later this morning.
The Eels halfback has been struggling for form this year and the news hasn't come as a surprise to club officials.
The 27-year-old, who was involved in a recent drinking session with Willie Mason, recently bemoaned the lack of characters in the game. However, it's understood he is struggling to cope with the pressure of living in the fishbowl existence of the NRL.
Finch stood immediately stood himself down from Friday night's crucial encounter with St George Illawarra, claiming he was not in a fit mental state to play.
The latest development is a major blow for the Eels, who produced one of the worst displays in recent memory in last weekend's disappointing loss to the Roosters.
The make-up of the Eels halves will now be the next challenge for coach Daniel Anderson. Finch had been struggling to develop a fluent halves pairing with former NSW outside back Jarryd Hayne.
