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Not-so-Poore Eels go Dragon hunting
by Phil Sim
Parramatta is believed to be preparing to launch an assault on St George Illawarra’s forward pack, with an Eels source indicating to 1Eyed Eel that the club is very interested in making a big play for a couple of the Dragon’s young guns.
The Eels could have in the vicinity of $1.5 million to spend if the numbers of players tipped to leave do go elsewhere and Parramatta is likely to pop up a surprise bidder on a number of talents who might have been expected to go elsewhere.
Justin Poore looks most likely to end up in the Blue and Gold. The Eel’s are short in the front-row department, following the retirement of Paul Stringer and the likely departure of Aaron Cannings and maybe Adam Peek. Poore is an established NRL front rower who still has his best years ahead of him. The Eel’s main competition for Poore’s signature appears to be him re-signing with the Dragons.
The Eels are also likely to be in the running for Ashton Sims and Ben Creagh. Sims has been given permission to look elsewhere, however, is reported to be in the sites of the Roosters. However, Parramatta are as cashed up as anybody and he would add some much needed size to the Eels pack. His versatility in being able to play prop or second row is also an advantage.
Creagh is another target that is likely to go for big money and would represent an ideal replacement for the outgoing Glenn Morrison, however, Manly is reportedly prepared to throw big money at the Dragons second rower.
The source is adamant that Parramatta will snare at least one big signing from the Dragons.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph today named Mark Minichiello and Scott Hill. Other media reports have indicated that Hill will definitely be headed to the UK next year. Other off-contract players that may suit the Eels roster are Karmichael Hunt, Joe Williams, David Stagg, Travis Burns, Ben Reynolds, Nigel Plum, Roy Asotasi and Hutch Maiava. http://www.filthy_spammers.com/images/favicon.icoPlayers: Justin Poore, Ashton Sims, Ben Creagh
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by Phil Sim
Parramatta is believed to be preparing to launch an assault on St George Illawarra’s forward pack, with an Eels source indicating to 1Eyed Eel that the club is very interested in making a big play for a couple of the Dragon’s young guns.
The Eels could have in the vicinity of $1.5 million to spend if the numbers of players tipped to leave do go elsewhere and Parramatta is likely to pop up a surprise bidder on a number of talents who might have been expected to go elsewhere.
Justin Poore looks most likely to end up in the Blue and Gold. The Eel’s are short in the front-row department, following the retirement of Paul Stringer and the likely departure of Aaron Cannings and maybe Adam Peek. Poore is an established NRL front rower who still has his best years ahead of him. The Eel’s main competition for Poore’s signature appears to be him re-signing with the Dragons.
The Eels are also likely to be in the running for Ashton Sims and Ben Creagh. Sims has been given permission to look elsewhere, however, is reported to be in the sites of the Roosters. However, Parramatta are as cashed up as anybody and he would add some much needed size to the Eels pack. His versatility in being able to play prop or second row is also an advantage.
Creagh is another target that is likely to go for big money and would represent an ideal replacement for the outgoing Glenn Morrison, however, Manly is reportedly prepared to throw big money at the Dragons second rower.
The source is adamant that Parramatta will snare at least one big signing from the Dragons.
Meanwhile, the Sunday Telegraph today named Mark Minichiello and Scott Hill. Other media reports have indicated that Hill will definitely be headed to the UK next year. Other off-contract players that may suit the Eels roster are Karmichael Hunt, Joe Williams, David Stagg, Travis Burns, Ben Reynolds, Nigel Plum, Roy Asotasi and Hutch Maiava. http://www.filthy_spammers.com/images/favicon.icoPlayers: Justin Poore, Ashton Sims, Ben Creagh
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