After some further digging...
SMH:
http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/08/27/1093518092384.html
Hindmarsh, Cayless to stick with Eels
Injury-prone Eels skipper Nathan Cayless says he's ready to re-pay the NRL club for their loyalty by chiming into Parramatta's last gasp finals campaign after extending his contract for another three years.
And Parramatta CEO Denis Fitzgerald said Nathan Hindmarsh was set to follow suit with the NSW Origin backrower close to signing a lengthy extension to his contract which ceases at the end of 2005.
Kiwi international prop Cayless, 26, said he was ready to make up for lost time with Parramatta after spending most of 2004 and 2003 on the injury list.
Both players will be 29 by the end of their new deals.
Cayless is poised to make his long-awaited return against Penrith at Parramatta Stadium after breaking his arm on May 1.
Cayless - who has played 115 games since his 1997 first grade debut - also broke his arm last season, restricting him to just eight matches.
"I've got a bit to put back into the place after the last couple of years - I'm looking forward to it," Cayless said.
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"I'm happy at Parramatta - they have looked after me."
Fitzgerald said negotiations with Hindmarsh were nearing a close.
"We have been talking with him for a month or so," he said.
Asked if he would like Hindmarsh to become a lifetime Eel, Fitzgerald said: "I certainly would."
The retention of Cayless and Hindmarsh is another boost for Parramatta which has bolstered its player ranks by signing Dragons hooker Mark Riddell, North Queensland Cowboys backrower Glenn Morrison and Newcastle star Timana Tahu for next year.
"A lot of the new guys have signed for three years. They wanted to keep a few players together, I was pretty happy to stay there," Cayless said.
Asked if he wanted to end his career at Parramatta, Cayless said: "I'd like to. It's a funny game these days, you don't know what is going to happen.
"I'm just happy to be there for another three years. It's been a good club to me."
Cayless will add some welcome starch off the bench for the Eels which has won two straight to remain a mathematical finals chance.
But Parramatta must win its final two games of the 2004 regular season to remain in the finals mix.
"I can't wait to get back on the field. I'm a bit nervous. I haven't played for four months. It's always like that when you are coming back for your first game," he said.
"It will be good to get out there, obviously not playing for so long I can ease my way back into it."
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Well, there you go. Good news for Eels fans who will be letting out a big sigh of relief.
