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Eels offer Smith final Lifeline

January 8th 2008 04:27
MEDIA RELEASE - Parramatta Eels

Parramatta Eels


The Parramatta Eels have today lifted the enforced suspension on troubled halfback Tim Smith, allowing the talented rookie to resume pre-season training immediately.


Eels General Manager Greg Mitchell, Head Coach Michael Hagan and Football Manager Andrew Hill met today with Smith’s manager David Riolo to discuss the much maligned half's playing future with the club.

Smith has been in rehabilitation on the Gold Coast since the Eels suspended him on December 14, with family and friends helping the 22-year-old to overcome both alcohol and depression problems.

The Eels have placed a number of sanctions upon Smith's return however, with the 2005 Dally M rookie set to continue in alcohol rehabilitation, complete various charity and community work as well as having a monetary fine imposed.

“Tim has been working hard to overcome a number of personal issues and is very grateful of the support from the Parramatta Eels and general support from the Community," said Riolo.

"Tim is looking forward to returning to training and the season ahead”.

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PJ Marsh leaves Parra; joins Broncos

November 4th 2007 21:00
Brisbane Broncos


Utility man PJ Marsh has been released from the final year of his playing contract (2008) with the Parramatta Eels with immediate effect, the club said in an official statement.

Marsh's manager request for release earlier this week was granted by head coach Michael Hagan which has paved a way for the classy utility to join the Brisbane Broncos on a three-year deal.


PJ Marsh


The surprise signing of the former Queensland State of Origin representative makes him a ready-made replacement for Shaun Berrigan who has left the club for England.

Marsh began his NRL career at the Eels in 2000 but left to join the New Zealand Warriors on a three year stint in 2002. He returned to the club in 2005 and has played a total of 108 first grade games for Parramatta.




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MEDIA RELEASE - Parramatta Eels





The Parramatta Eels today secured their future playing roster, with the NRL club retaining the services of five of their current stars.

Regular first graders Tim Smith and Daniel Wagon have agreed to terms for the next two seasons, whilst fringe first graders Feleti Mateo, Josh Cordoba and Matt Keating have also been re-signed.

Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald says it is a tremendous day for the Club.

“When players commit like this it shows great faith in our coaching staff and playing roster. They are popular players with the supporters and are a great base to build the Club on for years to come,” Mr Fitzgerald said.

“I’m particularly pleased with the retention of Feleti as I am aware of how keenly sought after he was on the open market, especially with one particular Club,” Mr Fitzgerald added.

Head Coach Michael Hagan says it is great news for the Club.

“I am thrilled with these signings and am delighted I will be working with these players in the coming years. It shows how much they want to be a part of what we are doing and their retention gives us all a boost,” Hagan said.

Re-Signed Players and their contracts

Tim Smith (08-09)
Feleti Mateo (08,09,10)
Josh Cordoba (08-09)
Matt Keating (08-09)
Daniel Wagon (08)
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Tahu, Moimoi back for Eels

May 22nd 2007 03:54
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