The Parramatta Eels have today confirmed the signing of Suaia Matagi for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.
Matagi is a Samoan and New Zealand representative player who has played 66 NRL games over the past four seasons, following his debut for the New Zealand Warriors in 2013.
Head Coach Brad Arthur said that Matagi is a strong addition to the team and brings more experience to the forward pack in 2017.
โSuaiaโs journey to the NRL is a testament of hard work and dedication and I am delighted that we have been able to secure him for the next two years,โ Head Coach Brad Arthur said.
โHe played 23 games last year and showed the ability to mix it with the very best in the competition so I am sure our Members and fans are pleased that he will be part of the team in 2017.โ
โAlready in pre-season Suaia has given us a glimpse of the contribution he can make to the team as we prepare for next year."
Matagi joins Will Smith, Kirisome Auvaโa, Nathan Brown, George Jennings, Siosaia Vave and Josh Hoffman as new signings for the Eels in 2017.
Eels 2025 Player Movements
| 2025 Gains |
| Josh Addo-Carr (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2026), Dean Hawkins (South Sydney Rabbitohs, 2026), Isaiah Iongi (Penrith Panthers, 2027), Zac Lomax (St George Illawarra Dragons, 2028), Joash Papalii (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2026), Jordan Samrani (Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, 2026), Jack Williams (Cronulla Sharks, 2027) |
| 2025 Losses |
| Matt Arthur (Newcastle Knights), Daejarn Asi (Castleford Tigers), Reagan Campbell-Gillard (Gold Coast Titans), Zac Cini (Castleford Tigers), Clinton Gutherson (St George Illawarra Dragons), Morgan Harper (North Sydney Bears), Jirah Momoisea (released), Lorenzo Mulitalo (Burleigh Bears), Ky Rodwell (Wakefield Trinity), Ethan Sanders (Canberra Raiders), Maika Sivo (Leeds Rhinos), Blaize Talagi (Penrith Panthers) |
| Re-Signed |
| Matt Doorey (2026), Charlie Guymer (2026), Brendan Hands (2026), J'maine Hopgood (2027), Dan Keir (2025), Bailey Simonsson (2027), Jake Tago (2026) |
| Off Contract 2025 |
| Bryce Cartwright, Haze Dunster, Wiremu Greig, Joey Lussick, Toni Mataele, Luca Moretti, Joe Ofahengaue, Sam Tuivaiti |
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