Everyone's talking about the big names in the NRL that have made the move to a rival club.
Shaun Johnson, Angus Crichton and a bunch of other stars will run out wearing different jerseys this season and all are expected to make a big impact.
But for all the big name signings, there are a few shrewd signings who I believe have slipped under the radar.
2. Shaun Lane (Manly Sea Eagles to Parramatta Eels)
In just his fifth season of top grade, Shaun Lane is already at his fourth club, after stints at the Bulldogs, Warriors and Manly.
Lane may finally have found himself a permanent home after a strong 2018 which boasted 9 tries in all 24 games for the big second-rower, encouraging Brad Arthur to sign him for the Eels.
Whether he will be a starter or a bench player, Lane is sure to have an impact on the fringes for Parramatta.
I hope Elgey is fit and firing this year.
We need him to fire and a couple of outside backs (Hoppa/Garrick/Parker/Suli) to fire if we are any chance to make the 8.
You mean Leeson Ah Mau?
I really rate Ryan Matterson. He can be a Nsw backrower I my opinion. Ready under used at the Chocks. Quality players
After making his NRL debut from the Sydney Roosters as a 5/8 he was developed by the Chooks into a forward and over the past 3 season has bulked up unbelievably big. We will miss Ryan Matterson. Great hard runner and great defender. The Roosters were not prepared to offer him the amount that Wests got him for. Good luck at the Magpies and Tigers colours.๐
Who can’t be a NSW back rower at the moment. You have Boyd Cordner, Tyson Frizell, Wade Graham, Angus Crichton, Josh Jackson, Tyrone Peachey and Tariq Sims already with experience. Let’s not forget either about the potential players coming up with Tevita Pangai Junior, Isaah Yeo and Shaun Lane. Matterson will need to have a top quality season if he wants to stand out among those names.