The Parramatta Eels have started building their team for the 2025 NRLW season.
The Parramatta Eels have started building their squad for the 2025 NRLW season. This marks a new era in the Eels’ NRLW history, with Steve Georgallis stepping in as the new Head Coach. Georgallis has a solid foundation to build upon, with Kennedy Cherrington, Rachael Pearson, Abbi Church, and Elsie Albert already committed to the team for 2024.
Signings Tracker;
Development Players Promoted to Top Squad:
– **Taneka Todhunter, Lindsay Tui, Chloe Jackson, and Tafao Asaua**: These four have been promoted to the Eels’ top 24 squad for the upcoming season. Initially signed as development players in 2023, Todhunter and Tui both made their NRLW debuts later in the season. Now, all four promising players have been elevated to the senior squad. *(2 June)*
Young Duo Extend with Eels:
– **Pihuka Berryman-Duff and Jade Fonua**: Both young talents, a playmaker and a forward respectively, will continue their NRLW careers with the Eels. After debuting last season, they have each signed a one-year deal to return in 2024. *(31 May)*
Rueben Cherrington Returns for ’24:
– **Rueben Cherrington**: The young dummy half has signed on for the 2024 season. After debuting in 2022 and starting all nine games at hooker in 2023, she enters her third season with the Eels, following her selection for the Australian PM’s XIII. *(15 May)*
Eels Secure Abbi Church:
– **Abbi Church**: Committed to the Eels for the next three seasons, Church has been with the team since their NRLW debut and holds the record for the most appearances alongside Kennedy Cherrington. After a stellar 2023 season as fullback, where she was named Eels’ Player of the Year, she will stay until at least 2026. *(30 Apr)*
Boss Kapua Commits Long-Term:
– **Boss Kapua**: The rising star has signed a new three-year contract, keeping her with the Eels until the end of 2026. The impressive back-rower debuted last season and had a remarkable rookie campaign. *(4 Apr)*
Cassey Tohi-Hiku Extends Contract:
– **Cassey Tohi-Hiku**: The 2023 NRLW Players’ Player has signed a long-term extension, committing to the Eels until the end of 2026. At just 20, she has already represented Tonga and the Australian PM’s XIII and was selected as the 18th woman for the NSW Origin team. *(20 Mar)*
Tyla Amiatu Signs New Deal:
– **Tyla Amiatu**: The rising star prop has re-signed on a multi-year deal, extending her contract until the end of 2025. She made a significant impact with her debut in 2023. *(13 Mar)*
Mahalia Murphy Commits to Eels:
– **Mahalia Murphy**: The dual international and standout player, who won the NRLW Coaches Award in 2023, has agreed to a new two-year contract, marking the start of the Club’s NRLW signings drive.
