News Parramatta Eels poach Canterbury Bulldogs star

[KingBurton]

In retaliation for signing Reed Mahoney, the Parramatta Eels have caused a massive blow securing the services of experienced prop forward Ofahiki Ogden. Ogden - a hard-running front-rower with 45 NRL-games - has signed a train and trial contract with the Eels with a number of clubs vying for his prized signature. The 25-year old won the Dally M Coke Snorter of the Year Award in 2021 after being shortlisted alongside rugby league superstars Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith.

Ogden’s agent Luke Lombardi confirmed to News Corp the 25-year-old would start with Parramatta on Monday after impressing Eels officials at a medical assessment last week.

“It’s a great move for Ofahiki, he had a number of options, but he feels this opportunity with Parramatta gives him a great chance to further develop his game,’’ Lombardi said.

“He’ll start on Monday and hit the ground running.’’

As for Canterbury, Ogden's departure will leave a gaping hole in their forwards stocks. Parramatta have sure let their feelings known about Mahoney departing to their long-time arch-rivals - a token of confidence for their recruitment and retention committee.

 

[NPC83]

I wish Ofa all the best but who writes this rubbish…huge blow…we didn’t even resign him…

 

[KingBurton]

I wish Ofa all the best but who writes this rubbish…huge blow…we didn’t resign him… smh..

Haha its a joke article! But DT reporting hes signed with eels

 

[silverelvis69]

Is this report serious???
We released this puff then got caught with coke and they are making it out as empire strikes back

 

[RookieDog]

Ogden ended up being a big disappointment at the Dogs. He was very good in Reggies when they won the comp several years ago. Never really made the transition to NRL level. Parrascums are welcome to signing our big star who actually wasn't even ours anymore because we didn't renew his contract because he was no good. Super duper journalism in the original article.

 

[2144superman]

In retaliation for signing Reed Mahoney, the Parramatta Eels have caused a massive blow securing the services of experienced prop forward Ofahiki Ogden. Ogden - a hard-running front-rower with 45 NRL-games - has signed a train and trial contract with the Eels with a number of clubs vying for his prized signature. The 25-year old won the Dally M Coke Snorter of the Year Award in 2021 after being shortlisted alongside rugby league superstars Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith.

Ogden’s agent Luke Lombardi confirmed to News Corp the 25-year-old would start with Parramatta on Monday after impressing Eels officials at a medical assessment last week.

“It’s a great move for Ofahiki, he had a number of options, but he feels this opportunity with Parramatta gives him a great chance to further develop his game,’’ Lombardi said.

“He’ll start on Monday and hit the ground running.’’

As for Canterbury, Ogden's departure will leave a gaping hole in their forwards stocks. Parramatta have sure let their feelings known about Mahoney departing to their long-time arch-rivals - a token of confidence for their recruitment and retention committee.

fat ***** got a heartbeat, very impressive.

 

[Mitch Connor]

Lol straight over people heads

 

[Donkey Slayer]

I reckon they think he will be good but when TPJ gets a hold of him it will be like a pitbull and a poodle 1 on 1

 

[ATT]

In the past this would have give me the cranks. Like when we let cook go to South’s. But with the management and team now in place I believe there making the write choices and wouldn’t let someone go that they don’t have a replacement plan for.
I may be wrong and only time will tell.

 

[Bulldog1966]

Lol straight over people heads

yep and still more bites after your post, ohh TK brings lols a plenty.

 

[doggieaaron]

Lol oooh dear junior journalism

 

[bullanth]

Good luck to the guy,he wasn’t even in the picture for next year,he had 2 options take whatever offer comes along or play park footy.

 

[jasonsmith11]

who?

 

[Alan79]

Showed promise in his first few games. Never really stepped up from there. Good luck to him. Might still come good eventually if he doesn't screw his career with more incidents like getting caught on drugs recently.

 

[Novdoggie]

In retaliation for signing Reed Mahoney, the Parramatta Eels have caused a massive blow securing the services of experienced prop forward Ofahiki Ogden. Ogden - a hard-running front-rower with 45 NRL-games - has signed a train and trial contract with the Eels with a number of clubs vying for his prized signature. The 25-year old won the Dally M Coke Snorter of the Year Award in 2021 after being shortlisted alongside rugby league superstars Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith.

Ogden’s agent Luke Lombardi confirmed to News Corp the 25-year-old would start with Parramatta on Monday after impressing Eels officials at a medical assessment last week.

“It’s a great move for Ofahiki, he had a number of options, but he feels this opportunity with Parramatta gives him a great chance to further develop his game,’’ Lombardi said.

“He’ll start on Monday and hit the ground running.’’

As for Canterbury, Ogden's departure will leave a gaping hole in their forwards stocks. Parramatta have sure let their feelings known about Mahoney departing to their long-time arch-rivals - a token of confidence for their recruitment and retention committee.

I think mahoney signing has hurt the Eels....woopsy!!!!

 

[Stinger]

In retaliation for signing Reed Mahoney, the Parramatta Eels have caused a massive blow securing the services of experienced prop forward Ofahiki Ogden. Ogden - a hard-running front-rower with 45 NRL-games - has signed a train and trial contract with the Eels with a number of clubs vying for his prized signature. The 25-year old won the Dally M Coke Snorter of the Year Award in 2021 after being shortlisted alongside rugby league superstars Cameron Munster and Brandon Smith.

Ogden’s agent Luke Lombardi confirmed to News Corp the 25-year-old would start with Parramatta on Monday after impressing Eels officials at a medical assessment last week.

“It’s a great move for Ofahiki, he had a number of options, but he feels this opportunity with Parramatta gives him a great chance to further develop his game,’’ Lombardi said.

“He’ll start on Monday and hit the ground running.’’

As for Canterbury, Ogden's departure will leave a gaping hole in their forwards stocks. Parramatta have sure let their feelings known about Mahoney departing to their long-time arch-rivals - a token of confidence for their recruitment and retention committee.

Great piece of journalism Adz. There’s your calling

 

[senshidog]

Great piece of journalism Adz. There’s your calling

It's 95% David Riccio's piece.

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NRL 2022: Bailey Simonsson could be headed to Eels as Raiders await Nick Cotric decision

The NRL winger market has suddenly heated up with Raiders flyer Bailey Simonsson and Bulldogs star Nick Cotric at the centre of an intriguing battle between three clubs.

David Riccio
November 27, 2021 - 3:34PM
News Corp Australia Sports Newsroom

The Eels have emerged as frontrunners to sign Raiders winger Bailey Simonsson in a move that would result in Nick Cotric returning to the Green Machine.

The domino of transfer moves can be revealed in addition to the news that Parramatta have signed former Bulldogs forward Ofahiki Ogden.
Ogden - a hard-running front-rower with 45 NRL-games - has signed a train and trial contract with the Eels.

Bailey Simonsson could be headed to Parramatta in 2022.

Ogden’s agent Luke Lombardi confirmed to News Corp the 25-year-old would start with Parramatta on Monday after impressing Eels officials at a medical assessment last week.

“It’s a great move for Ofahiki, he had a number of options, but he feels this opportunity with Parramatta gives him a great chance to further develop his game,’’ Lombardi said.

“He’ll start on Monday and hit the ground running.’’

Let go by the Bulldogs at the end of the 2021 season, Ogden has kept in shape by training with highly-respected sports physician Justin Lang while also committing to several sparring sessions with Paul Gallen.

The next signature the Eels are aiming to secure is Simonsson - with the Raiders eyeing Cotric in-return.

Ultimately, the Bulldogs will determine if the transfers can be secured.

The Bulldogs are eager to offload Cotric from their stressed salary cap.

How much Canterbury are willing to contribute towards the release of Cotric to return to Canberra will dictate if he and Simonsson are on the move in 2022.

Nick Cotric could be headed back to the nation’s capital.

It’s believed the Dogs are only willing to contribute $150,000 towards Cotric’s salary for 2022 - a number short of the level of cap-relief the Raiders would need to fit the former NSW Origin winger into their cap.

The Raiders will only sign Cotric if his arrival is without major implications to their current cap.

Secondly, Canberra would only make the move if Simonsson - who has two years left on his contract - is content to join Parramatta, which it’s understood the 23-year-old is.

Originally from Mona Vale, Simonsson is interested in returning to Sydney to be closer to family.

The 45-gamer is viewed by the Eels as a valuable inclusion following the departure of outside backs Blake Ferguson and Michael Oldfield.

 

[Kung fu man]

Star WTF

 

[ddt192]

Good luck Ofa. All the best.

 

[capt obvious]

Fuck the raiders, they can have allen or okonbor or shop somewhere else