Eels eye homecoming for injured five-eighth from NRL rival

The five-eighth suffered an Achilles injury in September.

By Kye Ferreira · Zero Tackle

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 10:48 PM

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The Parramatta Eels are targeting Penrith Panthers playmaker Blaize Talagi ahead of November 1 free agency.
Talagi is entering the final year of a three-year, $1.5 million contract with Penrith.
The former Parramatta junior is currently sidelined while recovering from an Achilles injury.

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The Parramatta Eels are reportedly targeting former junior Blaize Talagi for a potential return as he nears free agency on November 1. Talagi is currently in the final year of a three-year, $1.5 million deal with the Penrith Panthers and is recovering from an Achilles injury suffered in the preliminary finals.

Penrith faces potential salary cap pressure as the club aims to retain key players including Nathan Cleary, Isaah Yeo, and Liam Martin. Parramatta views Talagi as a potential option at centre or five-eighth as they look to rebuild their backline.

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Eels eye homecoming for injured five-eighth from NRL rival

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