LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Departed Parramatta Eels forwards Dan Keir and Wiremu Greig have both signed new deals ahead of the 2026 season, enabling them to extend their rugby league careers.
One of the eight players farewell by the club in September, Greig has joined the Townsville Blackhawks in the QLD Cup competition on a one-year deal for the upcoming season, after receiving offers from multiple teams in both the NRL and Super League.
Greig began his career at the North Queensland Cowboys before moving to the Eels in 2021, where he played a total of 27 matches. Unfortunately, his time at the club was impacted by recurring injuries, including a severe Lisfranc injury in 2023 and a rib issue that kept him out of several games this year.
Meanwhile, development player Dan Keir has also signed with a new team. Primarily playing in the back-row or at lock, Keir featured in seven matches for the Eels over the past two seasons, although he mostly competed in the NSW Cup reserve-grade league.
Dan, who was part of the 2016 Australian Schoolboys and is the son of former Canberra Raiders, Sydney Roosters, and North Sydney Bears winger Steve Keir, enjoyed a productive season in the NSW Cup. He scored three tries, averaged 74 running meters, and contributed significantly with 567 tackles and five line-breaks this season.