LeagueNews.co | Cooper McEnroe
Reagan Campbell-Gillard has thrown the Dragons a curveball, leaving the NRL community in shock after turning down a lucrative offer from St George Illawarra.
The departing Parramatta prop's decision has left the Dragons coach seeing red, adding fuel to the fiery competition between the two teams.
After a disastrous season in 2024, where Parramatta struggled to find their footing and ended up with the dreaded Wooden Spoon, the club has announced a mass exodus of players.
It's a tough blow for the Eels, who are now faced with rebuilding their team from the ground up.
The news of Campbell-Gillard's departure comes as no surprise in the cutthroat world of Rugby League, where loyalty can be as fleeting as a quick pass down the line.
The Eels have bid farewell to a total of 11 players, thanking them for their contributions to the club in a heartfelt gesture.
Among the players leaving are promising young talent like Blaize Talagi, Matt Arthur, and Ethan Sanders, who will now seek greener pastures with other teams.
The departure of these players marks the end of an era for the Eels, who will need to regroup and rally together to face the challenges ahead.
As the dust settles on this stunning announcement, one thing is clear - the NRL is a battlefield where only the strongest survive.
The Eels may have taken a hit, but they're not down for the count.
With hard work, determination, and a dash of Aussie grit, they'll be back stronger than ever.
After all, in Rugby League, it's not about how hard you hit - it's about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward.
And the Eels are ready to roll with the punches.