.WestsTigers player of the year Joe Ofahengaue is set to be pulled from this weekend’s NRL clash with the nthqldcowboys ahead of a sensational mid-season switch to TheParraEels. 7NEWS
The 27-year-old hit the market after he was unable to lock down a starting role under new coach Tim Sheens.
“Like the younger guys, he too is always challenging himself to improve, and that’s exciting for all of us.” He earned a reprieve with a call-up in Round 6 and has remained in the side since, albeit on the bench and playing no more than 40 minutes a game.With the Tigers anchored the bottom of the NRL ladder, Ofahengaue will now exit the club and sign a fresh three-year deal with the Eels.
“We’re still looking at quite a few forwards to bolster our squad. But we’ve got to make sure they’re the right fit and they might fit now but do they fit for us next year?The Eels are desperate for cover after Shaun Lane went down for six weeks with a hamstring injury, while Reagan Campbell-Gillard is still sidelined with a groin problem.
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