CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 21: Manu Ma'u of the Eels runs the ball during the round 24 NRL match between the Canberra Raiders and the Parramatta Eels at GIO Stadium on August 21, 2016 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Brett Hemmings/Getty Images)

The Parramatta Eels have today announced the re-signing of 2016 Ken Thornett Medallist Manu Ma’u until the end of the 2019 season.

Ma’u joined the Eels in 2013 and debuted for the Club in Round 1, 2014 becoming Eels player number 758. He has played 57 NRL games and achieved representative honours in 2016 with New Zealand.

Head Coach Brad Arthur said that the signing of Ma’u ensures that the dynamic back rower will be a key part of the Eels team for another three seasons.

“Manu has been an essential player for our Club ever since he debuted for us in 2014. His energy and commitment is outstanding and he continues to be one of our strongest contributors each week,” Arthur said.

“It was important for our club that Manu remains with us in the long term and I am very pleased that we have been able to achieve this not only with him but with a number of our key players over the past few weeks."

Ma’u joins Corey Norman, Danny Wicks, Kenny Edwards, Isaac De Gois and Brad Takairangi as recent re-signings for the Eels. This also follows the announcements of Nathan Brown, George Jennings and Siosaia Vave as new signings for the Eels in 2017.

Eels 2024 Player Movements

2024 Gains
Morgan Harper (Manly Sea Eagles, 2024), Kelma Tuilagi (Manly Sea Eagles, 2025)
2024 Losses
Jake Arthur (Manly Sea Eagles), Waqa Blake (St Helens Saints), Nathan Brown (Manly Sea Eagles), Andrew Davey (retired), Josh Hodgson (retired), Jack Murchie (Huddersfield Giants), Mitch Rein (Retired)
Re-Signed
Daejarn Asi (2024), Dylan Brown (2031), Bryce Cartwright (2025), Matt Doorey (2025), Wiremu Greig (2025), Brendan Hands (2025), J'maine Hopgood (2025), Mitchell Moses (2028), Will Penisini (2026), Sean Russell (2025), Bailey Simonsson (2024), Maika Sivo (2027)
Off Contract 2024
Daejarn Asi, Jock Brazel, Zac Cini, Charlie Guymer, Morgan Harper, Makahesi Makatoa, Ofahiki Ogden, Ethan Sanders, Bailey Simonsson, Tevita Taumoepenu

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