After coming to the rescue with an incredible second-half performance in the preliminary final against North Queensland, itโs been revealed that Parramatta Eels back-rower Shaun Lane is on the verge of signing a multi-year extension worth millions.
Laneโs contract expires next year, meaning heโs free to test his worth on the market come November 1 โ but heโs been in incredible form during the clubโs finals surge and is now likely to earn a three-year extension worth around $2 million, according to the Daily Telegraph.
His decision to extend is a welcome relief for the blue and gold, who are about to lose a wealth of experience and depth in key positions, including Reed Mahoney and Isaiah Papaliโi.
They also have a large number of key personnel entering the final years of their contracts, leaving them eligible to entertain offers from other clubs in November. That list is co-headlined by star halves Dylan Brown and Mitchell Moses, and also includes Bailey Simonsson, Will Penisini and Maika Sivo among others.
Lane joined the Eels in 2019 following stints at the Bulldogs, Warriors and Manly. Heโs grown in confidence and ability under Brad Arthur, as demonstrated by his hugely influential role in the preliminary final victory.
โIโm happy with how Iโve played,โ Lane told AAP after the match.
โIf you look at my form, objectively Iโve been great. I feel like Iโm up there with the best back-rowers in the comp.โ
