The Parramatta Eels have confirmed the departure of 11 players from its NRL and Development squads at the end of the 2020 season.
David Gower and Peni Terepo were recognised at the Club’s semi-final match on Saturday and will be officially farewelled at the club’s end-of-season Ken Thornett Medal.
David has accepted a role in the Club’s Education and Wellbeing team and will remain with the Eels post his playing career. Peni Terepo has decided to take a break from the game and will look to re-evaluate his footballing future in the coming months.
“The Parramatta Eels would like to pay tribute to the contributions of Kane Evans, Jai Field, Stefano Utiokamanu, Andrew Davey, Rhys Davies, Jaeman Salmon and Brad Takairangi who are departing the club at the conclusion of the 2020 campaign,” the club said in a statement.
“From our Development squad we would also like to acknowledge the efforts of Watson Heleta and Kyle Schneider.”
Eels General Manager of Football Mark O’Neill paid tribute to the group of departing players.
“All players within the bubble have had to follow the Strict NRL protocols to ensure the game continued this year,” O’Neill said.
“Irrespective of whether the players were selected in the 17 each week, they have all contributed to our success.
“We are most grateful for the sacrifices our players have made and would like to offer our sincere thanks to each and every member of our squad,” he said.
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