Eels sign Daniel Harrison from Manly
Parramatta have strengthened their forward pack for next NRL season by signing promising Manly back-rower Daniel Harrison on a two-year deal.
Harrison, 24, has played in 14 of the Sea Eagles’ 15 NRL games this season in a premiership-winning side boasting international back-rowers Tony Williams and Glenn Stewart.
Gosford product Harrison becomes the Eels’ second recruit from Manly in a matter of weeks, with Darcy Lussick also signed on for 2013.
It comes just a day after Parramatta released Shane Shackleton to join Penrith with immediate effect.
Eels coach Stephen Kearney said Harrison would be a perfect fit for the club.
“When you look at some of the competition for spots in that Manly team and the personnel they have, it’s impressive how far Daniel’s come along this year,” Kearney said.
“What’s probably not as obvious is he’s got plenty of ability with the ball in hand, particularly on the edges with his offloading ability.
“He’s got plenty of talent and a great attitude … he’s the sort of young player we want at this club.”
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July 1st 2012 @ 8:54am
sean maguire said | July 1st 2012 @ 8:54am | Report comment
Great we lose another one. He was developing into a really good second rower and I had hoped he would be some sort of replacement for Tony Williams.
July 1st 2012 @ 2:26pm
nate hornblower said | July 1st 2012 @ 2:26pm | Report comment
We will be fine. Warriors prop Ligi Sao just signed with the Sea Eagles. We have some great depth so I don’t think its the end of the world. More important that we keep our spine together. 2 down, 2 to go.
July 1st 2012 @ 9:12am
steve b said | July 1st 2012 @ 9:12am | Report comment
Its good to see Parra useing their heads for once and getting some real talent on board ,some of our recent signings should mean a good future ahead ….
July 1st 2012 @ 5:34pm
Robert said | July 1st 2012 @ 5:34pm | Report comment
Depth?I don’t think so.The front rowers and two that come off the bench are 28 or over.And now they sign a kiwi,and with all due respect are not known for front rowers that go the distance.Harrison is not a great loss because he only plays the first 15 min.then you don’t see him again until about the 70th min.It now gives Buhrer a chance to really show his class
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