Eels pursue Blaize Talagi amid injury recovery and contract status
Zero Tackle NRL • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 10:48 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Blaize Talagi is attracting interest from the Parramatta Eels as he recovers from an Achilles injury sustained in September. The five-eighth, currently under contract with the Penrith Panthers, faces free agency on November 1. Talagi, who debuted with the Eels in 2024 and scored 11 tries in his rookie year, has had a mixed performance with the Panthers, reaching consecutive preliminary finals. His future will depend on his rehab and Penrith's contract decisions, particularly amid their efforts to retain key players. The Eels are actively seeking talent as multiple players approach contract expiry.
- •Talagi injured his Achilles in the Panthers' preliminary final loss.
- •He is set to become a free agent on November 1.
- •Parramatta is looking to strengthen their squad with several pending contracts.
- •Talagi previously made a notable impact as a rookie for the Eels in 2024.
- •The Panthers' cap situation could influence Talagi's future.
- 10:48 PMZero Tackle NRL — Eels eye homecoming for injured five-eighth from NRL rival
"The five-eighth suffered an Achilles injury in September.
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