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The Australian
30-06-2025
- Sport
- The Australian
NRL 2025: Tallyn Da Silva makes immediate switch from Tigers to the Eels
Tallyn Da Silva could play his first game for Parramatta against Penrith next week after the talented hooker was granted an early release from the Wests Tigers to join the blue and golds effective immediately. Da Silva has signed until the end of the 2029 season in a huge coup for the Eels who have locked in an exciting spine headlined by Mitchell Moses and featuring young guns Isaiah Iongi and Joash Papalii. The decision comes on the back of the Tigers putting their faith in veteran Api Koroisau who remains one of the best hookers in the game, with his experience crucial for a club that needs veteran leadership. Tallyn Da Silva has joined the Eels on a long-term deal. Picture:The 20-year-old was stuck playing on the bench and is good enough to be playing big minutes elsewhere. But it's a great result for Parramatta who have been crying out for a crafty No.9 ever since Reed Mahoney left after the 2022 Grand Final. 'Tallyn is a very talented hooker with great skills and a strong running game which complements our squad nicely,' Eels general manager of football Mark O'Neill said. 'His attributes match the style of football our head coach Jason Ryles is wanting to play, and we look forward to welcoming Tallyn and his family to our club.' Junior Tupou has left the Dolphins to join the Roosters. Picture: NRL Photos Meanwhile, the Roosters have picked up Dolphins winger Junior Tupou until the end of the 2027 season. Tupou joined the Dolphins this year but only played the first two matches before he was demoted to NSW Cup, with Selwyn Cobbo's arrival next year leaving him on the outer. He returns to Sydney effective immediately after spending the first three years of his career at the Tigers. 'Junior is an exciting young player with size, speed and power,' Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson said. 'He adds some terrific depth to our outside backs and we're looking forward to seeing his development over the next few years.'
News.com.au
30-06-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
NRL signings: Tallyn Da Silva officially makes the move to Parramatta on long-term deal as the Roosters sign Dolphins flyer
Tallyn Da Silva could play his first game for Parramatta against Penrith next week after the talented hooker was granted an early release from the Wests Tigers to join the blue and golds effective immediately. Da Silva has signed until the end of the 2029 season in a huge coup for the Eels who have locked in an exciting spine headlined by Mitchell Moses and featuring young guns Isaiah Iongi and Joash Papalii. The decision comes on the back of the Tigers putting their faith in veteran Api Koroisau who remains one of the best hookers in the game, with his experience crucial for a club that needs veteran leadership. The 20-year-old was stuck playing on the bench and is good enough to be playing big minutes elsewhere. But it's a great result for Parramatta who have been crying out for a crafty No.9 ever since Reed Mahoney left after the 2022 Grand Final. 'Tallyn is a very talented hooker with great skills and a strong running game which complements our squad nicely,' Eels general manager of football Mark O'Neill said. 'His attributes match the style of football our head coach Jason Ryles is wanting to play, and we look forward to welcoming Tallyn and his family to our club.' Meanwhile, the Roosters have picked up Dolphins winger Junior Tupou until the end of the 2027 season. Tupou joined the Dolphins this year but only played the first two matches before he was demoted to NSW Cup, with Selwyn Cobbo's arrival next year leaving him on the outer. He returns to Sydney effective immediately after spending the first three years of his career at the Tigers. 'Junior is an exciting young player with size, speed and power,' Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson said. 'He adds some terrific depth to our outside backs and we're looking forward to seeing his development over the next few years.'
Perth Now
30-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Eels win big in major mid-season moves
Tallyn Da Silva could play his first game for Parramatta against Penrith next week after the talented hooker was granted an early release from the Wests Tigers to join the blue and golds effective immediately. Da Silva has signed until the end of the 2029 season in a huge coup for the Eels who have locked in an exciting spine headlined by Mitchell Moses and featuring young guns Isaiah Iongi and Joash Papalii. The decision comes on the back of the Tigers putting their faith in veteran Api Koroisau who remains one of the best hookers in the game, with his experience crucial for a club that needs veteran leadership. The 20-year-old was stuck playing on the bench and is good enough to be playing big minutes elsewhere. But it's a great result for Parramatta who have been crying out for a crafty No.9 ever since Reed Mahoney left after the 2022 Grand Final. 'Tallyn is a very talented hooker with great skills and a strong running game which complements our squad nicely,' Eels general manager of football Mark O'Neill said. 'His attributes match the style of football our head coach Jason Ryles is wanting to play, and we look forward to welcoming Tallyn and his family to our club.' Junior Tupou has left the Dolphins to join the Roosters. NRL Photos Credit: The Daily Telegraph Meanwhile, the Roosters have picked up Dolphins winger Junior Tupou until the end of the 2027 season. Tupou joined the Dolphins this year but only played the first two matches before he was demoted to NSW Cup, with Selwyn Cobbo's arrival next year leaving him on the outer. He returns to Sydney effective immediately after spending the first three years of his career at the Tigers. 'Junior is an exciting young player with size, speed and power,' Roosters head of recruitment Daniel Anderson said. 'He adds some terrific depth to our outside backs and we're looking forward to seeing his development over the next few years.'
Yahoo
28-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Dolphins player makes immediate switch to Roosters to make room for Cobbo
The Sydney Roosters have signed Dolphins winger Junior Tupou with immediate effect, paving the way for the Dolphins to potentially land Selwyn Cobbo before June 30. Tupou was initially named on the wing for the Dolphins' clash with South Sydney on Saturday night, but he was replaced by Max Feagai in the 24-hour update on Friday. The reason for Tupou's withdrawal has since been revealed, with the winger making an immediate transfer to the Roosters. The Dolphins' decision to part ways with Tupou is believed to be a move designed around freeing up salary cap space in case the Broncos decide to release Cobbo early. The Dolphins announced on Thursday they'd signed Cobbo for 2026, but the Queensland club remain hopeful of bringing him on board this season. Under NRL rules, player transfers are only allowed before June 30, meaning the Dolphins are cutting it fine. The Broncos are playing hard ball with Cobbo and refusing to let him leave early, with coach Michael Maguire believing he still has a key role to play in 2025 despite dumping him to reserve grade. Speaking on SEN radio on Thursday, former Broncos player Denan Kemp revealed he'd been informed there's only one club Brisbane wouldn't allow Cobbo to join this season - and it's the Dolphins. The Broncos and Dolphins are arch-rivals and both based in Brisbane, making it unlikely Maguire's side would be willing to help out their cross-town counterparts. "I got it on good authority that there was only one club the Broncos said 'you're not allowed to go to early'. And it was the Dolphins," Kemp reported. "They literally said there was only one club." RELATED: Reece Walsh in State of Origin twist after Kalyn Ponga blow Ricky Stuart reveals stunning news about NRL star and wife Matty Johns said he wouldn't be letting Cobbo walk early either. "It's good to see that rivalry," Johns said. "If I'm Madge (Michael Maguire), I wouldn't let Selwyn go early either. At the end of the day, they've got Reece (Walsh) on one need to have depth in your squad. You can't just let quality players walk out the door." Tupou's move to the Roosters is a curious one considering a wing spot just opened up at the Dolphins with Jack Bostock suffering a season-ending ACL injury. Tupou has played 37 NRL games across stints with the Wests Tigers and Dolphins, and will take the roster spot vacated by Dom Young's move from the Roosters to Newcastle. But even with Young's departure, Tupou will still struggle to crack the Roosters' first-grade team. Mark Nawaqanitawase and Daniel Tupou have cemented themselves as the wingers, with Billy Smith and Robert Toia in the centres. Tupou might be used in Round 18 when the Roosters take on the Tigers, with Toia set to be in State of Origin camp with Queensland.
