Clint Gutherson

2023 - 3 - 26

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'I can't believe it': Eels' Gutho bombshell as shock recruitment play ... (Fox Sports)

'I can't believe it': Eels' Gutho bombshell as shock recruitment play revealed.

“I spoke to the club, they say they informed Clint Gutherson of their pursuit of a fullback. “I think Clint Gutherson is one of the best fullbacks in the game. “I look at that position and think, ‘Can that team win a competition with that player at fullback?’ and I can see that with Clint Gutherson. “It doesn’t mean Gutherson will be dethroned as the fullback but it does mean they’re on the lookout for someone who could play in that position, potentially forcing a reshuffle there.” “The Parramatta Eels in the past week have been ringing people in the game looking for a fullback,” Chammas reported. The Parramatta Eels have held a meeting with fullback Clint Gutherson as they prepare to head to the open market in a bid to end their premiership drought this season.

Eels hold meeting with Gutherson, chase potential fullback option (The Sydney Morning Herald)

The Parramatta Eels have held a conversation with skipper Clint Gutherson to inform him they will hit the market for a potential fullback option for this ...

The Herald understands the position of Waqa Blake, who is off contract at the end of this season, is under a cloud. That option could be a fullback who comes off the bench and shifts Gutherson around the backline at different stages of the contest. The Eels declined to comment when contacted by the Herald on Sunday afternoon. Club powerbrokers have spoken to Gutherson to inform him of their pursuit. At the end of 2021 Gutherson signed a contract extension with the Eels until the end of the 2025 season on a deal worth in excess of $850,000 per season. Gutherson, who has played State of Origin for NSW in the centres, could provide the Eels with an option on the right side of the field in a roving role similar to that of the Sydney Roosters’ Joseph Manu.

Slater 'can't believe' Eels' bold recruitment play (Wide World of Sports)

The Parramatta Eels are looking elsewhere to spark the team after a slow start and it's floored Billy Slater.

His current deal sees him earn in excess of $850,000 per year until the end of 2025. "I can't believe it, to be honest. [clicking here](https://login.nine.com.au/edm?client_id=wwos&redirect_uri=https://wwos.nine.com.au&newsletter=true)! READ MORE: [The Sydney Morning Herald](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-hold-meeting-with-gutherson-chase-potential-fullback-option-20230326-p5cve2.html). [Gutherson penned an extension with the Eels](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/nrl-2022-parramatta-eels-resign-clint-gutherson-until-2025/7ddb042f-5160-42ff-8a1f-b4cfef6754d0) at the end of the 2021 season. [9Now](https://9now.app.link/NGHBKQkVweb) [Tiger facing ban over act AFL is 'trying to prevent'](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2023-nathan-broad-facing-ban-over-patrick-parnell-tackle-adelaide-crows-vs-richmond-tigers/5f9d16c0-1848-4679-802e-c079e0a02a6b) [Hardwick lifts lid on 'unusual' Dusty benching](https://wwos.nine.com.au/afl/news-2023-dustin-martin-injury-concern-richmond-tigers-beat-adelaide-crows/7071877d-a35f-4cb3-9191-56cdec401116) [according to Nine's Michael Chammas](https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/eels-hold-meeting-with-gutherson-chase-potential-fullback-option-20230326-p5cve2.html). [Wallabies land Suaalii in major code war win](https://wwos.nine.com.au/rugby/nrl-news-2023-joseph-suaalii-leaves-roosters-for-wallabies-bid-in-big-win-for-code/537cc1bb-0449-471d-8deb-ee9d3b935b06) [NRL](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl) legend [Billy Slater](https://wwos.nine.com.au/billy-slater) is baffled by a report claiming the [Parramatta Eels](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/parramatta-eels) are looking for a new fullback, the same position played by skipper [Clint Gutherson](https://wwos.nine.com.au/nrl/clint-gutherson).

Clint Gutherson news stuns NRL world as Parramatta 'chase new ... (Yahoo Sport Australia)

Michael Chammas of the Sydney Morning Herald revealed on Sunday afternoon that the Eels have contacted a number of clubs about adding a game-breaking fullback ...

Gal: Glaring problem with 'bizarre' Eels move (Wide World of Sports)

So Parramatta is reportedly chasing a "game-breaking" fullback to join the club this year. This is quite ex...

When you look at the back end of last year, the off-season and the big losses the last two weeks, it's pretty clear what the outcome is going to be and they have to make the call now. It's been clear for a while that the Dragons would look at other options for 2024. It rarely ends well when a decision like that is made. The writing has been on the wall for some time. Moses is supposedly getting $350,000 a year more than Gutherson, and the week Moses signs that new deal they're after a new fullback. But I can't figure out who they're going to get that is better in that role than Clint Gutherson is. Even the timing has got me stumped. You look at clubs like the Roosters or Melbourne Storm, these things don't get discussed publicly. If I'm Clint Gutherson I'm thinking, 'What the hell is going on? He's in the second tier of very, very good players. Firstly, we're talking about getting a strike fullback to the club immediately. The most obvious question is, where from?

Matty Johns slams Parramatta for pursuing another fullback (SEN)

The Parramatta Eels have informed Clint Gutherson that they are in the market for another fullback to add an extra 'strike player' to the ranks.

“I think if there’s probably any area they wanted to look at, although young Brendan Hands showed a bit the other night…. “Who are they going to get? “Who are they going to go after?...