US EditionEels Land Rising Tigers Star Da Silva Immediately with Lucrative, Four-Year Deal
NEW SOUTH WALES, AUSTRALIA, JUN 29 – Tallyn Da Silva’s four-and-a-half year contract will strengthen Parramatta Eels’ hooker options amid injuries and departures, securing a long-term player at just 20 years old.
- The Parramatta Eels signed 20-year-old hooker Tallyn Da Silva from Wests Tigers on June 30, 2025, with immediate effect on a four-and-a-half year deal.
- Da Silva sought the move as the Tigers favored veteran Api Koroisau as their long-term hooker and aimed to extend his contract amid past struggles retaining juniors.
- Since Reed Mahoney's departure following the 2022 season, the Eels have been searching for consistency in the hooker role. They see Da Silva as a highly skilled player whose abilities align with coach Jason Ryles' tactics and who will help ease the workload on Ryley Smith.
- Benji Marshall, Tigers coach, defended letting Da Silva negotiate with rivals, stating, 'We're putting our eggs into Api's basket for the next few years,' while commentator James Hooper called the loss an 'absolute kick in the guts' for the Tigers.
- Da Silva's acquisition represents a significant boost for Parramatta's rebuild and adds depth to their spine, potentially seeing him debut as early as their round 19 rivalry clash with Penrith.
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