- Matt Arthur to make NRL debut for Parramatta Eels
- His father, Brad, was just lately sacked by the membership
- {The teenager} has impressed taking part in within the NSW Cup
Parramatta gamers knew who Matt Arthur was lengthy earlier than he was named to make his NRL debut this week.
The son of former Eels head coach Brad Arthur has been an everyday on the membership’s Kellyville coaching headquarters for the reason that age of 12, usually accompanying his father at health drills.
Though Trent Barrett is now on the helm in an interim capability, because the membership nonetheless considers who will take over in 2025, the time has come to place one other Arthur within the highlight.
And his new teammates have little doubt the 19-year-old will rise to the event towards the Knights on Saturday.
“Once I first began coaching within the NRL, Matt was there working with us on health. He was all the time across the membership and in the course of the membership,” fifth-place finisher Dylan Brown mentioned.
'It was good to have him alongside, it was good to see him getting forward of all of the forwards.
'He's an important illustration of his father….he works onerous and provides his all to every thing he does.'
Backrower Bryce Cartwright mentioned the NSW under-19 dummy half was one to look at.
Parramatta gamers knew who Matt Arthur (pictured) was lengthy earlier than he was named to make his NRL debut this week
The son of former Eels head coach Brad Arthur has been an everyday on the membership's Kellyville coaching headquarters in recent times, often accompanying his ageing father at health drills
“He skilled actually onerous in pre-season. All of us most likely knew he would get a chance at some stage this yr,” Cartwright mentioned.
'It is a particular second for him and his household.'
Barrett pointed to {the teenager}'s sturdy type within the NSW Cup as what has impressed him probably the most.
“He has most likely been one in every of our greatest and most constant performers. I feel it's vital that we reward that type as properly,” he mentioned.
'Matt deserves his place. We knew he would make his debut. It was only a matter of choosing the proper time.'
In the meantime, it’s understood Brad Arthur met with representatives from Perth's enlargement bid this week, and mentioned a return to teaching with the 18th NRL workforce.
