Parramatta Eels upgrade Brad Arthur’s son Jake into NRL top 30 squad in time for Magic Round debut – Wide World of Sports

UPDATE: The Parramatta Eels have upgraded the contract of Brad Arthur’s son Jakob in the nick of time to allow him to debut in Magic Round.
The 18-year-old was yesterday selected for his first game in first grade, however it became apparent that he would not be able to take the field unless the Eels chose to upgrade him from a development player, due to NRL eligibility rules.
While Michael Jennings’ contract termination last week opened up an additional spot in the Eels’ top 30, the decision on…

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