{"id":444827,"date":"2025-03-25T20:21:28","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T21:21:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=444827"},"modified":"2025-03-25T22:11:29","modified_gmt":"2025-03-25T22:11:29","slug":"eels-land-big-coup-as-star-released-immediately","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=444827","title":{"rendered":"Eels land big coup as star released immediately"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dylan Walker has been released by the Warriors<\/a> on "compassionate grounds", and will join Parramatta<\/a> immediately.<\/p>\n

A former Kangaroo and State of Origin player, Walker has been a shining light for the Warriors since joining the club in 2023.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old is a former Dally M Centre of the Year but has since become a utility player, filling in at five-eighth, lock and even dummyhalf.<\/p>\n

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In a statement, the Warriors confirmed Walker would be released on "compassionate grounds to return to Australia".<\/p>\n

"We were keen for Dylan to stay until the end of the season but we appreciate why he needs to return to Sydney," Warriors chief executive Cameron George said.<\/p>\n

\"Dylan<\/p>\n

"We've really enjoyed having him at our club and he has given us tremendous service.<\/p>\n

"He goes with our support and best wishes."<\/p>\n

Eels football boss Mark O'Neill said Walker was a "tough competitor \ufeffwho will suit our style of football".<\/p>\n

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With the Eels losing the first three games of the Jason Ryles era, the club is looking for a boost and Walker could provide that.<\/p>\n

The former Souths and Manly star has fine ball-playing skills and the experience to steer the young Parramatta team around the park.<\/p>\n

He will be available for selection for the Eels for their round five clash against the Dragons.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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