Brown's future role at Eels in question

The Age

5 days ago

Ryles was non-committal when asked about Brown's selection prospects.
'Ryley's back next week, so come in on Tuesday or Wednesday and we'll sit down and put the names up and see what it looks like … I'll tell you next week,' he said.
Brown's best chance of adding to his 138 NRL games for the Eels would appear to be a bit-part utility role off the bench, or as a stopgap injury replacement.
The Kiwi international playmaker could also potentially be dropped back to NSW Cup, if Ryles sticks to the plan of preferring young players who will be at the club next season and beyond.
The coach indicated 21-year-old Papalii, who debuted earlier in the season, would be given an extended run at five-eighth.
'Obviously our spine was young tonight, for periods there, but that's where we're going with the club,' he said. 'We've decided to take that approach, and I'm really comfortable with it.
'I just need to get them on the field as often as possible for as long as they can, and get their lessons while they're developing.'
Walsh magic sinks Titans as Broncos put more heat on Hasler
Joel Gould
Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh came up with the big plays to sink Gold Coast and heap further pressure on Titans coach Des Hasler.
Brisbane won their fifth game in a row - a 26-14 victory at Robina on Sunday night - to stay fifth in the NRL standings and keep alive their top-four hopes.
The last-placed Titans had chances to win, but failed to win the key moments.
It was a far from convincing display by the Broncos, who were error-riddled in the first half. Their opponents were no better.
Walsh scored a try and set one up when the match was on the line, while centre Kotoni Staggs was the best player on the field.
The scores were locked at 2-2 until the Broncos scored twice in the final four minutes of the first half to take a 14-2 lead.
The Broncos finally went over in the 34th minute, and it was rookie 26-year-old prop Ben Talty who scored his first NRL try in his second match.
Staggs swooped on a loose pass minutes later when it appeared the Titans would score, and back-rower Jack Gosiewski scored at the other end after a Walsh pass.
Walsh started and finished a long-range try after the break and topped it off with a back-flip to boot to give his side a 20-2 lead.
Loading
Two tries to Titans centre Jojo Fifita in the space of nine minutes lit up a crowd of 24,553. An AJ Brimson grubber and a superb interchange between half Jayden Campbell and forward Chris Randall set up the four-pointers.
The Titans went close to levelling before Broncos hooker Billy Walters scored at the other end.
Earlier, Broncos second-rower Brendan Piakura knocked on early while attempting to score after an Adam Reynolds kick and was concussed in the process. He failed his HIA and did not return.
Hasler, who is contracted until the end of 2026, remains the centre of plenty of discussion regarding his future.