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The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Coach 'not sure' if Simonsson has played last Eels game
Jason Ryles is unsure whether Bailey Simonsson has played his last game at Parramatta, after Dylan Brown's recall led the disgruntled centre to take leave from the club. After initially naming Jordan Samrani, Eels coach Ryles will play Newcastle-bound Brown out of position in place of injured centre Sean Russell against North Queensland on Sunday. Simonsson's previous requests for a release are understood to have factored into Ryles preferencing Brown over the 27-year-old, who is a specialist outside back. The situation frustrated Simonsson into requesting a release again this week, with the Eels then granting him a leave of absence from training. Ryles was confident he would soon return to the club. "Bailey made that decision to stay away for a couple of days, which we fully supported," Ryles said. "He'll get himself sorted, then we'll get him back into training as soon as we can. "(The situation) has been a little bit of a shock, but it's footy and it's all part of it. We've got to manage the players as best we can. We'll keep moving forward." A member of the Eels' 2022 grand final team, Simonsson signed a three-year contract extension last August, only weeks after the Eels named Ryles head coach. Ryles has wasted no time clearing out other players amid the Eels' rebuild, with Clint Gutherson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Joe Ofahengaue and Bryce Cartwright all shown the door. Despite the recent stoush, Ryles said Simonsson was "definitely" still part of his plans if he wanted to be at the Eels. But amid the uncertainty of the situation, Ryles was unsure whether Simonsson had played his last game for the Eels, and had not yet broached the subject with him. "I can't answer that. I'm not too sure," he said. "Not at the moment (we haven't spoken about it) and I'm not going to elaborate on anything that I speak to the players about. They're private conversations. "But 'Bail' has been really well supported by the club." Asked whether Simonsson's place at the club was tenable, Ryles played a straight bat. "I'm not going to comment on that, mate," he said. Brown has become the beneficiary of Simonsson's absence, with the five-eighth back in the first-grade side after being overlooked for three weeks. Ryles had previously insisted the Eels needed to prioritise planning for a future without Brown, who joins the Knights on a historically rich deal next season. But the coach said Russell's potentially season-ending hand injury had forced him to reassess. "(Brown) hadn't been dropped or anything like that and things changed. An opportunity came up and we found a spot for him," Ryles said. "It's exciting for him. He's been training really hard. He's maintained a really, really good attitude in and around the place." Jason Ryles is unsure whether Bailey Simonsson has played his last game at Parramatta, after Dylan Brown's recall led the disgruntled centre to take leave from the club. After initially naming Jordan Samrani, Eels coach Ryles will play Newcastle-bound Brown out of position in place of injured centre Sean Russell against North Queensland on Sunday. Simonsson's previous requests for a release are understood to have factored into Ryles preferencing Brown over the 27-year-old, who is a specialist outside back. The situation frustrated Simonsson into requesting a release again this week, with the Eels then granting him a leave of absence from training. Ryles was confident he would soon return to the club. "Bailey made that decision to stay away for a couple of days, which we fully supported," Ryles said. "He'll get himself sorted, then we'll get him back into training as soon as we can. "(The situation) has been a little bit of a shock, but it's footy and it's all part of it. We've got to manage the players as best we can. We'll keep moving forward." A member of the Eels' 2022 grand final team, Simonsson signed a three-year contract extension last August, only weeks after the Eels named Ryles head coach. Ryles has wasted no time clearing out other players amid the Eels' rebuild, with Clint Gutherson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Joe Ofahengaue and Bryce Cartwright all shown the door. Despite the recent stoush, Ryles said Simonsson was "definitely" still part of his plans if he wanted to be at the Eels. But amid the uncertainty of the situation, Ryles was unsure whether Simonsson had played his last game for the Eels, and had not yet broached the subject with him. "I can't answer that. I'm not too sure," he said. "Not at the moment (we haven't spoken about it) and I'm not going to elaborate on anything that I speak to the players about. They're private conversations. "But 'Bail' has been really well supported by the club." Asked whether Simonsson's place at the club was tenable, Ryles played a straight bat. "I'm not going to comment on that, mate," he said. Brown has become the beneficiary of Simonsson's absence, with the five-eighth back in the first-grade side after being overlooked for three weeks. Ryles had previously insisted the Eels needed to prioritise planning for a future without Brown, who joins the Knights on a historically rich deal next season. But the coach said Russell's potentially season-ending hand injury had forced him to reassess. "(Brown) hadn't been dropped or anything like that and things changed. An opportunity came up and we found a spot for him," Ryles said. "It's exciting for him. He's been training really hard. He's maintained a really, really good attitude in and around the place." Jason Ryles is unsure whether Bailey Simonsson has played his last game at Parramatta, after Dylan Brown's recall led the disgruntled centre to take leave from the club. After initially naming Jordan Samrani, Eels coach Ryles will play Newcastle-bound Brown out of position in place of injured centre Sean Russell against North Queensland on Sunday. Simonsson's previous requests for a release are understood to have factored into Ryles preferencing Brown over the 27-year-old, who is a specialist outside back. The situation frustrated Simonsson into requesting a release again this week, with the Eels then granting him a leave of absence from training. Ryles was confident he would soon return to the club. "Bailey made that decision to stay away for a couple of days, which we fully supported," Ryles said. "He'll get himself sorted, then we'll get him back into training as soon as we can. "(The situation) has been a little bit of a shock, but it's footy and it's all part of it. We've got to manage the players as best we can. We'll keep moving forward." A member of the Eels' 2022 grand final team, Simonsson signed a three-year contract extension last August, only weeks after the Eels named Ryles head coach. Ryles has wasted no time clearing out other players amid the Eels' rebuild, with Clint Gutherson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Joe Ofahengaue and Bryce Cartwright all shown the door. Despite the recent stoush, Ryles said Simonsson was "definitely" still part of his plans if he wanted to be at the Eels. But amid the uncertainty of the situation, Ryles was unsure whether Simonsson had played his last game for the Eels, and had not yet broached the subject with him. "I can't answer that. I'm not too sure," he said. "Not at the moment (we haven't spoken about it) and I'm not going to elaborate on anything that I speak to the players about. They're private conversations. "But 'Bail' has been really well supported by the club." Asked whether Simonsson's place at the club was tenable, Ryles played a straight bat. "I'm not going to comment on that, mate," he said. Brown has become the beneficiary of Simonsson's absence, with the five-eighth back in the first-grade side after being overlooked for three weeks. Ryles had previously insisted the Eels needed to prioritise planning for a future without Brown, who joins the Knights on a historically rich deal next season. But the coach said Russell's potentially season-ending hand injury had forced him to reassess. "(Brown) hadn't been dropped or anything like that and things changed. An opportunity came up and we found a spot for him," Ryles said. "It's exciting for him. He's been training really hard. He's maintained a really, really good attitude in and around the place."
7NEWS
3 days ago
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Eels coach Jason Ryles issues update on ‘shock' Bailey Simonsson situation
Jason Ryles is unsure whether Bailey Simonsson has played his last game at Parramatta, after Dylan Brown's recall led the disgruntled centre to take leave from the club. After initially naming Jordan Samrani, Eels coach Ryles will play Newcastle-bound Brown out of position in place of injured centre Sean Russell against North Queensland on Sunday. Simonsson's previous requests for a release are understood to have factored into Ryles preferencing Brown over the 27-year-old, who is a specialist outside back. The situation frustrated Simonsson into requesting a release again this week, with the Eels then granting him a leave of absence from training. Ryles was confident he would soon return to the club. 'Bailey made that decision to stay away for a couple of days, which we fully supported,' Ryles said. 'He'll get himself sorted, then we'll get him back into training as soon as we can. '(The situation) has been a little bit of a shock, but it's footy and it's all part of it. We've got to manage the players as best we can. We'll keep moving forward.' A member of the Eels' 2022 grand final team, Simonsson signed a three-year contract extension last August, only weeks after the Eels named Ryles head coach. Ryles has wasted no time clearing out other players amid the Eels' rebuild, with Clint Gutherson, Reagan Campbell-Gillard, Joe Ofahengaue and Bryce Cartwright all shown the door. Despite the recent stoush, Ryles said Simonsson was 'definitely' still part of his plans if he wanted to be at the Eels. But amid the uncertainty of the situation, Ryles was unsure whether Simonsson had played his last game for the Eels, and had not yet broached the subject with him. 'I can't answer that. I'm not too sure,' he said. 'Not at the moment (we haven't spoken about it) and I'm not going to elaborate on anything that I speak to the players about. They're private conversations. 'But 'Bail' has been really well supported by the club.' Asked whether Simonsson's place at the club was tenable, Ryles played a straight bat. 'I'm not going to comment on that, mate,' he said. Brown has become the beneficiary of Simonsson's absence, with the five-eighth back in the first-grade side after being overlooked for three weeks. Ryles had previously insisted the Eels needed to prioritise planning for a future without Brown, who joins the Knights on a historically rich deal next season. But the coach said Russell's potentially season-ending hand injury had forced him to reassess. '(Brown) hadn't been dropped or anything like that and things changed. An opportunity came up and we found a spot for him,' Ryles said. 'It's exciting for him. He's been training really hard. He's maintained a really, really good attitude in and around the place.'
The Advertiser
09-06-2025
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Eels star facing ban after knocking over NRL referee
Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is facing a one-match ban after being accused of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton in the Eels' loss to Canterbury. In a dramatic postscript to the 30-12 defeat, Brown was on Sunday night hit with a grade-two contrary conduct charge for contact with Sutton. Replays show the Eels five-eighth came into contact with Sutton while running through on a kick chase in the first half. The NRL's match review committee had the option to fine Brown, but decided on a grade-two charge. That brings with it a one-match ban if Brown enters an early guilty plea, or the Kiwi representative would risk a second game on the sideline if he fights it and loses. Brown's charge comes after Melbourne star Harry Grant and Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy were also banned when accused of pushing referees last year. Parramatta have the bye next week, meaning they should have Mitch Moses back from NSW State of Origin duties by the time Brown serves his ban against Gold Coast in round 16. Moses himself avoided any charge for his high tackle on Kurt Mann in the loss, meaning he has no judiciary issue hanging over his head for Origin II. Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau is facing a fine for dangerous contact on Moses' legs when kicking, for which he was sin-binned by Sutton. Canterbury can also breathe a sigh of relief with prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita able to accept a fine for a first-half shoulder charge on Jack Williams. Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is facing a one-match ban after being accused of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton in the Eels' loss to Canterbury. In a dramatic postscript to the 30-12 defeat, Brown was on Sunday night hit with a grade-two contrary conduct charge for contact with Sutton. Replays show the Eels five-eighth came into contact with Sutton while running through on a kick chase in the first half. The NRL's match review committee had the option to fine Brown, but decided on a grade-two charge. That brings with it a one-match ban if Brown enters an early guilty plea, or the Kiwi representative would risk a second game on the sideline if he fights it and loses. Brown's charge comes after Melbourne star Harry Grant and Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy were also banned when accused of pushing referees last year. Parramatta have the bye next week, meaning they should have Mitch Moses back from NSW State of Origin duties by the time Brown serves his ban against Gold Coast in round 16. Moses himself avoided any charge for his high tackle on Kurt Mann in the loss, meaning he has no judiciary issue hanging over his head for Origin II. Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau is facing a fine for dangerous contact on Moses' legs when kicking, for which he was sin-binned by Sutton. Canterbury can also breathe a sigh of relief with prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita able to accept a fine for a first-half shoulder charge on Jack Williams. Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is facing a one-match ban after being accused of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton in the Eels' loss to Canterbury. In a dramatic postscript to the 30-12 defeat, Brown was on Sunday night hit with a grade-two contrary conduct charge for contact with Sutton. Replays show the Eels five-eighth came into contact with Sutton while running through on a kick chase in the first half. The NRL's match review committee had the option to fine Brown, but decided on a grade-two charge. That brings with it a one-match ban if Brown enters an early guilty plea, or the Kiwi representative would risk a second game on the sideline if he fights it and loses. Brown's charge comes after Melbourne star Harry Grant and Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy were also banned when accused of pushing referees last year. Parramatta have the bye next week, meaning they should have Mitch Moses back from NSW State of Origin duties by the time Brown serves his ban against Gold Coast in round 16. Moses himself avoided any charge for his high tackle on Kurt Mann in the loss, meaning he has no judiciary issue hanging over his head for Origin II. Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau is facing a fine for dangerous contact on Moses' legs when kicking, for which he was sin-binned by Sutton. Canterbury can also breathe a sigh of relief with prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita able to accept a fine for a first-half shoulder charge on Jack Williams.
7NEWS
09-06-2025
- Sport
- 7NEWS
Parramatta playmaker Dylan facing ban after accusation of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton
Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is facing a one-match ban after being accused of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton in the Eels' loss to Canterbury. In a dramatic postscript to the 30-12 defeat, Brown was on Sunday night hit with a grade-two contrary conduct charge for contact with Sutton. Replays show the Eels five-eighth came into contact with Sutton while running through on a kick chase in the first half. The NRL's match review committee had the option to fine Brown, but decided on a grade-two charge. That brings with it a one-match ban if Brown enters an early guilty plea, or the Kiwi representative would risk a second game on the sideline if he fights it and loses. Brown's charge comes after Melbourne star Harry Grant and Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy were also banned when accused of pushing referees last year. Parramatta have the bye next week, meaning they should have Mitch Moses back from NSW State of Origin duties by the time Brown serves his ban against Gold Coast in round 16. Moses himself avoided any charge for his high tackle on Kurt Mann in the loss, meaning he has no judiciary issue hanging over his head for Origin II. Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau is facing a fine for dangerous contact on Moses' legs when kicking, for which he was sin-binned by Sutton. Canterbury can also breathe a sigh of relief with prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita able to accept a fine for a first-half shoulder charge on Jack Williams.
Perth Now
09-06-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Eels star facing ban after knocking over NRL referee
Parramatta playmaker Dylan Brown is facing a one-match ban after being accused of knocking over referee Gerard Sutton in the Eels' loss to Canterbury. In a dramatic postscript to the 30-12 defeat, Brown was on Sunday night hit with a grade-two contrary conduct charge for contact with Sutton. Replays show the Eels five-eighth came into contact with Sutton while running through on a kick chase in the first half. The NRL's match review committee had the option to fine Brown, but decided on a grade-two charge. That brings with it a one-match ban if Brown enters an early guilty plea, or the Kiwi representative would risk a second game on the sideline if he fights it and loses. Brown's charge comes after Melbourne star Harry Grant and Cronulla fullback Will Kennedy were also banned when accused of pushing referees last year. Parramatta have the bye next week, meaning they should have Mitch Moses back from NSW State of Origin duties by the time Brown serves his ban against Gold Coast in round 16. Moses himself avoided any charge for his high tackle on Kurt Mann in the loss, meaning he has no judiciary issue hanging over his head for Origin II. Bulldogs second-rower Viliame Kikau is facing a fine for dangerous contact on Moses' legs when kicking, for which he was sin-binned by Sutton. Canterbury can also breathe a sigh of relief with prop Daniel Suluka-Fifita able to accept a fine for a first-half shoulder charge on Jack Williams.
