NRL contract news: Joey Lussick re-joins Parramatta Eels

Joey Lussick has returned to the Parramatta Eels after being granted an early release from his contract with Super League outfit St Helens. 

The hooker’s arrival completes a multi-club switch in the last few days which has seen Moses Mbye depart from the Dragons in order to take up a deal with the Saints as a result of Lussick’s exit. 

Joey Lussick returns to the NRL with Parramatta Eels 

The mid-season switch for Lussick has also come in the wake of the injury issues facing Josh Hodgson which may reportedly force the experienced No.9 into retirement. 

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Brendan Hands has been operating as the Eels’ first-choice hooker ever since the English international was withdrawn from the side with a neck complaint after last featuring in Round 13 against the Cowboys. 

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