The Parramatta Eels could just be a phone call away from luring Jamayne Isaako following rumours the club is interested in signing the Bronco for the 2022 NRL season.
Wide World of Sports revealed yesterday Isaako has emerged as a short-term replacement for Eels young gun Haze Dunster, who was ruled out for the season after injuring his knee in a controversial tackle involving Dragons forward Tyrell Fuimaono.
Isaako, who has signed with the Dolphins from 2023, is seen as a one-season option for the Eels.
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But as it stands, the Eels are yet to formally approach the Broncos about Isaako’s services.
According to Nine’s rugby league reporter Ben Dobbin, should the Eels make a formal approach, it’s likely the Broncos won’t stand in Isaako’s way if he wants to leave Red Hill.
“What I do know is this, Parramatta 100 per cent would love Jamayne Isaako, they want him to join the club immediately,” Dobbin said on Triple M.
“They will deny, they will say whatever they want, but they want Jamayne Isaako for this one year.
“The Broncos have not been approached by Parramatta or his management as yet. They have not had a conversation.
“But if they were [to have a conversation], would they allow him to leave? The answer to that is yes.
“I’ve spoken to Broncos officials who have said, clearly they won’t give him away, but if they (Parramatta) want to pick up his contract the Broncos would let him go. They wouldn’t stand in his way.”
Dobbin said Isaako’s preference is to remain in Brisbane due to family reasons.
“I do know that Isaako wants to stay here [in Brisbane] because of his family,” Dobbin added.
“He’s here, his family is here, his wife is here. The thought of moving to Sydney is not that appealing”
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