2024 NRL Signings Tracker: Iongi joins Eels; Cowboys re-sign key duo
The Eels have announced the signing of Isaiah Iongi from the Panthers on a three-year deal starting in 2025.
The 21-year-old fullback made his NRL debut in Round 22 and racked up 256 running metres in the Panthers’ 22-14 win over the Knights.
“Isaiah is a talented player with a promising future, he will be a wonderful addition to our backline next season,” said Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill.
The Cowboys have agreed to one-year contract extensions with half Jake Clifford and outside back Semi Valemei for the 2025 season.
Clifford returned to North Queensland on a one-year deal for 2024 after stints in Newcastle and the UK following his departure from the Cowboys in 2021.
Valemei has scored 10 tries in 13 games for the Cowboys since joining the club mid-season in 2023 and has made four appearances at NRL level in 2024.
“As a club we have been impressed with the way Jake has contributed to our overall program since he has come back from England,” Cowboys General Manager of Football Micheal Luck said.
“Another year gives Jake the opportunity to stamp his mark on the squad and be a major contributor to the success of our club.”
Meanwhile, the Wests Tigers have announced the signing of seven players they hope will eventually progress into their top squad.
Emerging forward Lachlan Broederlow has signed a two-year deal that will see him progress to a development contract in 2026.
Switzerland-born prop Tim Johannssen will remain with the club for the next two years, while Jaxson Rahme, Kobie Wilson, Vaka Aho, Tristan Hope and Eiden Ackland complete the signings for coach Benji Marshall.
Earlier, the Roosters also locked down a pair of representative stars through to the end of 2027 in a major step forward for the club.
NSW Origin winners Connor Watson and Spencer Leniu have each signed two-year contract extensions in a move that provides more stability to the Roosters pack.
Watson returned to Bondi for his second stint with the club in 2022 however endured an injury interrupted two years before an impressive 2024 campaign that saw him make his Origin debut.
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