Parramatta Eels land new halfback from NRL rival
Parramatta have bolstered their playmaking depth with the signing of former Rabbitohs half Dean Hawkins.
The 25-year-old joins the Eels on a two-year deal, having spent the past four seasons around South Sydney’s first-grade squad.
“Dean is a talented player who adds depth to our backline,” Eels football boss Mark O’Neill said.
MORE NRL casualty ward, latest injury news | Every NRL player retiring in 2024
“We look forward to welcoming him to our club in a few weeks to commence pre-season training with our NRL squad.”
Hawkins has played 14 games in the top grade since making his debut in 2021, including a career-high of eight this season as the Rabbitohs tinkered with their lineup and dealt with injury to Lachlan Ilias.
The Souths junior was named NSW Cup Player of the Year in 2023 and earned Halfback of the Year honours in reserve grade in back-to-back seasons.
Along with new coach Jason Ryles, Hawkins will be joined by Zac Lomax and Isaiah Iongi as fresh faces at Parramatta in 2025.
READ MORE:
Dean Hawkins to join Eels in 2025
The Parramatta Eels have today announced the signing of halfback Dean Hawkins for two years until the end of the 2026 season.
Parramatta Eels GM of Football Mark O’Neill said Hawkins will be a great addition to the team.
“Dean is a talented player who adds depth to our backline. We look forward to welcoming him to our Club in a few weeks to commence pre-season training with our NRL squad.”
Hawkins played 14 NRL games for the Rabbitohs before sustaining a season-ending injury earlier this year.
He guided the Rabbitohs to the 2023 NSW Cup title, subsequently earning the 2023 NSW Cup Player of the Year award. He was also named NSWRL Halfback of the year in 2022 and 2023.
Leave a Reply