Eels confirm immediate signing of four-time premiership winner Spencer Leniu in mammoth deal
The Parramatta Eels have signed four-time premiership winner Spencer Leniu to a four-year deal following his immediate release from the Sydney Roosters. The move aims to bolster the Eels' forward pack with an elite player.
Why it matters
The signing represents a significant roster shift in the NRL, highlighting the high-stakes nature of player movement and salary cap management in professional sports.
NRL NRL-PREMIERSHIP Eels confirm immediate signing of four-time premiership winner Spencer Leniu in mammoth deal Will Spencer Leniu land at Parramatta? | 02:45 Andrew Jackson from Fox Sports October 8th, 2026 3:25 pm It’s official. Four-time premiership winning prop Spencer Leniu will link up with the Eels effective immediately, reuniting with former teammate Jarome Luai.
Just hours after the Roosters announced Leniu’s immediate departure, the Eels released a statement confirming the firebrand had put pen-to-paper on a whopping four-year deal.
“We’re thrilled to have Spencer join the Parramatta Eels and become part of what we’re building at this Club. He’s one of the elite middle forwards in the game and has consistently performed on the biggest stages throughout his career,” Eels general manager of football Mark O’Neill said via the club-issued statement.
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