The Kiwi five-eighth can leave the Eels at any time because to player options in his contract.
Dylan Brown “looks and feels” like a Sydney Roosters player, according to former NRL star Justin Horo, who has connected the Parramatta five-eighth to the renowned team. With one of the most unusual contracts in the league, Brown’s agency recently reached out to other NRL teams to see if they would be interested in signing the Kiwi international.
Brown is free to leave Parramatta whenever he wants, but he may stay until 2031 if he wants to. With several ‘player options’ in his contract, the five-eighth can depart at any point, and he can end up at a different team in 2026.
Even Brown’s agent reached out to Rugby Australia to enquire about a potential code flip, but on Monday, RA manager Phil Waugh blocked that line of communication. Horo, a former Eels player, stated on SEN radio Monday afternoon that he thinks the Roosters will be actively pursuing Brown’s services.
Joey Manu, Joseph Suaalii, Luke Keary, and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves were among the several players who left the Roosters during the off-season. The Bondi glamour club has only signed Chad Townsend for 2025, while Sam Walker and Brandon Smith will miss the first half of the season due to ACL injuries.
Is Dylan Brown considering a transfer to the Roosters?
They have been noticeably silent on the recruitment front save from their successful acquisition of Cowboys hooker Reece Robson for 2026. The Roosters have been connected to players like Mitchell Moses, Ryan Papenhuyzen, and Kalyn Ponga, and it is said that they are saving money and waiting for some well-known players to become free agents.
And Horo thinks Brown is one of those people. “Doesn’t Dylan Brown just look and feel like a Rooster to you?” “Horo said.” “With Manu, Jared, and Luke Keary all departing, you’d think they have a tonne of [salary] cap room. That would be very logical.It implies that he remains in Sydney.
Willie Mason, another former NRL player, also stated this week that Brown would prefer to join a team that is vying for a premiership than go through a rebuild under new coach Jason Ryles. “He needs a top-four club for the next six years,” Mason remarked on the ‘Levels’ podcast. “He’ll be thinking that because he’s in his prime. Will we be rebuilding for the next two or three years, or are we going to be moving up or down?
Dylan Brown is not of interest to Rugby Australia.
Because of his ancestry, the Warriors have also been predicted to be a major contender in the Brown sweepstakes. Born in Auckland, Brown represents New Zealand in international football. In addition to having some money to spend, the Warriors lost Shaun Johnson and Tohu Harris to retirement.
However, Waugh and Rugby Australia have slammed one door firmly shut. “I saw some commentary from RA on that, and we are focused on our own backyard and want to keep on developing,” Waugh stated on SEN radio. We have excellent depth at every position.
“[Head coach] Joe Schmidt is creating a solid culture throughout the team. Our minds are always open… Joe has assembled a formidable team. I believe you will witness a performance by players who often play together.
