Parramatta announce signing of Salford hooker Joey Lussick

Drew Darbyshire

Lussick scored 18 tries in 59 games for Salford

Parramatta Eels have announced the signing of Salford hooker Joey Lussick on a one-year deal from 2021.

The 29-year-old moved over to the UK with Salford in 2018 and has scored 18 tries in 56 games for the Red Devils so far.

Lussick spent time in Parramatta’s pathways between 2014-15 and made his NRL debut for Manly Sea Eagles in 2017 prior to his move to Salford.

Parramatta have also announced the signings of North Queensland Cowboys centre Tom Opacic on a one-year contract and New Zealand Warriors forward Isaiah Papali’i on a two-year deal.

Parramatta general manager of football Mark O’Neill said: “We are excited to welcome Tom, Isaiah and Joey and I have no doubt that these three men will be a great cultural fit with our the club.

“All players will add class, depth and balance to our overall squad and they will be relocating from their current destinations in readiness for the 2021 pre-season.”

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