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J’maine Hopgood has extended with the Parramatta Eels until the end of the 2025 NRL season.
The 23-year-old joined the Eels for the 2023 pre-season and has played all 10 games this year with impressive game stats that include 12 tackle breaks, 26 offloads and an average of 121 running metres each game.
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The lock has also shown his leadership off the field as a passionate Indigenous player, bringing the team together at a cultural immersion workshop ahead of Indigenous Round.
Head of Football Mark O’Neill said, “J’maine has been a tremendous addition to the Eels’ squad and has brought much more than his football talent.
“J’maine is tough, has a great work ethic and a good offload in his game. Not only is he performing on the field for the team, but he has connected well with everyone at the club and has brought a strong cultural presence.
J’maine made his representative debut earlier this year playing for the Indigenous All Stars team.