Deal Done: Nathan Brown has been unexpectedly called up

Unwanted forward Nathan Brown has been unexpectedly called up by Parramatta for Sunday’s NRL grand final matchup against Penrith, who are missing winger Taylan May due to his inability to recover in time from a hamstring injury. Important points Taylan May’s hamstring injury will prevent him from playing in the NRL grand final, according to Penrith. Parramatta has recalled former Origin forward Nathan Brown in place of Bryce Cartwright. The Eels Centre A longer bench has been named for Tom Opacic as he works to recover from a hamstring injury. Brown was informed earlier this year that he was free to choose a new NRL team for 2023. Brown hasn’t played for the Eels since July.