Zero Tackle have now been told however that the deal is a train and trial contract only and will leave Volkman with plenty of work to do if he wants to gain a fulltime opprtunity in the season ahead.
Volkman’s story was a horror show at the end of 2023 and into the start of 2024.
On contract with the Warriors and having five NRL games under his belt to go with a single Test, he was released from his contract by the Auckland-based side at the end of 2024.
He would then sign with the St George Illawarra Dragons, and despite a club announcement, it was revealed soon afterwards that the contract was never registered with the NRL, and a that a failed medical exam would ensure it never was.
The Dragons were eventually hit with a breach notice by the NRL for their part in the debacle, while the Warriors stepped up to ensure Volkman’s recovery and treatment were both paid for.
The young half, formerly in the Sydney Roosters’ system before moving across the ditch, was being pursued by the Eels, Cronulla Sharks and Manly Sea Eagles ahead of 2025, but it has emerged the Eels, who were the only club to follow through with a serious offer, have won the race.
The Eels didn’t provide a statement, but did take to X (formerly Twitter) to confirm his signing.
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