PARRAMATTA EELS FACE CONTRACT STANDOFF WITH CHARLIE GUYMER – STAR THREATENS EARLY DEPARTURE
Parramatta Eels are locked in a contract dispute with rising star Charlie Guymer, who has threatened to leave the club before his current deal expires unless offered a two-year extension, according to reports released today. The standoff comes as the club has tabled only a one-year contract proposal, prompting Guymer to state: “I can’t accept anymore.”
Guymer remains under contract with the Eels until the end of the 2026 NRL season, having secured a two-year extension in late 2024 that elevated him from the development squad into the Top 30 roster for the current campaign. The 21-year-old has emerged as one of the club’s most promising talents, with a track record of strong performances at multiple levels of the game.
His achievements with Parramatta include captaining the club’s 2023 SG Ball Premiership-winning side – a team that showcased the Eels’ depth of young talent. Guymer made his NRL debut in 2024, bringing immediate impact and strong on-field desire to the team, though his maiden top-grade season was interrupted by a short injury layoff. Despite the setback, he established himself as a consistent performer in the NSW Cup throughout 2025, where he continued to develop his game and set his sights on securing more regular NRL appearances in the future.
Prior to his professional breakthrough, Guymer represented NSW Under-19s in 2023, highlighting his standing as one of the state’s top young prospects. Known for his high work rate and ability to make an impact in key moments, he has become a fan favourite at CommBank Stadium, with supporters praising his commitment to the blue and gold jersey.
The contract impasse raises questions about Parramatta’s roster management strategy under head coach Jason Ryles, who is already navigating a complex rebuilding phase. While the club has not yet made an official statement on the negotiations, sources suggest the one-year offer reflects the team’s cautious approach to securing long-term deals amid ongoing adjustments to the playing squad.
Guymer’s representatives have indicated that multiple rival clubs have expressed interest in signing the young talent should the standoff remain unresolved, with the player determined to secure certainty over his career trajectory. As negotiations continue, the Eels face the risk of losing a homegrown prospect who has been identified as a key part of the club’s future plans.
