The Parramatta Eels’ Asi Daejarn halfback has three potential Super League destinations.
The Australian revealed at the end of last week that Parramatta Eels halfback Daejarn Asi would be joining the Super League. Of course, a lot of teams will be interested because there are still some Super League teams with available quota seats for 2025. Which three teams, though, are the front-runners for Asi?
Castleford Tigers The Tigers need to spend in a new playmaker for 2025 because they haven’t always seemed like they have any ideas for the future in 2024. This season, Castleford has played too much telegraphed football, made too many sideways passes, and lacked creativity. Daejarn Asi, an unconventional halfback, could help the team with a lot of its issues. Being only 24 years old fits with the Tigers’ current recruiting strategy of going younger and requiring players to have a point to prove. It would also increase the level of competition in the second and third halves. Leeds Rebels
Although the Leeds Rhinos have youthful Jack Sinfield waiting in the wings and Brodie Croft and Matt Frawley in the halves already, it’s reasonable to argue that the West Yorkshire team needs more ingenuity. There is also a connection between Daejarn Asi and Brad Arthur, the head coach of Leeds right now, as the latter will manage the former in 2023 and 2024. Given the lack of success in 2024, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the Rhinos attempt something different for the upcoming season, and Asi would undoubtedly leave a lasting impression.
Trinity Wakefield Given their recent recruiting success, it’s hardly surprising that big-spending Wakefield Trinity would be associated with a player as valuable as Daejarn Asi. At the conclusion of 2024, Luke Gale will retire, and Mason Lino is still rumoured to be considering a move. There would still be room for Asi, since Huddersfield Giants halfback Olly Russell will join Trinity for the upcoming season. Hull FC star Jake Trueman has also been connected to a reunion with Daryl Powell.